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Oslo Ibrahim's "Baby Don't Let Me Go" Is the Perfect Summer Song
July 15, 2021
"Baby Don't Let Me Go" feels like giving yourself over to a tropical escape defined by idyllic sunsets and heartbreak.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Dev Soter's "tulsa" Showcases a Future Indie-Pop Icon
July 14, 2021
Every release from Soter is flooded with skillful artistry, charm, and above all, potential.
Author:
Carter Fife
Chinatown Slalom Isn't Afraid of Selling Out on 'Meet the Parents' [Q&A]
July 2, 2021
Chinatown Slalom on playing the music industry game, Jack Black, and of course, their latest EP.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Richie Quake Delivers Immaculate Vibes and Indie-Pop Ear Candy on 'Voyager'
July 2, 2021
<i>Voyager</i> is the perfect summertime project.
Author:
Carter Fife
Trunky Juno's 'Good Dog' Is the Remedy For Whatever Ails You
July 2, 2021
In case you've ever needed help getting over the feeling of "meeting a fist bump with a handshake."
Author:
Jolene Latimer
Summer Salt Aims to Find the Silver Lining on 'Sequoia Moon' [Q&A]
June 28, 2021
Life is a rollercoaster of happiness and sadness, and you're just trying to find this silver lining and beauty in all of it.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
THE BLOSSOM's "Spike Collar" Is Gritty Pop at Its Finest
June 22, 2021
THE BLOSSOM takes an omnivorous approach to music, synthesizing everything they come into contact with.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Japanese Breakfast's Long-Awaited 'Jubilee' Is Nothing Short of Outright Joy
June 10, 2021
Zauner's self-exploration and experimentation are often met hand in hand with intense bouts of celebration.
Author:
Carter Fife
Luna Luna and The Undercover Dream Lovers' "One Thing" Has us Believing in Romance [Premiere]
June 10, 2021
"One Thing" is the perfect soundtrack to any budding summer romance.
Author:
Carter Fife
Peach Tree Rascals' "Oh Honey!" Visual Is an to Ode Love Through the Ages
June 8, 2021
Just in time to say goodbye to your spring fling and welcome in your summer fling.
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
Royel Otis Conjures the Perfect Indie Daydream in "moody"
May 13, 2025
The Australian duo return with a laidback and infectious "song about a girl."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Little Monarch Urges You to Surrender to the Journey in "Tears"
July 17, 2023
"Tears" feels like the ultimate “thank god, it’s summer” song.
Author:
Giselle Libby
10 Questions With dee holt on Her Latest Single "make a move" and More [Q&A]
April 9, 2024
The Canadian indie pop artist lets us in on her latest single, seeing songs as colors, and where to find the best poutine in Montreal.
Author:
DJ Connor
MARIS Offers Up a Sweet Treat to Cap Off Summer With "Salt Water Taffy"
August 6, 2024
“I wanted ‘Salt Water Taffy’ to feel like summertime as a kid
Author:
Giselle Libby
MICHELLE Falls Into a Surreal Post-Breakup Spiral in "Cathy"
September 3, 2024
"'Cathy' is a soft indie song about being alone after a breakup and leaning into all the thoughts and patterns you know you shouldn't."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Rachel Chinouriri and sombr Reignite the Initial Spark of “All I Ever Asked”
February 12, 2025
A great song stands the test of time and can take many forms.
Author:
Giselle Libby
maxime. Introduces Himself as a Promising Indie Pop Experimentalist in 'mile end (kiss ur friends)'
April 14, 2023
'mile end (kiss ur friends)' is a sonic journey they won’t soon forget.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Dora Jar Lets Go of Feeling Lost in “The Explorer”
June 13, 2025
The track is both deeply personal and universally comforting, allowing Dora to effortlessly pull listeners into her ethereal universe of quiet introspection.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
Carlie Hanson Takes Us Through Her Latest EP 'too late to cry,' Track by Track
February 25, 2025
We've watched Hanson evolve as a person, writer, and vessel for emotion in real-time.
Author:
DJ Connor
Laila Smith Becomes Inanimate in Haunting Single “Diorama”
April 29, 2025
The track is intimate in every way, and serves as the perfect look into Laila’s unique perspective.
Author:
Giselle Libby