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Monsune Treats Us to the Grooviest Synths & Childish Gambino-esque Vocals In "Outta My Mind"
September 3, 2019
Monsune's utterly soulful vocals blended with his steady ear for tasteful pop melodies are more than enough to win us over.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Discover Deb Never and the Infectious Melancholy of 'House on Wheels'
August 30, 2019
Rising artist Deb Never may have left the Pacific Northwest for sunnier Los Angeles skies, but she certainly did not abandon the region's noted penchant for grunge.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Peach Tree Rascals' "Mariposa" Is as Colorful & Wholesome as the Band [Q&A]
August 29, 2019
With Mexican, Filipino, and Palestinian roots that run deep, Peach Tree Rascals is one of the most hardworking collectives we've had the honor of introducing.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Ghost Orchard Shares Bedroom-Pop Paragon Entitled 'bunny'
August 27, 2019
The genre-mixing artist taps into lo-fi, experimental-pop, Soundcloud rap, and other unworldly echoes to create a distinguishing resonance of his own.
Author:
Sean Kayden
Surfaces Is Quite Possibly the Most Optimistic & Eclectic Indie-Pop Duo To Date
August 26, 2019
Now that Surfaces has two impressive, self-produced albums and a sold-out nationwide tour under their belt, there's no denying that this carefree duo will succeed.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Havelock Flirts With the Idea of Hedonism in "Pheromones"
August 23, 2019
There is a hypnotic ebb and flow to Havelock.
Author:
Allissa Williams
beabadoobee Weaves a Tale of Cosmic Adoration in "She Plays Bass"
August 22, 2019
beabadoobee is poised to emerge as a definitive artist of her generation.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Michi Shares Her Knack for Tasteful Indie-Pop in Bubbly "Still Feel U" [PREMIERE + Q&A]
August 22, 2019
"'Still Feel U' is a summer night embodiment of escaping a funk and rediscovering a lust for self-appreciation."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Brahny Portrays "Paradise" with Wavy Synths & Intense Beijing Opera [PREMIERE]
August 21, 2019
"'Paradise' is an attempt to show (in an overly dramatic way) that regardless of how perfect an initial love or infatuation is, there will likely be stuff you've gotta deal with and work on."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Garćons Music' Is Boundless in Creation and Direction, but the Funk Is Real [Q&A]
August 19, 2019
We had the pleasure to catch up with Garćons about being human, the making of 'Body Language,' and their fanboy love for music.
Author:
Chuck Ramos
Trove Aims "Higher Than The Moon" With Stripped-Down Video
January 31, 2019
As Trove sings of the highs and lows of an off-and-on relationship, there is something infectious about this version paints him in a more vulnerable light.
Author:
Andra Nechita
Slow Hollows' "Come Back In" Is the Perfect Nostalgic Summer Anthem
July 10, 2019
It is safe to conclude that Slow Hollows is on the rise in the indie post-punk scene.
Author:
Allissa Williams
Thavoron Comes of Age in "18"
April 27, 2022
Thavoron writes the words every tired heart has longed to speak.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Tess Clare's "Part 2" Is A Sunlit Welcome to Post-Breakup Bliss
April 21, 2023
Tess Clare’s “Part 2” is a drive down the PCH, wind flowing through hooky melodies and indie-pop-breakup-anthem goodness.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Foliage Has a "Pattern" of Penning Exceptional Indie Melodies [PREMIERE]
April 9, 2019
With an 80s guitar pop vibe, "Pattern" slowly drags us into the intriguing inner-workings of Foliage's mind as he explores his complex relationship with mental health.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
KALI's Indie Funk Keeps Bringing Us "Back to the Start"
December 3, 2020
Kali Flanagan, aka KALI, is a 16-year-old LA-based singer and multi-instrumentalist.
Author:
Malc.
BETWEEN FRIENDS Gets Moody in Eye-Capturing "u can still come over" Video
February 27, 2019
"... we had a finished product that not only felt true to the mood of the song but also reminded us of what we love the most about creating art, doing it between friends."
Author:
Andra Nechita
Minimalistic-Pop Duo Drinker Documents Life's Vices & Virtues in Debut, 'Fragments'
May 6, 2019
Inspired by the laidback reverbs of Bon Iver and James Blake, Drinker pens the most reflective of lyrics in their chilling tunes.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Terry Presume Showcases His Eccentric Style on "Don't Play Yourself"
August 27, 2020
Blending indie, alternative, hip hop, and rock, Terry Presume has been making music that is specific and unique to him.
Author:
Tyler Borland
cehryl on Finding Herself Again in Hong Kong [Q&A]
January 19, 2022
"It reminded me of who I am and what raised me."
Author:
Natalie Lei