indie pop
By Madison Wiser
“In her upcoming EP Heartbroken and Milking It, Catie Turner uses her voice to guide listeners through the depths of her emotions, from the rawest vocal shakes on high notes to the smallest gasps of breath during a ballad…”
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By Madison Wiser
“Whether fans want energetic arrangements and righteous anger in tracks like ‘Man’s World’ or ‘Purge the Poison,’ or contemplative piano and empathetic lyrics in ‘Flowers’ or ‘Highly Emotional People,’ this album provides an outlet for all those emotions and more…”
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By Madison Wiser
““Young Mistakes” captures his acclaimed sound, bringing energetic guitar and drums that fire up in explosions of joy before and during each chorus…”
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By Madison Wiser
“Last week, Smart released a live version of “Highschool Steady,” featuring a jam session in his old bedroom on Kauai. It captures the hazy golden sunshine, well-loved guitar strings, and sounds of old friends harmonizing that embody the song…”
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Written by Eileen Kile
“After co-writing songs for artists like Demi Lovato and Halsey, singer-songwriter Delacey began releasing her own music in 2020 and even cut ties with her record label this year, becoming an independent artist. She also appeared on the cover of The Nuance Magazine Spring 2020 Issue…”
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By Elizabeth Chandler
“Last Friday, Julien Baker released her third album Little Oblivions via Matador Records. Sonically, this album takes a sharp turn from Baler’s raw acoustic sound into a more robust one with a full band playing behind her…”
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“But, where Cover of Earth gave us an indie-folk country, Ohtis’ new single produces a type of MGMT energy, and with Stef Chura’s vocals in the background, the combo is glittery and electric…”
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By Abby Webster
“Drifting through the streets with her friends in the video for “Time I Love To Waste,” MAY-A explores sexuality and selfhood, with nuance and without limitation…”
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Written by: Eileen Kile
“Nashville-based singer, songwriter Sara Kays gained great popularity this past year when her song, “Remember That Night?” went viral on TikTok in a video she created promoting it. The video received…”
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By Cameron Gustin
“..the two worked together to create a rendition of “OK” that is colored and stimulating. The track features an energetic tempo accompanied by lyrics that effortlessly describe the dynamics of an inequitable relationship…”
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“However, what makes “Ten Feet Tall” especially nostalgic is the contrast of the soft and sweet high notes Hickey effortlessly hits along with the grungy guitar placement, both cementing the song in a musical decade we all surely miss and long for…”
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By Cameron Gustin
“Birdy took the last five years to experience growth by traveling, embracing her independence, and opening up to the wisdom of love. Her experiences in this hiatus reflect with grace in the introspective lyrics of “Surrender,” as well as the calming, coming of age clips of the video…”
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Mary Brady
“NYC based alt-r&b group MICHELLE continues to solidify their name as one of this years best emerging artists with their newest indie-pop single “FYO” (Fuck Your Opinions)…”
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