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Indie music features a sampling of maverick musicians that favor the DIY approach to music making.
FML Indeed
Not every song can be a banger. Still, it's sad to be reminded that artists can be incredibly inconsistent and unreliable in terms of quality. Most of the bands and solo artists I follow release new music that I love immediately, so I am not used to hearing a new song that only gets worse the more I listen to it from an artist I previously thought I liked.
By Kay Husnick12 days ago in Beat
Playlist: shoegaze to blues
Spacecadetbloom – Playing Cards Going back more than 30 years, My Bloody Valentine were on the bill at the first gig I ever attended (in the glamourous surroundings of Whitley Bay Ice Rink, no less). I’d mostly gone to hear the Mary Chain, but MBV’s wall of dense, swirling sound made a huge, positive impression. Blur, the odd man out on that Rollercoaster tour, also made a huge impression, but sadly not a positive one.
By Andy Potts14 days ago in Beat
Where Independent Music Finds Its Spotlight
W.O.A Entertainment Group started with a simple but powerful idea: independent artists deserve to be heard, and they shouldn’t have to compromise who they are to make it happen. Founded in 1998, the company has grown naturally over the years, evolving alongside the music industry while staying true to its core values—supporting artists, nurturing creativity, and operating with integrity.
By mysoundMusic14 days ago in Beat
Ellie Heath Embraces the Absurdity of Growing Up on New Single “Too Old (For This Shit)”
Edmonton, AB singer-songwriter Ellie Heath returns with “Too Old (For This Shit),” a witty, uplifting indie pop anthem that leans into the absurdity of aging without ever feeling like a grown-up. Playful yet pointed, the track captures the familiar feeling of being a kid in adult clothes, paying bills, following rules, and quietly wondering when adulthood is supposed to click into place.
By Chris Adams15 days ago in Beat
Arkells Announce New Album Between Us, Out April 17, Share First Single “Next Summer”
Nine-time JUNO Award winners Arkells have announced their brand new album Between Us, set for release on April 17 via Universal Music Canada and Virgin Music Group. Produced and recorded in Los Angeles with Grammy Award winner John Congleton, whose credits include St. Vincent, Death Cab for Cutie, and Wallows, the album marks a new chapter for the Hamilton band, blending immediacy, vulnerability, and communal spirit across eleven tracks.
By Chris Adams15 days ago in Beat
More Songs That Make Me Feel More Alive
It's been six years since I posted my article Songs That Make Me Feel Alive Again. The songs in that list certainly still hold up and serve as a time capsule for what I was dealing with and how I was feeling at that moment in time. But the best thing about music is that people keep making it. There's so much new music as well as old music that's new to me. It continues it's pursuit of filling and fueling me and making me feel emotions I can't even give names to. So, to honor my original article's fifth birthday (which I actually think is in September, but disregard), here are more songs that make me feel more alive. In no particular order...
By Raine Neal20 days ago in Beat
Playlist: Changing narratives
Amelia Coburn - Something Wild If you’ve been following these playlists from the start, you’ll know all about my enthusiasm for Amelia Coburn. Her See Saw, from the excellent 2024 album Between the Moon and the Milkman, featured in the first of these, and she continues to go from strength to strength.
By Andy Potts20 days ago in Beat
Beau Nectar Unpack Obsession and Collapse on “Tulip,” Featuring Vox Rea
Bilingual electro-pop duo Beau Nectar, made up of singer-songwriters Marie-Clo and éemi, return with “Tulip,” a striking new single that blends sharp pop instincts with historical reflection. Featuring Vancouver’s acclaimed electro-pop duo Vox Rea, the track is a vibrant and unsettling meditation on beauty, obsession, and the inevitability of collapse. Taken from their upcoming album Dandy, out May 2026 via Indica Records, “Tulip” reframes a little-known moment in history as a mirror for the modern world’s volatile standards of value and desire.
By Chris Adams22 days ago in Beat
Zeddy Will’s Momentum Is Becoming Impossible To Ignore by NWO Sparrow
Zeddy Will Is Positioning Himself As NYC’s Next Franchise Player And The League Is Starting To Notice by NWO Sparrow the Queensbridge standout is turning viral dominance into a national touring breakout alongside DaBaby
By NWO SPARROW22 days ago in Beat
Authenticity Is The Sound: The Michael Cali Interview
Interview Date: January 23, 2026 As a proud Filipino and Chicagoland artist, Michael Cali channels authenticity and faith in his singer-songwriter music. I spoke with him about his musical journey and what lies ahead for the rising star.
By DJ Nuclear Winter23 days ago in Beat
