indie

Indie music features a sampling of maverick musicians that favor the DIY approach to music making.

My Favourite Front Man: Honouring Steve Harwell
Today we wake to the news of 90s alt behemoth, and lead singer of Smashmouth ,Steve Harwell's untimely death. As I have talked about on these pages, I am a music nerd. I'll listen to anything once, and many things twice. A lot of things, several. I've played piano since I was a child, so the ear was prepped, but still, Smashmouth remains the most pleasing to the ear for decades, and true masters of the story song - genre jesters doing their thing on every single one of their tracks, whilst staying true to their 1960s, easy listening vibe, even incorporating ska and punk elements, with that 90s edge. To me, true pioneers.
By Jessica Bailey3 years ago in Beat
Insane
I am a career technologist, aspiring singer/songwriter + music composer. That should summarize my life as it stands now! I am as underground and independent artists as they come and proud to be one. While I don’t have a great voice, I make it up with passion and commitment to write lyrics, compose music(well, try), and master them. What started as a curiosity-driven hobby two years ago has become a passion today.
By ganesh moorthy3 years ago in Beat
Playlist for the Hopeless Anti-Romantics
To all those with a love-hate relationship with romance... There's no shortage of love songs out there, so here are a few of my favorite songs with a bit of an anti-romantic theme, with a touch of hopeless romantic (based on personal interpretations). Feel free to comment any song suggestions you have as well!
By Bethany Larson3 years ago in Beat
Time to Tune In: Discovering An Array of Unique Voices. Top Story - September 2023.
In the modern rhythm of life, music connects us all on a profound level. But have you wondered about the stories behind the melodic rhythms and soulful lyrics?
By Toneman Productions3 years ago in Beat
i sang to be noticed by you
Music is a way we as humans have created to be able to express ourselves and share personal experiences with others. We use different forms of poetry within our music to convey what we are trying to say. Sometimes the artist may stretch the truth to try to get their point across. Or use imagery or metaphors to descibe what they are trying to say. Music has always been intriguing to me and for as long as I can remember I've been listening to music. I tend to gravitate towards music that speaks to me on a personal level or that I am able to connect with emotionally. Creating this connection between the artist and listener is a great way to create connections that are lasting between the creator and fan. As I've grown up and gone through things I haven't always known how to say what I am feeling. That's when I decided to give music a try.
By Thomas Terry3 years ago in Beat
Day 3 of Beach Road Weekend
The third and final day of Beach Road Weekend offered an eclectic mix of indie, soul, funk, and rock music, with fair weather and no rain in the forecast.
By Jenna in the Stars3 years ago in Beat
Discover Emerging Talents: Spotify's Hip-Hop, Afrobeats, and Contemporary R&B Artists
Discover the Unique Vibes of Emerging Artists Today The international landscape is buzzing with emerging artists like J.Con, ACTHEKIDFROMSPACE, Zardee, gloom bug, and Hitman. How incredible would it be to discover the unique vibes of these artists today? Well, it's easier than you think! Just open your Spotify, find them on our playlists, and you're all set to drown in their music.
By mysoundMusic3 years ago in Beat
Even with Global Music Award & One Million Spotify Streams, Songwriter Jean Spoils for an Indie Music Revolution
Don’t. Ever. Give up. Soulful singer/songwriter Natalie Jean, whose music has earned over 1 million streams on Spotify and who’s spearheading a music revolution for independent artists, recently had a similar dream to what singing legend Natalie Cole had. For Jean, that was to one day use technology to sing a duet with her recently departed, beloved father and famous Haitian artist, Guy Robert Jean.
By ashley collie3 years ago in Beat
Delving into the Artistry of Voxx: A Journey through Pain, Music and Self-Discovery
The music industry has seen an influx of artists who use their personal experiences as a rich mine for their artistic expression. Among these artists, Voxx stands out as an exemplary figure whose journey through pain, music, and self-discovery is both intriguing and inspirational.
By mysoundMusic3 years ago in Beat
An In-depth Introduction: Unveiling the Layered Artistry of Frank Black, Pastor B 27, Ace Truen, and Wabi Sabi
Introduction Meet Frank Black, Pastor B 27, Ace Truen, and Wabi Sabi; the seeds within the vast garden of music. Each a unique blend of sound, soul, and substance; guiding the listeners towards an immersive musical journey.
By Toneman Productions3 years ago in Beat
Ugly Music for Stupid People (Or Should it Be: Stupid Music for Ugly People? How the F**k Should I know?)
I'm an ugly motherfucker. So what? So FUCKING WHAT? (You got a fuckin' problem with it?) "Well I've been to Hastings, and I've been to Brighton, I've been to Eastbourne, too, so what? So what?"
By Tom Baker3 years ago in Beat
Top Five Punk Rock Videos
I grew up listening to all the hardest mosh pit music. But as much as I loved thrash, death metal, hardcore, industrial, and what-have-you (all the music of youth misfits and outcasts, basically) my first love was always PUNK ROCK (well, I guess you could kind of consider hardcore and all those other genres as offshoots or "crossover" or, whatever). I was quite the slam dancer back in the days when I could still go and get in such a crowd and not expect to be carried to Emergency by EMTs on a stretcher.
By Tom Baker3 years ago in Beat