indie
Indie music features a sampling of maverick musicians that favor the DIY approach to music making.
Raphaela Shares Glorious New Single "Bittersweet"
Lebanese Canadian artist Raphaela returns with her new single Bittersweet, a pop ballad that lingers in the delicate space between longing and serenity. Romantic yet restrained, nostalgic yet accepting, the song captures the paradox of love that does not endure yet transforms us all the same. With her signature blend of cinematic production and emotionally fearless songwriting, Raphaela turns memory into melody, crafting a track that invites listeners to revisit their own tender moments of connection, loss, and grace.
By Chris Adams4 months ago in Beat
d4vd: The Rise of David Anthony Burke, Beyond Rumors and Viral Searches
The internet moves fast. In the age of TikTok trends and overnight fame, artists like David Anthony Burke, better known as d4vd, have emerged as powerful voices in the music industry. But along with fame comes another side of online culture: viral misinformation.
By KAMRAN AHMAD4 months ago in Beat
Lil' Red & The Rooster's New Album 7 is a Joyous Journey Through Blues and Beyond
Lil’ Red & The Rooster, aka Jennifer "Lil' Red" Milligan and Pascal Fouquet, have been making music together for more than a decade, carving out a space where traditional blues meets sly jazz swing, gospel uplift and retro soul warmth.
By Whitney Miller4 months ago in Beat
Finding Harmony in Hardship: An Interview with 16-Year-Old Independent Musician Sajad Abdi Toa
Introduction In recent years, the global music scene has welcomed an extraordinary wave of young talents from unexpected corners of the world. One such rising voice is Sajad Abdi Toa, a 16-year-old independent musician from Ardabil, Iran. His story is not just about creating music—it is about resilience, independence, and the courage to transform pain into art.
By Amir Shams4 months ago in Beat
Terra Lightfoot Breathes New Life into Treble Charger’s “Red”
Acclaimed JUNO and Polaris Prize-nominated Canadian singer-songwriter Terra Lightfoot has unveiled a haunting and heartfelt new single: a cover of “Red,” originally written and recorded by Canadian alt-rock band Treble Charger. Reimagined through a melancholic folk-rock lens, Lightfoot’s rendition of the song highlights her emotive vocal delivery, introspective tone, and a warm, rootsy arrangement that nods to classic country influences.
By Chris Adams5 months ago in Beat
The Penske File Roar Back with New Single “Lions”
Hamilton-based punk rock trio The Penske File return with “Lions,” the first single from their upcoming album Reprieve, set for release on October 3rd, 2025 via Stomp Records. Fierce, hopeful, and charged with the energy of youth, the track is a call to keep life on track while celebrating the beauty in change.
By Chris Adams5 months ago in Beat
City Builders Channels Female Empowerment in New Anthem
Toronto alt-pop artist City Builders returns with “Vengeful Spirit,” a powerful, spooky, and harmonically rich anthem that reclaims the narrative around heartbreak, ghosting, and female rage. Written after a fateful encounter at a Halloween party, the track captures what happens when personal pain transforms into collective empowerment.
By Chris Adams5 months ago in Beat
Fenric: Reviving the Spirit of ’90s Britpop with a Modern Alt-Rock Edge
In today’s music landscape, where genres constantly blur and reinvent themselves, Fenric stands out as a band that bridges nostalgia and innovation. They capture the raw emotion of ’90s Britpop while pushing alt-rock forward with a fresh, modern identity. Their music isn’t just sound—it’s atmosphere, memory, and emotion colliding into something unforgettable.
By mysoundMusic5 months ago in Beat
OzParody Music: Raw Punk-Rock Anthems with Unapologetic Energy
For fans of loud, unfiltered rock, 2025 has already proven to be a landmark year. OzParody music has exploded with a steady stream of single releases, each one packed with the raw riffs, gritty vocals, and fearless punk-rock energy that have become the band’s trademark. Instead of holding back for an album, OzParody has chosen to unleash their music track by track—keeping listeners hooked with a flood of bold new anthems.
By mysoundMusic5 months ago in Beat
