indie
Indie music features a sampling of maverick musicians that favor the DIY approach to music making.
Dear Luna: A Rising Force in Alternative Pop-Rock
Since their inception in 2017, Dear Luna has been on a journey of growth and transformation, blending sultry jazz elements with modern alternative pop/rock to create a sound that demands attention. What began as a collaboration between vocalist Taylor Plasz and pianist Michael Schneider performing intimate, jazz-laced sets at Colorado wineries has blossomed into a full-fledged powerhouse of emotional storytelling, rich instrumentation, and soulful melodies.
By mysoundMusic5 months ago in Beat
ZOR: A Fusion of Fire and Tradition
ZOR, a band that brings a fresh and energetic twist to the rich traditions of Gypsy and Balkan music, has been making waves in the world music scene. Known for their captivating performances and genre-defying sound, ZOR takes the heart of these deeply emotional musical styles and reimagines them for modern audiences.
By mysoundMusic6 months ago in Beat
My Top-5 Creative Writing Submission Opportunities for this weekend’s Up-And-Coming Writer and Poet
Looking forward to a weekend of creative writing and wondering where to focus your energy? Here are five places to consider submitting to—some with deadlines fast approaching, others with ongoing submission processes you can tuck away for the future. Think of this as your weekend jumpstart, a curated list for writers who want to make the most of their time and talent.
By Athena Pajer6 months ago in Beat
Vanterra Arts Enters a New Era
Vanterra Arts®, once a traditional music label, has evolved into the newly reimagined creative studio of Fred Vanterra — a space where musical expression is driven by emotion, storytelling, and boundless imagination. While the name remains the same, the mission has grown deeper: to explore the quiet poetry of everyday life and transform it into soundscapes that move the soul.
By mysoundMusic6 months ago in Beat
Charli Rose: The Voice of a New Generation
At just 17 years old, Charli Rose is quickly establishing herself as one of Australia’s most promising young singer-songwriters. Based in Perth, Western Australia, Charli brings a fresh and heartfelt voice to the world of emotional indie pop. A gifted pianist and compelling performer, she uses her music as a platform to share deeply personal stories and deliver meaningful messages that resonate across age groups and backgrounds.
By mysoundMusic6 months ago in Beat
Ian North’s “Cliffs of Portugal” Journeys Through Grief, Memory, and the Edge of the Known World
LISTEN IN HERE Canadian folk-rock artist Ian North returns with “Cliffs of Portugal”, a sweeping, soul-stirring single that balances intimacy and epic scope. In North’s signature “Fallen-Angel Folk-Rock” style, the track unfurls like a traveler’s ballad—full of elegant guitar lines, vivid lyrical imagery, and the emotional weight of personal loss. What begins as a meditation on a windswept Portuguese cliff becomes something much deeper: a quiet reckoning with mortality, memory, and the vast unknown.
By Chris Adams6 months ago in Beat
KERUB Confronts Memory, Fear, and Queerness on Genre-Bending New Album APHANTASIA
Toronto-based artist KERUB delivers a breathtaking and deeply introspective experience with their sophomore album APHANTASIA, a work that’s as emotionally raw as it is sonically intricate. Fusing lush indie electronica, haunting glitch textures, and a philosophical lens on memory, nostalgia, and queerness, the record feels like a personal excavation into what it means to live without being able to clearly visualize the future—or the past.
By Chris Adams6 months ago in Beat
Dan Pallotta’s “Trash Man” Turns a Morning Moment into a Meditative Folk Masterpiece
New England folk artist Dan Pallotta has unveiled his latest single, “Trash Man,” a quiet yet powerful ballad that transforms a seemingly mundane figure into a profound symbol of societal change, loss, and humanity. Rooted in a real-life encounter, the song examines the emotional and existential weight of obsolescence in an increasingly automated world.
By Chris Adams6 months ago in Beat
OF LIMBO Have Leveled Up With New "Unplugged" LP
Long Beach, CA Rockers OF LIMBO have just released their new “Unplugged” album, which shows a deeper, more thoughtful side of the band. They have built a reputation of performing over-the-top, rowdy and fun live shows with their high energy version of heavier rock. This new LP showcases a more intimate and contemplative side, and they show growth and are leveling up - by exhibiting how broad a range they have beyond writing and performing hard rock bangers. The album showcases a quieter acoustic sound with a mix of original songs and 3 covers of classic tracks. They produced and mixed this set of songs at their home studio, and had it mastered at Long Beach Mastering by Brian Frederick.
By RockNRollBuddha6 months ago in Beat
