indie

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

Eleven Minutes Late Delivers a Latin-Groove-Infused Rock Anthem That Demands You Hit the Dancefloor
LISTEN IN HERE Toronto-based alternative rock band Eleven Minutes Late is throwing down the gauntlet with their newest single, Caligo—a bold, rhythm-driven, and infectiously joyful track that fuses Latin grooves with rock intensity and undeniable dancefloor pull. From the first beat, Caligo isn’t just a song you listen to—it’s one that grabs you by the hand and pulls you into the middle of the room. It’s flirtation. It’s a spark. It’s the electricity of catching someone’s eye and just knowing.
By Chris Adams6 months ago in Beat
Nick Faye’s Latest Single Offers a Tender, Prairie-Born Meditation on Love, Loss, and Letting Go
LISTEN IN HERE There’s a particular kind of heartbreak that settles in quietly in your thirties—not with dramatic endings or big blowups, but with mutual recognition: that even when love is real, it isn’t always right. On his new single Wait Around, Saskatchewan songwriter Nick Faye captures this nuanced ache with jangly guitars, heartfelt lyrics, and the bittersweet patience of someone still holding out hope for the right kind of love.
By Chris Adams6 months ago in Beat
Matías Roden’s New Single Captures the Pre-Heartbreak Pulse of Queer Longing
Vancouver-based pop artist Matías Roden returns with On the Run, a lush, melancholic, and ultimately bittersweet single that dives headfirst into the emotional whirlwind of early queer romance. Described by Roden himself as a “pre-heartbreak song,” it explores the universal—but particularly queer—experience of fearing commitment and fleeing just as vulnerability begins to take hold. It’s a moment of emotional sabotage that many gay men will find intimately familiar: when the spark is real, but so is the instinct to protect yourself from the hurt you suspect is coming.
By Chris Adams6 months ago in Beat
The Soundtrack of Rebellion: How Underground Music Still Shapes the Mainstream
In a world where commercial pop tracks dominate streaming charts and algorithm-curated playlists, one might assume that underground music has lost its influence. Yet, nothing could be further from the truth. Beneath the polished beats of mainstream hits lies the soul of rebellion—sounds born in dimly lit basements, obscure radio stations, warehouse raves, and DIY studios. These subversive sounds not only challenge the status quo but often reshape it. This article explores how underground music movements continue to redefine cultural norms, influence global trends, and inject authenticity into the increasingly manufactured world of mainstream music.
By Idea hive6 months ago in Beat
From NYC to NJ: Duce Privi’s ‘Privi & Friends’ Expands Its Empire by NWO Sparrow
Duce Privi Takes “Privi & Friends” to Jersey City: A Night of Independent Hip-Hop & Elevated Vibes Jersey City, NJ – This summer, Duce Privi is expanding his empire beyond NYC, bringing his acclaimed "Privi & Friends" concert series to Jersey City for the first time. On August 23rd, the Greenstop Dispensary (516 Tonnelle Ave) will transform into a hip-hop haven, blending raw lyricism, electrifying performances, and premium cannabis culture under one roof.
By NWO SPARROW6 months ago in Beat
Midnight Channel Finds a Voice with the Lush, Longing “Must Be Nice”
LISTEN TO “MUST BE NICE” HERE After years of rich instrumental experimentation, Lethbridge-based jazz collective Midnight Channel has done something wholly unexpected: they’ve added vocals. With the release of their newest single, “Must Be Nice,” the band offers a tender, rhythm-forward track that fuses bossa nova melancholy with subtle jazz dissonance and a heavy emotional undercurrent. Featuring a captivating vocal performance by Geneva Murphy, “Must Be Nice” marks a shift for the group—one that invites both longtime fans and new listeners into something more intimate and lyrically resonant.
By Chris Adams6 months ago in Beat
Mark Fenster’s “Rising Embers” is a Meditative Celebration of Trust, Release, and Inner Peace
Montreal-born, Gabriola Island, BC-based composer, vocalist, and meditation guide Mark Fenster returns with “Rising Embers,” a glowing, introspective new track from his just-released album, Serenity Sessions, Vol. 1—a deeply personal collection of sound journeys and guided meditations designed to restore calm, connection, and clarity for the listeners.
By Chris Adams6 months ago in Beat
Kardinal Offishall Turns Up the Heat with “SOAK”
LISTEN IN HERE After a years-long hiatus from releasing music, hip hop icon and multi-platinum artist Kardinal Offishall returns in full force—first with the fiery, Reggae and Dancehall-infused “LET EM OUT,” and now with its lush, seductive counterpart, “SOAK.” The two singles mark the beginning of a new chapter for Kardinal, teasing his long-awaited EP Everyday, Sometimes, and reintroducing him to the world with renewed clarity and depth. If “LET EM OUT” was the battle cry, “SOAK” is the afterglow—an invitation to connect, unwind, and let go.
By Chris Adams6 months ago in Beat
Carolina East Finds Power in Vulnerability with Live Cut of “Until You Are Sorry”
LISTEN TO + SHARE “UNTIL YOU ARE SORRY” (LIVE) HERE Award-winning East Coast singer-songwriter Carolina East returns with a powerful live version of her 2021 single “Until You Are Sorry,” and it might just be her most emotionally resonant performance yet. Originally recorded during a televised special in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the new release captures East on stage with Alan Doyle and the Beautiful Band, bringing new weight and raw vulnerability to a song already rooted in quiet resilience.
By Chris Adams6 months ago in Beat
Let It Burn: Slightest Clue Turns Grief into Fire on "Molly"
Toronto’s alt-rock quartet Slightest Clue are no strangers to emotional intensity, but on their new EP Molly, they lean into it harder than ever before. A dense, cathartic release swirling with post-punk urgency, shoegaze haze, and raw, unfiltered emotion, Molly feels like a necessary exhale. At just four tracks, the EP delivers a powerful, unified exploration of grief, letting go, and the complicated process of healing. Paired with the scorching lead single “Cauterized,” this is the band at their most vulnerable—and their most sonically confident.
By Chris Adams6 months ago in Beat
She Writes Her Own Rules: Stunna Sandy and the Art of the Bad Gyal Anthem by NWO Sparrow
Bad B**** Music & Gold Dreams: The Rise of Stunna Sandy From the moment she laughed off my first question, “How does it feel to know you’re next?”, I knew this wasn’t just another interview. Most rising talents hope for the spotlight , Stunna Sandy commands it, with the casual magnetism of someone who’s already won. Her voice, soft but with Brooklyn bravado and Egyptian pride, didn’t pitch a dream, it narrated a takeover. By the time she casually mentioned “Make It Look Sexy” was only her third song ever, it hit me, I wasn’t just talking to a future star. I was talking to someone who’d already outgrown the word “rising.”
By NWO SPARROW6 months ago in Beat
Kormanec Goes “Delirious”
Pop artist Kormanec continues his upward trajectory in 2025 with the electrifying release of his single Delirious, one of the standout tracks from his new album High On You, which dropped on July 10.
By mysoundMusic6 months ago in Beat