indie
Indie music features a sampling of maverick musicians that favor the DIY approach to music making.
Continental Lovers: Glam Punk’s New Torchbearers
If Johnny Thunders had a gang of glam-punk disciples in 2024, they’d be called Continental Lovers. And thankfully, they exist—not just as a nostalgia trip, but as a full-throttle, lipstick-smeared reminder that rock ‘n’ roll can still be dangerous, stylish, and absurdly fun.
By mysoundMusic7 months ago in Beat
Summer Jam 2025 Opens with Newark Artists, Thanks to DJ Drewski and Mayor Baraka’s Vision
When Politics Meets the Pavement: Why Mayor Baraka and DJ Drewski’s Summer Jam Play Is Bigger Than Music There are moments in hip-hop where the culture, the community, and the political class intersect in a way that feels like history not headlines. That’s exactly what happened when Mayor Ras J. Baraka and HOT 97’s DJ Drewski announced the return of the Summer Jam 2025 Festival Stage in Newark, NJ, as the official kickoff to Summer Jam 2025.
By NWO SPARROW7 months ago in Beat
EXCLUSIVE - The Curator's Touch: How DJ Drewski's Festival Stage Enhances Summer Jam's Legacy
When DJ Drewski's face popped up on our call screen, there was an instant energy, the kind you only get from someone who's lived hip-hop culture from every angle. As we dove into conversation, he took me through his incredible journey from an Elizabeth Jersey kid hustling as a HOT 97 intern to becoming the official curator of the Summer Jam Festival Stage—a position that puts him at the forefront of shaping hip-hop's future. "You gotta understand," he told me, leaning in with that signature Drewski passion, "this station isn't just a job—it's a legacy. And now, I'm helping write the next chapter."
By NWO SPARROW7 months ago in Beat
Ilyeob Choo: Navigating Composition, Production, and Musical Innovation
Ilyeob Choo, a South Korean composer and producer, brings together cross-cultural fluency, innovation, and artistic range in his diverse body of work. His portfolio includes music production, global collaborations, and award-winning film scores. From studio sessions in LA to stages in Seoul, his career reflects how music can transcend genres and cultures to support powerful storytelling.
By Rashila Shahi7 months ago in Beat
Artist Spotlight: PR!NCESS
Emerging from Germany’s diverse and innovative music scene, PR!NCESS returns with her latest release, Blue Sky. A refreshing blend of chillout, lounge, and easy listening elements, the track perfectly captures the spirit of a carefree summer day.
By mysoundMusic7 months ago in Beat
Hard Dance Titans Lady Faith and Angerfist Announce Explosive Halloween Weekend Show at Webster Hall on 11/1
New York City is about to experience a seismic collision of hard dance music power as two titans of the global scene—Lady Faith and Angerfist—join forces for an explosive night at Webster Hall on Saturday, November 1st. For fans of Hardstyle, Hardcore, and the adrenaline-fueled underworld of pounding bass music, this is set to be the show of the season—where two legends converge in one of the most iconic venues on the East Coast.
By Chris Adams7 months ago in Beat
Hard Dance Titans Lady Faith and Angerfist Announce Explosive Halloween Weekend Show at Webster Hall on 11/1
New York City is about to experience a seismic collision of hard dance music power as two titans of the global scene—Lady Faith and Angerfist—join forces for an explosive night at Webster Hall on Saturday, November 1st. For fans of Hardstyle, Hardcore, and the adrenaline-fueled underworld of pounding bass music, this is set to be the show of the season—where two legends converge in one of the most iconic venues on the East Coast.
By Chris Adams7 months ago in Beat
Singer-Songwriter Malia Rogers Shares Genre-Spanning Debut EP Chameleon feat. Peaceful, Swirling Folk Ballad “Indefinitely”
With her debut EP Chameleon, Nova Scotia-raised, Ottawa-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Malia Rogers delivers a luminous and emotionally layered introduction. Rooted in folk storytelling and carried by waves of bluegrass and Celtic influence, the six-song collection explores identity, resilience, and transformation—with a special spotlight on the expansive and quietly stunning centerpiece, “Indefinitely.”
By Chris Adams7 months ago in Beat
Andrew Spice Unleashes a Defiant Anthem with “Rage Stage”
Andrew Spice has never been one to shy away from emotion, but with “Rage Stage,” his new single following the acclaimed comeback “High Park,” he steps fully into the fire. Simultaneously furious and theatrical, intimate and explosive, the track delivers a spine-tingling mix of gothic pop balladry and emotionally charged protest. It’s a defiant call to arms against betrayal—and a stirring reminder that sometimes, healing begins with rage.
By Chris Adams7 months ago in Beat
Superstar Crush Ignite Baroque-Pop Splendor on “Fire Escape”
Hamilton, Ontario baroque-pop quartet Superstar Crush unveil their darkly romantic new single, “Fire Escape,” a vampirical, stampeding whirlwind of unrequited love and poetic disarray. Equal parts chaotic and cinematic, the track is their first new music since 2024’s Crushed to Meet You EP, and the latest preview of their debut full-length, due summer 2025.
By Chris Adams7 months ago in Beat
“Jamie” by Slightest Clue Turns Heartbreak into a Grunge-Laced Shoegaze Anthem
Slightest Clue’s new single “Jamie” is not just another step forward—it’s a leap into something darker, heavier, and more emotionally raw. Blending the thick atmospherics of shoegaze with the jagged edge of alt-rock and grunge, the track unfolds like a letter never sent, building from quiet confession to full-blown sonic reckoning. At the heart of the track lies a character study that feels intensely personal, even though it began as something fictional.
By Chris Adams7 months ago in Beat
Sydney’s Samuel Muir Unveils His Latest Single, "Pester in the Long Way"
Sydney-based artist and producer Samuel Muir has just released his much-anticipated new track, Pester in the Long Way—and it’s everything we didn’t know we needed this summer. The single, which dropped on June 4, 2025, is available in both its radio edit and an extended version, giving listeners two distinct ways to experience this atmospheric yet bold sonic journey.
By mysoundMusic7 months ago in Beat
