indie
Indie music features a sampling of maverick musicians that favor the DIY approach to music making.
“Faraway” - Stigma Reach New Heights on Standout Single from “Second Chance”
There’s a moment about halfway through Stigma’s new single “Faraway” when the distortion gives way to a brief, aching silence. A pause where the weight of everything unsaid settles into your chest.
By Whitney Miller8 months ago in Beat
Experience Real Curses
The Skeleton Years' highly anticipated fourth album, Real Curses, is shaping up to be their most accomplished work yet. Set to resonate with fans of dark, introspective music like Joy Division, The Editors, and She Wants Revenge, the album masterfully blends post-punk with elements leading towards darkwave to create a haunting soundscape. Produced by the band and recorded, mixed, and mastered by Ced Concepcion of Studio222, the album's pristine production ensures that every shimmering guitar riff, synth texture, and driving bassline is captured with precision, resulting in a rich, immersive listening experience.
By The Crash Test Facility8 months ago in Beat
Joshua Joyce Releases Poetic and Haunting Debut Album
Listen in here: https://open.spotify.com/album/2x9LQDQ6g7V97mxpdFIu8S?si=1&nd=1&dlsi=32c724ecdbb94848 Toronto-based singer-songwriter Joshua Joyce enters the scene with A Tender and Violent Nature, a debut album steeped in lyrical intensity, emotional nuance, and quiet power. With its intimate tone and sparse, cinematic soundscape, Joyce’s first full-length release is a moving collection of folk-leaning songs that draw on the raw edges of personal experience. These are compositions meant to be absorbed slowly, like stories passed down on a porch at dusk, full of contradictions, hard-earned reflection, and a soft ache that lingers well after the final note.
By Chris Adams8 months ago in Beat
Norasea Finds Creative Freedom in the Wild with "Forager"
Emerging from the lush, temperate forests and coastal energy of Vancouver Island, electronic duo Norasea return with their most transportive work yet. Forager, a meticulously produced EP of glimmering textures, deep bass, and emotionally evocative arrangements, marks a new chapter in their evolving sound. Drawing from the rhythms of the natural world and the unpredictable currents of human emotion, Forager unfolds like a hike through unfamiliar terrain—grounded, curious, and always reaching for something beyond the path.
By Chris Adams8 months ago in Beat
Kari Lyn Steps Into the Spotlight with "Heavy Weight"
Toronto-based and Prince Edward Island-raised singer-songwriter Kari Lyn emerges with her most vulnerable release to date, Heavy Weight, a soul-searching single that captures the emotional gravity of burnout, self-imposed pressure, and the invisible weight of high-functioning exhaustion. Blending the warm tones of indie folk with the spirit of alternative country and Americana, Kari Lyn delivers an intimate and honest track that resonates with anyone who has quietly asked themselves if they’re doing enough—or if they’re doing too much.
By Chris Adams8 months ago in Beat
The Lightning Struck Unleash a Fierce and Imaginative New Chapter
Toronto-based indie rock trio The Lightning Struck emerge with Century Storm, a thrilling and ambitious album that marks their most defined creative statement yet. Layered with vintage tones, existential unease, and flickers of dark humor, the record moves like a cinematic fever dream—one that echoes with distant surf guitars, haunted urban landscapes, and spectral characters navigating the absurdities of modern life. Across its twelve tracks, Century Storm doesn’t just build a mood; it builds a world.
By Chris Adams8 months ago in Beat
Matías Roden Delivers a Bold, Queer Pop Anthem with "Please"
There’s a dizzying kind of magic that happens when heartbreak meets the dancefloor—when vulnerability doesn’t collapse inward, but instead pulses outward through strobe lights and soaring synths. That’s the space Vancouver-based pop artist Matías Roden taps into on Please, his latest single and the most unapologetically queer, club-minded release of his career so far. Equal parts emotional release and kinetic celebration, the track channels the nightlife energy of London, the pain of love gone wrong, and the confidence that comes with finding your voice.
By Chris Adams8 months ago in Beat
New Music Alert: Louwey Slugga Drops Keep it Pimpin’
If you’re looking for something fresh, authentic, and sonically bold, Keep it Pimpin’, the latest album from Louwey Slugga, is a must-listen. Officially released on May 5, 2025, the 13-track project runs for just over 42 minutes—and in that time, Slugga delivers a full musical experience that blends gritty street stories, introspective lyrics, and high-energy production.
By mysoundMusic8 months ago in Beat
Album Review: Bryce Vine Delivers Summer Vibes on "Motel California"
Bryce Vine has always existed somewhere between genres, and now, between labels too. On Motel California, out via his own imprint, the 6x platinum-selling artist ditches the major-label polish for something looser, freer, and far more personal. It’s a bold, breezy 11-track ride down the Pacific Coast Highway of Vine’s mind—equal parts party playlist and internal monologue.
By Khushboo Malhotra8 months ago in Beat
