indie

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

The Quiet Flame: Maxwell LeVan on Restlessness, Rebirth, and the Power of Pop
It’s almost midnight when Maxwell LeVan finally picks up. I’m sitting cross-legged on the floor of my apartment, half-finished coffee going cold on the windowsill, the city humming somewhere outside my cracked window. “Sorry,” he says, his voice soft but awake. “I’ve been in the studio. Lost track of time.”
By Pop Echo10 months ago in Beat
A Letter to a Later Partner
Have you ever written a letter, a list, or a song about someone or something you were looking for, but hadn't reached yet?
By Kam10 months ago in Beat
An Improvised Instrumental Moment
Once again, I've allowed it to get down to the wire before sharing a musical endeavor for my New Year's resolution on Vocal (which was to create and share one song per month for the duration of 2025; I'm including the link to the original piece which describes this resolution below).
By Gabriel Huizenga10 months ago in Beat
Virginia to Vegas Embraces Escape and Intimacy on Tender New Single
LISTEN TO “HEAVEN TONIGHT” HERE Platinum-selling, chart-topping pop artist Virginia to Vegas makes his highly anticipated return with his latest single, “heaven tonight.” The song is a deeply emotional and ethereal track that invites listeners into a space where they can escape the overwhelming chaos of the world and find solace in the arms of someone they love. With its delicate production, lush melodies, and the trademark emotive vocals of Derik Baker, “heaven tonight” is a poignant reflection on the longing for peace amidst an increasingly chaotic and disconnected reality.
By Chris Adams10 months ago in Beat
Total Fucking Darkness Stares Into the Void on New Single
LISTEN TO/SHARE “TAKE IT EASY” HERE Total Fucking Darkness reappears from the depths with their latest release, “Take It Easy”—a pulsating rave anthem that encourages both liberation on the dance floor and reflection on the absurdity of the world around us.
By Chris Adams10 months ago in Beat
Newbridge Chronicles Love, Longing, and the Maritimer’s Journey on New Album Past Lives
Listen to Past Lives featuring “Iroquois” HERE. Halifax-based rock and Americana group Newbridge has unveiled Past Lives, a collection of songs that delve into the depths of storytelling, with immersive soundscapes that take the listener on a journey through both personal and collective histories. The album’s centerpiece, “Iroquois,” captures the essence of the entire project—an emotionally driven, folk-infused country-Americana anthem that embodies themes of longing, love, and the inner conflict between the two.
By Chris Adams10 months ago in Beat
Jhona Vére: The Voice of Empowerment and Liberation
In a world filled with noise, it's rare to find a voice that resonates so deeply—one that not only fills the air but touches the soul. Jhona Vére is that voice. With an unwavering belief in the transformative power of music, she has dedicated herself to crafting songs that transcend mere entertainment.
By mysoundMusic10 months ago in Beat
George Collins's "New Way" Blazes a Trail for Reinvention
George Collins isn’t just making music. He is making a statement. His new single “New Way” is a fired-up, riff-heavy rocker that captures the chaos of modern life and channels it into something electrifying, and, ultimately, hopeful.
By Whitney Miller10 months ago in Beat
Memories.
Lyrics. In the light and in the dark, We found beauty in the doubt, And even when it broke your heart, You never let me do without, Time and time again, Proving what you say, You would do anything for me, To turn my night to day,
By Cathy (Christine Acheini) Ben-Ameh.10 months ago in Beat
Little King: A Legacy in Rock
For over 28 years, Little King has been delivering unforgettable musical experiences that resonate with both long-time fans and newcomers alike. From the very start, the band has taken listeners on a unique journey, exploring the realms of modern rock and progressive rock, all while continuing to evolve and surprise with each new release.
By mysoundMusic10 months ago in Beat
Everything to Anything
(Chorus) A word A phrase Everything to anything we could say I'm, not like you, you're, not like me So, we are the same or maybe,
By simplicity10 months ago in Beat
The Dream Eaters Unveil Futuristic New Single “Program Me, I’m A Machine”
Brooklyn-based dream pop duo The Dream Eaters return with their latest single, Program Me, I’m A Machine, a captivating synth-driven track that seamlessly blends robotic detachment with haunting human emotion. The song weaves a narrative where devotion and submission blur into one, exploring the boundaries of autonomy in a world that seems increasingly obsessed with control. Set to appear on their upcoming EP, The Dream Eaters Quarterly Report: Q125, due out on April 18, 2025, Program Me, I’m A Machine continues the band’s exploration of futuristic themes through a lens of emotional complexity.
By Chris Adams10 months ago in Beat