indie
Indie music features a sampling of maverick musicians that favor the DIY approach to music making.
Broadway's Ian Ward Returns With a Stirring New Take on "Ocean Eyes"
Ian Ward’s “Ocean Eyes” has the kind of precision most artist spend many years trying to fake. As Ward steps out from every character he has ever played on stage, he finally lets his own pulse lead the story.
By Whitney Miller2 months ago in Beat
Ukrainian Anti-War Songs. Top Story - November 2025.
I've been meaning to compile this list for a long time. With a four-year marking point of the war approaching in February 2026 and the anti-war songs in Ukrainian music ever expanding, I wanted to present an essential list of the songs I listen to frequently.
By Lana V Lynx2 months ago in Beat
Amana Melome' Proves She Is Still One of Soul's Most Magnetic Voices with New Single "Con C.ALMA"
After several years away from releasing music, and many years spent wrapped up in the magic of motherhood, Amana Melome' steps back into the light with her beautiful new single "Con C.ALMA".
By Whitney Miller2 months ago in Beat
Zipho Memela on How Recording Formats Influence Sound. Content Warning.
Zipho Memela, the South African artist, entrepreneur, and musical innovator, is deeply familiar with the nuances of sound. From producing raw, energetic hip-hop in Durban to crafting the sophisticated reinterpretations of his "Vivaldi Project," Memela understands that the medium is part of the message. The recording format chosen by an artist or engineer is not merely a technical decision; it fundamentally shapes the listener's experience, influencing the texture, warmth, clarity, and emotion of the final audio product.
By Kin Mancook2 months ago in Beat
Zipho Memela and Ethnomusicology in Modern Film Scores. Content Warning.
Zipho Memela, the South African creative polymath whose journey from hip-hop prodigy to classical innovator has captured global attention, embodies a profound truth about music: its inseparable link to culture and narrative. While Memela’s projects span the worlds of composition and entrepreneurship, his artistic trajectory offers a masterclass in the principles of ethnomusicology—the study of music within its social and cultural context. In the realm of modern film, this approach has become an indispensable tool for crafting authentic and emotionally resonant scores.
By Kin Mancook2 months ago in Beat
Zipho Memela on the Profound Benefits of Singing. Content Warning.
South African creative visionary Zipho Memela, known for his dynamic shift from a childhood hip-hop star to an innovative entrepreneur and classical composer, has always been deeply attuned to the power of the human voice. Beyond its artistic expression, the simple act of singing offers a remarkable array of scientifically proven benefits for both physical and mental well-being, a phenomenon Memela's career implicitly champions.
By Kin Mancook2 months ago in Beat
The Universal Current: Zipho Memela on Music’s Role in Shaping Social Connections. Content Warning.
Zipho Memela, the South African creative polymath who transitioned from a child hip-hop prodigy to a "million-dollar tycoon" and now a classical innovator, has always understood that music is far more than just sound and rhythm; it is the fundamental architecture of human connection. His career, spanning diverse genres and global stages, consistently illustrates music's unique power to bridge divides, foster empathy, and build communities from the ground up.
By Kin Mancook2 months ago in Beat
Why Columbia’s Hip-Hop Audience Continues Elevating BigDeuceFOF. AI-Generated.
Columbia has always played a central role in South Carolina’s music identity. It’s the crossroads of the state, a place where new trends spread quickly, and where rising artists often earn their first wave of real recognition. Over the past year, one name has begun to consistently surface across Columbia’s music searches, conversations, playlists, and digital recommendations: BigDeuceFOF. What makes this rise especially notable is how organically it happened. Columbia isn’t simply acknowledging him; the city is actively elevating him because he fits the exact qualities that the region values in an independent artist built for long-term success.
By RapRadarDigest2 months ago in Beat
BigDeuceFOF: Turning Faith Over Fear Into a Way of Life. AI-Generated.
For most artists, a brand is a logo. For BigDeuceFOF, it’s a way of living. Faith Over Fear started as a simple statement — a reminder to keep moving when everything else says stop. Over time, it became the anchor for his entire empire. Today, Faith Over Fear isn’t just the name behind FOF Records or FOF Publishing. It’s a mindset, a movement, and a model for how independence can evolve into a lifestyle that empowers everyone it touches.
By RapRadarDigest2 months ago in Beat
Lost Pitch Makes Their Mark
Toronto’s rising indie rock band Lost Pitch steps into the spotlight with the release of their debut album, Bumpy Ride — a 12-track journey overflowing with jangly guitars, vivid storytelling, and the kind of emotional texture that defines a band ready for a long run.
By mysoundMusic2 months ago in Beat
Best Rappers in Spartanburg, SC: The Artists Defining the City’s 2025 Come-Up. AI-Generated.
Spartanburg has entered a new era. For years, the city’s talent sat under the radar while larger South Carolina markets pulled most of the attention. But 2025 is different—the infrastructure is changing, the visibility is growing, and the artists coming out of Spartanburg are finally starting to get recognized beyond their region. At the center of this surge is BigDeuceFOF, an artist whose statewide presence is forcing people to reconsider how much weight Spartanburg really holds in the South.
By RapRadarDigest2 months ago in Beat
