indie
Indie music features a sampling of maverick musicians that favor the DIY approach to music making.
Ian North’s “Cliffs of Portugal” Journeys Through Grief, Memory, and the Edge of the Known World
LISTEN IN HERE Canadian folk-rock artist Ian North returns with “Cliffs of Portugal”, a sweeping, soul-stirring single that balances intimacy and epic scope. In North’s signature “Fallen-Angel Folk-Rock” style, the track unfurls like a traveler’s ballad—full of elegant guitar lines, vivid lyrical imagery, and the emotional weight of personal loss. What begins as a meditation on a windswept Portuguese cliff becomes something much deeper: a quiet reckoning with mortality, memory, and the vast unknown.
By Chris Adams8 months ago in Beat
KERUB Confronts Memory, Fear, and Queerness on Genre-Bending New Album APHANTASIA
Toronto-based artist KERUB delivers a breathtaking and deeply introspective experience with their sophomore album APHANTASIA, a work that’s as emotionally raw as it is sonically intricate. Fusing lush indie electronica, haunting glitch textures, and a philosophical lens on memory, nostalgia, and queerness, the record feels like a personal excavation into what it means to live without being able to clearly visualize the future—or the past.
By Chris Adams8 months ago in Beat
Dan Pallotta’s “Trash Man” Turns a Morning Moment into a Meditative Folk Masterpiece
New England folk artist Dan Pallotta has unveiled his latest single, “Trash Man,” a quiet yet powerful ballad that transforms a seemingly mundane figure into a profound symbol of societal change, loss, and humanity. Rooted in a real-life encounter, the song examines the emotional and existential weight of obsolescence in an increasingly automated world.
By Chris Adams8 months ago in Beat
OF LIMBO Have Leveled Up With New "Unplugged" LP
Long Beach, CA Rockers OF LIMBO have just released their new “Unplugged” album, which shows a deeper, more thoughtful side of the band. They have built a reputation of performing over-the-top, rowdy and fun live shows with their high energy version of heavier rock. This new LP showcases a more intimate and contemplative side, and they show growth and are leveling up - by exhibiting how broad a range they have beyond writing and performing hard rock bangers. The album showcases a quieter acoustic sound with a mix of original songs and 3 covers of classic tracks. They produced and mixed this set of songs at their home studio, and had it mastered at Long Beach Mastering by Brian Frederick.
By RockNRollBuddha8 months ago in Beat
"Wild's Rising" - Lil' Red & The Rooster Release a Joyous Gospel Blues Single
Lil’ Red & The Rooster’s latest single, "Wild’s Rising" is a nod to the blues greats. This radiant sequel to B.B. King's "I'm Going Home" is more than a tribute though. It's a continuation of a story rooted in love, music and the timeless power of gospel infused blues.
By Whitney Miller8 months ago in Beat
CHANCE Unveils “Memories in Motion”
In July 2025, music artist CHANCE unveiled their latest EP, Memories in Motion, offering listeners a soul-stirring collection of tracks that highlight emotional honesty, lyrical growth, and sleek modern production. This project marks a pivotal moment in CHANCE’s musical evolution — one where vulnerability meets confidence, and introspection blends seamlessly with sound design. With Memories in Motion, CHANCE invites us to pause, reflect, and feel.
By mysoundMusic8 months ago in Beat
Rogan Mei Climbs New Heights with Reflective Indie-Folk Single “Lefroy”
LISTEN IN HERE Drawing from a life shaped by wild northern landscapes and deeply personal moments of reflection, Canadian singer-songwriter Rogan Mei returns with “Lefroy,” a poignant and hopeful new single that fuses quiet resilience with sweeping, cinematic folk. Anchored in calm emotion and vivid natural imagery, the track sits at the heart of Mei’s forthcoming EP Dickies Green Plaid Jacket, and captures a deep inner reckoning — one that feels both lived-in and profoundly present.
By Chris Adams8 months ago in Beat
Dylan De Braga Debuts with Heart-Wrenching Single “Hold The Door”
Like a flower rising through the ashes of a burnt forest, Dylan De Braga’s debut single “Hold The Door” is a song born from devastation — and made into something achingly beautiful. Marking a striking entrance into the singer-songwriter space, the track is De Braga’s first official release and one that wears its heart openly. With folk-inspired melodies, emotionally raw lyrics, and a soaring vocal performance, “Hold The Door” delivers a quiet storm of feeling that’s hard to shake.
By Chris Adams8 months ago in Beat
The Bankes Brothers Break Through Emotional Walls with New Single “Get To Know”
LISTEN IN HERE Victoria, BC’s rising rock outfit The Bankes Brothers are back with “Get To Know,” a powerful new single that captures the emotional chaos of trying to connect with someone who refuses to open up. At once raw, rhythmic, and electrifying, it’s a tightly-wound exploration of vulnerability wrapped in the band’s signature blend of indie-rock grit and timeless rock ‘n’ roll spirit.
By Chris Adams8 months ago in Beat
