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10 Underrated Modern Slowcore Tracks

Relax your mind with Scarlett Blind, Marseeya, Camilla Manor, Gabrielle Marion and more.

By Kaitlin ShanksPublished 2 months ago 4 min read
10 Underrated Modern Slowcore Tracks
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The Internet is brimming with slowcore artists who haven't quite found mainstream success. Some of them stay afloat with a small fanbase, while others have less than a dozen monthly Spotify listeners. These artists deserve more attention, and if your playlists have felt dull and repetitive lately, try refreshing your routine with these soothing bedroom-pop tracks. Who knows--you might discover the next Internet sensation right before they blow up.

1. Aphasia by Scarlett Blind

Scarlett Blind's Instagram page pretty much looks how "Aphasia" sounds: dark, luminous and studded with colorful streaks and lens flares. With warm, feverish vocals, Blind sounds like a goddess leading you onstage to face a crowd of strangers that you've never met, but might have known in a past life. Currently, information about Scarlett Blind is scarce, but this Quebec-based artist might upend the genre with her burning intensity.

2. Countryside by Camilla Manor

"Countryside," the sixth track on 2025's Loop-De-Loop, has a soft, glittering vibe that reflects Camilla Manor's 90s bohemian aesthetic. "I want to feel as free as a beetle climbing a blade of grass in the pouring rain," Manor sings near the end of this track--and with bright tones that flutter like sunlight peeking through the tree leaves, this song whisks you away to another reality where you can lie in the grass forever.

3. like air by babifangs

With only a single Spotify upload, babifangs is one of the most mysterious artists in the genre. Still, 2023's "like air" has earned over 7,000 streams, with breathy vocals and fuzzy production creating a breezy aura like the fluttering of angel wings. While you wait for new music to drop, you can browse babifangs' Instagram profile for snapshots of her friend group, streetwear fashion and daily life in Houston.

4. REMEMBER ME by sirena

sirena's Spotify bio lists a variety of artists, including Mazzy Star, Pastel Ghost, NewDad and Cocteau Twins, that influenced the artist's lustrous shoegaze sound. "REMEMBER ME," the first in a series of singles starting in 2025, drops you right into the deep end with searing production, dark instrumentals and ghostly, aching vocals. Black and blue are sirena's signature colors, and her music burns like stars glinting at twilight.

5. Halfmoon by Montana Mars

When you look at pictures of Montana Mars, you get the sense that you've discovered an ancient forest spirit who briefly appears in winter before hibernating for the rest of the year. "Halfmoon" offers a similar vibe, drifting through your consciousness with a dusty, airy sound like autumn leaves rustling on the sidewalk. Her Spotify bio simply states, "I exist," and maybe that's all Mars needs to say before she disappears into the woods.

6. And I Wonder by Marseeya

"And I Wonder," the second track on 2026's Half Moons On Her Shoulder, is a sunny introduction to Marseeya's folksy indie-pop sound. Her glowing vocals turn this song into a cry to the heavens, which suits the artist's country goddess aesthetic. As you listen to the record, you get the sense that you're watching Marseeya performing alone in a meadow, waiting for you to join her and sympathize with her laments.

7. Burn in Hell by Killy Myne

Killy Myne's dark, witchy look adds a brooding touch to the slowcore scene, with "Burn in Hell" showcasing her delicate voice and gothic sensibilities. "How do you sleep at night / Knowing what you did?" she sings as the track starts to build momentum, then declares, "I hope you burn in hell" as if that will erase her pain. Myne doesn't hold back in this 2025 single, and the lyrics give voice to the vindictive rage that hides inside everyone.

8. Don't Let Me Go by Avisee

Avisee's Instagram profile invites you to enjoy her "enigmatic escapades." When she's not posing for photoshoots or relaxing on the beach, she's releasing a steady stream of singles, and "Don't Let Me Go" kicked off her music career with a floating, luminous sound and glowing production that sounds like a star about to go supernova. This 2024 track gradually picks up the pace, creating a slowcore track that would fit surprisingly well into DJ sets.

9. Life's a Mess by Siichaq

Pronounced "sea-check," Siichaq brings a touch of Georgia flair to "Life's a Mess," a dreamy single from 2025's Catcher. The calm, breezy sound lulls you into a contemplative mood, one that makes you feel like sitting outside in the summer and watching the world go by. As Siichaq said herself, "insecurity is built into the process of creation, and so is waiting." The artist's Instagram profile is more expressive, offering a mix of tour dates, candid photos and colorful digital collages.

10. Destiny by Gabrielle Marion

Gabrielle Marion was only 16 years old when she dropped her first single, "Destiny," in 2025. While she took inspiration from a variety of artists, including Mazzy Star, Billie Eilish and Lana Del Rey, Marion's Texas roots shine through in this laid-back track that sounds like a cowgirl's lullaby. Since then, Marion has been fairly quiet on social media, but don't give up on her yet--in time, she might be the Internet's hot new artist.

Are you a fan of slowcore or indie pop? Which tracks were your favorites? Let me know in the comments.

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    Written by Kaitlin Shanks