indie
Indie music features a sampling of maverick musicians that favor the DIY approach to music making.
Tilsen Turns a Real-Life Breakup Into Bittersweet Alt-Pop Catharsis on “Train To Vienna”
Canadian independent artist and songwriter Tilsen shares “ Train To Vienna ,” a bittersweet and emotionally charged alt-pop single inspired by the true story of ending a relationship aboard a train bound for Vienna. Pairing intimate autobiographical storytelling with an arrangement that steadily expands into something bigger and more cathartic, the track captures the difficult realization that loving someone does not always mean a relationship is healthy enough to survive.
By Rachel Martinoabout an hour ago in Beat
My Exclusive Interview With Sirena
When you listen to sirena's music, you're diving into a shadowy world of late-night performances, dark city streets and angelic harmonies that practically lift you off the ground. In fact, her music and aesthetic are so intertwined that it seems like a mistake to enjoy one without the other. This interview dives into the thought process behind her hazy blue snapshots and deep, passionate records--and once you return to the surface, you'll feel like part of your subconscious is irrevocably changed.
By Kaitlin Shanksabout 3 hours ago in Beat
My Exclusive Interview With Camilla Manor
Forests, blue skies and summer breezes are a few of the things that define Camilla Manor's aesthetic, and she skillfully incorporates her love for nature to create relaxing bedroom pop--which, occasionally, has a dark undercurrent beneath the cozy, lo-fi production. She's also found success as an online fitness instructor, with over 30,000 subscribers waiting to see what she'll post next. Her first album, Loop-de-Loop , takes inspiration from a variety of places--her childhood, her relationship, her trips to Big Sur--to create a cohesive work that practically spans an entire lifetime.
By Kaitlin Shanksa day ago in Beat
My Exclusive Interview With Siichaq
Siichaq (pronounced "sea-check") is an indie artist, but she's not one that you can easily pin down. She blends a variety of sounds, themes and genres into her musical soundscapes--and just when you think you've got it figured out, she surprises you again. Her latest album, The Righteous Sword , is so complex that this interview doesn't quite cover everything. Fortunately, you don't have to imagine what it sounds like: once you've learned about the songwriting process, you can listen for yourself and enjoy the transformative journey.
By Kaitlin Shanks3 days ago in Beat
Artist Spotlight with The Free States
There is a point in every singer's life when technique becomes secondary to something much harder to define. The right note matters, of course, but so does what happens around it; the grain in the voice, the slight crack, the way a word lands differently depending on the note beneath it and that elusive feeling that tells you a performance is alive rather than simply correct.
By Whitney Miller5 days ago in Beat
12 Songs I Discovered on a Burned CD From 2008
Growing up, I never had an iPod, but I had the next best thing: an off-brand Walkman, a desktop computer with Internet access and a stack of blank CDs. With Limewire's help, I could download virtually any song I wanted and listen to it any time without waiting for radio play. Before streaming revolutionized the music industry, I had a CD holder loaded with illegally copied albums, mixtape-style CDs like this one and a few legally acquired records.
By Kaitlin Shanks6 days ago in Beat
David Diaz and the Sound of Something Left Unsaid
There is a particular moment in any failing relationship when you stop wondering what went wrong and start wondering whether the other person is even going to bother talking about it. You send the message. You wait. You make excuses for the silence. You wait some more. Eventually the question becomes almost embarrassingly simple: Are we gonna talk?
By Whitney Miller8 days ago in Beat
Between Two Cities, Harley DiNardo Finds a New Beginning
There is a difference between a song about travelling and a song that actually feels like it has travelled. Harley DiNardo’s ‘LA to NY’ belongs firmly in the latter category. It has the open road momentum you would expect from a song with a pair of cities in its title, but there is something more interesting going on beneath the surface.
By Whitney Miller12 days ago in Beat
Raffaele Scoccia Returns to “Il Postino” with a Tender Tribute to the Maestro Who Helped Shape His Musical Journey
There are some pieces of music that seem to carry their own sense of place. Luis Bacalov's Il Postino is one of them. Its melody immediately evokes the Mediterranean, romance and a certain bittersweet nostalgia, while retaining the distinctive character of a composer whose musical language crossed continents and traditions.
By Whitney Miller12 days ago in Beat
My Exclusive Interview With Chloe Drallos. Top Story - September 2026.
With Western-inspired aesthetics and dark, unsettling videos, Chloe Drallos doesn't just release albums: she builds a surreal world with mysterious figures, Americana imagery and echoing vocals that make you imagine a cowgirl riding alone at sunset. Her latest record, The Cave , is a haunting addition to her discography. In this interview, I learned more about The Cave , her conglomerate (it's not what you think!) and how she used her influences to shape the Acid Western genre.
By Kaitlin Shanks13 days ago in Beat
