indie
Indie music features a sampling of maverick musicians that favor the DIY approach to music making.
Miss the Heart Turns Up the Heat With Seductive Alt Pop-Rock Single “Don’t U Dare”
Ahead of their forthcoming debut EP, Victoria, BC duo Miss the Heart share “ Don’t U Dare ,” a sexy and cheeky single that wrestles with the temptation to fight dirty without surrendering to it. Pairing a playful sense of provocation with the duo’s emotionally charged alternative pop-rock, the track captures the internal battle between wanting to hit back at someone who crossed a line and refusing to let their actions dictate your own.
By Rachel Martino8 days ago in Beat
Zoey Madison Finds the Cracks in the Picture on “Picture Perfect”
It is easy to mistake " Picture Perfect" for a straightforward pop song about a relationship gone wrong. There is the bright rhythmic pulse, the instantly accessible melody and Zoey Madison’s unmistakable vocal presence, but listen a little more closely and there is something more complicated happening underneath.
By Whitney Miller8 days ago in Beat
The Grief Behind the Groove: Paddy Smith’s Search for Grace
There’s something unsettling about a song that makes you want to move before you’ve fully understood what it’s saying. The melody draws you in. The rhythm feels good. Then a phrase catches your attention, and suddenly you’re listening to something much heavier than the music first suggested.
By Jimmy Stars World9 days ago in Beat
My Exclusive Interview With Mia Van De Loo
open book isn't just the title of Mia Van De Loo's debut EP—it's also a fitting description for an artist who puts her heart into her lyrics, talks freely about the songwriting process and uses her soft yet captivating vocals to cultivate an intimate listening experience. She believes that "anyone willing to get to know my heart through my songs deserves to know it in its entirety," and once you've read this deep dive into her past, present and future, listening to her music becomes twice as rewarding. Don't hesitate to listen to "quicksand" afterward; this is your chance to become a day-one fan before she goes viral.
By Kaitlin Shanks9 days ago in Beat
My Exclusive Interview With Where We Sleep
In an era of whispered vocals, Where We Sleep's bold, confident voice is more important than ever—and her stripped-down look and minimal social media presence make it clear that she prefers substance over style. Her latest album, The Arsonist , is clean, sparse and burning with quiet intensity, like a bonfire crackling in the middle of the desert. As you read this interview, you'll gain a better understanding of how her background and influences shaped her work, and you might feel inspired to pick up a guitar and write an album of your own.
By Kaitlin Shanks12 days ago in Beat
Miriam Armonie Is Building A Musical World Of Her Own
There are artists who arrive with a clearly defined sound and spend their careers refining it, and then there are those who seem far more interested in discovering just how far their creativity can take them. Emerging from New York’s creative scene, the singer, songwriter and producer Miriam Armonie is beginning to establish an artistic identity built around atmosphere, emotional honesty and an instinctive curiosity about genre.
By Whitney Miller12 days ago in Beat
Sinister Fate: A First‑Hand Look at Chicago’s Long‑Running Shock‑Rock Trio. Content Warning.
There’s a certain kind of band that doesn’t just play music — they survive it. They bleed into it. They build something out of the chaos life hands them and then scream it back into the world with amps turned up high enough to rattle the bones of anyone standing too close. That’s Sinister Fate.
By Syl De'Vil14 days ago in Beat
Mark Fenster Channels Nature, Collaboration, and Inner Peace on Serenity Sessions, Vol. 2
Furthering his lifelong exploration of music as a source of healing, reflection, and connection, Montreal-born/Gabriola Island-based composer, vocalist, and meditation leader Mark Fenster shares
By Rachel Martino14 days ago in Beat
SulkyMan's “The Things I Said” - Thirty Years On, Chris Pascoe Uncovers a Lost Corner of His Musical Past, Bringing Four Raw, Melodic Recordings Back into The Light
Somewhere in the vast collection of forgotten recordings that musicians accumulate over a lifetime, there are bound to be songs that deserve another chance. Not every piece of music needs a grand re-discovery narrative, of course, but there is something particularly compelling about hearing work created decades ago by an artist who has since travelled a very different musical road. SulkyMan , the solo project of London musician Chris Pascoe , offers exactly that opportunity with The Things I Said , a collection of four recordings made around 1995 that have finally found their way into the world.
By Whitney Miller15 days ago in Beat
My Exclusive Interview With Meander
Growing up in Australia with Chinese immigrant parents, Meander has a rich heritage and a lifetime of experience that she effortlessly infuses into her music. Her recent self-titled EP is warm, sunny and breezy, but it also addresses heavier topics that, to some listeners, are instantly relatable. This interview goes in depth into the childhood experiences that shaped Meander, leading her to pivot from an unwanted medical career to a new life as a singer and songwriter with a bold story to tell.
By Kaitlin Shanks16 days ago in Beat
10 Obscure 90s Alternative Rock Tracks With an Emo Tinge. Top Story - October 2026.
While grunge went mainstream in the 90s, hundreds of pop-punk, post-hardcore and early-emo bands were bubbling under the radar, waiting for their genre to have its turn in the spotlight. Unfortunately, many of these bands dissolved before the culture shifted in the mid-2000s. We can't go back in time and change the course of history, but we can enjoy their albums today--and I think it's time for the Internet to appreciate what these groups contributed to the music world.
By Kaitlin Shanks17 days ago in Beat
My Exclusive Interview With Trin Alex
For Trin Alex, songwriting isn't just a hobby. It's also a way for her to process her emotions, celebrate nature and let others know that they're not alone, even when they're at their lowest. When you listen to her music, you might feel some comfort, too--and while you're at it, you'll appreciate her rich vocals and heavy production that draw you into a world of Colorado landscapes and faded childhood memories. This is the time to jump in early, because Trin Alex just might be the next big star in the indie world.
By Kaitlin Shanks17 days ago in Beat
