indie
Indie music features a sampling of maverick musicians that favor the DIY approach to music making.
Above the Moon Embraces Uneasy Growth on "There Is No Arrival Vol. 2"
There Is No Arrival Vol. 2 reveals a version of Above the Moon that feels sharpened by time rather than softened by it. At ten years in, the New Jersey band resists the instinct to romanticize their past and instead turns their focus toward the present, confronting what it means to evolve without abandoning the emotional core that shaped them. This is not an EP driven by nostalgia or self-congratulation. It is an intentional exploration of where they stand now and how they continue to move through uncertainty.
By Chris Adams4 months ago in Beat
Last Relapse Finds New Light on a Self-Titled EP That Feels Restorative and Fearlessly Alive
When Last Relapse steps back into view, it is not with hesitation or nostalgia, but with a sense of quiet certainty. Their self-titled EP does not feel like a return designed to revisit old glory. Instead, it sounds like a rediscovery, a moment where past and present meet without friction, creating a sound that feels spacious, assured, and unexpectedly hopeful.
By Chris Adams4 months ago in Beat
Sia Shells Guides Listeners Through Life’s Currents on "Riding The Wave"
Baja, California-based artist Sia Shells invites listeners to dive deep into their strength and surrender with “Riding The Wave,” an ethereal, ocean-inspired pop anthem that captures the power of resilience, transformation, and trust in the tides of life. The track blends her signature mermaid pop aesthetic with dreamlike production and soulful vocals, conjuring a sonic spell for anyone struggling to stay afloat.
By Chris Adams4 months ago in Beat
The Dirty Nil Capture the Sweat and Spirit on "Live At The Dine Alone Store"
Hamilton, Ontario’s The Dirty Nil continue the story of their fifth album, The Lash, with the release of a new live record titled Live At The Dine Alone Store. Spanning 13 tracks pulled from across the band’s discography, the LP presents The Dirty Nil in their most natural environment, onstage, in close quarters, locked into the energy that has defined their rise. This performance is not simply a live companion to the studio album but a snapshot of a band in motion, documenting a singular night fuelled by community, connection, and the momentum of a year spent relentlessly on the road.
By Chris Adams4 months ago in Beat
Neil Haverty Confronts Control and Care on "What I Don’t Need"
Toronto songwriter and composer Neil Haverty returns with “What I Don’t Need,” a measured and contemplative indie release that explores the friction between personal autonomy and the obligations that arise when we live in relation to others. Known as the frontman of Bruce Peninsula and the composer behind the Wildhood soundtrack, Haverty brings his gift for emotional nuance into a song that feels both inward-looking and quietly confrontational, capturing the mental loops that form when self-protection and vulnerability collide.
By Chris Adams4 months ago in Beat
Dan Pallotta Finds Grace in the Ordinary on "Working Man’s Son"
American folk artist Dan Pallotta returns with Working Man’s Son, an album that moves with care and clarity through the emotional architecture of small lives and the memories that define them. Rooted in love and loss, childhood impressions, endurance, and the dignity of daily effort, the record feels like a series of intimate portraits framed by melody and restraint. Its nostalgic lead single, “24 Kenmore Road,” sets the tone by guiding listeners through the streets of Malden, Massachusetts and into the private geography of Pallotta’s past, where ordinary moments reveal lasting meaning.
By Chris Adams4 months ago in Beat
10 Songs That Capture That Night Feeling
Sometimes, when I'm alone at night, I'll get this thoughtful, melancholy feeling that makes me nostalgic for a place I've never been. The feeling tends to strike when I'm driving around or walking through a city street with streetlights shining overhead. I thought it was just me, but when I discovered that the so-called "night feeling" has an entire subreddit dedicated to it, I realized that people all over the world can relate.
By Kaitlin Shanks4 months ago in Beat
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 Miller4 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 Lynx4 months ago in Beat
