A whole lot of indie introspection, refreshing rock bangers and alternative R&B, hip-hop and EDM.
There’s nothing better than exposing oneself to a mélange of different musical genres either home grown or abroad.
So, here’s 15 new tracks that have slid through the cracks of August and the months prior.
yaely – ‘Maps’
Yaely’s newest single dominates the eardrums with sprinkled synths, plucky strumming and dots of electronic clicks and drums. The track is a perfect well balanced meal for any cozy night or morning.
Denton – ‘Carry’
The newest entry from the emerging indie-folk artist provides a swelling number that perfectly matches the bright but frostbitten final month of winter.
PLAYTÖ – ‘RUN FAST / STARTING LINE
The Arizonan genre-blending duo start things off with a feel good alternative R&B beat mixed with abrasive distortion. The second half offers a more mellow and introspective palette cleanser before heading into the rest of their breakout album, INNERCHILD.
five mango trees – ‘rose quarter’
The latest entry from the Brooklyn-based indie musician presents a nostalgic journey with lo-fi vocals intermixed with recordings of past baseball games. The track gradually builds into a conclusion that lingers well past its absence.
Ayana, MYASWRLD – ‘Stuck’
The first ever collaboration between the two drops you into the electronic dance mastery of MYASWRLD while Ayana dives into themes of repeated longing, just like the her looping vocals.
GRW – ‘Burner Phone’
GRW surprises us with another drop of the year. The single offers an indie track interlaced with pangs of country licks and crescendoing keys while the singer-songwriter glides over all of it effortlessly.
Keyze AriZona – ‘Virgo Blue’
The intro to the newest album, Christmas In Spring, showcases Keyze AriZona’s ability to completely dominate any production that comes his way. This time he whips out relentless bars over a graceful jazz arrangement.
Halley Claire – ‘White Sand Beach’
The opening track of the Wincousin-based singer-songwriter’s newest album, drops the listeners into a whimsy pop journey into escapism.
Groove Vultures – ‘For You To Know’
Melbourne’s very own have returned with a groovy addition to their talented collection. Imagine if Iron Maiden learned how to chill and have a good time at the pub, and you’ve got yourself some idea of this refreshing new track.
Fluffy Platinum – ‘Metamorphosis’
Perth-based DJ and content creator dives into a fantasy-laden electronic dance track that establishes herself in the process of an evolutionary glitchy explosion.
Laura Fisher – ‘Trial & the wishing gun’
Laura Fisher leads us into her sophomore album with an ethereal opener filled with tense ambient classical pianos and vocals that appear to be possessed by a subtle lurking entity.
Samuel Locke Ward – ‘Make the Poor Dead’
This satirical delight dives into the sins of the American government while a banjo dominates the space along with multiple Ward’s joining in to create a perfect impromptu band by a campfire.
Songs From The Film* – ‘She Don’t Mind’
This debut single provides a first look at the band’s ability to revive that indie new wave pop rock that dominated your parent’s dorm rooms before you were even a concept in their minds. It’s a fun ride and brings eager anticipation of what’s next.
Exishex – ‘I Follow (Euro Radio Club Mix)’
The past may be impossible to reach back into wholeheartedly. But Exishex’s track gives a glimpse of all the best parts of early 00s electronic music that dominated cities under the new arrival of the internet.
Silver White – ‘Here We Are (At the End of the World)
If you’re been feeling alone with the weight of the world ending recently, Silver White’s introspective ballad is a reminder that the fear is a truly collective and timeless experience. One that ties us all together.
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