“My goal is to find my authentic self through music. There is so much I would love to achieve in this industry but finding and presenting myself honestly through music is the goal.”
Indie Pop
Easily one of the most engaging indie projects of the year so far, fellow Mancunian and long-time songwriter T.R. Burge follows up his vastly-praised debut release God Ache, with the sublime and poetically powerful new EP Selling You.
An acoustic backbone wrapped in colourful synths, keys, rhythms and harmonies – Aza Brown’s upbeat songwriting and purity as an indie artist shines brightly.
Something like Shoe-gaze with a twist of Grunge, open humanity and heart topped off with an hypnotically looping hook that’s simple, chaotic and an undeniable ear-worm.
Indie-pop vibes blend organic and electronic production traits, as New Scream leads with country-kissed songwriting and beautifully expressive, soft yet distinctive vocals.
The music and writing takes you somewhere new, is thought-provoking and uplifting all at once, and introduces an artist with a spirited yet contemplative style.
The implications of this album title are reinforced consistently – strong threads that keep us connected to the recent hardships and juxtaposed intentions that have united and divided us all in equal parts.
Smooth vibes bring catchy hooks and clean, organic production, to kick off the infectious and instantly likable new EP from Habibi Bapo.
“I do love reading literature, sometimes poetry too but not as much. I’ve always loved words and the different mysterious ways we can play with them. I love thinking of it as creative honesty.”
Multi-layered and instrumentally vibrant, Kesselhaut sets the bar with a strong groove and catchy tune, for The Girl Behind the Mask.
Homemade indie escapism promises reflective human sentiments, canned vocals and dreamy production, as Blunt Objects deliver the immersive and creative album Shady Shadows.
Lush production unites electro-pop flavours with organic guitar, as Lālo Parade delivers an intimate and colourful ode to moving on.