Stop the press for this one – Friday’s biggest track, an indie gem of a hit that’s as distinct as it is impassioned and beautifully satisfying. Vacation Bible School present a unique chemistry of traits, throughout their intoxicating indie rock anthem nvrgivup.
Indie Rock
Swedish rock three-piece Frank Follows reignite the flame of indie rock, with a likable fusion of strong riffs, bright guitar tones, and raspy, tired but emotive vocals.
Ambient and reverb-soaked indie rock presents a conceptual deep-dive into the life of a parent whose daughter is one of the many millions emotionally invested in Taylor Swift.
Our protagonist sings with emotional strain about loneliness and the struggle to adapt to the fast-pace of life, but meanwhile this ethereal back and forth of the chords and these light drums, the reverb-kissed guitar pouring through like waves of optimism, creates an unassuming safe space – within which these thoughts can really connect.
Slick riffs balance funky melodic twists with sheer distorted power chords, as the indie force that is STARTZ AND ENDZ deliver their most iconic release to date.
If you weren’t a fan of Anti-Hero before, I’d take bets that you will be after listening. And if you already were – here’s a whole new tempo and flavour to reignite your love for it.
Having served in the Marines in 2004, Kevin and his closest friends were hit by an improvised explosive device, seeing the latter perish and leaving Kevin fighting to survive. This event impacted his entire future in every possible way, and as such, music became an unparalleled tool for healing and acceptance.
Drawing attention with a name that’s both emotively intriguing and mildly reminiscent of an infamous eighties movie, The Gloomies further their appeal with ease, as the intoxicating and ambient surf rock layers and ideas of Cave rain down.
Indie rock and shoegaze infused expression lights up the nostalgic and dreamy arena of sound that is NOCT’s Everything is Ripe.
Heavy indie rock distortion and impassioned vocals quickly reset the cultural timers, as the UK’s own Faded Shades deliver a nostalgic anthem of resounding self-confidence and cascading layers of guitar.
Soaring nostalgic rock and roll of a crisp style and fast-paced energy – Stefski & Hutch deliver a unique twist on the timeless format, with the indie tones and subtle psychedelic twists of Selling Lies.
Aruba fourpiece activemirror. first crossed our path last summer, with an engaging single that quickly showcased their heartfelt passion and distinct sound as an indie unit. This year, backed by a multitude of live shows, and prior to their headline slot at the 2024 Hi-WINDS Festival, the band reach greater heights than ever, as their new single Serendipitous proceeds to raise the bar.