Aruba four-piece activemirror. continue to bring the colour and melody to the indie shoegaze scene, with the summer-ready anthem that is Opal.
Soft Rock
Driven by a simple desire to inspire positivity and optimism in a world so often desperate to portray the worst, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jordan 7 writes and releases indie rock arrangements and tracks, which openly embrace living in the moment and appreciating the beauty and wonder of the world.
Yorkshire songwriter and artist Gideon Foster explores the depths of human complexity and spiritual connection, with the poetic and musically enchanting new single Come The Rain.
The UK’s own indie rock three-piece The Hinterland showcase the breadth of their ability as both songwriters and an arena-ready organic band; with a mighty ear for evocative arrangements. Their brand new single Biology offers a melodically charming and finely produced indie anthem, which feels well rooted amidst the influence of some of the UK’s most unique bands.
Lifelong rock fan and multi-instrumentalist Dweller-X crafts an immersive, acoustic to progressive soundtrack, with the evocative and imagery-loaded Forget the Forest.
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.
Indie’s iconic Ghost In The Machine recapture the essence of time’s past, with a beautifully innovative, stripped back and soulful cover of Pat Benatar’s legendary single Heartbreaker.
Impassioned acoustic soul folk rising into subtle rock – an intimate yet bold performance, from Denver four-piece Northwoods.
Singer and songwriter Michael Marquart returns under the creative moniker A Bad Think. The project’s 12th studio album Cottonwood intrigues in both title and artwork, and the storytelling plus the engaging fusion of Folk, Americana and Rock consistently maintains that appeal.
Iron Gate Records present the latest single from raspy rocker Forest Violette and guitarist Sean Martin – an evocative and soulful release, with a stripped-back, intimate and live acoustic sound that naturally highlights the passionate intensity of Forest’s writing and vocal style.
New music from Dan Cody inevitably lifts the mood. Nostalgic pop-rock with a twist of Beatles-esque-melodic and lyrical brightness – Around The Dial is a collection of recent singles from the established songwriter, a mildly new direction beginning with the beautifully uplifting Good As Gold.
Dreamy surf-rock akin to shoegaze but with a blissful clarity – Alice Asara brings together instrumental prowess and soulful, poetic songwriting, for the impressively creative EP SLEEPLESS.