Tag Archives: indie

Austin, Texas husband-and-wife duo Moonray keeps the love going with their dreamlike blend of romantic themes and serene synthpop tones. In the months since their debut EP, Honeymoon, was released, the cathartic energy provided by Jonray and Barbara Higginbotham’s music has taken on a more resonant purpose, especially with the …

Singer/songwriter Jared Justen started his path as a civil engineer at the University of Minnesota. While also a prolific poet in his spare time, he would stick to his new year’s resolution of learning guitar, and gradually further his understanding of how to implement simple, yet complex techniques into his …

While you might be familiar with Armon Jay’s contributions to indie rock favourites Dashboard Confessional, his impressive solo work continues today with the release of The Dark Side Of Happiness. Jay’s third studio album was written entirely on his own and takes a deep dive into his emotional subconscious. Music Existence …

Indie-pop Canadians Valley have released their new single “hiccup” via Universal Music Canada. The band released a video for the track today, which features Valley at their local skate park, getting DIY tattoos and shaving their head in response to a break-up (you know, typical things you do after getting dumped). The band …

Zachary Toigo is a Canadian singer/songwriter based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Debuting in 2014 with the crunchy, atmospheric post-punk edge of Leafyleeks, Toigo’s music has since undergone tremendous growth. His 2018 follow-up, Mmm…, would break down the initial alternative foundation, this time putting emphasis on longer, progressive pieces that combined …

The award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter releases his latest single on Friday, September 4th, 2020. It is the follow up to his international iTunes hit, “Stronger.” The Buddha was once supposed to have said, ‘the trouble is you think you have time,” says chart-topping Canadian musician, Ed Roman.  He describes his latest single, “Tomorrow …

Maine-based duo, David and Paul Sprague have released their debut EP “Rough Draft.” MTS Management Group will handle publicity and promotions. From the Everly Brothers to Brothers Osborne to The Proclaimers, music history is full of famous brother duos that have topped the charts. A band of brothers from Southern …

Mexican American artist Daniel Felipe Martinez has spent the past few years traveling the country and honing his skills as a singer/songwriter, developing a style that draws equally from 70’s folk pop and classic hip hop. His new EP shows how powerful this mash up of styles can be. The album’s seven …

Resident Indie boys Depression, Baby talk mental health, isolation, and everything Lockdown on their latest musical offering. The North London 5 piece are back with another summer daze anthem, diving deep into their personal journey through the ups and downs of 2020. Following the release of their acclaimed single “Home …

Formerly of the Finnish band Carmen Grey, Tom Tikka is no stranger to accolades. Having signed to Sony/BMG with his previous act, and inking a deal with a German label for his side project The Impersonators, Tikka is reinventing himself and releasing new work under the moniker Tom Tikka & …

Last year, singer/songwriter Angel Ascencio founded Dirty White Shoes, a Portland, Oregon-based project characterized by its distinct electronic pop rock foundation and retro visual aesthetics. To date, the band has released five singles, their latest being “One More Night,” which came out in late July. I caught up with Ascencio, …

Texas’s Sleeve Cannon is a step on the right path with the recent release of their debut album, KAPTV. Formed in 2017, the Austin-based quartet’s sound captures an upbeat, hearty guitar crunch with spacious textures, and an ultimate knack for introspective lyrics. To get a better understanding of the band’s …