Tag Archives: indie

2019 is coming to a close. At the same time, the cap is also put on an understatedly difficult decade for rock — full of fluctuations, tribulations, but above all, an undeterred dedication. When I began at Music Existence four years ago, I was introduced to the rock world as …

Raelyn Kaplan is a San Francisco, California-based singer/songwriter who has gained local performance traction since high school. While working toward her BA degree as a sophomore in college, she is currently designing an interactive poetry book, as well as landing regular gigs on the Pacific Northwest festival circuit under the …

Jubilee is a multifaceted project made up of Gia Cezar, Alex Dillard, and Alberio Silva Da Cruz. As main proprietor of the Common Luxury music label, which Gia co-founded with her brother Jordan in 2016, their ambitions have been largely based on an in-the-moment sense within the realms of imagination …

Pennsylvania’s The Retinas are an emerging trio from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Over the course of their career, the band has gained traction for their cathartic lyrical approach, as well as for their closely channeling the alternative boom of the 90s and garage rock revival of the 2000s. Following the success of …

For close to two decades, Canada’s Theory of a Deadman solidified its stature as modern rock heavyweights, having accumulated both local and international multiplatinum sales on the strength of six albums and 36 singles thus far. Following the release of their 2017 album Wake Up Call, the Delta, British Columbia …

Moonray is an Austin, Texas-based electronic act comprising newlywed husband and wife Jonray and Barbara Higginbotham. The duo finds common ground in their fascination for retro influences – a melding of 70s rock and 80s synthpop – as well as their purpose – a message based on love, light, and …

Maxime Boublil is a singer-songwriter from Paris, France. Both of Boublil’s parents had been deeply involved in musical theater during his childhood years, his father having written Miss Saigon and Les Miserables, while his mother portrayed the first Cosette in the latter’s local production. After over a decade of classical …

Lailien functions as both the pseudonym and alter ego of Bradley Shubat. Based in Toronto, Canada, the composer, producer, and director initially developed his musical sensibilities through piano at age 5. Shubat’s influence scope throughout adolescence would further expand to include equal traces of alternative rock, jazz, electronica and pop, …

The Frst (pronounced ‘first’) is a collaborative project led by singer/guitarist Mikei Gray, and supplemented by an all-star cast of touring musicians who have built acclaim within the past decade. Formed in Nashville, Tennessee in 2017, Gray and company showcase an identity that combines throwback alternative influences with modern, punchy …

Lost Puppy is a Los Angeles outfit comprising singer-guitarist Steve Cherkassky, bassist Philip Nielsen and drummer Carl Ribaux. Following the release of their 2017 debut album, Wash Your Hands Before You Steal My Heart, the trio has continued refining their distinctive, accessible brand of indie rock. Today, the band is …

The Ballsbreakers is a Filipino band from Sibagat, Agusan del Sur. Formed in March of last year, the quintet punctuates their sound with alt-rock chord sequences and psychedelic spaciousness, brought together by a dash of pop appeal. Their debut album, Songs for Fredo, has gained steady momentum since its release …