indie

Indie music features a sampling of maverick musicians that favor the DIY approach to music making.

Stunt Banga Chooses Confession Over Content With “Truth Hurts” by NWO Sparrow
Rapid Review of Stunt Banga "Truth Hurts" Beats: 10/10 Lyrics: 9/10 Concepts: 5/10 Replay Value: 8/10
By NWO SPARROW9 days ago in Beat
Echoes of Light: Mark Fenster’s Journey Through Sound and Spirit
Following his ongoing exploration of music as a conduit for healing and connection, Gabriola Island-based composer, vocalist, and meditation leader Mark Fenster unveils his latest single “Sacred Yearning” – a meditative, neo-classical journey blending the spiritual traditions of Indian Classical music with Western strings and vocalese. The track conveys a heartfelt longing to connect with the Divine, capturing both the devotion and joy inherent in musical collaboration.
By Chris Adams9 days ago in Beat
Perfect Girl: Lauren Minear’s Bold Exploration of Womanhood and Perfection
New York–based alt-pop singer-songwriter Lauren Minear returns with “Perfect Girl,” a razor-sharp, darkly playful exploration of what it means to be a woman expected to shapeshift endlessly to please others. Written from the perspective of a fictional, satirical character, the track leans into the absurdity of “perfection” and the way chasing it strips away humanity in the process.
By Chris Adams9 days ago in Beat
Note To Myself: Satya’s Honest Journey of Healing and Strength
With Note To Myself, Satya delivers a deeply personal debut album that serves as both an introduction and a declaration. Rooted in pop and R&B, the record unfolds as a storytelling journey; one shaped by vulnerability, resilience, and hard-won self-acceptance. It marks the starting point of Satya’s artistic career, and the culmination of years of emotional growth, self-reflection, and perseverance.
By Chris Adams9 days ago in Beat
10 Post-hardcore Songs for Your Early Emo Playlist
Post-hardcore is a broad genre that includes harsh instrumentals, catchy melodies and everything in between, allowing everything from Fugazi to Hawthorne Heights to fall under this umbrella. The bands on this list never saw mainstream success, but they're a little more accessible than pure hardcore or screamo groups. If your rock playlists need a revamp, here's what you've been missing out on.
By Kaitlin Shanks12 days ago in Beat
10 Modern Slowcore Jams for Quiet Evenings
When you want to relax, concentrate or dwell on the past, slowcore offers the perfect backdrop for bleak autumn evenings. While the genre has been around since the 80s, slowcore found a new life in the 2020s when artists started sharing their quiet, subdued tracks on Spotify and Soundcloud. Most of these tracks are calming, but a few stretch the genre to its limits, showing that even the quietest songs have something to say.
By Kaitlin Shanks13 days ago in Beat
Inside Tipsy Mic at Mott Haven Spirits Where Artists Learn to Hold the Room by NWO Sparrow
The Energy Behind Tipsy Mic Drop Mic Experience Big Sas turning a Bronx spirits store into a moment that demanded attention.
By NWO SPARROW13 days ago in Beat
G WIZZZ Speaks Out: “STOP KILLING MY PEOPLE STAND UP”
Music has always had the power to shine a light on the issues that matter, to give voice to experiences too often ignored. George Boyd, who goes by G WIZZZ, continues that tradition with his latest song, “STOP KILLING MY PEOPLE STAND UP."
By mysoundMusic15 days ago in Beat
What People Misunderstand About Dark R&B
When people hear the term dark R&B, there’s usually a reaction before there’s any real listening. I’ve noticed that a lot. The word dark alone already creates distance. It gets linked to ideas of something negative, extreme, sometimes even disturbing. I’ve seen people associate it with things that feel almost theatrical, like it’s supposed to shock or provoke on purpose. That reading misses what’s actually happening.
By Hoopper16 days ago in Beat
Jonny Fritz Announces New Album DEBBIE DOWNERS - WOODWINDS
In the summer of 2025, Los Angeles-based country artist Jonny Fritz released his first recorded music after a near decade-long hiatus from the music business. “Debbie Downers”, however, would not be the start of your typical record release cycle, but a multi-album, genre-spanning spectacle meant to bring Jonny’s songwriting to new sonic worlds and challenge the consumption-obsessed nature of the modern digital music landscape. Debbie Downers part one, a classic sounding Americana album recorded in Nashville, was released in October, 2025. The next installment, Debbie Downers - Woodwinds, sees the original album’s nine tracks reimagined with an all-woodwinds ensemble, composed by Andrew Conrad.
By Chris Adams16 days ago in Beat
“New” Feels Like Deveye Rewriting His Own Timeline by NWO Sparrow
Rapid Review for Deveye "New" Beat - 10/10 Lyrics - 8/10 Concept - 6/10 Rollout - NA/10 Replay Value - 10/10
By NWO SPARROW17 days ago in Beat
The Sound of Showing Up
When you first hear Marcel Marculescu, it doesn’t feel like you’ve discovered a rapper chasing attention. It feels more like you’ve stumbled into someone’s internal monologue—the kind that plays late at night when the screen is still glowing and tomorrow’s goals are already lining up in your head. His music isn’t loud for the sake of being noticed. It’s deliberate, thoughtful, and rooted in a very real version of modern life.
By mysoundMusic18 days ago in Beat