indie
Indie music features a sampling of maverick musicians that favor the DIY approach to music making.
"Nefasphere" - A Conversation Across Oceans
Fifteen years after their first meeting in a New Jersey classroom, pioneering composer and Mutantrumpet inventor Ben Neill and Ethiopian electronic innovator Mikael Seifu have finally turned a long running conversation into sound.
By Whitney Miller5 months ago in Beat
MASSEY Races Into Cinematic Funk Rock Territory with New Single "BOOKIN'"
MASSEY’s latest single "BOOKIN’", is a full throttle collision of rock grit, funk swagger and cinematic storytelling. Charlie Lerant’s scorching guitar lines drive the track forward, punctuated by dueling riffs that feel both feral and precise. MASSEY’s vocals cut through the mix like a lead instrument in their own right - commanding, and full of narrative power. This is a song that is like a chase unfolding in real time, and every second of the track ratchets up the tension and energy.
By Whitney Miller5 months ago in Beat
Satya Finds Strength and Authentic Love on Empowering R&B Single Realness
Montreal-based pop and R&B artist Satya returns with Realness, a stirring new single that embodies the beauty of unconditional love in an unpredictable world. Layered with sleek production, heartfelt lyricism, and Satya’s warm and commanding voice, the track stands as both a celebration and an offering—a song that invites listeners to lean into authenticity, vulnerability, and trust.
By Chris Adams5 months ago in Beat
Ash Molloy Turns Pain into Power on Fiery Farewell Single “nice to know you”
Ash Molloy has never been one to shy away from vulnerability, but with her new single “nice to know you,” she returns with her boldest and most anthemic statement yet. A fiery alt-rock sing-along, the track is built for catharsis — a raw, unfiltered release that feels destined to be shouted back at her by fans in packed rooms. It’s a song that doesn’t just close a chapter; it slams the door shut and sets fire to the bridge behind it.
By Chris Adams5 months ago in Beat
10 Essential 2000s Indie Rock Hits
In my younger years, I spent a lot of time listening to indie and alternative rock stations on Sirius XM. This was during the 2000s indie rock boom, when soft vocals and quirky production ruled the airwaves. Most of these tracks never cracked the top 40, but they were huge in their respective genres--and now, in 2025, these songs have an added layer of nostalgia that makes them ripe for revisiting.
By Kaitlin Shanks5 months ago in Beat
El Pablo 1x Ignites Memphis Music Scene
Memphis, TN – El Pablo 1x is back, and the music world is feeling the energy. Fresh off a feature on Fox and a Midwest tour with Bubba Startz, El Pablo 1x is not just performing—he’s leading a movement. With his roots deep in Memphis, family close, and community at the heart of everything he does, he’s turning every project into a high-voltage experience.
By Independent Indie Artist Radar5 months ago in Beat
“Out of the Hands of the Wicked”: The Holy Gasp Transform Grief into Surreal, Award-Winning Puppet Cinema
Toronto’s The Holy Gasp return with the video premiere for “Out of the Hands of the Wicked,” an award-winning live action puppet musical drawn from their critically acclaimed 2023 orchestral album …And the Lord Hath Taken Away. Rooted in good ol’ fashioned southern gothic, porch-stompin’ devil music, the track blends old time-y folk Americana, gospel fervor, and theatrical storytelling into something at once darkly comic and deeply human.
By Chris Adams5 months ago in Beat
