Indie pop band Other Vessels is back with their infectiously catchy and inventive single, “Sea Legs,” a tune that is certain to fit your summer playlist. We love the vocal work in this one. The melodies are memorable, the harmonies are unique and on point. With mellow percussion and lightly plucked acoustic guitar to match their vocalist’s authentically playful cadences, Other Vessels creates an modern, atmospheric, and chilled-out sonic experience that appeals to the masses.
Their music bridges the gap between indie bands like Vampire Weekend and modern pop sensations like Grimes or Charli XCX. We highly recommend checking out their music if you are looking for a fresh take on the indie pop scene.
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Collaborative Irish musical group theXcollective is back with their new single, “Solace In My Head,” an eclectic and dreamy indie pop tune that features a truly insatiable groove. Ditching traditional indie instrumentation, opting for a synth heavy, digitized style is the first artistic choice that caught our attention. We hear hip hop and R&B influences in this song’s instrumentation and vocal melodies, tied together with a pop oriented production approach. Fans of Frank Ocean and Steve Lacy will instantly connect with this sound.
The X Collective bring a truly unique experience to their audience, as they are made up of individual artists who cross a variety of musical styles and art forms as well as international borders. This variation is what makes their sound stand out in the modern indie pop scene, and we look forward to hearing more.
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Brandon Michael recently released a new, masterfully produced bedroom pop single called “Pleasure Feels Like Pain“. This tune is an emotional lyrical journey matched with equally emotional and nostalgic instrumentation that leaves us wanting more. We love the relaxed and moody vocal style showcased here; it serves the song perfectly by remaining in the pocket without taking over the groove.
We hear similarities to the music of Djo and Still Woozy here, exemplified by the psychedelic feel and pop oriented production style that are employed in this song. Fans of the more synthetic and digitized side of bedroom pop and indie pop will have no issue connecting with this artist.
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Renowned Nordic indie pop artist 8lanco is back with a new EP called “HILLs N’ BACK,” an wonderfully produced collection of electro-pop tunes bound for the charts. One highlight is the opening track, “HELL OF IT.” We absolutely love the vocals on this one. They are infectiously catchy, dynamic, and anthemic, pairing wonderfully with the tight drum groove and ethereal synth tones featured here. The soundscapes produced in this song are sonically dense, yet light and airy at the same time, each new section introducing something fresh and interesting.
We think that fans of artists like Rex Orange County and even Tyler the Creator will enjoy this tune. 8lanco is a swiftly emerging and massively talented musician. Be sure not to miss out on what he is bringing to the indie pop world.
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