Doe Paoro kicks us off with “Forgiveness Is,” their most recent single release. We love the honest, authentic lyricism here. Through a flawless, euphoric vocal performance, their lead singer expresses a deeply emotional journey towards healing and forgiveness for one’s self. Their harmonies are on point, the production quality is masterful, and the song structure is fulfilling.
We dig the instrumentation choices in this tune as well; a plucked guitar pattern paired with a traditional string section and a growing set of ethereal overtones that we cannot get enough of. Fans of boygenius will instantly connect with this infectious indie-folk oriented style. Do not miss out on this massively talented underrated gem.
Hear them now on our Indie Folk 2025 Playlist.
You need to hear Anna Tivel‘s latest single release, “White Goose,” an inventive, melancholic tune with themes of being haunted by regret and longing. Ultimately, this one feels like a song about growing up and realizing that we often overlook what truly matters until it is too late. We hear a minimalistic production style that complements the lonesome vibe of this song’s lyricism, forcing it to be heard as a self-reflective poem that is widely relatable.
Atmospheric piano tones soaked in reverb, an intriguing rhythmic guitar pattern, and a simple form of synthetic percussion are all employed here, providing a delicate, mellow backdrop for the vocals and vocal harmonies to shine. We hear similarities to the music from Clairo and Laura Marling in this one; do not miss out on the next indie-folk sensation.
Hear her now on our Indie Folk 2025 Playlist.
Night Flight is back with an infectiously groovy new single release called “Lucy.” We dig the instrumentation in this tune. It has that classic, chilled-out indie-rock vibe that has us feeling ready for a permanent beach vacation. An insatiably chunky bass tone compliments the traditional drumming pattern used in this tune, paired with multiple guitar tracks; clean, overdriven, and acoustic.
The vocal performance is nothing short of sublime, with first-class harmonies and inventive layering techniques bringing this song to the next level. Also, we always love a slide guitar solo. Night Flight bridges the gap between Vampire Weekend and Beach House, incorporating that classic indie style with a touch of modern production mastery.
Hear it now on our Best New Indie 2025 Playlist.
BOOMVISION instantly caught our attention with their recent single, “CHUN LI,” an eclectic and inventive blend between indie-pop and indie-rock. We love the music video that was released with this one. It shows two individuals in an abandoned warehouse setting aggressively dancing with each other to the music; entering various states of primal energy that match the vibe of each section. The creativity and cinematography showcased here are breathtaking.
The instrumentation and vocal performance in the song are second to none. It has this modern industrial vibe that exudes feelings of unease and distress, combining violent synth tones with overdriven guitars and a choir of imperfectly perfect vocal harmonies. We hear similarities to Tame Impala here.
Hear it now on our Best New Indie 2025 Playlist.
The Wild Is Calling 