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Sink into the atmospheric world of Liz Moss’ “smoke alarms”.

Multi-instrumentalist Liz Moss is a singer-songwriter with a deft lyrical touch. Inspired by the likes of Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift and Phoebe Bridgers, as well as by the softness of bedroom pop, she is a crafter of atmosphere and mood, transcribing the freshness of her own youthful experience into her music. Having won Bloomington’s 2019 “Rising Star” contests, she is currently studying on the Songwriting program at Belmont University in Nashville, all the while performing a variety of venues across Indiana.

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Discover your inner “Millennial Man” with Sundog’s invigorating new track. 

Growing up in a tiny town of Chugiak, Alaska, Abi Sparkman, Daven Lind and Philip Giannulis bonded over their shared love of music and performing. Now, they are Sundog, an up-and-coming band with bags of dynamism and charisma. Blending together classic rock influences with the vibrancy of modern psych and engaging lyrical storytelling, the trio have played multiple venues across Alaska, and are ready for great things ahead.

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While some artists exist within the realms of reality, Garvie only exists within the world of his own 8-bit making.

Back in the game with his sophomore single, 'Villian', this digital hero channels his frustration with a competitive music industry into a tightly produced indie masterpiece. Taking inspiration from AM-era Arctic Monkey's riffs and Jack Garrett's energetic falsetto, Garvie moves through a story arc of jealousy. A feeling explored further in the single's video that allows you to follow his struggle with living in the shadow of his nemesis, Nephew.

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Tara Noble invites you to follow in her teenage footsteps in the new single ‘Sixteen’.

With a warning against dancing too hard from its first line, this London-based artist will have you grooving like there is no tomorrow to her short and sweet pop anthem of nostalgia. Growing in power, Tara helps you wash away impossibility through a shower of subtly layered vocals and decisive piano.

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Gebrasy’s triumphant single “Resolution” is a Monday motivation we all need.

Lithuanian singer-songwriter Audrius Petrauskas-Gebrasy – known simply as Gebrasy – is an up-and-coming artist with big dreams. Although he narrowly missed out on representing his country in the Eurovision song contest, Gebrasy’s song “Were’d You Wanna Go” managed to reach a million views on YouTube and half a million streams on Spotify, solidifying him as the face to watch in the Lithuanian music scene and beyond. His newest single “Resolution” and its accompanying music video reaffirm his talent, ushering in a more energetic and punchy musical vision.

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Everyone needs “Closure”, the sunny self-worth anthem by ISLA. 

NYC-born, Cape Town-raised singer-songwriter ISLA has been writing music since she was 12 years old. Now she is 22 and has been performing locally since 2019, all while undertaking a genetics and biochemistry degree. Inspired by the likes of Bastille, Lorde and Kelly Clarkson, her warm alt-pop sound continues to grow and develop, finding listeners as far as Sweden. After the success of her debut track, “Break The Fall”, she is back with a follow up, “Closure”, a song filled with her signature harmonies and bouncy pop melodies. 

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Preserve a slice of summer with Leah Rich’s buzzy pop track “Honeybee”.

Sunny, confident and soulful, Leah Rich captures the joyful spirit of pop. As a first generation American, Leah owes her determination and musical self-expression to her family’s defiance in the face of the oppressive Soviet regime. After a lifetime of playing underground jazz, Leah’s musician parents finally immigrated to the United States, where their daughter was able to pursue her own musical career without fear or compromise. With already one album under her belt, she is now looking to release her sophomore offering Caspian this coming November.

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Slip into the shadows with Polydrive’s conclusive pop symphony, ‘Not Me Anymore’.

A track that will have you skipping on clouds of synths under the spell of the Mancuncion brothers who drive the helm of this track, the duo fuse together the complex sparse pop of LANY and The 1975 to create something enchantingly new. Tackling the static feeling which can only be found at the end of a relationship, its lyrical apathy is only exaggerated by the track’s soft beats, submerged cries and forays with guitar.

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Sleepyhead’s “Long Goodbye” is the perfect sun-drenched summer track. 

An indie duo from Manchester, sleepyhead consists of two school friends Seb Reid and Matt Davies. Despite going to different universities, the pair continued to write music together, forming sleepyhead after graduating. Like their latest single “Long Goodbye”, their upcoming EP ‘Blue’ was written during the chilly days of 2021 winter lockdown, yet magically their sound retains a palpably summery feel, awash with carefree attitude and invigorating indie energy.

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Disco isn’t dead as long as we have Ivy Eye’s newest single “Make My Way Out (To The Sun)”.

Breathing new life into disco-driven indie-pop, Matthew Benham and Rory Sheppard are the duo behind Ivy Eye. No longer just a ‘local indie band’, the pair are on their way to international success, with their debut track “Peace of Mind” being featured on 70+ Spotify playlists and charting within the top 3 in the Hype Machine Charts. It comes as no surprise that the cinematic potential of their sound has been recognised by a couple of TV music supervisor, so be sure to look out for their tunes on your favourite shows. 

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Meet Little Fuzz and their playful debut EP “Hazy”.

Boston based Little Fuzz met while studying abroad in Spain. After bonding over shared love for cheap wine and artistic creativity, the duo embarked on their music journey, striving to create music that blends innovative production methods and strong narrative elements. With only their tracks out in the world, Little Fuzz have garnered widespread attention from a number of indie music blogs, prompting them to release their debut EP “Hazy”.

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Indulge in the seductive sound of Julia Lostrom’s lustrous track “Want It All Back”.

Melbourne-based, Greek-born, Zambian-raised powerhouse Julia Lostrom is back with a dreamy electro-pop offering, “Want It All Back”. Having enlisted the help of producers Hamley and Max Glyde, Juliaa continues to expand her eclectic sound, remaining playfully creative and thoroughly ambitious in the process. Conceived during lockdown, her latest track is a reconnection to Julia’s beginnings, injecting a renewed sense of excitement into her already invigorating discography. 

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“When We Were Young” is an electro-pop dive into memory from Brooklyn’s Reliant Tom.

Reliant Tom is an indie pop duo and dance company consisting of Claire Cuny and Monte Weber. Following a chance meeting at a DYI show in 2015, the producer and choreographer/songwriter began to release music that centres around their eclectic and highly creative live shows. Their latest track, “When We Were Young”, began as a sorrowful and slow ballad, reflecting on the particular feeling of longing for days gone-by elicited by the pandemic. Nevertheless, the song was then reworked into an up-tempo melody, injecting a sense of optimism and hope for the future. 

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Chill vibes and deep emotion are radiant in Oaklnd’s latest single “Paris”.

Oaklnd is steadily gaining ground within the alt-pop music scene. With his debut track, “Hold On”, championed by Amazing Radio, CLASH and Tenement TV, and live shows with SHEARS and HYYTS under his belt, Oaklnd is set on making chilled music for chilled people. Blending together indie and dream-pop elements, his output is sonically radiant and narratively exciting, gaining him much-deserved attrition from industry taste-makers and fans alike. 

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Taxi Rank’s new track “A Piece Of You” is an optimistic manifesto for a brighter future. 

Beginning their journey in 2018, Taxi Rank are a five-piece from Swansea gaining momentum with their frenetic sound and infectious energy. After scoring much deserved exposure curtesy of BBC Radio Wales, Amazing Radio and Radio MK, the band ready to release their debut EP, with their latest track “A Piece Of You” serving as a teaser. With their explosive sound and unforgettable live performances – featuring a solid cover of IDLES’ “Never Fight A Man With a Perm” – these guys are sure to become future indie favourites.

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