Sean Kayden

Indie duo TOLEDO is comprised of Dan Álvarez de Toledo and Jordan Dunn-Pilz. The Brooklyn-based pair recently arrived with their latest single “Flake.” The emotionally fueled effort is plucked from their forthcoming debut LP How It Ends out September 23rd via Grand Jury Music.
Veering between folk and 90s adult contemporary influences, “Flake” floats on a bed of delicate melodies and leans on the softer side of indie rock. Laced with snappy lyrics such as “and i could take the hand that you'r...

Promising Melbourne artist Mia Wray recently shared her cathartic-pop anthem “Rerun” via Ivy League Records. It’s a breezy effort uplifted by swelling synths and a bold production. This is Wray’s fifth overall single, but she's already showcasing a breath of fresh air in the teeming indie-pop landscape.
Wray’s vocals are empowering, landing in the infectious realm of Maggie Rogers. “Rerun” comes off as an ode to being set free from the shackles life sometimes places on one. The songwriting is...

Born and raised in Wichita and now based in NYC, indie polymath musician Jordana recently returned with “Pressure Point,” a follow-up to her single “Catch My Drift” released earlier in the year. “Pressure Point” was accompanied by a music video directed by Luke Orlando (Orville Peck, Magdalena Bay). The 21-year-old singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer is gearing up to share her sophomore album and official studio debut Face The Wall via Grand Jury on May 20th.
“Pressure Poi...

Burgeoning Ottawa-based artist fanclubwallet (née Hannah Judge) recently arrived with her new single “Gr8 Timing!” along with the announcement of her debut album You Have Got To Be Kidding Me out May 20th via AWAL. The latest release is a punchy, slacker-pop/rock effort brimming with angst and vibrancy. It was accompanied by a music video with Judge and her band having fun at a trampoline park.
fanclubwallet, who’s only 22, started crafting the songs from her debut album at the beginning of t...

Once in a while you find that needle in the haystack and coming across London-based singer-songwriter Sophia Alexa feels just like that. Born in California, raised in Amsterdam and now has been living in London for over a decade, the up-and-coming artist has revealed her second single called “Hit and Run.” It’s a striking display of dreamy, indie-pop that has more edge and soulfulness than your typical affair.
What immediately stands out about Sophia Alexa isn’t necessarily what these songs a...

SoCal indie/dream-pop four piece Daise arrives with their first release of 2021 in the form of “Paint Me Perfect.” Plucked off their new EP Eyes Ahead, which is also out today, “Paint Me Perfect” is a steadiness of dark and ethereal sonic undercurrents propelling the band into a fresh new soundscape that’s accentuated with great energy and pure emotion.
For vocalist/guitarist Nick Chiprez, lead guitarist Edwin Robles, bassist Justin Barner, and drummer Adrian Chiprez, their new collection of ...

On "love of your life", Toronto teenager AVIV displays her aptitude for wistful alt-pop. Though only 15-years-old, the singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist expertly pens narratives of first-time feelings and continues to make her imprint on listeners.
After releasing a string of singles earlier this year, burgeoning alt-pop artist AVIV lands with "love of your life", a sonically lighthearted effort exploring the innocence behind young love, as her second release with Photo Finish Rec...

The musician/actress finds herself grappling with a fractured relationship but determined to keep it going. “All Our Friends Are Splitting Up” is inundated with Katelyn Tarver’s lithe vocals, textural arrangements, and contemplative songwriting.
Los Angeles-via-Georgia singer/songwriter Katelyn Tarver emerges with her heartfelt single, “All Our Friends Are Splitting Up.” A follow-up to her previous release “Shit Happens,” the latest endeavor is lifted off Tarver’s forthcoming LP Subject to Ch...

With a more seasoned and dynamic resonance on display, Nadia Sheikh has ascended to new heights on “IDWK,” her first release since her Everybody Hears but No One’s Listening EP in early 2020.
The half-Spanish, half-British singer-songwriter Nadia Sheikh arrives this year with the release of “IDWK (I Don’t Wanna Know).” The new single is an amalgamation of indie elegance and alt-rock rawness resulting in a momentous return. Produced by Brett Shaw (FOALS, Florence and the Machine) and mastered ...

While glossy and exuberant on the exterior, Suns Up’s “Whatever Happened, It’s Alright Now” offers much more than meets the eye, as the track resonates with frontman David Kelly’s inner journey alongside his quest for meaning in past relationships.
Sussex-based indie outfit Suns Up have arrived with their new single “Whatever Happened, It’s Alright Now”, accompanied by a new EP of the same name. The latest track is an ethereal-laden track bathed in breezy guitar riffs and sun-lit melodies, th...

LA-via-Portland singer-songwriter Lauren Luiz, better known as girlhouse, swiftly returns with her new single, “happy now.” The 90s alt-rock style endeavor follows her debut effort, the girlhouse ep, released back in May. Along with her new track, girlhouse has announced a string of live shows supporting The Snuts on their headlining US tour and Coach Party in the UK this October.
On “happy now,” there’s this nostalgic, palpable rush of energy associated with it. The song feels deeply rooted ...

Los Angeles-based producer and singer-songwriter andreas owens and lead singer of the indie-pop outfit The Millennial Club has dropped his solo debut EP almost everything i've ever wanted to say. A deep-seated and unguarded R&B-tinged pop record, the EP follows a series of 2021 singles: “don’t feel happy”, “falling & falling”, and “not much (better than before).” Andreas Owens exhibits a new level of intimacy and self-understanding in his pristine yet unfeigned 5-track effort.
The record star...

Rising South-West London artist dexter just released her latest single “I Like Me." The alt-pop gem is lifted off her forthcoming debut EP I do love a good sandwich, via creative incubator Common Knowledge, an imprint founded and run by girl in red's manager.
Boosted by just two guitar chords made on her phone, the 18-year-old artist delivers an ebullient effort that is completely captivating. The song glides so smoothly and effortlessly, it’s the epitome of a breath of fresh air. Arriving so...

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“Hey Stranger” marks an impactful and promising arrival for Cornish talent Billie Flynn, the latest signing to Gabrielle Aplin's label Never Fade Records.​
Cornwall-based artist Billie Flynn displays her disposition towards tender, melancholic arrangements backed by reposeful yet inviting vocals on new single “Hey Stranger”. Recorded in her home studio, this favorable introduction serves as a first glimpse into her yet-to-be-titled forthcoming EP.
"Hey Stranger" is tranquil in...

Singer-songwriter-producer BEL shines once again on her latest single, “Drive.” Hailing from the small town of Clovis, California, the 24-year-old artist produces a host of fresh ideas with her earnest songwriting, divulging into emotions lifted from her own experiences. “Drive” also arrives with her 5-track debut EP Muscle Memory.
On “Drive,” the talented performer meshes the sonic accents of indie, alt-country, and pop that recall the singer-songwriters of the 70s. However, BEL brings upon ...