Indie Round-Up: From the Inbox – Mar 29, 2021
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BROCKHAMPTON ft. Danny Brown – BUZZCUT
Internet boyband BROCKHAMPTON are releasing a new album ROADRUNNER: NEW LIGHT, NEW MACHINE on April 9th. It’s the group’s sixth studio album and will feature their lightning-hot new single “BUZZCUT” featuring Danny Brown.
Find this one on my Starting Line-Up playlist alongside more of my favourites.
seeyousoon – Matte Black
Florida 9-piece collective seeyousoon put out their ambitious 14-track debut album VIDÉ last year. “Matte Black” is the first taste of new music and showcases the group’s experimental roots and futuristic style.
Cadence Weapon – Eye To Eye
Toronto rapper Cadence Weapon has had a busy year so far, dropping hit after hit. His latest single and video is “Eye To Eye”, a politically-driven track written as a response to the Black Lives Matter headlines from the past year.
His new album Parallel World will be out April 30th.
Sad Night Dynamite – Krunk
UK best friend duo Sad Night Dynamite put out one of the year’s best albums with their self-titled debut last month. From the album is their new music video for “Krunk”, as the slow-burning Gorillaz-meets-Dre track soundtracks a male ego trip.
Lexxicon – Work For It
Toronto-based dancehall act Lexxicon is back with a new single “Work For It”. Mixing his childhood love of grime and early dancehall, his new EP Basement SZN comes packed with dance floor hits including “Work For It”, adding a hint of futuristic EDM to the style.
Jungle – Keep Moving
British production duo Jungle are making their return with a new album Loving In Stereo this August. Their disco-infused sound comes to life once again on “Keep Moving” and its one-take choreographed music video.
LOONY ft. Mick Jenkins – royal flush
Scarborough R&B songstress LOONY is releasing her new EP soft thing on June 24th, and has followed up her crush-chasing single “be cool” with the prequel “royal flush”. The idea of catching feelings and knowing the other person feels the same way is an exciting early stage of a new romance, and LOONY’s velvety vocals takes the listener through the story, alongside rapper Mick Jenkins.
Maths Time Joy x Ritual – Heavy On My Mind
Another repeat FTI artist, Maths Time Joy is back alongside London trio Ritual for the glossy, neo-R&B single “Heavy On My Mind”.
Giveon – Heartbreak Anniversary
Grammy-nominated R&B star Giveon dropped his critically-acclaimed EP Take Time last March, which included the single “Heartbreak Anniversary”. Almost a year later, he’s shared the new music video for the single which is on the recently-released deluxe album When It’s All Said And Done…Take Time.
April March – Allons-y
Off the bilingual EP Palladium from April March and Olivia Jean is the ’60s pop inspired “Allons-y” and its new visual. The blue-white-and-red music video features both artists, although April March is at the helm for the French rendition (you can hear Olivia Jean sing the English parallel on “Let’s Go”).
Grady – All In
Inspired by the excitement of a new romance, LA-based alt-pop artist Grady has shared his upbeat and carefree new single “All In”. Throwing away the hesitation of “double texting” and being open and honest with someone, “All In” is a spirited boost of positivity and catchy pop hooks.
SJUR x Lovespeake – Me In The Middle
From the tops of a snowy mountain to the darkly lit gymnastic studio, Norwegian producer SJUR wanted to capture the rush of motivation for his new single and music video “Me In the Middle”. With its enthusiastic chorus drop, the track is catchy and uplifting, not to mention aesthetically pleasing with its visual accompaniment.
Shaun Frank x Ryland James – Save Me
Producer/songwriter Shaunk Frank has teamed up with fellow Toronto-based artist Ryland James for their soulful and booming new single “Save Me”. With the bright energy of a summery EDM track, the love-centered theme accentuates the dance-floor energy of the song.
Daniel Blume x TCTS – Out Of Time
Irish producer/vocalist Daniel Blume and Manchester producer TCTS have joined forces for the anthemic and festival-ready single “Out Of Time”.
GT_Ofice ft. ZHIKO – Body Talks
NYC producer GT_Ofice is adding to the summer party fuel with his new single “Body Talks” featuring Dublin-based vocalist ZHIKO. Fans of Avicii, David Guetta, and Calvin Harris will have a sweet spot for this one.
Koko Neetz – I.T.T.I.P (Maestep Remix)
Buffalo bedroom-pop act Koko Neetz have shared a fresh new remix of their 2019 single “I.T.TI.P” from the group itself, turning the sombre, hangover dream-folk tune into a Chet Faker style electronica favourite.
Moyka – Stay
23-year-old Monika Engeseth, better known as Moyka, has shared her lush new single “Stay”. Inspired by fellow Scandinavian acts such as Robyn and Sigrid, “Stay” is driven by her warm vocals and her candid lyrics, lighting up with each chorus.
Sofia Lafuente – State of Flux
Rising indie pop artist Sofia Lafuente has just put out her second single, “State of Flux”. The stunning new track is an acceptance of the world’s constant unpredictability, and finding the inner peace to go with the flow.
Braids – 2020
Montreal trio Braids have shared two new songs from their recording session for the 2020 album Shadow Offering, “Slayer Moon” and “2020”. While both capture the lyrical and existential style of Braids, “2020” stands out in particular as a premonition of sorts. Originally written back in 2017, the song is about feeling alone and craving human connection, re-worked to highlight the complexities of 2020 as it blends into another calendar year (not to mention the group have a knack for creating cinematic builds).
WYNNE – Midnight
Following the theme of loneliness in this new world, “Midnight” from Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer WYNNE is a dramatic and lush indie pop song written about coming to terms with solitude despite the need for connection.
KALI – I Just Wanna
16-year old indie pop songwriter KALI is set to release her debut EP CIRCLES on May 7th. Her new single “I Just Wanna” is a youthful and punchy tune with a humble bedroom-pop energy.
Jewelia – Is This World Mine
London-based songwriter and producer Jewelia has shared her self-produced single “Is This World Mine”. Inspired by the heavy topics of modern society, Jewelia shares her disconnection from reality with soothing, Kate Bush-style vocals and dreamy, R&B-inspired lo-fi beats.
Dog Trainer – 35 Days, 34 Nights
NYC based duo Dog Trainer put out their debut album Scrolling to feel better..part one over the weekend. The pair of friends keep things simple with their lo-fi sound, using their experience and melancholic lyrics to cushion the catchy fuzz-pop of their music. Their new single “35 Days, 34 Nights” is a wonderful example, written from diary entries from vocalist Nick Broman while his partner was away in Sweden for a part of the pandemic.
The Maine – Sticky
Pop-rock favourites The Maine have shared the first taste of new music in two years with “Sticky”, off their upcoming eighth studio album XOXO: From Love And Anxiety In Real Time which arrives July 9. Keeping with their punchy pop melodies and chromatic hooks, “Sticky” is a fun and colourful continuing of their evolution.
Castells – Falling For You
Indie pop rock four piece Castells have shared their heartfelt new love song “Falling For You”. Sharing similarities to The Maine and The 1975, the Kent-based group make a statement with their soaring vocals and bright pop melodies.
The Spins – Lucky Cig
New Jersey alt-emo group The Spins have shared their second single from their upcoming debut album, “Lucky Cig”. Written about finally confessing your feelings for a friend as their own relationship is crumbling, the melancholic theme matches the Northeastern college garage sound.
Career Boy – Scam Jam
Catchy, deliberate, and articulate, Brooklyn-based trio Career Boy have shared their new single “Scam Jam”, where they do a step by step tutorial on how to survive as a creative in the state of New York. Inspired by the “alternative” livestyle outside of the 9-5 work week, their punk spirit and sound drives their message home.
Skegss – Bush TV
Closing things off is Australian trio Skegss who just released their new album Rehearsal over the weekend (read the review here). Their Australian countryside roots shine through on the summery single “Bush TV” and its redneck style music video as the boys have some fun in the sun.
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