ORKID: Swedish Indie-Pop Sensation Blooms on ‘Where Flowers Grow’
ORKID
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After recently returning from a three-year hiatus with singles ‘Proud’ and ‘Bed of Roses’, Sweden’s latest red-hot export ORKID is preparing to release her highly anticipated EP. Its title track ‘Where Flowers Grow’ promises to be a poignant addition to the summer soundtrack.
‘Where Flowers Grow’ is a testament to ORKID's evolving artistry. The track,…
Amelie Lucille: NY Indie Folk artist releases debut EP
Amelie Lucille
New York Indie Folk artist Amelie Lucille reveals a singularly powerful voice and a sincere love for her classic musical lineage on her new self-titled EP, out June 15th on streaming platforms. Amelie may be 14, but the influence of pivotal artists like The Cure, Cocteau Twins, Björk, and The Sundays runs deep in her moody, emotion-heavy music. She truly…
Against the Grain: Why is Post Cereal trying to “bully” Indie Rock Band OK Go?
Not many people can say that a cereal company is bullying them. The idea is wholly antithetical to the cheerful, high-energy ads we see aimed at children. Nonetheless, the Indie band OK Go is now under fire after a major cereal company used its name without permission. That makes sense, right? According to Post Consumer Brands, it does.
It's a tale almost as old as time. Goliath…
Composers Making a Name on the Indie Gaming Scene
For anyone even partially involved in the video game scene, you know that the quality of gaming music is undeniable. Names like Nobuo Uematsu, Jeremy Soule, and Michiru Yamane have cemented themselves in the classic musical zeitgeist, with newer AAA hits bringing with them world-class production quality. From Persona 5 to Breath of the Wild, the tracks available on the mainstage are worth…
Chintzy Stetson: Alternative Indie Rock Artist Releases Quirky New Single ‘Final Words’
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Chintzy Stetson released his much-anticipated new single, 'Final Words', on July 27th. The track brims with the sexy pop grooves of mid-noughties B-Town and funky bursts of trumpet, its imagination resting on a decade of collaborations and chequered experiences.
Chintzy Stetson is the stage alias of Louis James Adams, a singer, songwriter, and guitarist who built his…
Edinburgh indie rock trio Vistas reminisces about what could have been in “Eighteen”
Bright and high-tempo indie rock has become the cornerstone of Edinburgh's Vistas. The Scottish trio have quickly become of a fan favorite, capturing over 650K monthly listeners on Spotify and they've yet to release a full-length.
The new single "Eighteen", which we're happy to be premiering today, is another high-tempo, hook-laden anthem, full of the huge choruses and infectious melodies…
Indie pop newcomer LeyeT shines on her new single “Long Way” (FAULT Premiere)
A reverb-laden acoustic guitar open LeyeT's latest single "Long Way." Based in Los Angeles, the burgeoning indie pop artist's moniker means "light," and it's a feeling she carries throughout her music, her latest offering being no exception. "Long Way" feels like a warm embrace, perfect for snuggling up to as the leaves turn colors and Autumn falls into full swing.
"This is a song that…
We talk to the breakout star of indie film CHICKEN: Scott Chambers
Sir Ian McKellen has called his performance “an astonishing debut: intriguing, enchanting, moving”. So enthralled by director Joe Stephenson's indie film was he, that Sir Ian got on board as a financial backer. Here, we get an insight into the film by its lead breakout star - and British Independent Film Award-nominated actor - Scott Chambers.
Fault: Your character, Richard, has learning…