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Celebrate your true self with YOSKI's new song "NIJI"
The a cappella track celebrates individuality, diversity, and the courage to embrace uniqueness.

Jude Grant Would Be Anything for Love drops January 31
The new offering sees Grant exploring love in the digital age through diverse genres and experimental sounds.

Soundtrack your conflicted longing with Amanda Cy's "Miss U"
The new single captures the turmoil of wanting and letting go.

Ian Abel drops bold new single "Not Our Song"
Ian Abel's "Not Our Song" is a catchy breakup anthem that blends chaos and catharsis.

Jaewon – The Bower Bird
Jaewon's sophomore album explores love, loss, and growth through genre-defying soundscapes.

Ciao Malz drops dreamy new track "Two Feet Tall" ahead of debut EP
The new song blends raw vulnerability with infectious indie rock.

flora cash – behind every beautiful thing
Light and dark, love and pain—each track walks the line between emotional tension and vulnerability.

Sukh – Heading East
Optimism and hope float within captivating guitar licks and mesmerizing lyrics.

UNXIGNED Highlights: SIGNAL
SIGNAL's new single "Talk To You" highlights their growth and chemistry.

Tangerine's new single "Timeless" blends dreamy melodies with existential musings
Begin a journey through the raw and contradictory forces of life and nature with "Timeless".

Blondfire's "Dirty Fingers" is a joyful defiance of the everyday struggle
The new song celebrates defying odds and finding joy, even when life's a struggle.

Lodet unveils new single "Somon Dobert"
Listen to the latest track from Joakim Björnberg off his upcoming sophomore record.

Bop to "Oh Dear" by Hairpin
The new track transitions from smooth verses to a bright chorus with captivating vocals.

Big Thief part ways with bassist Max Oleartchik
"This separation marks the end of an era, and the beginning of a new one for Big Thief."

Explore Sam Setton's heartbreak and hope with 8 Years New Tears
Deeply personal yet completely universal messages.

Locomote hits hard and fast with Love In Reverse
Three tracks that let you peer into an artist's soul.

B.Miles drops new single "Emergency Contact"
New York pop sensation B.Miles has released her latest single, "Emergency Contact", her first release

MICKEY B breaks his bonds in new EP, Dry Lands
A profound exploration of the desert between enslavement and liberation.

Lando Flakes cycles through pain in Our Life in Hibernation
An emotional look at the toxicity of doomed relationships.

Navigate life's rhythms with Drawing Mazes' Living with Friction
A melodic chronicle connecting the ups and downs of our own humanity.

Navigate through love's shadows with Mary Middlefield's latest EP
Poetry (for the scorned and lonely) unveils trauma with passion.

Kynsy returns with new single "Money"
The Irish singer has recently signed to Nice Swan Records.

Evan Mix's Glare Cursed delivers narrative pop with a theatrical twist
A lyrical journey through inspirational mundanity.

Silo Hill's self-titled album finds resilience amidst discord
A storytelling masterpiece of a world clamoring for authenticity.

Ben Labat's Doin' Life with Americana gusto
Every song tenaciously pushes forward, encouraging you to do the same.

New Beginnings from Stacey Ann in A Change in the Wind
Five years of growth succinctly put into catchy pop and soul melodies.

Have a quiet night in or a wild night out with You & Me by WUKASA
From ethereal moments to crazy bopping hooks and everything in between.

Tricia Collins makes a Long Story Short with her musical journey of heartfelt intimacy
Her debut EP weaves a tapestry of emotion through Americana, indie pop, and personal revelations.

When you really want to break up, listen to Griffin Robillard's "The Door"
A ballad that pulls no punches about wanting to leave.

Isabel Dumaa fights imposter syndrome in debut single "Call My Bluff"
Sweet and hopeful yet with an empathetic warmth.

Ciao Lucifer – "So Good It Hurts"
An indie pop song that will make you vibe out even if you're feeling left out.

Escape the heartache with Bastien Keb's "In the Woods"
In the woods where you are safe in solitude.

Bob Li Beats, Dave Koda – "Champagne Friends"
The perfect song for when you're all by your lonesome.

juracán's "My Mind" assures you that the hard times are just a phase
Pierre Abbott explores the dark reaches of one's mind with his new single.

Seiichi wants to stop making "Excuses"
A light and ethereal song about the heavy weight of not breaking up with someone.

Haunter tell us to "GO" and cut what doesn't serve you
A candy-coated banger from beginning to raucous end.

Mike Wyatt – "I Can't Be Without You"
Melancholy with a sudden supportive electric guitar twist that uplifts you.

Double Wish – "Spirit Away"
A song of whisking something away and accepting that it just had to be like that.


Channel your insecurities with Ellie M's "Not Good Enough for You"
Let Ellie M's amazing voice dazzle you in her brand new single.

Yoshi Flower memorializes Lil Peep with his cover of "Star Shopping"
A tribute cover to an artist we lost too soon.



Sirota tackles adulthood with "The Window Song"
Find a reason to grow up with this certified bop.


George Dewhurst – "Little by Little"
An acoustic, inspirational song that will help you do things one step at a time.


The Q-Tip Bandits – "Chasing Cars"
A song about dismissing your fears and failures by moving on and learning.

Go through the hard times together with POLYDRIVE's "By My Side"
A bedroom pop love letter to the person who's been with you through it all.

Wotts remind you that love is worth it with "LEMONADE"
A song telling you that it's alright to have hard times and to fight for the good ones.


UNXIGNED Highlights: Kaatii
Openly queer, trans, non-binary and 15 years old in the heart of Texas? Kaatii's got you a little present.

Nicholas Cangiano will hypnotize you with unrequited love in "The Moves"
A groovy bassline meets vocals dripping with desire.



INU INU will break your heart just a little with latest single "Astray"
The latest single from this band is bound to get you all up in your feelings.



Trey Hughes & The Daydreamers – "Don't Feed the Fears"
An airy song telling you to step back and stop stressing over things you can't control.

Jakk Fynn wants you to know you're seen, valid, and not alone in "Meow"
Even if you feel like an outcast, there's a community that supports you.




Pine Barons – "ナイトクルージング" ("Night Cruising")
A fitting tribute to a band that redefined the sound of indie music.

Eris Justin marks return to home with new single "withyou"
A soulful rocky pop ballad that will get you through your day.

Leon in the Wild – "Powerlines"
Fasten your seatbelt because Leon in the Wild is about to take you on a fun ride.

SODAPOP – "Kevin's Famous Chili"
The perfect homage to one of the most perfect characters on television.

Relish "Doomed" love with Tilla
Soulful and artfully twisted with incredible attention to musical detail.

Bella Marcy puts love through the lens of "Versailles"
Poetry and raw emotion beat in equal intensity.



Sarpa Salpa – "Dreaming"
Touring highs and post-gig lows battle it out in a high energy track.



Whatever's going on, Lodet wants you to "Smile"
A simple riff from 2018 explodes into wonderfully catchy track.

Alta Falls – "Trust Me"
A symphony of synths and beats by this up-and-coming Australian indie duo.

Andrew Caryl, okafuwa – "Change"
A reminder that there's someone beside you through it all.

Mikey Barla V – "Your Life"
You're supposed to be out of your ex's life after you break up, right?

You deserve gold in Natalie Saint-Martin's "2nd Place"
A moody and resolute decision about not listening to people say you're a runner-up.

Sleeping Jesus reminds us of "Running Backwards" and other childhood fun
Everything is shimmery and distorted, like peering up from inside your neighbor's pool.


Kelaska – "Tightrope"
A powerful song that will make you realize that you're perfect just the way you are.

Taylor Roche's new single leaves you looking for a "similar feeling"
A song that'll leave you thinking if you really were able to move on.

Relive growing up in the 21st Century with The Trusted's "Millennium"
Embrace the noise of growing up with the latest single by The Trusted.


Oshima Brothers want you to "Disco Down the Aisle" when you grocery shop
Unabashedly overhyping grocery shopping in the best way.

Kabinett – "Blueberry Lips"
A vibey track that leaves you wondering if it's true love or a horrible, horrible crime.

Sandro Stellar – "Main Street"
Miss that special someone with this beautiful, soulful track.

Alejandro Montoya – "Breathe Again"
Let Alejandro Montoya's debut ballad help you untighten that feeling in your chest.

Attics – "Matinee"
Let lustrous instrumentals and chill vocals transport you to a different place.


Kevin Walsh shines light on autism through new song "Embrace the World"
If there's a place for dreams and following your heart. You gotta rise, go forth and make a start.

Life Stuff – "Finger Gun"
A nonchalant delivery of Hollywood's infection on our own life journeys.

Ian McFarland talks new album Almost There, "Plus One to Heaven"
"Some cracks were meant to be stepped on."




Robbie Boyd reflects on what we're missing out on in the real world with "Look Up"
Robbie Boyd's reminder that it's high time to look up from your gadget's screen and experience real human connection.

Let Harlow's Monkeys draw you to that special someone's "Gravity"
A fingerpicking song with one hell of a drop.

Get social with Simen Mitlid in "Away"
Bigger than his previous work yet still an intimate expression.



"Aura" is Carpet Waves' package of pandemic emotions
A track that's appropriately heavy and hazy.

Desperate Electric's "Karaoke" will make you love the little things
Let this groovy track fill your heart with thoughts of your significant other.



chasing luma – "motions"
A warm synthy song that gives you the strength to break through and make a comeback.

Revisit simpler times with small pockets' "heads or tales"
Mesmerizing visuals with an all too familiar premise.

Stand with those failed by the system with Philine Sonny's "People"
A song that will move and resonate through your very being.

Stephen Babcock – "Still Think of You"
A fun, upbeat song about the sadness of losing your first love.

Learn to love the rain with Michelle Limanjae's "Pluviophile Song"
A fun track that will have you dancing under those dark stormy clouds.

Embrace who you truly are and nurture self-love with "Skinny Garden" by Elisa Ailes
Elisa Ailes returns with a previously unreleased anthem for body positivity.

Austin Marquez marks music debut with "(closer to) clear"
Let this up-and-coming artist move you with his first-ever single.

Fall for "Donna" by Dilettante
A flirtatious retro love story told on a glowing dance floor.

Wotts keep you from self-destructing with new single "Domino"
A newer style of music by the Canadian duo that listeners will surely love.

Kai Ono takes you to the future with his new single "Too Many Computations"
Robots meet social commentary in this electrifying experience.


Luna Blue – "Lou Lou"
A light and heartfelt metaphor for finding your perfect person for only a fleeting moment.


Esabalu and Freddy Hall aren't playing love games in "I'll Come Right Over"
African-inspired percussion blends with a pop tonality for a sultry love song.

Loud Forest – I Don't Want To Go Home"
Cheerful excitement and simmering anger swirl together.


Find your found family with "good reason" by small pockets
Fun, catchy, and with just enough honesty to have you smiling and nodding as you bounce along with it.

Betrayal's in the air with HURU's "Guilty"
Blending a heartbreaking story with emotional ambiance.

Take "My Meds" with talker
Without her crutch of guitars, a beautifully vulnerable sound emerges.

Caspar Auwerkerken's a recognized talent without a single—until now
Gentle yet brimming with reserved power.

Someone else's valentine is "Sweet As A Rose"
How do you write a love song for someone you've never met? JW Francis knows.

A new look for "sorry" by Flowerbomb
The music video captures the emo lyric's power and alternative rock vibe.


Reconcile the parts of yourself with Casey Dubie's "Blue and Golden"
A quiet power pulls depth and meaning from the vocals and guitars.

Yes Kid concludes EP with "If I'm Honest"
Sweet vocals pack an honest punch over powerful guitars.



Good Lekker want you to not be a dickhead in "Belligerence"
Catchy chords join other efforts to curb over-aggression and other unsafe issues.

Reminisce about school relationships with Royal Oak's "Yearbook"
Heartfelt storytelling, catchy melodies, and a sax solo—what more could you want?

Think back on your home with Laura Lucas's "Harmon Avenue"
Introspective, charming, and rife with complex emotions squeezed into delicate melodies.

Marcus Arch – "These Animals"
Punchy pop chorus pushes those ideas in your head into reality.

Soft Top Intrepid grounds you with a pop bounce in "Lemon Lung"
Bright and playful harmonies meet some serious sonic shifts to tell a story of support.

Find the hope in "Solace" with I Want Poetry
Powerful, ethereal, and with the right amount of comfort.

Celebrate friendships that will last forever with Rachel Bochner in "pretty when u cry"
A gentle, vocal-driven reminder to friends that you're there for them.

Just Super offers a tongue-in-cheek look at growing from hardship in "Not Me!"
Funky, cinematic, and with a retro flavor of R&B.

Peter Michaels Jr. – "Medication"
A lighthearted look at getting some mental self-care.

"We are heading towards a downfall of sorts": Sam French hints at the trade-offs of progress with new single "D.W.F."
Understanding Sam French's latest offering, a reflective, moving eye-opener basked in electric hues.


Let your hormones take control with Ciao Lucifer's "Trip"
A bouncy beat, singable lyrics, and a kazoo—what more could your party need?

Hit "Rock Bottom in Shanghai" with the latest single from ttypes
A trippy indie look at a lost love in a foreign land.

Bares on brand new single "Fruit": "It is the glamourous panic attack to soundtrack your summer anxiety"
Introducing Bares and her gentle, moody offering to soundtrack the "complicated, dangerous, and judgmental" summer in the southern hemisphere.

It's not hard to fall for "Easy" from Sleeplore
Atmospheric yet with a glossy, shimmering energy.

Release the stress with Meyru's "I'd Ask.. But I Know You're Alright"
Psychedelic riffs and calming vocals prod the stress of working in the music industry.

Reconnect with your youth through Modern Moxie's "Weeping Willow"
Bright pop melodies bubble over stark and impactful harmonies.


The Thing With Feathers – "Static"
There's something joyously hopeful about pairing the fear of inadequacy with danceable guitars.

Julian Rybarski – "Jolly Good"
Raucous horns and rocking chords bring the sultry heat in the middle of winter.

Let it go with "Falling Out" by Indian Run and Paper Lights
The best of improvisational and planned musical techniques blended together.

TEOSE help you come to terms with yourself in "What's Going On"
Chill punk vocals build and build to a dramatic close.

Get ready to change your life with Florie Namir's "Far, Far Away"
Jazzy vocals weave into optimistic pop and bouncing harmony.




Georgia Harmer tells you to relish every moment while you're in them with debut single "Headrush"
A reflective debut that reminds us to live in the moment while it lasts.

What "The Publisher" selects directs their future, explains Matthew Liam Nicholson
A buoyant and bittersweet vignette of the messiness of love and healing.



Help the planet—listen to "Under a White Sky" by Deathsport
An indie rock message with an activist's twist: profits support climate action.

Cherry Blaster goes from white hair to pink in "New Age"
Longing and uncertainty in a musically robotic tune.

James Wyatt Crosby – "Shadow of a Ghost"
Sweet nostalgia masks the crushing memory of loss and grief.

The Day Dreamers – "Set Me On Fire"
A folksy wave of fear and anger at the environmental crisis.

Cyrano – "Afterburns"
An atmospheric exploration for overthinkers versioned for both extroverts and introverts.

Take a magical fishing trip with pondhopper in "Fall Apart"
Sparkling touches and sliding notes build a magical realism into every chord.

Colatura – "The Met"
Blurred beauty shimmering through saturated vocals swelling harmony.

Chargr knows we all feel stuck sometimes in "Junk"
A bright, detuned moment of serenity amidst the frustration.

Slark Moan – "Crystal Ball"
A cry for compassion for yourself from the repercussions of our own modern apocalypse.



Nima – "Break Into You"
A soundscape prism backed by rocking grooves and a heart's collected fragments.


Shayla McDaniel shows us how to take care of ourselves with "Alright"
A bright, uplifting reminder to keep yourself feeling good inside and out.

Get existential with TAROT's "Iridescent"
A romp through the mind and stars with a distinct indie pop influence.

Husbands channel your nostalgia with "Liked to Party"
A chill reflection on our inability to repeat life's changing moments.

Break free with Onyi Moss's "Miracle Man"
An acoustical introspection about breaking the noxious cycle of lying lovers promising miracles.

Scoobert Doobert – "I'm an Idiot"
A toe-tapping, self-deprecating celebration of being an idiot.

Personal Igloo, Skinny&soft – "Cash My Jaw"
Blowing your whole paycheck never sounded so danceably funky.

Feeling trapped and misunderstood? SILT know "You Hate It"
An emotion-laden voyage with weighty vocals and a piercing violin.

Gaby DeSpain – "Settle for Skin Deep"
A jazzy lament of the dating scene in your 20s.

CoCo Zandi – "Aloha"
A relaxing yet complicated introspection on the equal complexity of our inner lives.

Nadia Kamrath – "Confessions"
A soft, vulnerable confession of love floating on dreamy chords.


Despite the theme, Mesmeriser are at their prime in "All In Good Time"
An emotive struggle about feeling past your prime resonating through sorrowful guitar lines and powerful lyrics.

Relive an electrifying flash meeting with TUSHAR's "July 20"
Heavy guitars bring the energy of a music festival while the vocals cradle you in instant love.


The Blue Herons – "Electric"
Gently lift the heaviness of the world away with this jangle-pop tune.

Sing and dance to the bright rhythm of Duara's "Morning Sun"
Dreamy, cheerful mantra with moody cascading grooves.

Always You – "Have It Your Way"
Quirky and creepy with a heavy dose of swooning melodies and jazzy interjections.

"Thinking Lately" about an ex? Little Suspicions are
Tightly packed energy stretched and pulled to perfection.


Elephant Castle will have you frenetically spinning "In Circles"
A retro yet modern groove bouncing through the struggle of accepting yourself.



Supertentacles – "Older"
A summery f*ck you to the generations of politicians who've ruined our world.

Johnny Cisneros – "Let's Talk"
A reverie of searching for identity with sparkling synths and dreamy harmony.

Lex Helgerson's "Pistol Pete" is a dreamy slam dunk
A life of basketball in reflection with syncopated vocals and swirling harmonies.

Windser – "Peach Fuzz"
A warmly harmonic kaleidoscope filled with memories of teenage love.

Rascal Miles share their fear, bravery, and emphatic support for others transitioning in "Tailor-Made"
Raise your Pride flag high with this beautifully authentic tale of transition.

Love Crumbs return after a decade with poignant new single "Ellipses"
Laced with pain, each chord evokes another thing left unsaid.

"Don't Get Me Started" on all the little things that make me smile in Big Stuff's new single
Celebrate the burst of happiness you get from your significant other's little idiosyncrasies.

White Bike talk reckless angst in "I Like You"
A song about the gift of youth and the curse of getting older.

Dawn Chorus – "Modern Being"
Addictive lyricism and a shifting atmospheric approach to harmony keep every moment interesting.

Choose to fall in love with Otto Plesner's debut single "My Darling"
An eclectic fabric of genres and textures that somehow creates a beautiful whole.



Di Ivories explores the duality of our minds in "Offer My Spine"
With bewildering tension and vigorous excitement, the tale of two halves of one mind unfolds.

Lonesome Rhodes – "Not Gonna Leave You"
A hopeful, nostalgic, summery, dancy track you'll want to sing along to.

Double Wish blends sparkle and grit in time-stopping debut
A quasi-autobiographic musical statement of nostalgia and losing time.

Drew Elliott – "Conversations"
What happens when a singer-songwriter makes a psychedelic vibe their own?

Love Axe – "Give Me A Kiss"
Two minutes of "what if the '80s embraced consent and that love is love."

Violet Aurora share new single "Rain's Pouring Down"
Confessional lyrics and mellow progression ease the downpour of emotions.


Scamps – "Don't You Know"
Positive energy and good vibrations around living with love.

Indoor Creature – "Get Away"
An energetic, bright facade hiding a deep and complex message.

Kingdom Jasmine's "Rules of Verse" is a warm look at a cold reality
A folk heart and a pop sensibility blend African-inspired rhythms, an airy guitar, and Whitmanian lyrics.

Achieve inner peace from paradoxes with Pretty in Between's "Clear"
A funky fusion of jazzy beats and indie sensibilities exploring the unity of opposites.

Sea Glass, Misty Boyce, Dripping Honey – "Brand New"
What makes you feel brand new? Let love and desire forge you anew with this bright and bouncy jam.

The Sewing Club – "Trying"
A laid-back, yet energetic dive into the struggles of moving and becoming your own person.

Charlotte Rose Benjamin's "deep cut" reflects on most cared-for favorites
A window into a love that can't be understood from the outside.

Apricus shows how to "Hold a Space" for your pain with grace and vulnerability
Tender and plaintive with an explosive moment conveying the process of accepting loss outside our control.


Colour Tongues – "Wasted"
Fly through a sonic dreamscape rife with romantic nostalgia and reclaimed agency.

Relive that moment you fell in love with The New Twentys' "You Got Me Good"
A bright and bittersweet realization of love.

Quelle Rox – "No Surprises"
Beachy guitar lines string together the groove that keep listeners vibing.

Paola Bennet goes from fear to anger in "In This Body"
An honest and scared story that ends with caustic guitars, rapid drums, and angry lyrics.

Fall into Caisy Falzone's happy energy with "Into You / Into This"
Like a '90s rom-com, fall blissfully in love with this happy, feel-good, high-energy song.

Wings of Desire – "Chance of a Lifetime"
A musical statement of intent that the moment you're yearning for can be made real.

Au Gres will help you feel "At Home in the Dark"
Hopeful, yet grounded, the supportive lyrics and thoughtful guitar lines offer space to process mental issues.

Sage. – "Beautiful Boy"
A bouncing, uplifting jazzy reminder to be kind to yourself.

Formal education and identity collide in Jack Frohlich's "School Boy"
Bright, nostalgic guitars and disillusionment take a rhythmic journey of discovery.



Chris Buxton – "Birkin"
A fun take on being fake. Aggressive drums leading to open sequences paint a high energy picture of a wannabe socialite.

Desire and indifference collide in Maisyn's debut single "Cool Girl"
Vulnerable and empowering lyrics dance together inside a harmony filled with hope.

Bryan Hugo Iglesias, Jacob Sigman – "Live Today"
"Live Today" is the encouraging pat on the back so many of us need right now.

Figure out what do you really want with The Shop Window's new single "Out of Reach"
Jam out with bright guitars and energetic vocals as the world outside rumbles along.

Eggshells – "Tunnel Vision"
Unshattered experimentation congealed by pulsating rhythmic textures mold this strong and delicate piece.

Alyssa Caroline may be "Not the One", but her song's the one for you
A bright, honest take on realizing your lover doesn't think you're the one.

Maida Rose's debut single "Harmony of Heartache" holds you tight
A melancholic reflection on depression with a positive message.

Find light amidst the darkness of COVID-19 with "Bloodhounds" by Jet City Sports Club
This feel-good vibe offers perspective on the concept of "inner peace" or simply feeling enough…

Alec Mora, FrenchW – "sideline"
A lonely lo-fi harmonic loop provides a melancholic base for brass, indie melodies, and chill hip-hop lyrics.

Sofi Gev stars as supporting cast in new single "You're The Star"
A shattered slow burn revealing fear and fortitude.


Stef Pesic probes loneliness in latest single "Don't Hesitate"
Tender verses and driving choruses switch between introspection and action.

INU INU – "Visions (Live)"
A crushing, emotional exploration with bittersweet vocals and atmospheric harmonies.

Better days are coming with Elbé's new single "These Moments"
Mellow morning atmosphere wraps around a groovy bassline.

Sam Island – "Light"
A deep and rich tour through a beautiful and painful personal moment.

Yellow Magnolia release new single "Lifer"
With the pandemic halting live shows for all musicians at the moment, Yellow Magnolia are admittedly coping by spending more time in the studio cooking offerings slated for the new year.

Oddnesse on new song: "Ultimately it's a song about transformation and spiritual travel and vastness"
The multifaceted creator and vocalist abstractly ties themes of mortality, the limits of time and matter through lyrical symbolisms.

Yum Yuck – "Flesh & Bone"
The song speaks honestly about the human experience, the undeniable truth of our mass, matter, and mortality.

Stream bandanna's debut LP Uncertain/ty, standout track "Ghost Home"
bandanna's latest project is a hard-earned indie tour de force of nostalgia, love, and elegance.

The Pits Planet Earth bring energetic love story to life with "Fanny Pack"
They are high energy, uplifting, and gifted lyricists.

Hanwho – "For You"
"For You" takes the listener on a vibrant journey of funky bass lines and eclectic percussion.

Mateus – "Intergalactic Love"
Get lost in a bright and upbeat love story of universal proportions.

Reed Gaines – "The Weather"
"The Weather" offers pleasant hooks and hopeful melodies doused in an introspective tone.

Jordan Paul – "Archetype X"
From a tranquil opening to a cacophonous conclusion, layers of genre-bending sonic explorations probe the cathartic pain of introspection.

Julian Dinwoodie wants you to "believe in and look forward to a better time"
It is perhaps indecorous, if not wrong, to label his artistic direction as falling within the conventional. It clearly isn't.

Calm Canopy's "Always Around" draws parallels between music and drug abuse
Musically cracking and alive, the track develops in an uplifting manner—only to reveal a deeper note.

Black Hibiscus – "Tangerine Days"
An animated guitar riff dances over grooving percussion and bass while Black Hibiscus' breezy lead vocals ease the tune back into a relaxed, hypnotic state.

Lashing – "New Look / Same Book"
A bright, endearing repeating guitar hook flows throughout the track like a warm wave of saltwater.

Sagittaire's second single "Get Back" turns trauma into beauty
Sagittaire is the musical project of Ivan Mairesse.

Stream Sam Lynch's first full-length Little Disappearance
The material as a whole blends an indie folk backdrop against recurring concepts of loss.

HARKNESS – "I.D."
"I.D." features a relaxed, sunny texture, complete with a groovy bassline and occasional hand drums.

Pre-save Cardboard Club's upcoming concept EP Hemlock, preview finale track "Sun Bleached Topaz"
Their newest project promises to elevate the band to a new level of ambition.

Kindsight – "Who Are You"
"Who Are You?", released just last month, gives off a striking first impression of one of Denmark's latest indie bands.


"Rush Off" by Openness is a thoughtful psych-pop tune
Featuring vocal contributions by the LA-based Miranda Rae Hey and guitar and bass work made by Oliver Qui in Florida, "Rush Off" amounts to a lilting psychedelic dream of liberation.

Violet Aurora's Kath Choa shares "Somewhere Brighter" inspiration, talks songwriting process, more
What sets Violet Aurora apart is their natural flair for capturing that unvarnished, candid indie sound that is as euphoric as it is sentimental.

Luna Blue drop new groovy sunburst jam "Dance With Your Heart"
"This for sure is the most 'pop' we've gone with any of our records, which is nice as it always seems to go down a treat live!"

Austin Bullock – "Doughy"
The bright guitar fills stand out in the reverb-soaked production, reminiscent of optimistic sunbeams bursting through on a cloudy day.



Luna Blue hailed June 2020 UNXIGNED Artist of the Month
The band's numbers on the second day of voting rose like mad, remaining that way until the poll closed.

UNXIGNED Highlights: Luna Blue
These guys' overall groovy and rhythmic song formula morphs their varied influences into a wholly new aesthetic that is Luna Blue.


