indie tracks
Track: bdrmm embrace the new with synth infused new single “Infinity Peaking”
bdrmm’s new single Infinity Peaking sees the band smoothing out some of their sharper, angular edges for a more meditative, synth-driven sound. While still infused with their trademark shoegaze melancholy, the track feels more restrained, with frayed textures and Ryan Smith’s introspective vocals giving it a grounded, earthy beauty. The song’s expansive midsection is where …
Track: Pit Pony – Vacancy
Newcastle-based five-piece Pit Pony new track ‘Vacancy’, taken from their upcoming album ‘Dead Stars’, due out on the 7th of February via Clue Records/EMI North. ‘Vacancy’ navigates our complicated relationship with social media, the influx of life hacks and trends that come with it, and ultimately how empty it can make you feel. “It’s about being dumbfounded by the modern world …
Track: Dean Wareham revels in the laid back beauty of new single “You Were The Ones I Had To Betray”
Former Galaxie 500, Luna and Dean and Britta man Dean Wareham’s new single, You Were the Ones I Had to Betray, is a charming slice of folk-inflected indie pop that showcases his trademark blend of emotional vulnerability and melodic sophistication. Wareham’s vocals sound assured yet still carry that delicate fragility he’s always had, perfectly complementing …
Track: The Gentle Spring craft indie pop gem with new single “Looking Back At The World”
The Gentle Spring’s new single, Looking Back at the World, released on January 17, 2025, via Skep Wax Records, is a poignant reflection on the past, echoing the classic sound of Michael Hiscock’s former band, The Field Mice. The track exudes a reticent and shy demeanor, yet brims with understated emotion and a profound sense …
Track: Andy Bell signals new album with hazy cover “I’m in Love”
Andy Bell’s cover of The Passions’ 1981 post-punk gem, I’m in Love with a German Film Star—retitled i’m in love…—is a lush reimagining that doesn’t stray far from the original but adds its own hypnotic texture. Featuring whispered, ethereal vocals from Dot Allison and layered guitars courtesy of Michael Rother (Neu!), the track envelops you …
Track: Legendary jangle Pop outfit The Loft release new video for the imperious “Dr. Clarke”
There was some excitement in Backseat Mafia towers at the news of a brand-new single and video for “Dr Clarke” by The Loft, and it’s a track that encapsulates everything that made the band such a defining force in mid-80s jangle pop – at least in my house after taking a chance on their single …
Meet: Ahead of her new album “You and I are Earth” we sit down with Anna B Savage
Anna B Savage’s third album, You & i are Earth, feels like an invitation into a deeply personal yet universal exploration of connection—between people, places, and the natural world. Following her critically lauded albums A Common Turn and in|FLUX, Savage’s new work strikes a remarkable balance: intimate yet open-ended, delicate yet emotionally charged. Sounds of …
Track: Squid at their jittery and experimental best with new single ‘Building 650’
Squid’s latest single, “Building 650,” is a dizzying concoction of post-punk and art rock that defies easy classification. Released ahead of their third album, Cowards (out February 7th, 2025, via Warp Records), the track continues the band’s tradition of bending, breaking, and outright ignoring musical conventions. It’s the sound of a band unafraid to experiment, …
Track: Divorce release the mesmerising and wilfully disjointed “Pill”
With their latest single “Pill,” Divorce demonstrate their remarkable ability to blend disparate sounds into something cohesive and thrilling. Taken from their forthcoming debut album, Drive to Goldenhammer (out March 7th via Gravity/Capitol), this track is post-punk at its most melodic yet experimental, a five-minute journey through chaos, intimacy, and euphoria. On one side, “Pill” …
Track: Doves return with brilliant new single “Cold Dreaming”
Doves continue to age like fine wine, with their latest single, “Cold Dreaming,” demonstrating a band still creating vibrant and memorable songs. Drawn from their upcoming album Constellations For The Lonely (out February 14, 2025, via EMI North), the track combines elements of psych-soul and indie rock with a lush, cinematic flair. From the outset, …