Getty Image There’s a ton of Christmas music out there, but since it’s the classics from the 1950s and ’60s that seem to get the most attention, it can be hard to know where to start if you want something more modern. If your tastes are more indie-leaning, Talking Heads’ David Byrne has you covered, …
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Indie Mixtape 20: Friko’s Whip-Smart Debut Album Is Centered Around Honesty
Photo by Pooneh Ghana After rising through the ranks of the DIY Chicago music scene, one of indie rock’s most exciting new acts, Friko, are preparing the release of their debut album, Where We’ve Been, Where We Go From Here. Made up of vocalist/guitarist Niko Kapetan and drummer Bailey Minzenberger, Friko’s debut album features whip-smart, …
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‘The Day Before’ controversy, explained: Why the death of an indie game studio stands as a cautionary tale for creators
Trust between fans, creators, and game publishers is a fickle mistress. It can easily be broken, leading fans to feel misused and betrayed when their favorite creator misleads them into purchasing a disappointing game. No situation captures the unstable bond between creator and fan better than the recent scandal behind Fntastic studio, which recently announced …
Indie Mixtape 20: Jonathan Rado’s Latest Solo Project Is A Freewheeling Homage To Friendship
Jonathan Rado After making a name for himself in the indie duo Foxygen, Jonathan Rado swiftly became known as an in-demand producer, working with artists like Weyes Blood, Father John Misty, and The Killers, to name a few. But after years of producing music for other people, Rado is once again focusing on his own …
Indie Mixtape 20: Daneshevskaya Stays Curious On Her Latest EP ‘Long Is The Tunnel’
Photo by Madeline Leshner Daneshevskaya, the project of songwriter Anna Beckerman, writes music that feels like a comforting hug. Much of her songs pay homage to her family, so it’s understandable why her music can be soft and soothing. While writing her latest project, Long Is The Tunnel (which is out Friday on Winspear), Beckerman …
Indie Mixtape 20: Sen Morimoto Flips The Script On His Lush Album ‘Diagnosis’
Photo by Sammy Sutter “I had to rearrange the way I’ve been thinking,” Sen Morimoto sings on his album closer “Reality.” The line gets to the heart of his third studio album Diagnosis, a project that’s taking indie jazz fusion to the next level. The song is broadly about the personal hell one creates by …
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Indie Mixtape 20: Wild Nothing’s ‘Hold’ Is Pensive, Existential Synth-Pop
Photo by Ethan Hickerson It’s been five years since his last album Indigo, but now, Jack Tatum is back as Wild Nothing — and he’s not holding back. Much has changed for Tatum in the past five years. For one, he became a first-time parent during the pandemic, an experience that transformed his worldview completely. …
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Indie Mixtape 20: The Drums Find Forgiveness And Peace With ‘Jonny’
Photo by Qiao Meng A lot has changed for Jonny Pierce since the musician released his debut 2009 project under The Drums. For one, his music has gone viral on TikTok, introducing his unique blend of haunting surf rock to a new generation of listeners that resulted in the band’s first sold-out tour that kicked …
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Indie Mixtape 20: Mutual Benefit Finds Hope In Destruction On ‘Growing At The Edges’
Photo by Annalie Bouchard Mutual Benefit, the project of songwriter Jordan Lee, sings of a massive flame that tears through the land on his Growing At The Edges track “Season Of Flame.” The song describes the feeling of looking out into a wasteland after a fire has blazed through, and the want to imagine another, …
All The Best New Indie Music From This Week
Thank You I'm Sorry Indie music has grown to include so much. It’s not just music that is released on independent labels but speaks to an aesthetic that deviates from the norm and follows its own weirdo heart. It can come in the form of rock music, pop, or folk. In a sense, it says …
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All The Best New Indie Music From This Week
Steve Gullick Indie music has grown to include so much. It’s not just music that is released on independent labels but speaks to an aesthetic that deviates from the norm and follows its own weirdo heart. It can come in the form of rock music, pop, or folk. In a sense, it says as much …
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Indie Mixtape 20: Nation Of Language Find Love In Many Forms On The Synth-Pop ‘Strange Disciple’
Photo by Shervin Lainez Ian Devaney and Aidan Noell never had a honeymoon after their wedding. Instead, they started a band. In lieu of wedding gifts, the two asked for contributions to their debut album and, together with fellow bandmate Alex MacKay, the synth-pop group Nation Of Language have amassed a cult following and critical …