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2020-03-01 23:30
The new 12-track album from the Kansas Cty band Suneaters launches with a big wall Read More
2020-03-01 22:54
With fuzzy lo-fi, alt. rock guitars, a bumping percussion, and a punk-rock attitude, the new Read More
2020-02-27 16:32
On Thursday morning, Gorillaz released the long-awaited Episode Two of Song Machine, Season One. The Read More
2020-02-27 14:33
The top 10 indie songs of January 2020 include singles you all streamed and downloaded Read More
2020-02-26 22:05
With years of musical experience, two veteran songwriters/musicians, John Rigg and Edmond Bruneau, aka Robot Read More
2020-02-22 23:38
Our second new 2020 indie songs playlist selection series features artists and bands from across Read More
2020-02-20 19:47
Seattle indie/alt rock band The Figurants have been featured in the past on IRC thanks Read More
2020-02-15 18:57
An album cover with a budda on it is something that definitely gets my attention Read More
2020-02-15 01:56
From the small Croatian town of Labin, songwriter/singer and multi-instrumentalist Valdet Luboteni weaves organic sounds Read More
2020-02-15 01:07
The debut album, All The Time In The World, by Swedish musician Jonas Carping, caught Read More
2020-02-13 01:15
Singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Thomas Charlie Pedersen of the Danish indie/alt. rock band Vinyl Floor, recently Read More
2020-02-09 06:54
Release Date: February 14 4 out of 5 stars Reviewer: Thomas Smith You have to Read More
2020-02-08 19:58
This week’s new batch of DIY singles from emerging indie rock artists and bands includes Read More
2020-02-07 05:18
The genre-shifting, 90’s Seattle rock-tinged third album by New York City duo The Soft Underground Read More
2020-02-06 06:37
London indie band Black Midi has followed up a successful debut album, Schlagenheim, with the Read More
2020-02-02 04:05
Britain’s late 70s provincial punk scenes were seldom places for the faint-hearted, but few were Read More
2020-01-31 01:51
For a number of years now, we have been following and featuring the music of Read More
2020-01-28 10:55
Austin based musician and songwriter Tyrone Sanborn Webster took some time over the past year Read More
2020-01-27 12:13
Kicking off with a hollowed-out guitar strumming and gentle, heart-wrenching vocals and deep bass notes Read More
2020-01-26 10:21
The second fresh indie songs playlist of 2020 features bands from the U.S. south and Read More
2020-01-25 22:24
Hailing from Los Angeles, and now based in Paris, the five-piece psych indie rock band Read More
2020-01-24 22:49
Recently, the Nashville-based DIY band Damned Rivers released their 12-track Americana folk-rock debut album. The Read More
2020-01-24 03:43
Featured for the first time here on IRC is the exciting DIY surf punk duo Read More
2020-01-23 17:47
Kansas singer/songwriter Nicole Springer‘s debut solo E.P., Willing, is chock-full of emotion and serves as Read More
2020-01-23 16:51
Based in the former Soviet satellite country of Belarus, the DIY band Flame of Life‘s Read More
2020-01-21 20:24
To the excitement of many fans/followers, the splendid band, Bright Eyes, of indie fame and Read More
2020-01-20 05:24
The first indie playlist for 2020 indie songs kicks off with some exciting tracks from Read More
December 2019 Top 10 Songs – Tracy Bryant, Ali Hugo, Mårten Lärka, La Palma, Rvana Shmata & More
2020-01-18 05:52
The Top 10 Indie Songs playlist for December 2019 – the last playlist of the Read More
2020-01-15 18:56
Every time in the past that we’ve listened to new works from the mind and Read More
2020-01-15 07:01
The New York DIY band Norwood‘s new album, the exciting Lizzy White Doesn’t Give a Read More
2020-01-13 02:11
One-man alt. rock/grunge/indie outfit Empire of Gold, headed by Portland musician, Michael Jack Dole, has Read More
2020-01-11 04:32
Best Soundcloud 2019 Alt-Rock Songs playlist featuring Elegant Elephant, Revolvers, Velvela, 10 Yr Program, First Read More
2020-01-07 21:23
The Lighthouse Commission’s debut album, Angels & Aliens, is one the first in a series Read More
Top Ten Songs, November 2019 – Lightouts, Sture, Ten Minute Detour, Dan Atta, Tiny Kingdoms & More
2019-12-31 17:19
These are just some of the fantastic artists and bands of 2019 that we were Read More
2019-12-28 21:35
Is something better late if it’s really great? You’ve gotta stream this Top 10 playlist below; songs and artists/bands not Read More
2019-12-28 21:35
Is something better late if it’s really great? As most of our playlists (and since Read More
2019-12-24 03:27
Los Angeles solo artist Tracy Bryant has a lot on his mind. Living in arguably one of the most superficial Read More
2019-12-22 21:48
It’s hard to believe another year is almost over. The best new indie and DIY songs for December 2019 include Read More
2019-12-20 21:57
After a series of singles throughout 2019 that gained more and more attention and love from bloggers, fans and playlisters Read More
2019-12-19 23:00
To the rescue: 2019’s Best Indie & Alt. Rock Xmas Songs playlist. By now, some of you might be trumped-out Read More
2019-12-16 22:09
It has been a big year for Ashland, Oregon indie rock/power pop trio Summer Colds. The increasingly popular band dropped Read More
2019-12-16 16:37
Admit it or not, the bow is one of the most neglected accessories in the family of string instruments. We Read More
2019-12-10 10:59
For a number of years we’ve been following the Brisbane ‘slacker-rock’ indie band, Cedarsmoke, thanks to the band’s ear-peeking, honest Read More
2019-12-09 18:31
Paul Vernet is a seasoned rocker as well as a new-century indie musician. He is not a classic rock troubadour Read More
2019-12-09 18:31
Paul Vernet is a seasoned rocker as well as a new-century indie musician. He is not a classic rock troubadour Read More
2019-12-08 17:29
La Palma, the musical duo of Philly artist Tim Gibbon and D.C. musician Chris Walker formed earlier this year, dropped Read More
2019-12-06 11:01
London-based indie-rock singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Vittorio Tolomeo, aka Quarry, has an electrifying, zanny new album, Super Arcade. It’s quite a Read More
2019-12-05 00:19
The music of Melbourne artist Nathan Nicholson, (not the Boxer Rebellion vocalist), aka Flicker Vertigo, teems with swirling and overlapping Read More
2019-11-30 20:07
There have been plenty of strong debut albums that came out this year, but one of the best that went Read More
2019-11-26 23:47
The last best new indie songs playlists for November concludes with indie rock from Chicago and Philadelphia; the return of Read More
2019-11-26 23:47
The last best new indie songs playlists for November concludes with indie rock from Chicago and Philadelphia; the return of Read More
2019-11-26 06:58
With a political edge that is sharp, current and unapologetic, author, activist and musician Kalidas of the historic town of Read More
2019-11-24 03:34
Yes, this Top Ten Indie Songs playlist is late. Apologies for those who look forward to our Top Ten playlists Read More
2019-11-24 03:34
Yes, this Top Ten Indie Songs playlist is late. Apologies for those who look forward to our Top Ten playlists Read More
2019-11-22 08:25
Los Angeles native and recording artist Dan Atta has been hailed as a rising musician and even a “triple threat.” Read More
2019-11-19 20:11
Before you agree that streaming music killed the cult band, consider the strange tales spun in song by Oakland songwriter Read More
2019-11-11 14:55
This second indie songs playlist for November features artists and bands from across the U.S. and southern Ontario. Enjoy and Read More
2019-11-11 14:55
This second indie songs playlist for November features artists and bands from across the U.S. and southern Ontario. Enjoy and Read More
2019-11-10 02:49
From the midwestern plains arrives the music of the relatively new Kanasan indie band Miles on End. Their own one-sentence Read More
2019-11-05 18:32
Danish songwriter and musician Troels Thorkild Sørensen’s tracks have been playing on regular rotation here in the cafe for a Read More
2019-11-04 02:13
The first indie songs playlist for November features exciting new DIY indie artists and bands from across the States, plus Read More
2019-11-04 02:13
The first indie songs playlist for November features exciting new DIY indie artists and bands from across the States, plus Read More
2019-10-28 18:23
Norweigan indie band Moron Police return with their long-awaited third album, A Boat on the Sea, the follow-up to the Read More
2019-10-27 23:09
Based in the Indian city of Bangalore, composer and musician Angad Berar employs analog instruments, woods and recorded samples to Read More
2019-10-26 04:59
The new album, Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll, from California musician Carol Blaze, sets out to ‘bring back’ those Read More
2019-10-24 19:43
Portland musician Empire of Gold (EoG) has dropped a new dark, creepy, horror film-like new music video for his slow-burning Read More
2019-10-22 22:32
This new indie rock songs playlist for October 2019 includes some creepy songs from Casino Garden, Chaser Eight, among others Read More
2019-10-16 23:22
This indie rock songs playlist features indie artists and bands from across the U.S. – from Indiana to New York Read More
2019-10-16 23:22
This indie rock songs playlist features indie artists and bands from across the U.S. – from Indiana to New York Read More
2019-10-15 20:49
Brooklyn indie quartet Marble House began as a bedroom recording project of songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist Gabe Friedman. In time Read More
2019-10-13 16:43
Just in time for Halloween is our review of Cucurbitophobia’s new horror movie-like soundtrack, As All Eyes Set Upon You Read More
2019-10-12 00:10
Like Big Mama Thornton and Sister Rosetta Tharp before her, New Jersey indie artist Rasha Jay is not afraid to Read More
2019-10-09 13:42
The new single, “Raven,” from Ukranian electronic fusion/world music project Electromush, is the newest enthralling track from a rising musical Read More
2019-10-05 16:43
The just-released single “God Grant” from Worcester, Massachusetts duo The Dead Heads is not the ordinary track we receive, or Read More
2019-10-03 15:58
Slovenian musician Sasha Raven is an overseas artist that really jumped out at us with his unique and original songwriting Read More
2019-10-03 09:10
Drawing from musical influences of popular artists like Lana Del Rey, Amy Winehouse, indie bands like Low and Evanescence, and Read More
2019-09-24 06:03
The top ten indie rock songs playlist for August 2019 is in and the No. 1 spot goes to San Read More
2019-09-23 04:46
The first minute of the opening track, “Races,” on the band So Dirty The Flamingo’s new self-titled debut album, draws Read More
2019-09-20 04:34
It’s just about time for fall and new indie and DIY rock songs, plus artists and bands to share. There Read More
2019-09-19 18:23
It’s hard to believe that Canada’s Arcade Fire released their breakthrough album, Funeral, 15 years ago this week. The album Read More
2019-09-16 16:51
The top ten indie songs playlists for July (especially) and August are late. Life gets busy. Summer goes fast. (It Read More
2019-09-10 00:29
The German band Seven Purple Tigers’ new self-titled debut album is one of the best DIY overseas debuts we have Read More
2019-09-09 01:03
The third L.P. release, Haunt Yourself, from Boise indie band Sun Blood Stories is a mesmerizing recording of palatable experimentations; Read More
2019-09-04 01:07
does this do anything bra? Read More
2019-08-30 00:29
The German band Seven Purple Tigers’ new self-titled debut album is one of the best DIY overseas debuts we have Read More
2019-08-24 00:54
Toronto-based indie-pop duo Candace & Michael dropped a fresh music video for the new single, “Truth Before The Lie,” which Read More
2019-08-18 12:06
This the second indie rock songs playlist for August 2019, featuring: Thraz – Reykjavík, Iceland Mortimer Jackson – London, England Read More
2019-08-11 02:40
We’re reviving our indie bands to watch series now for 2019, and into 2020 (such a sci-fi number), by popular Read More
2019-08-07 21:36
The opening track of the Mike Bella Project’s compilation album, One, is the rocking single, “Turn You On,” which comes Read More
2019-08-06 18:13
A lot happened on this day in rock history. The influence of rock on indie rock music is immeasurable and Read More
2019-08-06 18:13
A lot happened on this day in rock history. The influence of rock on indie rock music is immeasurable and Read More
2019-08-06 18:13
A lot happened on this day in rock history. The influence of rock on indie rock music is immeasurable and Read More
2019-08-05 09:53
The top 10 indie songs playlist for June 2019 includes songs from exceptional artists and bands like Canada’s Culture Reject; Read More
2019-08-04 17:43
The new album, The Best Day You Could Imagine, is New Zealand post-punk/alt. rock band Charcoal Burners’ third album in
The post Album Review: ‘The Best Day You Could Imagine&rsq&hell…Read More
2019-08-02 15:35
We have new August indie rock songs mainly from DIY indie bands in the U.S. and England. This first new Read More
2019-07-25 18:58
Far away in the land of the Canary Islands, a rock band called Basic Needs crafts hard rock verging on Read More
2019-07-24 15:54
The third installment of top July indie singles includes the following artists: Boundary Run – Omaha, Nebraska Daniel Fallon – Read More
2019-07-22 17:03
The five-song E.P. from Los Angeles band The Unwoken involves themes of time travel, dark political and cultural moments of Read More
2019-07-20 16:14
Connecting two Midwest locales – the big city of Chicago, Illinois and the small town of Traverse City, Michigan – Read More
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