indie pop

London-born singer-songwriter Col Gerrard has always been drawn to songwriting. Driven by strong melodies, honest lyrics, and proper musicianship, his new self-titled debut album strips things back to what matters and lets the songs speak for themselves. Across twelve tracks, Gerrard looks back on relationships and the impact they leave behind. It’s not just about […]

Pastel Blank is the Montréal-based art-rock project led by singer and songwriter Angus Watt. Known for their genre-bending sounds and incisive lyricism, the band has drawn comparisons to the likes of Pavement and Talking Heads. Today the band is back for the first time since their 2022 self-titled with the announcement of their signing to Paper Bag Records and debut album, Unmade in Minutes, out […]

With her latest single, “Hate You More,” Paris WYA isn’t wallowing in heartbreak—she’s examining it, turning it over in her hands, and letting it reveal something deeper. The globally inspired pop artist opens 2026 with a sharp, high-energy anti-Valentine’s anthem that captures the uneasy middle ground between anger and acceptance. It’s the sound of emotional […]

Chinese American Bear, the duo of Anne Tong and Bryce Barsten, today have released their new single “No No Yeah Yeah (不不好啊好啊)” viaMoshi Moshi Records. The rhythmic, infectious single is a sharp burst of blissful melodies and danceable rhythms, which sees the band continue with their trademark brand of indie pop.  “This song came about one day because we were […]

Some songs don’t chase attention. They arrive quietly, built on restraint, reflection, and the kind of emotional honesty that only comes from sitting with something long enough. These tracks often mark a shift, not just sonically, but personally, signaling an artist stepping into a new phase where intention matters more than immediacy. That’s the space […]

Angeles-based multidisicplinary artist Raphael Rosalen, shared the announcement of his debut album, Monte Casanova. Our first introduction to the world of Monte Casanova was the fierce and hypnotic lead single “AMERICAN NIGHTMARE.”  Today, Tutafarel shares the newest taste of Monte Casanova, in the form of the fun, seductive, and hyperpop-esque new single “Passenger princess.” The accompanying video aims to visually define the ethos of the modern-day passenger princess by showing voyeuristic displays […]

Caicos, the moniker of indie-pop maestro Alex Frenkel (Gospels), today has shared his enveloping, breezy new single “Behemoth” from his new EP/7″ Behemoth / Chain Reaction, out October 24th via Very Jazzed. “Behemoth” is accompanied by a Rozalina Burkova-directed video and follows his 2023 LP Ascension Intention, which earned support from The Line of Best Fit, […]

Pop music has always been a shapeshifter; bending genres, reinventing aesthetics, and reflecting the cultural moment like a mirrorball. From glittery chart-toppers to underground experiments that later define an era, the best pop doesn’t just entertain; it challenges, provokes, and pulls you into a fully realised world. It’s the art form that can turn heartbreak […]

At the start of the summer, Canadian dream-pop duo sundayclub released their debut single, “Bannatyne,” via Paper Bag Records — a love letter to the city that shaped their sound. Today, the pair announce their debut EP, Bannatyne, out October 31st, alongside their timely second single, “Halloween Mask.” Formed in the stillness of rural Manitoba, Courtney Carmichael and Nikki St.Pierre started sundayclub as a way of processing […]

Another Friday, another excuse to refresh your queue. This week’s Weekend Playlist is anchored by British riser Bettina BCB, whose new single “Messy Girl” is built for feral nights and unapologetic chaos. But she’s not alone — from KJ Apa’s alter ego to CMAT’s Irish heartbreak, Sabrina Carpenter’s inevitable domination, and a surprise Eminem drop, […]