With a perfect mix of pop and rock, Satellite Train creates an empowering track surrounding the feeling of uncertainty, self-doubt, and perhaps dread, turning it into something hopeful. The vocals soar and power through, making sure every line is heard for listeners to digest. It’s the type of song to play when you’re at the […]
In the world of OPM, the range of genres gets constantly bigger through time, as artists, old and new alike, explore different sound profiles throughout their respective careers. Paradimyo, an indie band based in Cavite, Philippines, takes what’s there to love about OPM and combines them in a beautiful arrangement called “Ligaya”. Firstly, the opening
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From the title to the sound, you’d immediately get a sense of belongingness, as everything sounds old fashioned yet absolutely fitting, and “Sundown Town” just has a kick to it. Of course, that’s the surface level thought of someone who is not American. According to these bands featured in the song, they aim to tell
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How many songs that will make you feel good in more ways than one do you know? Well, you’re in for a treat, because “I Got You” is both catchy and good-willed at the same time. It has a balanced combination of playfulness and remedying something serious, absolutely getting the job done. Inspired by Justin
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With the fingerpicking, and her slow and mellow voice, that sort of ambience would give anyone the time to breathe, the time to think. It would even give them time to feel what they feel. Akira Sky makes an entry for those who want a way out in terms of heartbreak, as “Block My Number”
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Bearing a pop rock, emo-esque tune, this Noctæra single also consists of a story that will get heads turning and attention piquing. It’s vague in a sense that it would make audiences want more, yet precise enough to make them relate to select lines. Through questions, assumptions, and hopefulness felt in the words, it’s as
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Imagine if Foals’ Antidotes era got hopelessly lost in a jungle made of synths and disco sweat, and instead of trying to find a way out, just decided to build a temple and start a cult of emotional self-acceptance. That’s basically what “Life’s a Mess (But We Love It)” by Lawrence Timoni sounds like. This
Dreams are often hard to recall – it takes time to actually tell the tales in your mind, or rather, it’s impossible to even begin. This song, fully encompassing the nature of alternative rock, sets the scene in an ample amount of time, leaving listeners with anticipation. “Falling Apart”, at first glance, nay, listen, seems
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“I don’t wanna play it so safe / I know we can level up this pace” Okay, we see you, Manneto! With intense, yet fun and suggestive lyrics, this song will have you laid back and fully at ease by how subtle and comforting everything is. Right off the bat, this heavily resembles most chill
With an upbeat start and the vibrant yet mellow ambience set by the surrounding instruments, this song is sure to win over an audience in the first few seconds alone. If you’re a follower of the indie scene, you would most likely consider this a gem. Edie Yvonne is a singer/songwriter based in Los Angeles,
