Album: “I Still Have Faith In You / Don’t Shut Me Down” Artist: ABBA Genre: #indie #alternative Sub-Genres: #indiepop #alternativepop Label: Polar Music International ​ Description: As an OG (and by OG I mean before Mamma Mia got trendy) fan of ABBA, I was shocked and slightly confused by this sudden release of new music from the band, since I was under the impression that they were no longer creating music. However, here we are, with two new songs from ABBA and I have some o

Album: Hero/Island Artist: Alice Merton Genre: #indie #alternative Sub-Genres: #indiepop #alternativepop Label: Paper Planes Records International Non-Airable Tracks: All tracks are airable ​ Description: Hero/Island is the new single from Alice Merton that was released on September 10th, 2021. The single consists of two songs, "Hero" and "Island". Let's start by looking at "Hero". The lyrics reflect a feeling of frustration with another person, perhaps a significant other. T

Album: Mommy Don't Spank Me: Preview Artist: The Drums Genre: #Alternative #Indie #surfrock Sub-Genres: #indierock #newwave #indiepop Label: Moshi Moshi Records Non-Airable Tracks: N/A ​ Description: ​ In social settings when there seems to be nothing to set the tone, never fear because The Drums are here. The Drums are an indie rock fan favorite, so it is no surprise that there is much anticipation for their b-sides edition to a number of their classic songs. The album 'Momm

Dorio’s Robot Friends is an excellent example of using music as an art form to create commentary on views of technology

Album: Chemtrails Over the Country Club Artist: Lana Del Rey Genre: #indiepop #pop Sub-Genres: #alternative #indie #folkpop Label: Interscope Records Non-Airable Tracks: Dance Till We Die Related Artists: Zella Day Weyes Blood MARINA Description: To listen to Lana Del Rey in earnest is to have grown up with her voice as the backtrack to your life. In her earliest album releases when young men and women of my generation had their cerebral cortex's ripe for the molding, Del Rey

Single: Holocene Artist: Zella Day ft. Weyes Blood Genre: #indiepop #pop Sub-Genres: #alternative #indie Label: Hollywood Records Non-Airable Tracks: N/A ​ Description: If you have ever walked through a meadow on a Summer's eve, then you know what it is like to listen to 'Holocene' by Zella Day (feat. Weyes Blood). Both of these artists have been close friends for years and to hear both of their sultry styles come into collaboration is a treat, to say the least. The song as

Artist: The Radio Dept. Genre: #IndiePop Sub-Genres: #DreamPop Label: Just So! Description: Swedish indie pop band The Radio Dept. have always been masters of a certain brand of blissful dream pop. “The Absence of Birds”, the band’s first new music since 2018, is no exception. A return to the lush indie pop of their excellent earlier records, such as 2010’s Clinging to a Scheme (a must listen for fans of dream pop), this track swaps the the synthesizers and political polemic

Album: (Single)- 4 American Dollars Artist: U.S. Girls Genre: #Alternative, #World Sub-Genres: #IndiePop, #ExperimentalPop Label: 4AD Non-Airable Tracks: None Description: This song really annoyed me, the first half reminded me of the soundtrack that would be used in a low-budget, bad rom-com. The production doesn’t make sense, I don’t really understand the vibe the song was going for. It reminded me of tropical music but also the harmonies and overall vocals were reminiscent

Album: (Single)- Inside Out (Demo) Artist: Spoon Genre: #Alternative Sub-Genres: #IndieRock, #IndiePop, #ExperimentalRock Label: Matador Records Non-Airable Tracks: None Description: Spoon has released a demo version of their most popular song, “Inside Out” which was off the album They Want My Soul from 2014. The original version of the song is 5 minutes however the demo is just shy under 2 minutes, so it is not the complete song. To a random listener, they may be underwhelme

Album: The Strawberry EP Artist: Dear Boy Genre: #IndiePop, #DreamPop Label: Easy Hell Review: This EP draws from the well-established tradition of dreamy, bright indie pop in the vein of groups such as The Cranberries and The Sundays, or more recently, Hatchie. The guitars here sparkle, the vocals have an airy, ethereal quality, and the drums tumble along with a workmanlike quality. Of the five songs here, four maintain more upbeat pop tempos, whereas “Something Good”, the m

Album: False Alarm Artist: Two Door Cinema Club Genre: #Alternative Sub-Genres: #IndiePop, #poprock Label: Glassnote Entertainment Group LLC Non-Airable Tracks: None Description: False Alarm is one of those wonderful albums that is just undeniably fun to listen to the whole way through. It’s poppy and dance-able, but with interesting lyrics and musical twists and turns that make it unique, standing out among more generic indie pop contemporaries. The album makes excellent use

Album: Close It Quietly Artist: Frankie Cosmos Genre: #Indie #Alternative Sub-Genres: #IndiePop/ #BedroomPop Label: Sub Pop Non-Airable Tracks: None Description: Another classic album by Frankie Cosmos. An artist who does not let down her fans, as her songs are not too far of a departure from her iconic, pop-y, poetic sound. A whopping 21 tracks and only 39 minutes, it still follows her format of short, catchy songs. A fan of Cosmos, I can definitely call her “old reliable” a

Album: This Life/Unbearably White Artist: Vampire Weekend Genre: #IndiePop #BaroquePop Sub-Genres: #Worldbeat, #SurfPop Label: Columbia Records Non-Airable Tracks: None Description: Ezra Koenig and his merry band of supernatural sexual metaphors are back with the final two singles before the fourth Vampire Weekend studio album is released on May 3rd. And, lucky for us, “This Life” (absolutely no relation to last year’s Tim Hecker single) and “Unbearably White” are both fantas

Album: When We Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? Artist: Billie Eilish Genre: #Pop, #IndiePop Sub-Genres: #Industrial, #Electropop #BedroomPop Label: Interscope Records Non-Airable Tracks:N/A Description: Billie Eilish’s debut album “When We Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” is a what might possibly be the banger of 2019. My impression of her is quite cliche as I would portray her as this dark angel. The young star has an angelic voice with such sentimental feel; it’s like if Lorde a

Album: San Panino Artist: Knuckle Pups Genre: #Alt Sub-Genres: #IndiePop, #AltPop Label: Wild Baby Records Non-Airable Tracks: NONE Description: Firstly, I love the name of the artist: Knuckle Pups. They are a band from Denver, Colorado. There are 4 songs in the album beginning with “Last Whim,” which has a very Renaissance feel. Continuing on, “New Reckless” and “Bottom Baby” have a very easy yet upbeat vibe going. Finally, “Wealthy Diner” slows down the pace of the rest of

Album: Albatross Artist: Farenheist Genre: #Alt Sub-Genres: #IndieRock, #IndiePop Label: Self-Released Non-Airable Tracks: #1 (Chalk It Up), #5 (Shineback) Description: Albatross, released September 27, 2018, is the latest release from Seattle-based quartet Farenheist. The group formed in 2016 while at Vassar College in New York, and since they have been expanding their reach as artists and exploring their sound. Overall, this record has a very upbeat, poppy vibe to it. The g

Album: *Single* Daddy Issues Artist: Pip Blom Genre: #AltRock Sub-Genres: #Indie, #IndiePop, #PostPunk Label: Heavenly Recordings Non-Airable Tracks: None Description: I really enjoyed the overall beat of the song, and the fun guitar melody. It is definitely an upbeat jam, although the lyrics were nothing too special. This song would fit in on a soundtrack to an early 2000s chick flick, not saying that is a bad thing that’s just the first setting that comes to mind. Anyone wh

Album: Heard It In A Past Life Artist: Maggie Rogers Genre: #RPM Sub-Genres: #Pop, #indiepop, electronic pop, #folkpop Label: Capitol Records Non-Airable Tracks: 10 Description: Maggie Rogers’ debut album Heard It In A Past Life is the best album of 2019. I know we are only 18 days into the year, but I’m telling you- this is the best album of the year. You may have seen her viral video with Pharrell Williams from her senior year of college or on tour with Haim or Mumford & So

Album: Dance Alone Artist: BOYO Genre: Alternative Sub-Genres: #lofi, #indiepop, #dreampop Label: Danger Collective Non-Airable Tracks: none Description: Dance Alone is singer-songwriter Robert Tilden’s third full-length album as BOYO. The songs on this album feature spaced-out slow beats and soft vocals. It has an overall feeling of nostalgia and sadness, with songs like Timeframe featuring lyrics like, “when all is said and done, this place has lost it’s fun.” The album is

Album: Real Tight (Single) Artist: Methyl Ethyl Genre: #Alt #Indie Sub-genre: #Indie #Pop Label: 4AD Non-Airable Tracks: None Description: This is a fun indie-pop song! It is a little generic, the sort of song you would hear on an alternative radio station and bob your head to but perhaps not pay close attention to. The lyrics and vocals aren’t extremely memorable; that is not to say they are bad by any means, but they just aren’t incredibly unique. However, I do really like