Formed in 2015 in Chicago by roommates Max Kakacek and Julien Ehrlich, after their band Smith Westerns broke up, this indie-folk band started off playing live. In 2016 they played the SXSW festival as well as support artists like Tobias Jesso Jr. Now signed by Secretly Canadian and inspired by artists such as Levon Helm and Allen Toussaint, they debuted the song “No Matter Where We Go” in 2016.
Finding a recipe to join soul and blues flavors with their indie-folk sound, their new single is a true fusion of influences. Taken from their upcoming album “SPARK”, expected on September 16th, they took their feelings of anxiety and fear felt during lockdown and turned them into something luminous. With a multitude of electronic magic, this is a laidback brew that you can’t help but love.
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Born and raised in Perth, but now based in New York City, this multi-talented Australian singer, songwriter, actress and model started singing lessons aged 5. She attended the 
Narrating the story about giving someone a second chance in love after they hurt you, her new single pairs the emotive lyrics with an infectious retro bounce. Starting with playful guitar plucks, soon the track comes alive with gusto. Deeply dipped in the neon hues of the 80s, it’s the lively beat, sparkling synths and her powerful vocals, that will drag you on to the discoteque dancefloor.
Hailing from Pittburgh and now Los Angeles-based, this singer, songwriter and stage actress was drawn to music and theatre from a young age. As well as being a trained vocalist, she plays guitar, saxophone and viola. She’s appeared in several plays, including the 
Written from a place of happiness and a return to love after hardship, her new single captures the sun and takes a sonic drive down the Malibu coast. Starting with her hypnotic, sunlit vocals and mellow drums, she takes the listener by the ear on her road trip towards an ascending pop-rock soundscape. With glistening guitars surfing the anthemic melody, this tune is a sun-kissed, timeless gem.
Based in Cork, this Irish indie-rock trio named themselves after The Burma Steps in Cobh, Co. Cork. Consisting of Tony O’Donovan (vocals), Peter Piggott (guitar) and Cian Doherty (drums), they forged their own sound blending early 2000’s American Indie and 90s British guitar rock. Influenced by the likes of 
Exploring the harsh realities of life, their new single offers a remedy in the shape of cheery lyrics and an invigorating melody. Being gripped from the very first, 90s-touched, electric guitar strum, the tune evolves with full-bodied synths and a driving beat. With a slight nod to 80s hair rock bands from the exhilarating howling guitar solo, this track is a retro-infused piece of fiery indie-rock heaven.
Formed in 2017 when Amsterdam-born singer Nikki Milla moved to Liverpool and met musicians Tom Want and Tom Bonez, this British band has created a sound they call ‘daydream pop’. Since then they’ve played famed venues such as 
Celebrating the ordinary things we might take for granted by bringing an ode to Exceptionally Lovely Corduroy, their new single dips their rich pop sound in joyous funk. Taken from their upcoming EP “Songs To Play Tennis To”, expected on June 24th, it’s the insatiable rhythm, fresh synths and sweeping funk guitar that creates an irresistible melody and with Nikki’s sweet vocals, this is a vibrant pop groove.
Born in Battle Creek, Michigan, into a family of musicians, this rising singer and songwriter grew up exposed to a variety of genres. First picking up the guitar aged 10, he’s been honing his craft ever since. He became a guitarist in the band of his friend 
While lyrically chronicaling the desire to have someone in your life just to feel less lonely, his debut single is an invigorating and spirited groove. With a pulsating rhythm, sparkling guitars and refreshing synths merging into a bouncy soundscape, it’s his rousing vocals frolicing over the melody, that fill this infectious, move-inducing tune with joyfulness and a slew of distinctive poptastic vibes.
