British synth-pop duo Thandii teased its upcoming EP (Serious Town, out July 5 on Bad Hacker) Friday with the release of “Honey,” the second single from the EP and a melancholic-pop track packed full of gorgeous vocals and lush instrumentation. It is a mesmerizing track about making the wrong decision time and time again and being … More Single: Thandii – Honey
Despite a healthy dose of weirdness, Brooklyn psych-pop quintet Toebow‘s forthcoming record is surprisingly accessible. Titled Themes, the album is out Friday, May 24 on Imaginator Records and follows Toebow’s 2018 EP, Spirit Mane. Its eight tracks shine with catchy melodies, fun music and vivid lyrics, yet the band is lighthearted and relaxed – and all of … More Album Review: Toebow – Themes
Nashville indie Americana-rock trio Jon Worthy & The Bends released “Takin’ My Time,” an appealing, vulnerable track full of folky melodies, on Friday, May 17. There is still more to come, however; the song is the second single from the band’s upcoming third full-length record, Something’s Gotta Give, which will be released on June 28. On the … More Single: Jon Worthy & The Bends – Takin’ My Time
Multi-instrumentalist Adir L.C. returns on Friday, May 17 with his newest indie folk-rock record, Basket Star, released on Birdwatcher Records. It’s a complex and enticing album, yet despite the incredibly intricate layers of sound, Adir maintains a faithful honesty to himself and his craft throughout. Basket Star‘s defining feature is its complexity; each track’s intricate layers of … More Album Review: Adir L.C. – Basket Star
Hello, friends! Abby here. It’s been a minute since I wrote one of these, but since I just finished my first year of college and there are some changes coming for both me and Indientry, I thought I’d pop in and say hello. First of all, I am proud of what I’ve done with Indientry … More Something Personal: A Life Update
The Nextwave Sessions is Indientry’s podcast designed to help you get to know a band we love and hope you’ll love next. This month, host Abby Jeffers meets with Columbus photographers and musicians Ceci Clark, who makes solo music and will perform with her full band later this month, and Chlo White, who creates with … More The Nextwave Sessions – Episode Five: Ceci Clark and Chlo White
Brooklyn couple Morissa Trunzo and Lucas Segall, who make music as Misty Mtn, released their debut “dark mountain pop” EP, titled Missed Your Call, on Thursday, May 9. It’s a strong start to the band’s discography, full of catchy melodies and languid synth, and its five tracks are deep, luscious and mesmerizing. The EP opens with what … More EP Review: Misty Mtn – Missed Your Call EP
Swedish and Ugandan singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and dancer Pheeyownah‘s debut album, SILVER, was released on Friday, May 3 and marked a strong start to the musician’s discography. Packed full of R&B instrumentals and driving percussion, SILVER is nothing short of mesmerizing. The influence of Pheeyownah’s history as a dancer is clear on nearly every track. Her music is … More Album Review: Pheeyownah – SILVER
Hello, all! Me again. As I write this, I have just finished my second of three final exams, but by the time it goes up on the site, I’ll officially be done with my first year of college. It’s been a blast – I’ve enjoyed new friends and lots of great music, often at the … More Tapes by Indientry: Bonus – May Personal Playlist
Grimalkin Records, a music and zine collective based out of Richmond, Virginia, is relatively new. With three releases in 2018 and several lined up for 2019, however, the collective is already working hard. Grimalkin is not genre-based, instead focusing on releasing and promoting music by queer people of color (QPOC). The label itself is run … More Q&A: Grimalkin Records members and manager Nancy Kells explain collective’s mission and background
