Los Angeles indie-pop musician Girl Wilde debuted a chaotic, bubbly Probably Crying EP on Friday, October 11. Probably Crying comprises three previously released singles, two new tracks and a whole lot of grungy pop music; the end result is mesmerizing. Perhaps the most impressive thing about Probably Crying is its contrast between bubblegum and grunge, between catchy pop … More EP Review: Girl Wilde – Probably Crying
Brooklyn four-piece Stolen Jars has evolved from a New Jersey high-school bedroom project to an important piece of the Brooklyn DIY music scene; that growth is apparent in the band’s third full-length record, A Reminder, out Friday, October 11. Each track is carefully constructed so as to provide a detailed narrative of love and loss, and … More Album Review: Stolen Jars – A Reminder
Edinburgh five-piece Storm the Palace defies genre labels on its second and newest full-length record, Delicious Monster, out October 4. It is an album that moves between intensity and ambient music with ease, capturing a year of emotion into a record that is simultaneously cathartic and enjoyable. Perhaps the most impressive quality about Delicious Monster is this … More Album Review: Storm the Palace – Delicious Monster
Portsmouth, England, post-punk quartet Hallan will debut another punky, raw single with the release of “Men” on Saturday, October 5. The song, a nearly five-minute rhythmic exploration of masculinity and gender roles, features layered electric guitar-picking melodies and dry, alternative vocals. “Men” is edgy and neatly contrasts post-punk tropes – dry vocals with a mild … More Single: Hallan – Men
Indie pop musician Lemolo’s bold and honest Swansea will mark the release of her third full-length record on October 11, 2019. Swansea is a dreamy and ambient record full of vulnerability and plenty of synthesizer, bass and electric guitar, and the record is a stunning next step in an already impressive musical career. Lemolo will play … More Q&A: Lemolo talks upcoming record, tour
Feminist alternative rocker Britt A.M. released another glaringly honest rock record, this time titled Psychic Knots, on Friday, September 20. It’s an album that spans a fair range of genres, but each track centers Britt’s strong vocals and straightforward (and sometimes dark) lyrics. Just before the album’s release, Britt Meierhofer, the musician behind the project, told Indientry … More Q&A: Britt A.M. talks new album, oppression and protest songs
California indie-folk singer-songwriter Jamie Drake stepped into the music scene with an incredible, shimmering debut album, Everything’s Fine, out Friday, September 20 on AntiFragile Music. The record comprises nine gorgeously glamorous and modern folk tracks made richer by the addition of thick strings and layered harmonies. It is no surprise that Everything’s Fine sounds mature and modern; … More Album Review: Jamie Drake – Everything’s Fine
Philadelphia DIY-pop artist and Grimalkin Records collective member Don’t Do It, Neil, also known as musician Mabel Harper, explores love and loneliness on her latest pulsing and constantly morphing bedroom pop record, which is titled B/X and was released on September 20 on Grimalkin Records. B/X, out Friday, September 20 on Grimalkin Records, is highly rhythmic and … More Album Premiere: Don’t Do It, Neil – B/X
Coming almost a year after Chicago alt-rock band Commonweather‘s last release, the Sugar Sun EP is a bit of a poppy departure from the band’s previous music. Out Friday, September 13, the three tracks that comprise Sugar Sun are brighter, lighter and almost sunny compared to the heavier, grungier music that came before. Despite its lighter vibe, … More EP Review: Commonweather – Sugar Sun EP
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 Athens locals no stars to chat about the duo’s latest EP, ripping off the tags. To see more of Indientry, follow us @indientry on Twitter and @indientryblog on Instagram, and, … More The Nextwave Sessions – Episode Six: no stars
