indie

Indie music features a sampling of maverick musicians that favor the DIY approach to music making.

Yorktown's KRISTKO Leaves it to the Listener to 'Extrapolate' her New Song
To a lot of us, the United States has become recognizable. So we are left to cry out and plead for sanity. Anyway we can, our voice demands to be heard, and despite what seems almost futile, KRISTKO joins the chorus in her new song.
By Rich Monetti5 years ago in Beat
Interview with Accent Sorrow
So, to begin with, I met the artist who would become Accent Sorrow about 5 or 6 years ago through one of my closest friends. I didn't have too many initial reactions of him, though I did know I wasn't a tremendous fan of his taste of music. Coincidentally, it was indirectly through this particular set of musical tastes that I came to determine that my thinking about music had ossified, and I'd reached the age where I thought the music "of my generation" was the best, and everything new sucked.
By Creativity Risk5 years ago in Beat
TyDi Unleashes Powerful Anthemic Indie Dance Pop Track “New Normal” ft. Bella Renee
In his 15 years as one of the leading artists in electronic music, Australian songwriter, composer, record producer and DJ tyDi, also known as Tyson Illingworth, has seen, heard and done it all. Through his extensive discography, including five full-length albums, countless singles, remixes, and EPs across diverse genres, he’s topped global charts, toured the world and continues to make an indelible mark on the music world. As an artist, tyDi’s honesty and authenticity to his fans has set him apart from other artists whether he is communicating with his fans through social media or songwriting. Now, tyDi is back unleashing an infectious anthemic indie dance pop single titled, “New Normal” ft. vocalist Bella Renee in response to COVID-19 and the toll the pandemic lockdown has had on him as an artist and as a person living through the pandemic.
By Rebecca S 5 years ago in Beat
Looking At The Last Decade And The Resurgence of Outlaw Country
There are some decades where it’s easier to define it musically than others. When you think of the 60s the Beatles might come to mind, or the 70s might instantly make you think of Led Zeppelin.
By Matthew Donnellon6 years ago in Beat
The Rise of The Little Guys and The Continuation of Legends
The 2010’s The technological advancements and creativity of the new generation has made creating music easier than any other decade. There is no longer a need for a record label or a recording studio to get big. The amount of independently created music has now surpassed the amount of officially published musical content. Felix Kjellberg also known as Pewdiepie on YouTube created his own music back in 2018 and with 2 songs reaching a combined 400 million views.
By Zack Blaisdell6 years ago in Beat
Keeping the beat alive
For Britain’s independent music scene, lockdown is taking a toll. Venues are closed, so no gigs. Studios are closed, so no rehearsal space or recording time. The innovation shown in producing virtual performances can plug a gap, but it struggles to recapture the thrill of performing live in front of an audience. Even though the easing of lockdown means pubs can reopen this weekend, bars that specialise in live music are ordered to keep their stages closed.
By Andy Potts6 years ago in Beat
Tara Beier. Top Story - June 2020.
Singer-songwriter Tara Beier is a name that will soon be synonymous with invoking feelings of positivity and inspiration through her music. Her folk/blues/psychedelic rock sound is a mashup of some of her musical influences growing up such as Fleetwood Mac and Joni Mitchell with a twist all her own. Beier is also an accomplished actress and filmmaker. Tara helped create a documentary entitled I Met a Man from Burma, which helped release a refugee into Canada for citizenship and also played singer-songwriter, Buffy Sainte-Marie in Covered, which rekindled a passion for music that was within her from a young age.
By Carlos Lacayo6 years ago in Beat
I'm An Indie Bro. Is That a Bad Thing?
I wear corduroy shirts and grey plaid pants, I listen to Khruangbin and Avantdale Bowling Club, I go to house shows to see unsigned artists perform, I drink bubbly rosé out of a can and I think I’m better than everybody else for doing the above. By this definition, I am an indie bro.
By Duncan Holzhall6 years ago in Beat
MUSE OVER YAYRAVEN #1
YAYRAVEN Hello, I’m YayRaven. That’s my Artist's name. To come up with that name I went a day or two, for a few hours each time, putting in names I thought of into Google and searching to see if the name was in use. I had to abandon quite a few name ideas until I hit on YayRaven. How did I even think of a name like YayRaven?
By Yay Raven6 years ago in Beat
Fresh on the Beat
The acronym FOB, “fresh off the boat,” has followed me around since 2006. I was known as the immigrant who hadn’t yet given up the Korean culture and language. Even as a kid, I thought staying true to one’s motherland was an obvious norm even after moving to a different country. But I looked around to see my peers assimilating to their new environments quicker than I expected.
By JUNGSU6 years ago in Beat
Kat Spina has a Baseline in Music, Teaching and Life
Katherine Spina got her start as musician when she auditioned for the third grade talent show. “I remember everybody being very quiet when I sang, and the teacher said, ‘nice job Katherine. You will be in the show.’” But the actual impetus obviously came as the accolades were expressed more publicly to her rendition of A Whole New World.
By Rich Monetti6 years ago in Beat
Kristina Koller Keeps Creating as the World Steps Back during Coronavirus Pandemic
A couple of weeks ago, Kristina Koller and her NYC jazz band were in Florida and feeling pretty good about the tour they just did. Getting on the plane, the group was aware of the virus and weren’t that concerned. Of course, everything changed overnight, and she’s returned to her parents’ Westchester home to wait out the uncertainty. But instead of sulking, she thinks this is a good time to step back, figure out what comes next, and if nothing else, stay positive by being active.
By Rich Monetti6 years ago in Beat