indie

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

Young MA’s “Went Legit” Freestyle Is a Raw Letter to Fans Who Never Left by NWO SPARROW
Rapid Review of Young MA "Went Legit" ( Freestyle) Beats: 10/10 - Concepts: 10/10 Rollout: NA/10 Replay Value: 7/10
By NWO SPARROW8 months ago in Beat
Debo Ray's Self Titled Debut Album is a Joyful Act of Defiance and Discovery
When an artist has lived a thousand musical lives before their first solo album drops, expectations tend to run high. In the case of Debo Ray, however, those expectations aren’t just met. They are stretched and soulfully sung into something entirely her own.
By Whitney Miller8 months ago in Beat
4 Foot 9, But I Hit Like a Heavyweight: The Real Mecca Drops Her Most Personal Track Yet
Don’t let the height fool you when The Real Mecca steps on the mic, she’s bringing more heat than half the industry combined. With her latest track, “4 Foot 9,” the Charlotte-born rapper proves that size doesn’t define power, and silence from haters doesn't equal peace.
By Nichi 8 months ago in Beat
The Real Mecca: A Powerhouse Paving Her Own Lane Through the Carolinas
In a world that rarely hands women especially Black women anything without a fight, The Real Mecca has been out here taking what's hers. A walking movement rising through the Carolinas, Mecca is more than a rapper she’s a creative architect, a hustler by necessity, and a one-woman powerhouse that’s knocking down doors the industry didn’t want her to touch.
By Nichi 8 months ago in Beat
Turning Pain Into Power: The Rise of The Real Mecca
In a digital age where image often outweighs impact, few artists are brave enough to be both raw and refined. The Real Mecca rapper, creative force, and unapologetic voice from Charlotte’s west side is one of them. She doesn’t just perform music; she lives it, breathes it, and turns her personal struggles into bold soundtracks of survival.
By Nichi 8 months ago in Beat
Cowboy Junkies
BY BRIAN D’AMBROSIO Age has allowed vocalist Margo Timmins to cultivate her self-confidence, to come to decisions she trusts and to see what matters and what will last. The lead singer of the Canadian alt-country-blues-folk rock Cowboy Junkies said she no longer worries about either superficial judgment or popular belief.
By Brian D'Ambrosio 8 months ago in Beat
Original Pairs Embrace Chaos and Catharsis on “Star Guitar”
Toronto-based rock and roll revivalists Original Pairs return with a blistering new single, “Star Guitar”—a raw, retro-fueled anthem that celebrates the scrappy spirit of local music scenes and the defiant will to keep playing, even as the world crumbles around you. With caveman riffs, glam swagger, and garage grit, the track feels like an unfiltered punch to the gut—and a bittersweet salute to every crumbling stage and forgotten barroom dreamer.
By Chris Adams8 months ago in Beat
BAYLA Returns with Empowering Mental Health Anthem "Anxious"
Billboard-charting pop artist BAYLA is back with a powerful new single, "Anxious." Known for her anthemic sound and fearless vulnerability, BAYLA continues to inspire fans with music that breaks stigma and speaks truth in and outside of the LGBTQ+ communities. In support of the release, proceeds from "Anxious" will be donated to Canadian mental health organizations, further highlighting the importance of awareness and support for those navigating mental health challenges.
By Chris Adams8 months ago in Beat
Peter Landi Returns with Psychedelic Summer Anthem "Dandelion"
Listen in HERE: https://open.spotify.com/album/5IWaZj2PsJJh2r0DXDyxWX?si=1&nd=1&dlsi=37c39d90fddf4a09 Alternative rock singer-songwriter Peter Landi returns with "Dandelion" - a shimmering, psychedelic-leaning anthem inspired by summer nostalgia, altered states of consciousness, and the cosmic rhythm of nature. Leaning into classic '80s tones with big drums and chorus-drenched guitars, the track delivers a swirling blend of dreamy textures and catchy hooks that showcase Landi's evolving artistry and his ability to craft songs that feel both intimately personal and universally relatable.
By Chris Adams8 months ago in Beat
Allegories Explore the Beauty of Broken Dreams with “DREAMCRUSHER”
Experimental indie-pop duo Allegories return with a haunting new offering titled “DREAMCRUSHER,” a track that serves as both a sonic rebirth and an elegy for broken ambitions. True to its name, the single delves into themes of creative collapse and quiet reinvention, wrapping those reflections in an atmospheric tapestry of synths, beats, and ghostly melodies.
By Chris Adams8 months ago in Beat
Gun-Shy Butterfly's "Manchild" Channels Exhaustion into Exhiliration
There’s a moment in Gun-Shy Butterfly’s “Manchild” when the track feels like it might combust under its own tension - and that’s precisely the point.
By Whitney Miller8 months ago in Beat
Early 2000s Albums: War All the Time- Thursday
ALBUM OF THE DAY War All the Time- Thursday (2003) Thursday is an American alt rock/post hardcore band that was at the forefront of the post hardcore/emo scene in the early 2000s.
By Slgtlyscatt3red8 months ago in Beat