The indie/alternative rock music scene is ever active, with amazing new songs dropping every week.
Our latest roundup features songs that are either nostalgic, uplifting or deeply reflective. Eauclaire, Lukka and Riff Wood and are among the bands featured.
atmos bloom – “Everything”
Known for their fusion of psychedelic rock with elements of shoegaze, UK duo atmos bloom are set to release their Everythingness album on July 24th via Spirit Goth. As part of the rollout, a new single called “Everything” arrived a few weeks ago. The song combines driving drums with dreamy guitars, the result being a tune you’ll want to play on repeat. “Everything” encapsulates the band’s style–atmos bloom is made up by Tilda Gratton and Curtis Paterson.
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The Replicants – “I Remember”
The Replicants‘ “I Remember” is a catchy and uplifting garage rock anthem. Although the song is characterized by sweeping nostalgia, it still instils a deep sense of optimism for what lies ahead. “I Remember” features one hell of a chorus, with melodies that will be stuck in your head for days. The Replicants will have you singing along with this one.
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Eauclaire – “Changing”
Eauclaire have a new song called “Changing”. With this single, the alt-rock band crafted a melody-driven anthem with emotionally rousing lyrics. “Changing” is about the challenging nature of growth. Musically, the song is just as stirring. Altogether, it encapsulates the band’s style (Eauclaire’s name is pronounced as “ō-claire”).
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Taming Sari – “Ghost of a Good Time”
“Ghost of a Good Time” by Canadian band Taming Sari is such a powerful song. The anthemic single is about a memory that still lingers long after the event. The nostalgic yet reflective song is perfect for road trips and night-outs — “Ghost of a Good Time” is for fans of alt rock and pop rock. About the production, it’s remarkable how the gritty guitars pair nicely with the soaring vocals.
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Lukka – “Blue Ocean Eyes”
New York City based psychedelic synth-rock outfit Lukka have released two albums this year. Their most recent record, Wendekind, dropped on June 5th. It’s a ten-song collection that was preceded by the single “Blue Ocean Eyes”. Paired with a haze-filled music video, “Blue Ocean Eyes” features atmospheric synths and rhythmic basslines. The song, and the album in general, sees Lukka’s sound evolve into a more synth-driven direction.
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Gooseberry – “Go Fish”
Brooklyn, New York musicians Asa Daniels, Evin Rossington and Will Hammond formed Gooseberry in 2019, and have been dropping music regularly since then. In April, the trio began the rollout of their second album with the release of a single titled “Durak”. As its follow-up, Gooseberry have just served up “Go Fish”, a grungy alt-rock song that finds them yearnfully reminiscing about their younger days. “Go Fish” is a high-energy nostalgic tune.
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Riff Wood – “Butterfly In Black And White”
Riff Wood, the Utah-based rock trio formed by three long-time friends Carson Groves, Hyrum Russon and Asher Winegar, have a new song that I’ve really enjoyed listening to. What drew me to “Butterfly In Black And White” is how it creatively blends different styles to create a song that sounds bright, poppy and thoughtful. With production from Rob Cavallo, “Butterfly In Black And White” carries hints of punk pop. The song delves into life’s unpredictable dualities.
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Wild Maui – “Vandalist”
Lisbon-born Portuguese musician André Ferreira, who goes by the moniker Wild Maui, officially made his debut last month. “Vandalist” is the name of his first ever release, which is a gripping alt-rock track. “Vandalist” embodies Ferreira’s artistic identity; his music is an expression of his frustrations and the restless search for meaning. Sonically, this song is really amazing.
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