indie pop

‘Evergreen’ Is a New Plateau in Soccer Mommy’s Development 

‘Evergreen’ Is a New Plateau in Soccer Mommy’s Development 

Soccer Mommy wrestles with profound loss on her new record, which is more organic and grander than anything she has released before. 

Fred Thomas Looks Back to Prepare for the Future

Fred Thomas Looks Back to Prepare for the Future

Indie rock icon Fred Thomas’ new LP Window in the Rhythm is a career highlight, a riveting and moving meditation on the passage of time.

Market’s ‘Well I Asked You a Question’ Is Twisted Pop Perfection

Market’s ‘Well I Asked You a Question’ Is Twisted Pop Perfection

Producer and multi-instrumentalist Nate Mendelsohn’s (Market) latest songwriting project Well I Asked You a Question is wobbly, unstable, and catchy as hell.

Pale Waves Put Forth Another Solid Effort on ‘Smitten’

Pale Waves Put Forth Another Solid Effort on ‘Smitten’

Pale Waves ride nostalgia like they were old enough to have lived it. Whether their mimicry is incidental or purposeful, Smitten is another enjoyable record.

Swiss Duo Citron Citron Make Minimalist Art Pop on ‘Maréeternelle’

Swiss Duo Citron Citron Make Minimalist Art Pop on ‘Maréeternelle’

Citron Citron’s Maréeternelle is accessible avant-garde pop still edging toward highbrow. It highlights the ultramodern sounds coming from Geneva’s underground.

Ionnalee’s Bilingual Gambit to Hear the End of Every Song

Ionnalee’s Bilingual Gambit to Hear the End of Every Song

Ionnalee has electronic LPs under multiple monikers, but she uncovers her full songwriting prowess by dropping a double-album split between English and Swedish.

Los Bitchos’ ‘Talkie Talkie’ Is a Genre-Defying Celebration

Los Bitchos’ ‘Talkie Talkie’ Is a Genre-Defying Celebration

Los Bitchos’ Talkie Talkie builds an immersive experience with a larger narrative. They challenge the conventions of rock through sound and representation.

Beabadoobee Is Timeless on ‘This Is How Tomorrow Moves’

Beabadoobee Is Timeless on ‘This Is How Tomorrow Moves’

On her third album, This Is How Tomorrow Moves, Beatrice Laus, also known as beabadoobee, blends folk and rock to create a timeless fantasy world.

Maude Latour Tastes Life’s Sweetness on ‘Sugar Water’

Maude Latour Tastes Life’s Sweetness on ‘Sugar Water’

Maude Latour’s ambitious debut LP suggests something rare: a visionary willing to trust her vision. The record offers a cohesive manifesto of mysticism.

Wishy Offer a Fresh Take on Proven Sounds 

Wishy Offer a Fresh Take on Proven Sounds 

Wishy’s debut LP reflects a band figuring out their style early in their career, but the strength of this album is likely to catapult them into indie stardom.

Alex Winston Doesn’t Let Major Labels Spoil Her Comeback on Bingo!

Alex Winston Doesn’t Let Major Labels Spoil Her Comeback on Bingo!

Over 12 years from her debut to sophomore outing Bingo!, Alex Winston successfully evolved from a big-budget pop star to an independent newcomer.

Personal Trainer Will Make You Fall in Love with Indie Pop

Personal Trainer Will Make You Fall in Love with Indie Pop

Personal Trainer’s adoration for slick, artful pop music is evident in every note and bristles with inspiration and crackles with enthusiasm the entire time.