indie
Indie music features a sampling of maverick musicians that favor the DIY approach to music making.
The New Wave of Summerville Rappers Making Noise in 2025. AI-Generated.
Summerville is entering a moment where its creative identity is becoming clearer than ever. The city has always had talent, but 2025 is the year that talent feels organized, focused, and ready to reach new heights. While the Lowcountry has long been shaped by Charleston’s influence, Summerville is emerging as a place where artists are carving out their own space—one built on authenticity, ambition, and consistency. The new wave coming out of the city reflects all of those qualities, and among the artists helping define this movement, BigDeuceFOF stands out as one of the most important voices connected to Summerville’s rise.
By RapRadarDigest3 months ago in Beat
Songs You Should Hear According to Your Aesthetic
Don't ask me why, but I love pairing songs with photographs--and it's even better when I find a group of songs with similar vibes. As I was making playlists, I started thinking that everyone has their own aesthetic that influences the movies they watch, the clothes they wear, the art they create, the posts they share on social media and more. If you're confident about your personal aesthetic, here's a rundown of songs that might interest you.
By Kaitlin Shanks3 months ago in Beat
Scot “Little” Bihlman Reinterprets a Classic with “There’s No Way Out of Here”
Listen to "There's No Way Out of Here" Scot “Little” Bihlman has revealed his latest single, “There’s No Way Out of Here,” released via V13 Music. The track is the fourth song in the lead-up to his forthcoming album Heavy Head. Originally written and recorded by Ken Baker and later performed by David Gilmour for his 1978 self-titled solo record, Bihlman’s version pays tribute to Gilmour’s interpretation while reframing the song through his own lens of blues grit and southern-rock soul.
By Chris Adams3 months ago in Beat
Blessing Tangban's New Single Captures the Presence of God in Mountains and Valleys
Blessing Tangban has released "God Of…," a worship single that started on a mountaintop in Nigeria and turned into something much bigger. The African Nova Scotian Music Association's 2025 Songwriter of the Year wrote the track while looking out over mountains and valleys, and that physical landscape became a metaphor for everything she wanted to say about God. The song is about how God shows up in the celebrations and the hard times, in the moments when you feel close to Him and the moments when you're not sure He's there at all.
By Chris Adams3 months ago in Beat
JEEN Explores the Ups and Downs of Creative Life on New EP For The Romance
Toronto artist JEEN has released her new EP, For The Romance, a five-track project that doesn't shy away from the messy, complicated reality of making music. The record takes the doubts and frustrations that come with being an independent artist and turns them into something raw and relatable. These aren't polished, perfect songs about having it all figured out. They're honest snapshots of what it actually feels like to keep going when you're not sure where you're headed.
By Chris Adams3 months ago in Beat
Arkells Question Modern Life in New Track "What Good?"
Listen in here! Nine-time JUNO Award winners Arkells release their infectious new track, “What Good?” out today via Universal Music Canada and Virgin Music Group. Full of conviction and drive, “What Good?” marks the introduction to Arkells’ forthcoming new album, due in 2026. The song immediately sets the tone for what listeners can expect from the band’s next chapter: energetic, thoughtful, and deeply connected to the shared human experience.
By Chris Adams3 months ago in Beat
No Breaks Jake Finds Warmth in Vulnerability on New Track "Trouble"
Toronto’s No Breaks Jake returns with “Trouble,” a warm, intimate alt/indie rock track that captures the silent complexities of human experience. Unlike the band’s heavier, more chaotic work, this song allows space for openness, reflection, and emotional clarity. It’s a song about perseverance and the intersection of courage and vulnerability, a reminder that even when life is at its most overwhelming, resolve can pull you forward. From the opening notes, the track creates an atmosphere of quiet intensity, inviting listeners into a world where honesty and subtlety replace aggression and noise.
By Chris Adams3 months ago in Beat
The Penske File Reflect on Life and Mortality on “Rocking Chair”
Hamilton, Ontario punk rock lifers The Penske File have released the official video for “Rocking Chair,” a standout track from their new album, Reprieve, released October 3rd. The song highlights the trio’s reflective side, exploring themes of mortality, memory, and acceptance with a warmth and honesty that has become a hallmark of their music.
By Chris Adams3 months ago in Beat
Justin Maki Celebrates Eternal Love on New Single “Nine Lives”
Japan-born, Canada-raised artist Justin Maki follows up his recent single “Technicolor Dreams” with “Nine Lives,” an effervescent pop-funk anthem rooted in love, loyalty, and the immortal pull of connection. The FCLMA-winning singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer delivers his most romantic statement yet – a bright, syncopated celebration of devotion that feels both timeless and cinematic.
By Chris Adams3 months ago in Beat
Justin Maki Celebrates Eternal Love on New Single “Nine Lives”
Japan-born, Canada-raised artist Justin Maki follows up his recent single “Technicolor Dreams” with “Nine Lives,” an effervescent pop-funk anthem rooted in love, loyalty, and the immortal pull of connection. The FCLMA-winning singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer delivers his most romantic statement yet – a bright, syncopated celebration of devotion that feels both timeless and cinematic.
By Chris Adams3 months ago in Beat
Jont Captures Late-Night Vulnerability on New Single “Let’s Just Be Friends”
From the quiet corners of a Nova Scotia night, Jont’s “Let’s Just Be Friends” emerges as a tender, nocturnal meditation on love and truth. The song drifts effortlessly between dreamy romanticism and grounded self-awareness, telling a story of connection that is as inevitable as it is ephemeral. Vulnerable and timeless, it captures the bittersweet beauty of understanding a relationship that may have been destined to burn bright and fade.
By Chris Adams3 months ago in Beat
