Nikka Costa - It's Just Love (Indie Rock)

🕑 1 min / Text: Adrian Release Date: Apr. 18, 2024 Folks, it's New Music Friday, and I can promise this fantastic track will instantly make you want to dance! Blending fresh indie pop with groovy retro soul, "It's Just Love" is the latest release by Nikka Costa. We already featured the talented american artists a couple of weeks ago here on our blog and really hope you enjoy her latest single too: Stream: https://open.spotify.com/track/10b2ljBujXdAeAIWnronO1 Follow: https://www.instagram.com/officialNikka ✔️ Available on our Indie Playlist on Spotify.

Starwolf - Piña Colada (Indie Pop)

🕑 1 min / Text: Adrian Release Date: Apr. 18, 2024 Yeah, Starwolf did it again! This talented three-piece American indie band is no stranger to IndieTapes, and we're stoked to share their latest release "Piña Colada" with you here on our radar today. Blending groovy pop with retro soul, funk, and psychedelic elements, their music is a great fit for your must-listen playlist. Give it a shot and make sure to check out their song "Tropical Disco" as well! Stream: https://open.spotify.com/track/0rdAyH4VEgdKXKDflNfmtn Follow: https://www.instagram.com/starwolftheband/ ✔️ Available on our Indie Playlist on Spotify.

Drömvalv - Världshaven (Indie Rock)

🕑 1 min / Text: Franklin Release Date: Mar 29, 2024 I love the Swedish language, especially when I hear it in such a beautiful indie / alternative rock tune. It literally feels like diving deep into the ocean and really manages to stand out with its amazing guitar work and shoegaze elements: Drömvalv are five talented artists and their music is definitely underrated. Please make sure to check out their latest release 'Världshaven', an absolutely captivating track that shouldn't be overlooked! Stream: https://open.spotify.com/track/7dnZXUDtszGjRfdSSGAVUe Follow: https://www.instagram.com/drmvlv/ ✔️ Available on our Indie Playlist on Spotify.

Martha Rose - Hearts Still Beats 4 U (Indie Pop)

🕑 1 min / Text: Adrian Release Date: Apr. 17, 2024 Folks, this song is so groovy and dreamy at the same time. It feels like an old memory, and it's like listening to a classic 90s cassette tape. So good! I just stumbled upon "Hearts Still Beats 4 U," a new release by the talented Berlin-based musician Martha Rose. If you're into smooth but vibrant lo-fi pop with a strong feeling of nostalgia, I highly recommend checking it out! I'm absolutely loving the soothing vocals, while the synths add fantastic electronic layers to the music. Check out the preview below and make sure to stay tuned with Martha Rose's upcoming new record "Close to Close" (out May 31st via Mansions and Millions): Stream: https://open.spotify.com/track/4TJBP4HTaJyujk0L0Yf8h7 Follow: https://www.instagram.com/martharorose/ ✔️ Available on our Indie Playlist on Spotify.

Ferus Melek - Hide Your Marks (Electro)

🕑 1 min / Text: Franklin Release Date: Mar 29, 2024 I have absolutely no idea how to play a synthesizer, but I love the fantastic sounds that the following track delivers: 'Hide Your Marks' is a new instrumental arrangement from the 8-track album "Innocence" by the talented Finnish-based composer and producer Ferus Melek. The vibrant and uptempo electro beat blew me away, while there's something very captivating about the classic saw leads and the overall analog sounds. I love the 80s feel and really wish there was an extended version of it. Check out 'Hide Your Marks' below, if you dig it, make sure to listen to Ferus Melek's full album on Spotify too: Stream: https://open.spotify.com/track/0X1vRwapE6YGLZ7DqcZpx7 Follow: https://instagram.com/ferusmelek ✔️ Available on our Indie Playlist on Spotify.

Centrifuge - The Spell (Indie Rock)

🕑 1 min / Text: Adrian Release Date: Apr. 12, 2024 I got hooked on Centrifuge music the moment I heard their new song "The Spell". "I guess I’m going to hell"...the chorus has been stuck on repeat inside my head the entire time, and I really like the blasting guitars and the alternative and punk influences it has to offer. These guys are from Stuttgart, Germany, and play indie rock with a strong feeling of '90s and 2000s nostalgia. Hope you dig it too! Stream: https://open.spotify.com/track/0fpTnVGHWOdCHVDLJzoP4U Follow: https://www.instagram.com/centrifuge.band/ ✔️ Available on our Indie Playlist on Spotify.

Markus Murphy - Crashing Waves (Reprise | Indie Rock)

🕑 1 min / Text: Adrian Release Date: Oct. 21, 2023 We've featured the talented Canadian musician Markus Murphy from Montreal a couple of times here on our radar, and it's great to see him back with another beautiful release titled "Crashing Waves (Reprise)". I'm absolutely loving the slightly psychedelic and surfy soundscape it creates, while it really manages to stand out with some truly amazing guitar work. The arrangement builds slowly and is super trippy and relaxing at the same time. If you dig it, make sure to check out Markus Murphy's other releases on Spotify too - you won't regret it! Stream: https://open.spotify.com/track/7Jcs9QWTP194YOcZoMeKu8 Follow: https://instagram.com/markusmurphymusic ✔️ Available on our Indie Playlist on Spotify.

Faulty Lights - Saeculum (Electro)

🕑 1 min / Text: Adrian Release Date: Apr. 12, 2024 These beautiful sounds make me want to get an analog Moog synth and recreate that classic 1980s vibe. The arpeggios are fantastic, and there's something very captivating about the downtempo beat too. If you're into retro chill and vaporwave music, I highly recommend checking out Faulty Lights' new release "Saeculum" on Spotify: Stream: https://open.spotify.com/track/2hOZctLwPJNRklZxajZT8N Follow: https://instagram.com/faultylights ✔️ Available on our Indie Playlist on Spotify.

Tusks - Gold (Indie Pop)

🕑 1 min / Text: Adrian Release Date: Apr. 12, 2024 It's #NewMusicFriday and I discovered a very talented artist from London for you: Tusks has just unveiled a new song titled "Gold", which is also part of her full 10-track album. I really enjoyed the atmospheric soundscape and the amazing synth work it has to offer. The reverbing vocal layers add a fantastic psychedelic feel to the music, and there's something very captivating about the electric guitar riffs in the second part. Hope you dig it too! Check out the full album "Gold" on Spotify. Stream: https://open.spotify.com/track/2OHsQiOnK046qvVj7s9j0Y Follow: https://instagram.com/tusks/ ✔️ Available on our Indie Playlist on Spotify.

Tomotsugu Nakamura - Rain Boundaries (Ambient Rock)

🕑 1 min / Text: Adrian Release Date: Apr. 06, 2024 It's not quite easy to put the beauty of this piece into words. So calming, peaceful, and super relaxing at the same time: Tomotsugu Nakamura from Japan has just unveiled 'Rain Boundaries', a magnificent instrumental arrangement, to add to your indie playlist. It has ambient vibes and really manages to stand out with smooth and clean electric piano riffs. Not very melodic, but minimalistic and absolutely beautiful - Hope you enjoy it too. Stream: https://open.spotify.com/track/0BSdHjnS0hwaehOSo2BqPf Follow: https://instagram.com/tomotsugu_n/ ✔️ Available on our Indie Playlist on Spotify.

Gabbarein - Kom Her (Ambient Rock)

🕑 1 min / Text: Adrian Release Date: Apr. 05, 2024 This magnificent ambient arrangement shouldn't be overlooked! I'm absolutely loving the ethereal vocals and the beauty of Norsk, the Norwegian language. "Kom Her" by Gabbarein is a fantastic experimental track that really manages to stand out with its minimalism and its truly calming melodies and soundscape. You can check out the preview below. If you like what you hear, make sure to find out more about Gabbarein on Instagram and Spotify: Stream: https://open.spotify.com/track/3WwFY5Fu7KocWmKKbwmepZ Follow: https://instagram.com/gabbarein ✔️ Available on our Indie Playlist on Spotify.

Jackie West - Ruins (Indie Rock)

🕑 1 min / Text: Adrian Release Date: Apr. 02, 2024 The voice literally feels like waking up from a beautiful dream, or a warm and welcoming hug. Folks, I just fell in love with it: Blending downtempo indie rock with lo-fi pop and folk, "Ruins" is the latest release from Jackie West, a talented American artist from the East Coast, I just discovered. Her music really manages to stand out with a downtempo electric guitar arrangement and its warm and melancholic melodies. Check out the preview below and discover Jackie West's music on Spotify: Stream: https://open.spotify.com/track/71SqjXsG6pw9ctSs2USomk Follow: https://www.instagram.com/jacquelynwest/ ✔️ Available on our Indie Playlist on Spotify.

Psicodesia - Psicodelia (Indie Rock)

🕑 1 min / Text: Franklin Release Date: Mar 29, 2024 If you need something to wind down the day, "Psicodelia" by Psicodelia is the way! I just discovered the talented artist/band from Mexico and got hooked on their beautiful synth work and lo-fi sound. Their music makes it pretty easy to get into the groove, while the smooth vocals add calming melodies to it. So chilled! Give it a shot: Stream: https://open.spotify.com/track/2t6AynkRl4QpfVOe20Ct4U Follow: https://instagram.com/psicodesia ✔️ Available on our Indie Playlist on Spotify.

Stargirl - Minami Chitose (Indie Rock)

🕑 1 min / Text: Franklin Release Date: Sept. 08, 2022 How could I resist sharing a great song with Japanese lyrics and fantastic retro city pop influences? I just stumbled upon Stargirl, a talented indie rock band you should check out! Their latest release "Minami Chitose" really manages to stand out with its groovy rhythm, its trippy guitar riffs, and of course its beautiful vocals. Just hit the play button below, you will dig it! Stream: https://open.spotify.com/track/4NsEURe8ZXFi2dRb4olPo0 Follow: https://www.instagram.com/stargirlmysun ✔️ Available on our Indie Playlist on Spotify.

Avalon Kane - Hole Song (Ambient Rock)

🕑 1 min / Text: Adrian Release Date: Feb. 28, 2024 Another talented act from Australia is the composer and songwriter Avalon Kane. I just came across her latest release "Hole Song," and if you're into experimental ambient music, I highly recommend checking it out. It features many fantastic electronic layers and truly beautiful ethereal vocals, adding a slightly dark and mystic soundscape to the track. Not a very melodic tune but the vibe is definitely unique! Hope you enjoy: Stream: https://open.spotify.com/track/3fgsZVnuSWZrDdlMt78c6v Follow: https://instagram.com/avalon.kane ✔️ Available on our Indie Playlist on Spotify.

Rose Brokenshire - Type Two (Indie Pop)

🕑 1 min / Text: Franklin Release Date: Apr. 05, 2024 I instantly clicked on this beautiful artwork, and all I can say is that I absolutely love it when a track fits my mood perfectly. It's almost midnight here in Berlin, and the music is so incredibly calming: Rose Brokenshire has just unveiled a new song titled "Type Two." The talented Canadian artist has grabbed my attention immediately with smooth melodies, a warm voice, and a fabulous downtempo guitar arrangement. Make sure to give it a listen and stream "Type Two" via Spotify: Stream: https://open.spotify.com/track/4RcECtVo9tOYamtzdgVxRy Follow: https://www.instagram.com/rosebrokenshire/ ✔️ Available on our Indie Playlist on Spotify.

The Formalist - A = N (Indie Rock)

🕑 1 min / Text: Franklin Release Date: Apr. 05, 2024 Folks, The Formalist is a truly underrated American act you should check out! I just came across their new release 'A = N' (or Amnesia & Nostalgia), a magnificent indie rock jam that really manages to stand out with its beautiful ambient textures. I really like the slow ballad rhythm and the clean vocals, while there's something very captivating about the echoing and shimmering guitars. It feels dreamy and surreal at the same time. Give it a listen - if you like what you hear, make sure to keep up with The Formalist's new releases on Spotify and Instagram: Stream: https://open.spotify.com/track/64NCkWPCt9OrVRyVNI3s84 Follow: https://www.instagram.com/wearetheformalist/ ✔️ Available on our Indie Playlist on Spotify.