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Francesca Louise “The Sea”

Francesca Louise is an indie/folk singer-songwriter, who’s soulful Carole King/Laura Marling inspired vocals paired with songwriting influences from the likes of Joni Mitchell, Lucy Rose and The Staves, makes this…
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SOUP! “Supplies”

Manchester-based quintet Soup! have re-emerged with “Supplies”, their first single of 2023. Unfolding like a late-night run-in between retro-tinted jangle-pop and modern-day stark in a lively Northern Quarter backstreet, “Supplies”…
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The Wans “Magical Touch”

The Wans announce their title track/video via American Songwriter from their upcoming LP Magical Touch, to be released July 26, 2023, exactly 11 years to the date of their first…
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ANDYVA “Misconduct In Love”

After my debut album I went to London last November, to record a new series of songs written by me. I recorded and am producing this with Johnny Douglas  (producer…
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Dalizz “Tranquilita Quieta”

Hello! I’m Dalizz.I come from Hato Rey Puerto Rico. Born Elizabeth Ludaliz Ortiz Ocasio. I have always love to write and listening to music. I wrote my first song when…
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The Paper Kites “The Sweet Sound Of You”

Following their acclaimed 2021 release Roses, Australian indie folk-rock outfit The Paper Kites returns with “The Sweet Sound Of You,” the first single from their upcoming ‘Roadhouse’ project. In the…
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This Week’s New Indie Tracks – “Short Cuts” Ep. 79

Preview this week’s top indie music tracks by Pet Needs, Magna Zero, Yio, Withered Hand and The Alarm.
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Odin x Bjørn Berge “Bulletdance”

‘Bullet Dance’ is the latest single out now from upcoming Hoohahs and Cat Calls Feb 24th- a joint record from Odin and Bjørn Berge and is the result of two…
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The Alarm “Next”

“Are you ready for what’s next,” asks Mike Peters, frontman of  THE ALARM, “the second greatest rock and roll band in the world” (Bono, U2) in his brand-new song “Next,” the video…
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Pieter Herweijer “Drive”

Pieter is making a name for himself in the music industry with his electronic releases and DJ sets. He releases his music with his own record label “Infinity of Love”.…
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Snowhaus “I Ain’t Scared”

Snowhaus is a band like a snowman. It was made for a season and never melted. Founded in 2012 by Nathan Galloway, Snowhaus consisted of almost entirely different members than…
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Withered Hand “Waking Up”

UK indie rock troubadour Withered Hand presents his uplifting new single ‘Waking Up’, released on February 14 via Reveal Records, just in time for Valentine’s Day. The accompanying video was…
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M’lasse “Le Navire Chavire”

Named after Montreal’s now disappeared “Faubourg à M’lasse” neighborhood, Montreal trio M’lasse came about when Amer El-Balaa (guitar/vocals) answered an online ad by childhood friends Antony Plante (vocals/bass) and Steve…
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Charley Horse “Ball Cap”

Incorporating power-pop and indie-rock, Charley Horse is a band formed in 2022 and based in Austin, Texas. They feature three guitars (Lincoln Dunn, Doug Finch, and Glenn Gomez), bass guitar…
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Yio “My Chosen One”

Yio is the stage name or pseudonym of Sergio Schnitzler, a singer-songwriter, guitar player, keyboardist and audio engineer from Rosario, Argentina. There is a blend of guitars, synths and vocals…
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The Noise Who Runs “Beautiful Perhaps”

UK-France electronic rock duo The Noise Who Runs presents ‘Beautiful Perhaps’, the anthemic first track from their imminent ‘Preteretrospective’ LP, scheduled for release on April 7. This follows ‘These Will Be Your…
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Quiz Show “Sound of Kissing”

American indie rock trio Quiz Show – involving members of legendary DC alternative rock band Shudder To Think, Guided By Voices and The Dambuilders – has released their new single ‘Sound of…
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Lucy Kruger & The Lost Boys “Heaving”

Lucy Kruger & The Lost Boys present ‘Heaving’, the title track and third single from their forthcoming ‘Heaving’ album, following the recently-released lead tracks ‘Burning Building’ and ‘Stereoscope’. The full-length album will be released in spring…
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Magna Zero “Eat You Up”

Los Angeles Psych Rock trio Magna Zero’s raw sound combines elements of progressive rock, desert rock, and post-punk into a swirling cauldron of guitar and groove-driven sonic energy. The band’s…
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The God Bombs “BLACK AND YELLOW”

“Black and Yellow” –  is the latest video in a series of collaborations between the God Bombs and LA-based Cinematographer/Director Jason Kaplan. The truth sometimes is best conveyed through music and art,…
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PET NEEDS “Ibiza in Winter”

ilmed when the band took a recent out-of-season trip to Ibiza, the new video unfurls as a somewhat desolate tour of the usually buzzing party island. A track about frontman…
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Taylor D “Wasting All My Love”

Taylor D is an award winning singer songwriter and Musician who has been writing her own material since she was 13. Recently crowned Artist of the year 2022 with First…
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New Indie Music – “Short Cuts” Ep. 78

Preview this week’s top indie music tracks by pMad, Benji Tranter, Tom Jenkins, DB Jones and The Mystery Plan.
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Jacob Lee “Easy For You”

Confident songwriter Jacob Lee released his latest single ‘Easy For You’ on the 10th of February via the label he founded, Lowlyland Records. The single has been premiered by Wonderland…
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The Mystery Plan “what a day(disco)”

Indie pop outfit The Mystery Plan are back with their ‘What A Day’ EP, a scrumptious dose of bliss-pop released via American boutique label 10mm Omega Recordings. This boisterous three-track…
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Jody and the Jerms “Started Something”

UK indie pop outfit Jody and the Jerms are hot to trot with their new single ‘Started Something’, the first taste of their forthcoming full-length album ‘Wonder’, out in April…
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Kooma “Subliminal”

Sublime electronic producer Kooma released his latest single ‘Subliminal’ on the 10th of February via Floating, Drifting Records. As the first release of the new year, the record follows soon…
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ASHA “Kiss Me Tender”

Asha is a solo songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist whose music transcends genre. She loves experimenting in different styles from indie pop and rock to world music and trip hop. She…
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DB Jones “Too Bad Baby”

DB Jones are a 4 piece indie-rock band from Lincoln, UK. Growing up on a diet of indie legends, the band draw inspiration from the likes of Arctic Monkeys, Catfish…
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Tom Jenkins “It Comes In The Morning, It Hangs In The Evening Sky”

A sprawling and cinematic track that unfolds like a great epic told in three parts, “It Comes In The Morning, It Hangs In The Evening Sky” pins together tender vocals…
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Rona Mac “Sense”

Emotive Welsh Singer-Songwriter Rona Mac released her latest single ‘Sense’ on the 10th of February via the Rona MacGregor imprint. The single was premiered by Under the Radar and earned…
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Friendly Rich “Killdozer”

Friendly Rich, Canada’s legendary songsmith of dark and deranged folk songs, has just announced his highly anticipated new LP Man Out of Time (due out March 31st on We Are…
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Caesar Spencer feat. Mareva Galanter “When I Whisper In Your Ear”

Inspired by the seminal duets of Serge Gainsbourg – CAESAR SPENCER – returns in 2023 with the grandiose baroque-pop of: “When I Whisper In Your Ear”. Nodding to some of…
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Benji Tranter “Speed Camera”

After a hiatus of over five years, Welsh songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Benji Tranter has returned with his debut solo album ‘Songs to Make You Happy’, out now via Pear O’…
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Mieko Shimizu “John’s House”

The ‘Write to Be’ EP was inspired by the moment when London based Japanese artist, Mieko Shimizu stumbled upon a tiny house in a doorway on the deserted streets of…
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Florian Picasso “It’s Alright”

Energetic DJ and Producer Florian Picasso released his latest single ‘It’s Alright’ on the 10th of February via the new imprint La Californie Musique. The second release under the label,…
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MØ-NØ “FREEDOM”

MO-NO illustrates the constant inner struggle which inhabits us between conditioning and free will. An unstable bass beats time, under swaying layers of synth and a mesmerizing arpeggiator, seemingly coming…
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pMad “Down”

Paul Dillon, known by the name pMad, is a talented solo artist hailing from Portumna, Co. Galway, Ireland. With a musical career that spans over several years, Paul has been…
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New Indie Music – “Short Cuts” Ep. 77

Preview this week’s top indie music tracks by NHOAH, Butterfly Haus, Mint, On, and Elias Bendix.
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Elias Bendix “Pedal To The Metal”

On February 10, the Copenhagen-based alt pop artist Elias Bendix releases his new single ‘Pedal To The Metal’. The song is presented with a beautiful music video, where an animalistic…
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PLEEG “Still Friends”

Talented electronic producer PLEEG released his latest dynamic single ‘Still Friends’ on the 8th of February via Quality Goods Records. The intricate track follows his 2022 collaboration with USA producer…
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Yves Larock feat. Eve Molla “Ugly Cowboy”

A western atmosphere, like in Sergio Leone’s movies, with the deep and characteristic voice of Eve Molla, Ugly Cowboy, will immerse you in the far west , on a catchy…
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ON “Break You”

Indie rock / power trio ON present ‘Break You’, a potent prism of the 90s-flavoured indie rock vibes offered on their latest eponymous ‘ON’ album, recently released via Toronto-based indie imprint Indiestructable Records.…
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Auger “My Heart Is Glass”

After a string of electrifying dark rock tracks, ‘My Heart Is Glass’ see’s genre fluid Auger return to the realm of synth  driven propulsive beats, with a cut glass production,…
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THE VELVET HANDS “40 Up 40 Down”

Bringing to mind the sticky floors and electric atmosphere of a bustling club night in a far-flung corner of Camden in the 00’s, “40 Up 40 Down” is a heady,…
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Mint “Radiator”

Mint are a loud and energetic cocktail made from parts of Iggy Pop and The Hives. Hailing from Grimsby Town, Mint can be described as the erratic and gut-busting Rock’n’Roll…
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THE GULPS “Mirror Mirror”

Dropping like a disintegrating disco ball hanging by its final thread, the latest from the London-based renegades is ready to divide and ignite dance floors in one fell swoop. Glittering…
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Cory M. Coons “Trail Of The Chosen One”

Cory M. Coons is a highly decorated Canadian singer and songwriter, from Ottawa, Ontario. With an immense discography, including several international iTunes chart-toppers, Cory has collaborated with notable musicians and…
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MICKELSON “ONLY GREY MATTER BOILING IN MY HEAD”

Kicking-off the new year with a choice collaboration, the new single sees the San Francisco songwriter teaming-up with XTC legend Colin Moulding, who provides the track with its wandering bassline and…
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TEENAGE DADS “Video Killed The Radio Star”

2022 breakthrough act – TEENAGE DADS – have announced their highly anticipated upcoming EP ‘Midnight Driving’, to be released on Friday 3 March via Chugg Music. The Australian four-piece also…
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Butterfly Haus “Masters and Experts”

Pondering relationship complexities and toxicity is at the heart of “Masters and Experts,” touting a groovy and emotionally dense alt-pop sound. The track comes via Butterfly Haus’ new album ‘Time…
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624Okami “LIGHTSPEED/CONTROL”

Making music that’s more than basic. -Official bio Watch our latest “Short Cuts” video podcast to discover more new indie tracks.  SUBMIT A TRACK PODCAST ARCHIVES
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A Cloud of Ravens “Requiem for the Sun”

Alt-rock post-punk duo A Cloud of Ravens present a new veiled calling card for their forthcoming ‘Lost Hymns’ LP, set for release on April 28 via Nexilis Records / Schubert Music Europe. With…
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NHOAH “I Need Some”

When the beat pushes you forward, the roaring sounds and massive bass fill your ears and body, when the crowd screams and wants more, when tomorrow is far away and…
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Dici “Don’t Play Games”

EMBOLDENED BY 119K+ TIKTOK FOLLOWERS AND OVER 5 MILLION STREAMS AND VIDEO VIEWS, FREESTYLE RAP PHENOMENON DICI RELEASES HIS LATEST SINGLE AND MUSIC VIDEO; ‘DON’T PLAY GAMES’ Continuing to Make a…
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Pastel Jungle and Adam Harpaz “Other Than Orange”

Australian singer-songwriter Adam Harpaz and UK-born producer Pastel Jungle have teamed up to create their latest single ‘Other Than Orange’, which was released on the 18th of January via Pastel…
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New Indie Music – “Short Cuts” Ep. 76

Preview this week’s top indie music tracks by The K's, The Reed Effect, Ailsha, The Stone Eye and Pastel Jungle x Adam Harpaz.
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Vacant Weekend “Marlboro Reds”

Following on from the band’s second single ‘Cool New Friends’ which gained early support from Chris Hawkins on BBC Radio 6 Music, in addition to Apple Music,** TIDAL and Most…
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The Stone Eye “Donora”

Philadelphia, PA – The Stone Eye Release Their New Single “Donora”. The Stone Eye is an alternative rock band that unites distinctive musicianship with a fervor to create a sound…
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KETY FUSCO “2072”

‘2072’ is the new single from Kety Fusco’s album The Harp, Chapter I, due for release on 3 March 2023. The composition of this track is based on a live…
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AILSHA “SUCKER”

Pink, punk and perpetually playful, AILSHA sings about the things in life we should all laugh rather than cry about. Former makeup artist turned video games composer, the Wicklow native…
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YOVA “HURT LIKE NO HURT”

Described by the duo as “departing from a place where Giorgio Morodor meets John Barry, to a destination where The Stooges meet The Supremes”, the track was arranged by legendary…
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Chaidura “With You”

London based, alternative rock artist CHAIDURA has released the official music video for his newest single, “With You.” Written & performed by the artist, “With You” was directed by CLARE…

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