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- Nakenterprise Records Launches Artist Investment & Record Deal Initiative
Published on: December 8, 2025Nakenterprise Records is a New York-based independent music company focused on discovering and investing in new musical talent. The label supports …
- JTMsocial's 'Mind On a Mission' Ignites Listeners with Motivational Hip Hop Anthem – CBS 42
Published on: December 8, 2025JTMsocial's journey as an independent artist began at the age of 19 … independent artist at 19. Known for his witty punchlines, steady flow …
- RAYE, Amma, and Absolutely | We're Not Alone In This, and Neither Are You
Published on: December 8, 2025Now an independent artist, the Tooting-born songstress continues to bloom at her own pace. Still south of the river (“of course, it's south, of …
- Local musician trades mattress sales for full-time music career – The Sparta Independent
Published on: December 8, 2025Jeiris Cook, a Sussex County musician and songwriter, released his new single, “Unbreak My Heart,” in November, marking another milestone in his …
- Review | Top 10 Albums of 2025 – The Daily Illini
Published on: December 8, 2025At times emotional, other times comical, this record is everything indie music should be. 5 – “I Love My Computer” by Ninajirachi. Nina Wilson's …
- Australian Independent Music Award winning band Winter's End return with emotionally …
Published on: December 8, 2025After stepping way from music in 2020 following his sudden passing – where Riss admits that she went from “Writing songs daily to writing one song in …
- STELLA JACOBS LAUNCHES INDEPENDENT RECORD LABEL 'GEM OF AFRICA'
Published on: December 8, 2025BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MBABANE – In a powerful act of self-empowerment, Eswatini's multifaceted artist Stella Nasia Jacob has announced the …
- 50 Best Music Videos of 2025 You Probably Missed Part 1: 50 – 41 – Houston Press
Published on: December 8, 2025The best indie, underground, and alternative music videos of 2025. It's that time of the year where I regurgitate all the music videos I've …
- Getting Paid and Heard? That's the Artist-Centric Goal of Vocana – Hypebot
Published on: December 8, 2025Explore the Artist-centric DSP Vocana, a new platform designed for independent artists and built on transparency and community.
- Shruti Haasan rings in the spirit of Christmas; puts out a video of her setting up her black …
Published on: December 8, 2025… independent musician – so here's the real deal. Every time I have a … Thankful for the music and even more for the musicians!" → Next …
- How independent artists can use YouTube's Collab feature to grow their audience – RouteNote Blog
Published on: December 8, 2025Discover how YouTube's Collab feature can expand your reach, boost engagement and grow your audience as an artist. Learn more here.
- Humbe Spreads His Wings – Wonderland Magazine
Published on: December 8, 2025As he releases his new album, Dueño del Cielo, Mexican superstar Humbe talks famous faces and being an independent artist.
- Musician Allie X on sustaining a career by staying curious (and fighting for creative control)
Published on: December 8, 2025The Creative Independent is a vast resource of emotional and practical guidance. We publish Guides, Focuses, Tips, Interviews, and more to help …
- Robert Smith's 'legendary' lineup revealed for Teenage Cancer Trust shows
Published on: December 8, 2025From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. … artist Craven Faults and …
- INTERVIEW| Indie music allows me to explore diverse themes: Sithara
Published on: December 8, 2025INTERVIEW| Indie music allows me to explore diverse themes: Sithara. "We always say 'Glocally Malabar,' and I truly believe that what is local can …
- Heidi Burson – Lebanon Democrat Events
Published on: December 7, 2025… music. As an independent artist with something relevant to say and a better understanding of how to navigate the music industry on her own terms …
Indie Music
- Hunter Hayes to Release 'Evergreen' Album in March, Launch Spring Tour
Published on: December 9, 2025Evergreen blends pop, country, R&B, and indie rock, exploring growth, connection, and joy through emotionally rich and musically adventurous songs.
- 'On the Nature of Daylight' Changed the Ending of 'Hamnet' and It's All Jessie Buckley's Fault
Published on: December 9, 2025… music,” Richter told IndieWire. Richter is not the first composer, nor will he be the last, who can't quite shift a director off of the temp music …
- Supreme Court heard case on presidential control over independent government agencies
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- ON Culture | Rockin' Around the Holiday Season – The Santa Barbara Independent
Published on: December 8, 2025The six-time Bluegrass Music Association Mandolin Player of the Year is nominated for four Grammy Awards in 2026 including Best American Roots Song …
- LISTEN: Lost Woods Grapple With Self-doubt On Psychedelic "Slouch" – Glide Magazine
Published on: December 8, 2025Lost Woods is an Australian indie rock band from Adelaide, SA. Led by the captivating vocalist Peter White, the group is completed by twin …
- Spotify Unwrapped? Chicago indie artists are pulling their music from the platform
Published on: December 8, 2025The Chicago musicians are also calling on others in the industry, including big-name artists, to do the same.
- Bailey Grey Bet Everything on Authenticity—And Won! Love It All Shows Why That Matters
Published on: December 8, 2025Indie Boulevard Music Awards™. Home; Music. Singles · Albums · Interviews · Art … Violin occupies rare air in rock music. Warren Ellis turned… by …
- Did LCD Soundsystem write indie's saddest Christmas song? – Far Out Magazine
Published on: December 8, 2025Music » Features. Did LCD Soundsystem write indie's saddest Christmas song? Paulina Subia. Mon 8 December 2025 9:00, UK. Follow us on Google Discover.
- Euphoria Again and Dogwood Tales Share New Single “It's Not Hard To Laugh”
Published on: December 8, 2025… music, initially planning to release a split with some vocal … The results recall indie heartland rock and alt country influences like …
- Pabst Theater Group books May shows with David Byrne, Rilo Kiley – Radio Milwaukee
Published on: December 8, 2025Self-recorded at home, the scrappy album offered a mix of Pacific Northwest-inspired indie rock and emo-adjacent angst, with a number of hushed …
- Indignant Elton John responds to fans who claimed to spot issue with his kitchen
Published on: December 8, 2025… songs. Amazon Music logo. Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music. Sign up now for a 30-day free trial …
- Bright Eyes Announce 21st Anniversary Shows – Consequence.net
Published on: December 8, 2025The legendary indie rock band will perform the entirety of I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning and Digital Ash in a Digital Urn album at three different …
- The Lunar Keys – Pure As Your Protocol (Indi1) – The Big Takeover
Published on: December 8, 2025Music has always been a good bellwether, an indication of what items and … As the band set these thoughts to astute and infectious indie-rock …
- Critically acclaimed indie-pop band Lucius to play Wilson Center this spring – Port City Daily
Published on: December 8, 2025WILMINGTON — Grammy-nominated indie-pop sensation Lucius is scheduled to bring an intimate night of music and storytelling to the Wilson Center at …
- Dijon Sells Out Terminal 5 for an Absolutely Classic Concert – The Torch
Published on: December 8, 2025Small Artist Spotlight: TOLEDO Offers a New Voice in Indie Rock. About the Contributor. Parker Songco, Culture Editor. Parker is a …
- Doves on “Constellations for the Lonely” – Under the Radar Magazine
Published on: December 8, 2025Having rekindled their appetite for writing and recording music together, Doves suddenly found themselves with a plethora of songs and Constellations …
- Milwaukee Record's favorite Milwaukee music of 2025
Published on: December 8, 2025The group's irresistible Bondage In The Afternoon is a five-song collection of indie-rock earworms that recall the best of '00s-era bands like The …
- 'The Testament of Ann Lee' Filmmakers Discuss Music and Movement – IndieWire
Published on: December 8, 2025Blumberg shared with IndieWire that his collaboration with Hall, melding music and movement, “felt very natural.” He added, “I recognized we had an …
- Luck Reunion joins SXSW as festival reveals a bold new direction – Austin American-Statesman
Published on: December 8, 2025runo plum, Minneapolis' cathartic indie-rock force that rolls with a storm-cloud tenderness. … Legacy tastemakers like Billboard, Rolling Stone, NPR …
- Review | Top 10 Albums of 2025 – The Daily Illini
Published on: December 8, 2025The indie rock band explores the idea of expired love, while likening … The classic aggressive, fast-tempo drums of punk rock music drive the record …
Bandcamp
- The Faith Hills Have Eyes (EP release), Nequient, Corridore, Luxury Problems | Madison, Wisconsin
Published on: December 8, 2025On Nefarious Industries Records. https://www.facebook.com/nequientband · https://www.instagram.com/nequientchicago/ · https://nequient.bandcamp.com/ …
- Chat Pile present live set 'Chicago 10.18.2923' on Bandcamp – Lambgoat
Published on: December 8, 2025Recorded and mixed by Jane Askew, the live set is exclusively available digitally on the group's record label, Dungeon Earth Records' Bandcamp with a …
- Margo Price Releases Deluxe Edition Of 'Hard Headed Woman' – RTTNews
Published on: December 8, 2025… Bandcamp Friday initiative. Produced by Matt Ross-Spang, Hard Headed Woman (Deluxe) was recorded in Nashville's historic RCA Studio. The album …
- 19 Acts Who Pulled Their Music Off Spotify This Year – Stereogum
Published on: December 8, 2025Now all Cindy Lee records exist only on Bandcamp (or on vinyl, if you're lucky). Deerhoof. Satoru Eguchi. Deerhoof were among the first artists …
- Xiu Xiu Collects Years Of Unique Covers Into Delightful New Album 'Xiu Mutha F***in' Xiu: Vol 1'
Published on: December 8, 2025This collection compiles a heady selection of monthly covers the band began releasing in 2020 via Bandcamp, expanding their bewildering universe …
- Video of the Day: keyboardist Matt Wilde shares new song from latest album 'Find a Way'
Published on: December 8, 2025… To stream or download the track visit mattwilde.bandcamp.com/album/find-a-way. Watch. Tap to unmute. Your browser can't play this video. Learn more …
- Hexbane (ex-Emperor, Electric Wizard, Necromantia, Rotting Christ) announces formation
Published on: December 8, 2025Bandcamp: https://thecirclemusicfamily.bandcamp.com/ Hell's Fire Records Website: https://www.hellsfire-records.com/ Facebook: https://www …
- Bandcamp sets dates for eight Bandcamp Friday promos in 2026 – Music Ally
Published on: December 8, 2025The platform has confirmed plans for its return in 2026, with eight Bandcamp Fridays over the next year, starting on 6 February.
- Violet Grohl Shares Two Debut Solo Tracks Thum And Applefish – Stereoboard.com
Published on: December 8, 2025Thum, and its accompanying b-side Applefish, are available for download via Bandcamp and serve up a fuzzy, alt-rock sound similar to that of Hole …
- Laura Fisher's 'Celestina' Is a Spellbinding Improv Performance – PopMatters
Published on: December 8, 2025She's been in a variety of bands that range from math rock (the recently dissolved Matron) to what Bandcamp refers to as “dreamscape grunge …
- Violet Grohl shares debut single on Bandcamp – Far Out Magazine
Published on: December 8, 2025Violet Grohl, the daughter of rock legend Dave Grohl, has shared her two debut songs 'Thum' and 'Applefish' via Bandcamp, marking the start of her …
- Halo's Epic Soundtracks Finally Hit Bandcamp, Gamers React – HappyGamer
Published on: December 8, 2025The complete Halo soundtrack library, which is considered by some to be an all-time great collection, has been initially made available on Bandcamp by …
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