It was the 2nd single (after ‘Cherub Rock‘) from ‘Siamese Dream‘ that Smashing Pumpkins released back in September 1993, that caught the media attention and propelled the band to mainstream success.
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The year was 1992, when the short-lived Coventry indie rock band Adorable stroke with a series of singles before their 1993 debut ‘Against Perfection‘ and this one was the absolute smasher!
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Born in 2000 Sagi Malka is an indie singer-songwriter and is the main force behind Vernal Joy. ‘Happy Home‘ is among the most outstanding tracks from his 2022’s released debut album ‘Tales‘…
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Canadian outfit Hip Culture hits gold vein with the flawless pop-rock single ‘Emerald Eyes‘.
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How about some jangly power pop from 4 up and coming New York dudes, with a touch of glam and an enormous love for The Velvets? Sounds pretty cool we guess!
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Feeling ready for the ultimate, new wave-y, indie pop bliss of this summer by the up-and-coming, dreamy new wave-influenced project Former Lives, started by producer and songwriter Sean Joseph Klassen and his dog (!), Bruce Beagle?
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NYC art punk/”destructive” pop by an outfit called Butterfly, and a single from their 2022 debut album ‘Calamity‘? Hmmm, let’s check those dudes out and give them a spin!
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The lead single from The Breeders‘ 2nd album ‘Last Splash‘ was among 90s coolest indie singles accompanied with a cult visualizer directed by Kim Gordon and Spike Jonze, and featuring a kooky cannonball rolling down the streets…
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Dublin’s best indie music export, Fontaines D.C. returned in 2022, with their most mature and best, 3rd album, ‘Skinty Fia‘ on Partisan Records, and ‘Roman Holiday‘ is among the definitive candidates for best indie rock track of 2022….
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