In love with alternative rock, Americana and indie rock music? There are some awesome artists releasing new music this month and We’ve handpicked the best track from each of them just for you.
The alternative rock genre is one of the most popular in the industry, but there are times when you might just need a new playlist to blast through your speakers. To help you out with that, we’ve compiled a list of some of the latest releases from independent artists.
This list includes some great artists who are making a name for themselves in the indie rock scene. Whether you’re looking for a mellow vibe or something more upbeat, this list has got something for everyone!
We’ve included everything from alternative and indie rock to Americana and folk music—we know your tastes are as diverse as ours. So whether you’re looking for something new or just want to expand your music collection, these songs will be sure to please!
Let us know what you think of our picks by leaving us a comment below! We’d love to hear what other suggestions you have for us next time we put together another playlist like this one!
You can listen to our full playlist which contains the artists’ music, and know more about their work by scrolling down the page.
1) SWEDISH KNIGHTINGALES – Never See Her Again
Swedish Knightingales is a band hailing from Los Angeles, California. Their single “Never See Her Again” is an acoustic song with Americana roots; you can hear influences of folk rock and country music in this track.
‘The Swedish Knightingales’ are a band that was started by Witewolf (vocals, guitar, producer) and Sean ‘Yard Dog’ Smith (guitar, songwriter).
The band played a very first show on March 7, 2021, in Pasadena as two acoustic acts on an outdoor patio of a bar without the use of mics or amps (it had the feel of a speakeasy because the bars were still locked down).
A track with this level of clarity and crispness is not overproduced or polished to the point where it becomes dull. Having instrumental breakdowns to break up the songs at the appropriate time adds a great deal of variety to the songs without feeling forced or extraneous.
If you’re interested in checking out more of Swedish Knightingales’s music, visit their website or follow them on Spotify. I’ve included links so that can get started right away!
2) ROXERCAT – 2020
ROXERCAT is a sound that’s hard to pin down. It’s a little bit classic, a little bit modern, and always just right.
The single “2020” is a perfect example of how ROXERCAT can blend the best of both worlds. With its retro-sounding guitar riffs and anthemic chorus, it would be easy to mistake this for an oldie-but-goodie from the 1960s or ’70s.
They have created a song that depicts the year 2020 in a musical way. With a lot of high hopes to begin with, it quickly descended into a chaotic period that was unprecedented in its scope.
”I consider this to be our “fantasia” or “homers odyssey”. Now I invite you to join us on the musical visual journey from that crazy year in our new music video 2020!”
A track with this level of clarity and crispness is not overproduced or polished to the point where it becomes dull. Having instrumental breakdowns to break up the songs at the appropriate time adds a great deal of variety to the songs without feeling forced or extraneous.
The vocals are smooth and the instrumentals are perfectly paired with each other. The guitar riffs and drum beats are so catchy, you will not be able to get them out of your head for days!
If you’re interested in checking out more of Roxercat’s music, visit his website, or follow him on Spotify. I’ve included links so that can get started right away!
3) LIV CRASH – You Fool (Mad)
If you’re looking for music that has a classic sound and is easy to listen to, then LIV CRASH is the artist for you.
You Fool is the third of four singles, the fourth will be out on May 5th. It introduces his debut album ‘Cause even in this album’.
It is clear that he is mainly a guitar player, but he also works as a singer, and songwriter, as well as working with a sound influenced by rock, funk, and jazz music. It is his dream to have his music distributed in the UK and USA in the future and one day become a world-class guitarist.
The song itself is an anthemic rock ballad that pays homage to classic rock and soul sounds. The vocals are strong, confident, and masculine—almost like the voice of a young John Mayer.
In the song You Fool(Mad), which was recorded at LePark Studios in Milan, Liv Crash writes the lyrics and music of a song about people who fight for love even when defeated. There will be two singles, one of which will be released in May, on his upcoming debut album.
If you want to check out more of his work or follow him on Spotify, visit his website for more information!
4) SLOPPY JOE’S – Live In Hamburg (Vol.1)
SLOPPY JOE‘S is a German-based alternative rock band that blends the classic sound of rock n roll with elements of pop punk, hard rock, and even a little bit of country.
‘Live in Hamburg (Vol.1)’ is the first live EP by the rock-pop trio Sloppy Joe’s. When the music world was halted due to the pandemic, the band took the time to listen to recordings from their previous concerts.
They have recorded two live performances in Hamburg: “Eight Reasons To Rock”‘s album release concert (2016) at Knust and “Devil’s Music’s” release concert (2019) at Indra Musikclub.
A compilation of the best tracks from both concerts has now been released. Among the songs on the album are the most streamed track from the band’s back catalogue, “Devil’s Music”, which also serves as an opener for every show, “Right Decision”, “Lonesome No.1”, “Make Some Noise” and “Some Broken Hearts Never Mends”.
It has to be said that these five songs perfectly capture the atmosphere of a Sloppy Joe concert: not only do they deliver an energetic live sound, but they also clearly show that there is the interaction between the band and the audience.
Listen to this EP by visiting their website or following them on Spotify. You won’t regret it!
5) MEER- Beehive
It is a Norwegian 8-piece alternative progressive pop orchestra, MEER, that is waiting for you with a huge sound, fabulous melodies, incredible harmonies, and plenty of surprises. MEER’s sound is far from minimalistic due to the grandiose string arrangements and polyphonic vocals.
This track is a great example of the kind of music that has become known as “art rock,” which combines elements from different genres like rock, pop, and indie pop.
The instrumentation is interesting—it’s clear that the musicians behind this track are all very talented at their instruments. The production is solid and polished, but there’s still plenty of grit in the recording that gives it an authentic indie sound without being too raw or amateurish.
Their line-up nowadays consists of 8 musicians: Johanne Kippersund on vocals, Knut Kippersund on vocals, Eivind Strømstad on guitar, Åsa Ree on violin, Ingvild Nordstoga Eide on viola, Ole Gjøstøl on piano, Morten Strypet on bass and Mats Lillehaug on drums.
If you’re interested in checking out more of Meer’s music, visit his website, or follow him on Spotify. I’ve included links so that can get started right away!
6) MASKED TEARS – Requiem Maqabre
Masked Tears is an Italian band whose work is influenced by a wide range of genres, including heavy metal, gothic rock, and prog rock.
A band called ‘Masked Tears’, a group of deranged misfits 3.0 which have been passionate musicians in the Hard Rock / Metal genre for years and are interested in trying to express their art through animations accompanied by the music of their own compositions that can act as a soundtrack to the Metaverse.
Their single “Requiem Maqabre” shows off his ability to combine these styles into a unique sound that is both melodic and cinematic. The track has a strong sense of emotion that comes through in the vocals as well as the instrumentation.
They are masked tears !… If you would like to describe them in the sense of a play on words, they are musketeers but they are also MASKED TEARS, each of them has a mocking destiny.
They are all masked, macabre and cursed, but they do not wear masks for no reason at all, they wear masks because deep down, they cry blood for their miserable fate.
If you want more from them, check them out, follow their Spotify, and check out their website.
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