indie music

  • Q&A: Highasakite talks touring, new album

    Originally from Norway, indie band Highasakite is currently on tour in Europe, but recently made a stop in Chicago. ...
  • Indie pick of the week: Crissi Cochrane

    Canadian singer-songwriter Crissi Cochrane's soft jazz tunes speak to the soul. With a light and soulful voice, strong instrumentals and meaningful lyrics, her songs are soothing and lovely....
  • Nico Vega’s new album brings fresh sound

    Indie band Nico Vega's sound has evolved over time. The transformation can be heard on their upcoming album, “Lead to Light.”...
  • Indie pick of the week: Petals of Spain

    The vocal harmonies and music of the Denver-based band Petals of Spain is eerily similar to the Bohemian Rhapsody-rock group Queen, with a hint more brass background instrumentals reminiscent of Sublime. Nic Hammerberg, Hunter Hall, Mason Shelmire, Dylan Johnson and Taylor Imbrogno of Colorado are the five “petals” that...
  • Indie pick of the week: Holly Drummond

    Holly Drummond’s soft, soothing sound has been seen by some as “the female Damien Rice.” The 19-year-old Scottish singer-songwriter’s music varies from rich acoustic tracks  to lighter and more lively electronic music, as well as a plethora of song covers. “I enjoy recording vocals for EDM as it’s different...
  • Indie pick of the week: Katie Herzig

    You might not recognize artist Katie Herzig by name, but her music should be more familiar. The artist, whose alternative melodic-pop sound could be described as Sara Bareilles meets Ingrid Michaelson, has had songs appear in movies and television, in addition to her own personal tracks. “My sound has...
  • Indie pick of the week: Antevorta

    Hailing from Metro Detroit, Antevorta considers themselves “divergent and distinct” in the music world, and could be considered part of the metal, punk/hardcore scene, though they don’t believe in labels. While the band was formed two years ago by vocalist and lyricist Carter Jones, the current line up, who...
  • Indie pick of the week: Holoking

    At first listen, Chicago indie hip-hop duo Holoking resembles a more rhythmic early Lupe Fiasco sound, meshed with a touch of Kid Cudi. But the rhythms and uniqueness of each song is what makes this group different– artsy rhythm and instrumentals compliment the strength of influential lyrics. Vocalist “MC...
  • Indie pick of the week: Emi McDade

    Self-described as an “acoustic singer-songwriter with soul-jazz influence,” Emi McDade has a strong and emotional voice, almost Amy Lee meets Sarah McLachlan. Music has always been a big part of the 16-year-old’s life. Emi, who grew up in a small town near Glouchester, England, came from a family of...