Our Indie Kids playlist celebrates everything on the indie spectrum, whether that’s rock, folk or pop, because we firmly believe in taking a little walk off the beaten track every once in a while.
Kansas City’s The Whips (featuring The Voice alum Max Cooper) deliver a compelling statement with their new single ‘Together in Agony’. Written by Max Indiveri, the rock track captures the internal conflict of staying in a known-broken relationship out of fear of starting over. It mirrors this emotional tug-of-war, building masterfully from quiet, introspective reflection to a cathartic, rock climax. This single showcases the band’s growth beyond their viral TikTok roots, proving they prioritize authentic, vulnerable songwriting over online spectacle. As the first taste of their upcoming material with Midtopia, ‘Together in Agony’ is a promising, honest glimpse of a band finding its genuine, powerful voice in the Midwestern rock scene.
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From néomí’s latest EP, Another Year Will Pass, the title-track is a beautiful, soul-baring meditation on acceptance and transformation. Written during personal upheaval, the collection finds néomí moving beyond the ache of a past relationship into a clearer, more present state. Wrapped up within ethereal folk and cinematic alt-pop, her poetic lyricism holds space for difficult emotions, eschewing easy answers for honest vulnerability. Like contemporaries Phoebe Bridgers and Laura Marling, néomí transforms deep introspection into universally resonant art. This EP marks a powerful new phase for the Dutch-Surinamese singer-songwriter, rich with melancholy and confident warmth.
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London songwriter Blossom Caldarone turns post-breakup overthinking into a theatrical, tongue-in-cheek confession, delivered with the warmth and wit that define her diaristic style. Recorded with Pat Pearson at Middle Farm Studios, ‘Waxing Lyrical’ blends elegant cello lines with a buoyant, lightly chaotic energy that mirrors the messy summer romance she describes. Blossom’s ability to transform emotional clutter into something catchy and cathartic shines throughout, landing somewhere between Regina Spektor’s playfulness and Rufus Wainwright’s flair. ‘Waxing Lyrical’ proves once again that few artists make vulnerability feel this fun.
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Delivering a blast of cathartic power pop karma, the dt’s perfectly capture the raw energy of teenage disillusionment. Inspired by a true story of growing up in a small town and feeling like an outsider, ‘Sorry Not Sorry’ turns bad decisions into a triumph of self-ownership. Known for blending a modern pop approach with vintage rock and blues influences, the duo showcases tight harmonies and an infectious, high-energy arrangement. This tune pulses with a desire to start afresh, making it an instantly relatable anthem for anyone who has ever embraced being left out. It’s a joyful, guitar-driven dose of resilience.
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‘Phantasmagoria’ is a swirling, apocalyptic anthem that accurately conveys the collective dread of 2025. Described as a meditation on the shared anxiety of our era, Anthony Ruptak’s track confronts the chaos of rapid global change and the fatigue of doom-scrolling while the world fractures. The song’s cinematic arrangements and lush vocal layers build a fever dream of disillusionment, serving as an anthem for the lonely and scared. This Colorado songwriter and paramedic pours his front-line experiences into this politically and personally charged piece, creating a striking moment of clarity that finds profound honesty amid the wreckage of the modern world.
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Offering pure, unfiltered gratitude for life’s vital connections, ‘LOVE’ is the emotional anchor of S.C.A.B.’s Somebody In New York Loves You!. Frontman Sean Camargo calls it a direct love song to New York, family, and the process of starting over, balancing world-weary reflection with wide-eyed sincerity. By blending post-punk urgency and stadium-rock ambition, the track is alive with a raw, buzzing energy. This is perfectly matched by Sampson Dahl’s video, which was filmed in a laundromat on beta film. The clip is a scrappy, one-shot collage that feels wonderfully nostalgic and handmade, like finding a lost VHS tape of joy and chaos. ‘LOVE’ is the sound of finding absolute truth and clarity amidst the city’s late-night possibility.
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Ghent-based quintet Momoyo’s latest single ‘When the Morning Comes’ is a poignant and vital meditation on the difficulty of teenage grief. The track looks back on the loss of friends, exploring the painful period when raw emotion was masked by “forced informality” because the language to express true feelings hadn’t yet been found. This deep vulnerability sets a powerful tone for their forthcoming album, Home Is Just a State of Mind, set for release in January 2026. True to their core, live sound, the upcoming record promises more of Momoyo’s honest, pure, and unforced music. ‘When the Morning Comes’ confirms this band as masters of intimate, emotionally resonant songwriting.
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With dreamy textures, sharp lyrical introspection and a distinctive “weepy rock” aesthetic, ‘You’re a Genius’ is on of Sisters’ most compelling releases to date. Lead singer Jane Kero navigates the painful realization that a once-idolized figure is fundamentally corrosive, a theme reflected in the song’s melancholic, shoegaze-tinged soundscape. The track showcases the band’s knack for catchy hooks without sacrificing experimental depth, drawing traceable sonic parallels to Wolf Alice or The Cardigans. Despite being a relatively new act, Sisters sounds polished and purposeful. ‘You’re a Genius’ is an emotionally resonant, powerful statement marking them as a Northwest UK band to watch.
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Channeling the expansive, shimmering sound of artists like The War on Drugs into a raw emotional narrative, ‘Carry It All’ is a remarkably personal indie-rock statement from Joshua Hawkes. Working with producer James Kenosha, Joshua crafts a track that is both intimate and anthemic. The song centers on the weight of inherited trauma and the quiet strength found in processing it. It’s a candid exploration of growing up in a turbulent household and carrying that emotional burden into adulthood, ultimately finding resilience. ‘Carry It All’ successfully pairs driving, powerful energy with heartfelt storytelling, offering listeners connection in the quiet moments of chaos.
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Uppsala outfit The Northern Territories’ Dreaming of Tomorrowland EP reaches a luminous peak with their cover of Neil Young’s ‘Natural Beauty’. The duo translate that original earthy introspection into a melancholic synth-pop shimmer, weaving shoegaze textures with a sampled-guitar motif inspired by the Pet Shop Boys’ rendition of ‘The Crying Game’. Their reverence for Neil Young is evident, yet they confidently reshape the track into something distinctly their own. It’s warm, weightless, and quietly haunting. Layers of soft synths and drifting melodies underscore the duo’s talent for emotional subtlety, making this reinterpretation both a heartfelt tribute and a standout moment in their evolving sonic world.
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