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.
‘What’s Next?’ is a scorching alt-rock anthem steeped in surf-punk grit and indie swagger from rising band Rum Jungle. Emerging from backstreets of Newcastle, Australia, the track perfectly captures the chaos and haze of youth, delivering a sound that is both raw and irresistibly catchy. Driven by sharp, slicing guitars and a relentless rhythmic urgency, the song builds to a stadium-ready chorus built on hooks that stick like salt on skin. It embodies the band’s hard-wired commitment to their craft, demonstrating why they’ve exploded from backyard parties to global sell-out shows.
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Produced by Dave Eringa, ‘Think Twice’ channels the bite of The Libertines and the melodic urgency of early Arctic Monkeys. Florentenes’ deliver a rush of jangling riffs and youthful swagger. It’s a soaring indie anthem that confirms the teenage quartet as one of the UK’s most electrifying new guitar acts. Beneath its explosive energy lies emotional weight, frontman William Train Smith frames the end of a relationship with equal parts cynicism and hope, giving the song a raw, human core. Both cathartic and fiercely catchy, ‘Think Twice’ feels like a breakthrough moment for a band quickly shaping the future of northern indie.
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As the closing track of Hayden Calnin’s Middle Night EP, ‘Take’ is a reflective and potent moment of surrender. Shaped in the coastal quiet, the track gathers the EP’s threads of indie, folk, and alternative soundscapes into a focused, evolving finale. The production beautifully balances intimacy and power, beginning stripped-back before swelling with urgent, compelling energy. Calnin embraces the theme of accepting flow and movement, surrendering to change and recognizing a vast, connected network. It’s a candid and honest closing statement, perfectly encapsulating the EP’s journey of growth and the deep connection found in moving forward without fear.
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Dublin’s Big Sleep pivots from their usual atmospheric aesthetic with the vibrant new single ‘Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo‘. Described by the four-piece as a doo wop meets rockabilly break-up tune, this track is one of their most upbeat and energetic offerings yet. The single showcases a more playful side to their songwriting, setting the stage for their eagerly-awaited debut album, Holy Show. While the album tackles heavy themes of transience and emotional chaos, this single serves as a catchy, punchy highlight, proving Big Sleep is capable of a truly eclectic and diverse sound.
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Capturing the ache of wanting to be wanted, ‘+1’ is a devastating return to the emotional terrain that B.Miles’ first mapped a decade ago. It’s a slow-burning alt-pop confession that captures the ache of wanting to be wanted. Her voice trembles between hope and self-erasure as she pleads for temporary closeness, offering to fake it just to feel something warm before the inevitable cold. The production glows with late-night melancholy, holding space for lyrics that cut with disarming clarity. ‘+1’ reveals how easily we fall back into familiar patterns. It’s a haunting highlight from Time Doesn’t Heal. It Hides., and one of her most affecting releases yet.
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‘Natural High’ is an ecstatic injection of alt-pop energy, bursting with the strong vitality and humor that defines the THYRA’s unique flair. The single immediately demands attention with an energetic, radio-ready production comparable to Lola Young, built around a propulsive beat and vibrant hooks. Drawing inspiration from a playful, synchronized dynamic, the “win-win” of shared pleasure, the track honors that feeling with a candid, high-octane approach. THYRA’s confident vocal delivery effortlessly guides the listener through the compelling soundscape. This highly vital track is perfectly positioned to resonate on any pop playlist, proving that THYRA can translate her globally recognized artistic vision directly into infectious, genre-bending music.
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Langkamer’s new AA-side single, ‘Deansgate / Easterly’, showcases the band at their most incisive and emotionally charged, setting the tone for their forthcoming album No. ‘Deansgate’ blends jangling guitars with bittersweet reflection, its lyrics wrestling with past mistakes and the hollow victories of heartbreak. ‘Easterly’ pivots to raw immediacy, capturing a moment of sudden overwhelm with wiry tension and propulsive momentum. Recorded in Southern Spain with Remko Schouten, both tracks highlight the band’s sharpened songwriting and unmistakable warmth. Lean, restless, and full of character, this AA-side reinforces Langkamer’s status as one of the UK’s most quietly essential guitar bands.
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From Alexander Wolfe’s album Everythinglessness, the deeply affecting offering ‘To Feel Love’ channels themes of escapism and the crisis of modern masculinity. The track begins with a warm, tender intimacy, utilizing stark piano and analogue textures. By the chorus, it achieves a powerful euphoria, swelling into a soaring blend of guitars and drums, lifted by Alexander’s impassioned, Guy Garvey-esque vocal delivery. Speaking to the pitfalls of endlessly seeking love and excitement, the track transforms personal reckoning into cinematic, heartfelt art. It serves as a stirring chapter in Alexander Wolfe’s journey toward redefining strength through softness and vulnerability.
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‘Needed You More’ is a fierce, emotionally charged burst of modern rock energy from Belle Blue, an artist redefining what teenage rebellion can sound like. Blending the raw bite of riot grrrl attitude with polished alt-rock production from Nate Campany and Tommy English, the track hits with both vulnerability and fire. Belle’s vocals cut through with unfiltered honesty as she confronts heartbreak and the ache of giving more than she received. Guitars snarl, drums pulse, and the chorus lands like a cathartic release. Confident, uncompromising, and deeply melodic, ‘Needed You More’ cements Belle Blue as a rising force bringing rock’s spirit into a new era.
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Stefan J. Selbert, a cattle rancher from Los Alamos, delivers a deeply introspective moment with his indie-folk single ‘Maybe It Will Make Sense’. The track exudes a quiet, grounded authenticity, crafting a beautifully lofi and chilled soundscape perfect for late-night listening. The production is deliberately sparse, allowing a wave of nostalgic and reflective sentiment to wash over the listener. It’s a meditative piece that embraces uncertainty while finding comfort in the simple, ambient elements of life. This single is proof that some of the most profound folk music still comes from the most genuine, unexpected places.
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