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.
A blend of warmth, introspection and effortless musicianship, ‘Soulmates’ is a beautifully understated introduction to FKJ’s forthcoming album Tyber. Built around rich grooves, delicate melodies and his signature fusion of jazz, soul and electronic textures, the track explores the balance between solitude and human connection with remarkable sincerity. FKJ’s production feels both expansive and intimate, allowing every instrumental flourish to breathe while maintaining a hypnotic flow. As the first glimpse of a record shaped by global travels and personal transformation, ‘Soulmates’ captures an artist continuing to evolve without losing the distinctive sound that has earned him worldwide acclaim.
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Irish singer-songwriter Dave Lofts strikes gold with soaring new single ‘Where Is The Love’ (release by B-Unique Records). Channelling the raw, soulful intensity of a young Van Morrison mixed with Paolo Nutini, the Wicklow-born artist delivers a masterclass in heart-on-sleeve vulnerability. The track tackles the painful struggle of fighting for unrequited affection, balancing intimate, lived-in vocals with a massive, widescreen musical crescendo. Backed by high-profile champions like Russell Crowe and fresh off a stunning tribute to Shane MacGowan, Lofts proves exactly why he is one of 2026’s most essential emerging voices.
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On ‘Rinkside’, Vansire captures the easy warmth of early summer without sacrificing the emotional depth that has defined their best work. Built on shimmering guitars, relaxed rhythms and an effortlessly melodic vocal performance, the track balances nostalgia and optimism with remarkable finesse. Josh Augustin and Sam Winemiller continue to refine their understated indie-pop formula, delivering a song that feels both immediately comforting and quietly reflective. There’s a maturity in the songwriting that hints at the broader themes explored on Taking Solace, where connection becomes a refuge from uncertainty. ‘Rinkside’ is breezy, heartfelt and perfectly timed for the season.
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TENDER navigates the thin line between bliss and chaos in their captivating single ‘Eleanor’, the focus track of their album Where The Waves Break. Self-produced by James Cullen and Dan Cobb, the song centers on a mysterious, intoxicating character you can’t live with and can’t live without. Imbued with a moody, electronic pulse, the track beautifully captures the emotional ebb and flow of a turbulent relationship. By embracing tension rather than offering clean resolutions, TENDER delivers a focused, ambitious indie-pop gem that leaves a lasting impression ahead of their European headline tour this October.
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Beginning with delicate textures and hushed vulnerability, EYRE LLEW’s new track ‘Oban’ gradually unfolds into a powerful crescendo that feels both earned and deeply affecting. It’s a stunning exercise in patience, atmosphere and emotional release. Inspired by the longing for a place that already feels like home, its themes of belonging, escape and quiet self-discovery resonate with remarkable clarity. The trio’s cinematic post-rock sound remains expansive, but there is a newfound intimacy at its core, allowing every swell and lyric to land with greater impact. ‘Oban’ is immersive, heartfelt and among the band’s most compelling work to date.
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New York four-piece Loose Buttons deliver a brilliant slice of downtown rock’n’roll with ‘My Gemini’. The track beautifully explores the push-and-pull of long-term devotion, anchored by the vivid refrain: “sang all night, drank all night, fought ’til the morning.” It captures the exhaustion and magic of sticking by the person who stays on your mind no matter how far you wander. Fresh off a string of high-profile tours and a wild, sold-out bathhouse show, Loose Buttons offer a sun-dappled, garage-rock anthem that sets a high bar for their upcoming album, You Came To See Magic, dropping August 21st.
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‘Open Season’ is a sharp, emotionally rich slice of indie-pop that highlights Eden Rain’s distinctive songwriting voice. Produced by Ed Denholm and co-written with SOFY, the track pairs intricate melodies with conversational lyricism, balancing vulnerability and wit with effortless charm. Eden’s expressive vocals glide across the production, capturing the messy realities of modern relationships without losing their sense of playfulness. There’s an authenticity at the heart of the song that reflects her embrace of imperfections and individuality. ‘Open Season’ feels confident, relatable and refreshingly unpolished in all the right ways.
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London-based duo atmos bloom release ‘Everything’, a shimmering dream-pop single out via Spirit Goth. Born from rainy Manchester rehearsals seven years ago, life partners Tilda Gratton and Curtis Paterson deliver a stunning preview of their upcoming album, Everythingness. The track beautifully tackles the exhausting tightrope of young adulthood, in which you try to be everything all at once while balancing contradictory desires. Tilda’s gut-punching vocals float effortlessly above hypnotic, dream-induced guitars and driving, shoegaze-infused drums. Channelling the sonic textures of DIIV and Broadcast, ‘Everything’ is an immersive, emotionally resonant trip worth taking more than once.
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Xav Clarke transforms a surreal concept into a richly imaginative and deeply affecting listening experience. Blending psychedelic folk, warped nostalgia and cinematic ambition, ‘Harrison Digital Ford Dust’ unfolds like a half-remembered dream where humour and heartbreak coexist. Xav’s vivid storytelling, paired with Mike Lindsay’s adventurous production, creates a world filled with analogue warmth, strange textures and unexpected emotional weight. From vocal melancholy to its sprawling guitar-driven finale, every twist feels purposeful yet delightfully unpredictable. Both playful and poignant, ‘Harrison Digital Ford Dust’ showcases Xav Clarke’s unique ability to turn eccentric ideas into something genuinely moving.
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Tokyo-based indie band Blufog marks an exciting new chapter with their refreshing single ‘Foggy’. Woven from clean, sun-dappled guitar tones and groovy, laid-back drum beats, the track channels the breezy 2020s indie-rock sound of acts like Royel Otis and Vacations. Written by vocalist/drummer Rikuto Yoshida, the song captures the anxiety of daily life, offering the comforting clarity of a foggy head finally clearing up. Enlisting Korean rock guitarist Kim Hwi for mixing, Blufog effortlessly elevates their DIY chill-pop aesthetic into a global anthem of self-acceptance. It perfectly balances newfound musical maturity with an evergreen, nostalgic warmth.
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