Indie Spotlight: 10 New Albums of 2024 Q1 You Should Check Out


Admittedly, it’s kinda weird callin J Mascis or Sleater Kinney an ‘indie round up’ kinda thing, but hey it’s true. Check these out

The Last Dinner Party – Prelude To Ecstasy

“Prelude To Ecstasy” gives you a first taste of what The Last Dinner Party is all about. They’re a new indie-rock band out of London, having formed in 2021.

Friko – Where we’ve been, Where we go from here

This album by Friko takes a look back and then forward, mixing reflections with aspirations. They started in Chicago’s DIY scene in 2019, bringing their own flavor to the mix.

Lime Garden – One More Thing

Lime Garden’s “One More Thing” feels like a daydream set to music. The band came together in Guildford, moved to Brighton, and it’s been an interesting ride since.

Sleater-Kinney – Little Rope

“Little Rope” is pure Sleater-Kinney, a band that’s been around since ’94, doing what they do best.

glass beach – plastic death

“plastic death” by glass beach steps outside the usual lines. Formed in 2016, they’ve been doing things their own way since the start.

TORRES – What an Enormous Room

TORRES, or Mackenzie Ruth Scott, explores big ideas in “What an Enormous Room,” delivering her thoughts through indie rock.

PACKS – Melt The Honey

PACKS, initially Madeline Link’s project, has grown into something more, and “Melt The Honey” captures their chilled-out sound perfectly.

NewDad – MADRA

“MADRA” by NewDad wraps you in its sound and sincerity, a product of their beginnings in Galway, Ireland for a school project in 2020.

J Mascis – What Do We Do Now

J Mascis, known for Dinosaur Jr, reflects on change and the unknown in “What Do We Do Now,” bringing his signature style to the solo work.

Ekkstacy – ekkstacy

Ekkstacy’s work is immediately recognizable, making waves from Vancouver since he started sharing his music around 2019-2020.

Indie Music Artist Spotlight – Wen Tilley

Wen Tilley

“Autonomous Spheres” is Nashville indie artist, Wen Tilley’s, third solo record. So many influences abound in Tilley’s compositions that it’s hard to define what genre they belong. From the ironic jazzy complexity of “It’s Not Complicated”, to the rock laden apocalyptic manifesto of “Johnny Countdown”, there’s truly something for everyone in this eclectic 13 song […] […]

Indie Artist Spotlight – Emerald Suspension

emerald suspension

Indie music artist spotlight – Emerald Suspension is an experimental music and art project out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. […]

Indie Music Artist Spotlight – Dark Link Light

Dark Link Light with Rosa, watching

Indie music artist spotlight: Formed in 2016, Dark Link Light comprises Peter James Reeve & John Cox, a songwriting duo, based in London. […]