In “Hiraeth,” Stillwater Blackball dives into a deeply personal exploration of identity, place, and the diverging paths that shape us. The song, born from the realization that a childhood friend had gone on to win Miss Wales, captures a sense of wistful introspection, merging memories of a shared beginning with the poignant curiosity about what might have been. It’s a conversation with a friend who’s drifted into another life, and with a version of the artist himself that could have been. This theme of duality runs through the song’s lyrics, leaning on imagery borrowed from Dylan Thomas’s Fern Hill, lending the track a nostalgic yet complex literary quality.
HĀZIALE’s latest single “Unknown Face” is a poignant addition to the dream/bedroom pop genre, delivering a serene yet powerful auditory experience. Originating during the confinement of 2020, HĀZIALE’s music serves as a conduit for artistic escapism, blending the lo-fi aesthetics of the past with a modern, introspective touch.
From the shores of the sea to the far reaches of space, Daniel Longoria Lopez’s indie dream pop project, Looporia, embarks on a cosmic journey with the release of “Mothership Down.” As the second single from his ongoing project Dystopian Fanatic, this track solidifies Lopez’s unique position in the indie music scene. Produced by the talented Jordan Lawlor (M83, Friend of a Friend), “Mothership Down” is a captivating blend of dream pop and dance music that transports listeners to a fantastical interstellar adventure.
Clairo released a new single this past week as an introduction to her new upcoming album “Charm”. “Sexy to Someone” is a lively but leisurely stroll down the lane of desire. The new single has a whole new sound that we haven’t really gotten from Clairo before.