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Indie Quick Picks featuring sweethearts, Eighty Ninety, Suave Martyrs and SodaPop

sweethearts

Photo Credit: Stewart Baxter

Genre : indie 90’s alternative rock

Bio : sweethearts are a new indie band comprised of Niall Tennison on lead vocals, guitar, and piano, Toby Needler on guitar, and Josh Drury on bass, drums, and additional percussion.

Track: do you love me?

Why We Like It: It’s a woozy sun-soaked whack of 90’s alternative rock. Doused in fuzzy guitars, punchy drums, and resounding basslines ‘do you love me?’ is a fantastic debut single. The band sprinkle a dreamy pop melody over raw instrumentation and lush harmonies to create a sweet and sour banger. With a clap-along rhythm, pop-punk tone, and subtle moody grunge elements sweethearts give us a glimpse into their impressive sound. Enjoy.

You Can Follow sweethearts on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/sweetheartsxox/?ref=page_internal

Stream ‘do you love me?’ below

Eighty Ninety

Photo Credit: Eric T. White

Genre : Indie Pop

Bio : Eighty Ninety is the indie-pop project of NYC-based brothers Abner (vocals, production) and Harper (guitar, production) James. Abner and Harper James debuted the Eighty Ninety project in 2016 with their first single, “Three Thirty,” which climbed to #2 on Spotify’s Global Viral Charts. The duo released their debut EP, Elizabeth, later that same year. Since then, Eighty Ninety have gone on to release a steady stream of singles, garnering over 26 million cumulative streams

Track: Forever

Why We Like It: This dreamy indie-pop track drifts beautifully upon the clean, infectious and well-crafted musicianship of Eighty Ninety. The band create an ethereal atmosphere with wispy synths and sweet melodies while the sticky bubbling beat and bright guitars give the track an edge. Oozing heartfelt emotion expressed through soft vocals and lush harmonies ‘Forever’ is a wonderful listening experience from Eighty Ninety.

You Can Follow Eighty Ninety On Facebook Here https://www.facebook.com/eightyninety8090/

Stream ‘Forever’ below 

Suave Martyrs

Genre : Alternative

Bio : Since completing their line-up in the early stages of 2019, Suave Martyrs have gone from strength to strength, quickly building their reputation as one of Manchester’s most exciting prospects.Comprised of Brad Miller: Vocals, Ben Greenhalgh: Vocals + Guitar, Sam Brunt: Vocals + Guitar, Stu Maxwell: Bass and Biscuit: Drums, Suave Martyrs have headlined some Manchesters best-known venues, including Band on the Wall and Academy 3.

Track: Cascades of Gold

Why We Like It: It’s a mind fizzing psychedelic trip as Sauve Martyrs create a prismatic 60’s infused tune with distorted guitars and dreamy melodies. The track rides on a brisk guitar hook while swirling soundscapes create an expansive trippy atmosphere. The song is anchored by the punchy drums, buoyant percussion, and elastic bass groove which becomes frantic and intoxicating at times while sweet harmonies and hazy melodies give an ethereal hypnotic quality to the track. With alluring vocals, a shredding solo, and indie rock edge ‘Cascades of Gold’ is quite the irresistible number from Sauve Martyrs.

You Can Follow Sauve Martyrs on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/suavemartyrs/

Stream ‘Cascades of Gold’ below 

SODAPOP

Genre : Indie Pop

Bio : Santa Barbara, CA artist SODAPOP has released his new single ‘Skate to San Francisco’

Track: Skate to San Francisco

Why We Like It: Sun-soaked and melodically rich, SODAPOP presents his light radiant indie-pop through this chic funky new bop. Twinkling synths exude a cool tone while sticky beats and catchy chorus create the carefree fun atmosphere SODAPOP is becoming known for. Teaming bright indie guitars with a funky bass groove and 70’s- esque disco vibe ‘Skate to San Francisco’ is a treat for the ears. 

You Can Follow SODAPOP on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/sodapopsounds

Stream ‘Skate to San Francisco’ below 

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Author : Danu

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Indie Quick Picks – featuring Eighty Ninety, Fly the Nest, Scarlet and Leontas,

Eighty Ninety

Genre : Alternative pop

Bio : Eighty Ninety are a NYC based alt-pop project of brothers Abner (vocals, production) and Harper (guitar, production) James. Eighty Ninety first broke out with their hit 2016 single, “Three Thirty,” which climbed to #2 on Spotify’s Global Viral Charts and was closely followed by their debut EP Elizabeth. Since then, the duo’s music has garnered over 26 million streams and featured on numerous Spotify playlists (New Music Friday, Pop Rising, Indie Pop, Chill Vibes, Viral Hits, and many more)

Track: Better as Friends

Why We Like It: It’s a luscious alternative pop number saturated in melty melodies, swirling electronics and sharp guitar lines. The melody and smooth vocals provide a tender emotive quality to the track while the bubbling beats and catchy chorus exude an effervescent ambience. With crisp production and cinematic progressions the track is a charming chilled tune ready for repeat plays. 

You can follow Eighty Ninety on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/eightyninety8090/

Stream ‘Better as Friends’ below

Fly the Nest

Genre : Singer songwriter

Bio : Dublin native Stephen Cooper started playing music at a young age, performing in various bands before starting solo project Fly the Nest, a name inspired by moving on from a previous musical journey and the adventures music has led him on. As well as writing and releasing his own music, Stephen also writes for sync, and says that writing for film and TV has opened up another facet of his creativity. Stephen now spends his time between Ireland and Denmark, and gigs regularly across Scandinavia. During lockdown, Stephen busked in apartment courtyards, setting up a busking system with some fellow musicians. He has also been focused on songwriting and recording.

Track: Be Mine

Why We Like It: It’s a delicate romantic tune with emotive lyrics, beautiful melody and simple accompaniment allowing the lyrical content take the limelight. With elegant piano gracefully gliding around the smooth vocals the song is a sweet and tender gem and a joy to listen to.

You can follow Fly the Nest on Facebook below https://www.facebook.com/flythenestofficial/

Stream ‘Be Mine’ below

Scarlet

Genre : Alternative rock

Bio : Scarlet are a four piece female led Grunge/Pop Alt/Rock band.The Bands profile has been building with their last single gaining a huge amount of attention from the likes of BBC introducing, 6 Music, XS Manchester and Radio 1. Scarlet have played festivals such as Zandari Festa (Seoul), Tbilisi Open Air Festival (Georgia), Liverpool Sound City, Kendal Calling, Hanwell Hootie, The Great Escape, and Cotton Clouds Festival. Pre Covid, the bands last two tours saw a majority of sell out shows, selling out venues in Nottingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield, and Liverpool, and their next tour will see more of the same. 

Track: Bring Me Down

Why We Like It: This blistering swarm of alternative rock is emotive, passionate and powerful as Scarlet embellish their music with sharp riffs, battering drums and raw bass rumbles. This tight track is well crafted and brimming with vigor. The raw blazing backdrop provides the right amount of edge while the smooth vocals and pop sprinkled melody make this earworm one impressive power pop anthem. 

About the track front woman, Jessie Robinson says “Bring Me Down is about constantly being treated like a mug. Being underestimated and held back by people that should be working with you. It’s about not being taken seriously, realising it, and setting yourself free. It’s about an escape and gaining the ability to say NO MORE and promise yourself that you’ll NEVER be brought down or made to feel worthless and insignificant again.”   

You can follow Scarlet on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/Scarletbanduk

Stream ‘Bring Me Down’ below

Leontas

Genre : Alternative rock

Bio : London based rock duo Leontas have released their new single ‘Darkened Heart’. The band revolves around singer and guitarist Alex Munteanu and drummer Scott Collier who met at an audition for a separate band in Camden. After the two bonded, realising their musical styles fitted perfectly together LEONTAS was born in Camden’s Creation Studios.

Track: Darkened Heart

Why We Like It: This dark brooding track oozes emotion and rock gusto as icy guitars lament through a pounding drums backdrop. As the track progresses the song exudes a bluesy irresistible tone. With a lamenting melody and polished production the track is a impressive new tune from Leontas.

You can follow Leontas on Facebook below https://www.facebook.com/leontasofficial/

Watch The Video For ‘Darkened Heart’ below

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Author : Danu

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Eighty Ninety ’10K Summer Nights’

Brooklyn-based indie-pop act Eighty Ninety have released their first single of the year, ’10K Summer Nights’. The project of two brothers, Abner (vocals, production) and Harper (guitar, production) Eighty Ninety are set to release their highly-anticipated sophomore EP later this summer.Their break out single, “Three Thirty” was an instant success, catapulting to #2 on Spotify’s Global Viral Charts.To date, the duo have racked up over 22 million Spotify streams as well as opening for Des Rocs in Brooklyn, touring the East Coast with Savoir Adore and making their SXSW (2018) debut.

’10K Summer Nights’ is an intimate sweet number filled with soft melodies ethereal soundscapes and Eighty Ninety’s refined clean musicianship. Laid-back and delicate this track floats gently on wispy exhilarating soundscapes as a soft beat holds the foundation while the lush production, elegant guitar strums and velvety vocals lift the track into a dreamy haze of delight. Filled with a gripping rush of adrenaline, this beautiful melodic track rests easy on the ears as the soothing melody dances exquisitely through the magical atmosphere.With zesty guitar injections filling the track with speckles of scintillation and warm glows of radiance, ’10K Summer Nights’ is a charming pure gem.

Stream ’10K Summer Nights’ below