indie-pop

Band To Buzz About: The Aces

For fans of: COIN, MUNA, Haim There are so many things right with The Aces and we are so obsessed! We want you to be just as smitten, and there’s no doubt you will be once you listen to their infectious blend of indie-pop and girl power. Hailing from Provo, UT, Cristal Ramirez, McKenna Petty,… More »


Band To Buzz About: NIGHTLY

For fans of: flor, COIN, lovelytheband After hooking listeners with their indie-pop gem of a debut single, “XO,” from their 2016 Honest EP, NIGHTLY are set to take over the world – and your headphones – in 2018! After a whirlwind tour earlier this year with hip-hop artist, NF, the band released their mesmerizing new… More »


Band To Buzz About: lovelytheband

For fans of: Foster The People, La Bouquet, NIGHTLY Indie-alternative trio, lovelytheband – comprised of Mitchy Collins, Jordan Greenwald, and Sam Price – have something most bands kill to have but not many seem to master: a catchy debut single guaranteed to get stuck in your head upon the first listen! You’ve probably heard the… More »



5 Underrated Indie-Pop Songs You Need To Put On Your Radar

Last month we gave you a list of underrated pop songs you absolutely needed to hear but this month is all about the growing world of indie-pop! Get those playlists ready! You’re going to be obsessed with these gems in no time! Transviolet – “The Hamptons” Summer may be over but there’s no expiration date… More »


Band To Buzz About: DENNY

For fans of: Bad Suns, COIN, The 1975 Minneapolis indie-pop trio, DENNY – comprised of Alexander Rollins, Randon Nelson and Sully – formed in 2015 but later garnered some playlist & organic blog buzz with their track “Bloom” in 2016. Now, with a brand new realized sound, DENNY are ready to take the indie world… More »


Band To Buzz About: LAYNE

For fans of: PVRIS, The 1975, Halsey LA indie-pop duo, LAYNE – comprised of Layne Putnam and Alexander Rosca – specialize in chilling soundscapes and unforgettable melodies guaranteed to ignite a serious case of goosebumps. The duo first started creating some buzz with 2015’s “Someone” and 2016’s “Good,” following up with debut EP, The Black… More »



Guest DJ: DWNTWN Shares The Songs That Inspired Debut ‘Racing Time’

LA indie-pop trio, DWNTWN, are riding high off of the release of their debut album, Racing Time. A culmination of singer Jamie Leffler’s struggles with losing her father at the age of fourteen to a heroin overdose to the highs and lows of being in love, Racing Time offers listeners a different approach to life… More »


INTERVIEW: The Sometimes Island On ‘Bad People’ and Living The DIY Life

Upon first listen of LA’s The Sometimes Island a few images come to mind: summer, a secluded beach and the future of synthpop. The moniker of Austin-born musician, Matt Blankenship Jr, The Sometimes Island specializes in dreamy soundscapes with hard-hitting lyrical content meant to make you stop and think in the midst of a party…. More »


EXCLUSIVE: flor Share Insight Into Debut, ‘come out, you’re hiding’

LA-based, Oregon-bred four piece, flor, specialize in vibrant, self-reflective sensibilities set to the sounds of some of the best indie-pop you’ll hear all year. They’ve just released their highly-anticipated debut album, come out, you’re hiding, via Fueled By Ramen and are set to take over the music world this year, even making an appearance at… More »



Band To Buzz About: Pale Waves

For fans of: The 1975, CHVRCHES, The Japanese House UK four-piece, Pale Waves, captured our attention with their hook-laden debut single, “There’s A Honey” – produced by none other than fellow Dirty Hit Records fam Matt Healy and George Daniel of The 1975. If you can’t get enough of their infectious indie-pop, you can catch… More »


Band To Buzz About: La Bouquet

For fans of: LANY, Dark Waves, The Neighbourhood LA dark-pop duo, La Bouquet – comprised of longtime friends Bryan Sammis (who previously recorded under the name Olivver The Kid) and Jake Lopez – not only have an eye-catching aesthetic but the ability to send chills throughout the listener’s body; a feat many bands don’t seem… More »


Buzznet Presents: In Bloom – Spring 2017 Playlist

It looks like the music world is starting to pick up speed this spring as all of our favorite artists, old and new, are releasing albums within the coming weeks/months. From Buzznet favorites, Paramore, to emerging artist Dua Lipa to Lana Del Rey‘s fourth release, Lust For Life, to indie-pop band, flor, there’s so much… More »



Band To Buzz About: ROMES

For fans of: COIN, HAIM, The 1975 Toronto-based alt-pop band, ROMES, captured our attention with their upbeat, summery vibes perfect for this time of year. After creating some major buzz with their Believe EP, the band is getting ready to release their self-titled debut album this year and if what we’ve heard so far is… More »


Artist To Buzz About: Jessie Early

For fans of: Fleurie, Michelle Branch, Oh Wonder Nashville indie-pop artist, Jessie Early, will be your new obsession after your first listen. Mark our words! The singer is set to release her long-awaited debut EP, Wild Honey, on March 31 – that’s this Friday! While a lot of pop music tends to sound the same… More »


Band To Buzz About: MUNA

For fans of: HAIM, ACES, The 1975 If you’re not swooning over Los Angeles dark-pop trio, MUNA – comprised of Katie Gavin, Josette Maskin and Naomi McPherson – by now, you need to start immediately! The trio just released their debut album, About U, and we’re pretty sure it’s a top contender for all of… More »



Band To Buzz About: TeamMate

For fans of: Grouplove, Youngblood Hawke, Great Good Fine OK LA indie-pop duo, TeamMate – comprised of Scott Simons and Dani Buncher – have quite the story to tell and their forthcoming self-titled debut, out on February 16, just might tell all. After dating for nearly a decade, Buncher’s coming out ended the years of… More »


Band To Buzz About: CRUISR

For fans of: COIN, Walk The Moon, Beach Weather Philly indie-pop trio, CRUISR, recently captured our attention with their upbeat, summery vibe. Contagious as they are unforgettable, they definitely make the list of promising bands on our radar this year. Buzz single, “Throw Shade,” has been a playlist must for us, especially with all of… More »


Artist To Buzz About: Lostboycrow

For fans of: Halsey, The Weeknd, flor For Los Angeles up-and-comer, Lostboycrow, storytelling is his main focus as he poignantly crafts dark synthpop & R&B-tinged tracks to the beat of the best kind of muse: personal experience. With over an album’s worth of tracks to dive into from the Oregon-born singer, Lostboycrow is making a… More »



Album Review: Broods – ‘Conscious’

I first fell in love with New Zealand indie-pop sibling duo, Broods – comprised of Georgia and Caleb Nott – during a massive blizzard in early 2015. Holed up in my Brooklyn apartment, I fired up Spotify and fell madly in love with their 2014 debut, Evergreen. Since then, it’s been a rocky road for… More »


Artist To Buzz About: Låpsley

For fans of: Birdy, James Bay, Adele Låpsley is a singer/songwriter hailing from the UK that has taken the indie world by storm with her scintillating tracks, “Hurt Me” and “Love Is Blind” as her silky smooth voice captures the essence of pain and emptiness better than any Adele track ever could. She recently released… More »


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