indie pop music

In this article about TV Girl, a person plays the harp with conspicuous melancholy.

‘Grapes on The Vine’ is TV Girl’s Latest Experimental Sound Feat

Isabelle Brookshire, Whittier College

The indie pop group explores new musical territories with its latest album.…

July 25, 2023

Cannons frontwoman Michelle Joy in music video

Cannons Took Off Slowly, but Now They’re About To Explode

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

Michelle Joy and her bandmates continue to flourish almost 10 years down the line.…

September 13, 2022

In an article for song People Watching An illustration of Conan Gray

‘People Watching’ Proves Longing Can Exist Without Loneliness

Fatima Sani, Rollins College

Conan Gray's newest single about yearning for companionship without being interested in a relationship is something that can resonate with single people everywhere.…

August 12, 2021

An illustration Conan Gray in an article about single Astronomy

Conan Gray’s ‘Astronomy’ Connects Love to the Distance Between the Stars

Kieran Benson, Luther College

The young artist has put out his second single since the release of his hit album 'Kid Krow,' and it has gained the admiration of international pop star Taylor Swift.…

May 29, 2021

An illustration of the music group, COIN.

COIN Evokes the Color Spectrum With Their First Releases of 2021

Kieran Benson, Luther College

The band's fans were pleasantly delighted when they released two albums, 'Green Blue + Indigo Violet' and 'Rainbow Mixtape,' which followed shortly after postponing their anticipated tour.…

May 24, 2021

What Happened to The xx?

Karen Lu, Yale University

The English indie pop band embodies a soft musical style that has influenced countless genres and truly was 'soft bedroom pop' before it was a thing. So where did they go?…

May 19, 2021

An illustration of the music video of deja vu

Rodrigo’s ‘Deja Vu’ Proves Why She’s Pop’s Biggest Up and Coming Star

Kieran Benson, Luther College

The new song is another hit from the young artist, who continues to find inspiration from music legends like Lorde and Taylor Swift.…

April 19, 2021

An imaginative illustration of what Ella Jane portrays in her latest single, bored&blind

‘Bored&Blind’ Signals That Ella Jane Is the Future of Indie Pop

Kieran Benson, Luther College

Ella Jane's latest single is a reflection of her talent and cements her as an artist to watch out for in 2021.…

March 24, 2021

An illustration of the members of Peach Pit

Meet Peach Pit, Your Lovably Self-Deprecating Indie Fixation

Nora Markey, Wesleyan University

The up-and-coming surf rock pop band uses mundane, everyday scenarios to express deep longing in their most recent album, 'You and Your Friends.'…

August 24, 2020

Illustration by Sezi Kaya of Lauv, creator of "Without You"

‘Without You’ Cements Lauv as the King of Pop Melody

Srishti Tyagi, Cornell University

The artist's simple rhythms, addictive melodies and evocative lyrics have converged into a masterful EP that demonstrates his songwriting and production genius.…

July 23, 2020

A still image of Lorde from her music video Perfect Places

After Time Out of the Public Eye, Lorde Might Be Coming Back

Lauren Buchko, Michigan State University

She entered the spotlight in 2013 but has since taken a break from the public eye. Is the New Zealand singer about to make a comeback?…

March 2, 2020

The Indie Pop Sounds of King Princess Hides Something More Radical

Nina Dutta, Occidental College

The musician's accessible tunes belie an artist bent on showcasing a real rock 'n' roll energy and confronting gender roles and heteronormativity.…

February 15, 2020

EDEN Switches From EDM to Emotionally-Resonant Indie Pop

Sarah Stager, University of Pittsburgh

Even with a new sound, the Irish musician continues to use poetic lyrics and a masterful blending of rock, pop and electronic music to connect with audiences.…

February 9, 2020