MAIASAURA: The Creative Friction Behind Nashville’s Biggest Nu Metal Band
When I asked April and Jacob how they work through different creative instincts, April gave me a list of songs she had doubted. Jacob pushed for “GIRLS JUST…
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Artist Features
In-depth stories highlighting independent artists, their music, creative work, and perspectives.
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Hudsy: The Life Behind College Fund
Before he met his son, Hudsy recorded his heartbeat and began writing a letter in song. The story behind College Fund follows the late-night gigs, family encouragement, and…
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The Novatones: A Catalogue Built to Last Before They Knew It
The Novatones went on hiatus in 2023, but their songs kept finding listeners. Ant Pittman tells Indie Music Bus about the live rooms, closed doors, true stories, and…
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Die Shiny: The More You Listen, the More You’re Rewarded
A Facebook ad led me to Die Shiny. Their history runs backward through a protest-born single, independent production, queer community, My Fair Fiend, family harmonies and a first…
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Finding His Place Through Song: Vedant Dukare’s Independent Journey
From hostel-room performances to Mumbai’s live music circuit, Vedant Dukare is finding his place through song. The independent artist shares how he taught himself production, found a more…
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The Como Brothers – The Complete Edition
From a new album and a Nashville opportunity back through television placements, studio sessions and a familiar yellow cover, The Como Brothers have a history worth hearing in…
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The Moments That Made Major Moment
Major Moment has changed lineups, working methods, and scale while Andrey Borzykin and Sasha Razumova kept defining what the band needed to remain.
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Disappeared Completely Turns Distance Into a Conversation
Disappeared Completely pairs the intimate ache of Not With Me with an unusually honest, direct relationship with listeners.
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Platinum Moon Brings a Three-Song Reckoning to the Table
Platinum Moon’s Table For Three connects a compact relationship narrative with active touring and public invitations that give listeners a place in the band’s next move.
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Music Substack
Substack has become a real place for music discovery. Writers, artists, listeners, labels, and small publications are sharing records they care about, often with more context than a…