Sounds like: spirit blue, 54 ultra, qendresa

What's so good?

Once that immediate groove hits your soul, it’s hard to turn away. Step into the mind of a new artist named Viuta, whose modern spin on ’80s bounce is sweeping through underground TikTok pages. Nodding your head to his undeniable rhythm becomes second nature once you fall down the rabbit hole of discovering his music. New music is on the horizon for this up-and-coming artist, but until then, enjoy his hit single, “Obsessive.”

1. Original post: Viuta - Obsessive

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Sounds like: Meltt, FKJ,Bonobo

What's so good?

Arlo Parks and Sampha blur the lines of audio reality with "Senses," a 360-degree experience that evokes both glorious pomp and ethereal sadness. 

 Arlo Parks is no stranger to the play between urban noise and the enigmatic sadness of lyricism, and with the guiding help of Sampha, they have designed an echo chamber of self-reflection and destruction, the beat of immaculate samples and running layers. "Senses" does exactly what its namesake suggests, it activates all your senses in one grip, pushing your mind into a cornered space where all you have is the ability to submit to the track's perfect design. 

 "Senses" is Arlo Parks at their peak.

1. Original post: Arlo Parks - Senses (Ft. Sampha)

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What's so good?

1. Original post: Asten - Vernal

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What's so good?

1. Original post: Zoomatic - In the day

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Sounds like: Catching Flies, TEED

What's so good?

Whoopsie, I waited a long time to write this review. I guess, in a way, that's also testament to how lovely K-Lone's remix of "Need to Run" is. Namely, that I've had it on repeat for more than two months and, despite not having shared much music recently, pushed through with drafting this sucker up and posting it.

Matthew Herbert's music has already had a special place in my heart (ears?) for a while now, but it's the semi-recent connecting with Momoko Gill that has turned me into a die-hard fan girl. What's more impressive yet, is that the duo have collaborated on an album -- Clay -- that is by no means easy to hit pause on, from start to finish. The enjoyability of the album is largely due to how nice it is to listen to Momoko's vocals, which somehow never gets old. 

Not sure why I haven't posted songs of theirs before, but I am a certified fan girl, so I'll probably do that soon. One hopes.

1. Original post: Matthew Herbert - Need To Run (Ft. Momoko Gill) (K-Lone Remix)

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Sounds like: Khruangbin, Babe Rainbow, Natural Child

What's so good?

I've been following Goblyns since the 3-piece psych rock outfit popped up on my radar a couple of years ago. They're South Africans based in Europe and have found a niche on German label Crazysane Records. 

Goblyns have taken their groove-heavy, neo-psychedelic instrumentals and have gradually introduced drummer Frank Broek's sultry vocals, which really shine on this track. "Darling" is undeniably infectious and has those hypnotic vocals right up front from the jump. 

I'm excited to hear what else the Amsterdam-based trio puts on what will be their 3rd album. If this track is anything to go by Goblyns' next full-length will be chockablock with psychedelic riffage and face-melting solos. 

1. Original post: Goblyns - Darlings

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Sounds like: Disclosure, koshi

What's so good?

Dang. This track slaps. Hard.

I don't know exactly what to categorize it as. Melodic house, I guess? But it's all over the place. Which basically makes it super modern and cool, right?

It actually took me a little while to figure out what the main lyrical refrain was here. Maybe I'm just getting old. Either way, once I honed on the song title, it clicked, and since then, I've probably listened to it 20 or 30 times. Every time it comes on, my ears go "mmmmmmm" and my energy spikes.

1. Original post: Haddadi Von Engst - Low Key Wild

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Sounds like: Air, Kichiro

What's so good?

Normally I'm not the kind of person to post a jazzy beat as a standalone on the homepage. Especially one that's super downtempo and chill. But by Jove, if metafizyka hasn't managed to convince me otherwise...

I think it comes down to the melodic progression here. It starts out a little bit harsh, but gives way to lovely guitar, then lovely piano, and then just general lovely. Perfect for my Sunday Night Chill.

metafizyka appears to be from Australia. But his titles are in Polish. So maybe he's a Polish Aussie. In this case, "miejsce odnowy" means "blank screen." 

1. Original post: metafizyka - miejsce odnowy

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Sounds like: Fred Again, Kae Tempest, Arlo Parks

What's so good?

Dan Whitlam gives sense to the sensitive with "Still Care 4 U," an intimate electronica track that is as kind as it is harsh.

I remember coming across Dan Whitlam's work one late night while doomscrolling the socials . I had just had one of the worst weeks of my life, and his poetry and soft sensibility gave me a nest for my feelings. So, it goes without saying that seeing him evolve into the more popular spotlight and express his work in the open is a beautiful sight for me. 

"Still Care 4 U" is easy to digest, a consistent electronic melody and growth layered over repeated lyricism and poetry, but it is in that repetition that the design and the beauty of the track really shine . It never tries to distract from its immediate theme, the beauty and the pain, and it is lovingly harsh and intimidatingly soft, a beauty of a track by design and execution. 

Dan Whitlam's new album Strangers (Again) is available now anywhere you listen. 

1. Original post: Dan Whitlam - Still Care 4 U

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Sounds like: Hudson Freeman, This Is Lorelei, Water From Your Eyes

What's so good?

Oscar Lindsey opens his hands to reveal the wrinkles and waves of OCD and anxiety through “Painting The Walls.”

Like a classic folky rambler, Oscar Lindsey draws from his very soul, emitting a light of soft romantic pain, a pain that can't help but sound beautiful. The track carries a low gospel quality that takes its confessional quality beyond just another song about struggle, turning it into something poetic and theatrical. Oscar Lindsey has laid his cards on the table of society and, in doing so, won my heart in full.

“Painting The Walls” is honest, painful, and beautiful.

1. Original post: Oscar Lindsey - Painting The Walls

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What's so good?

1. Original post: Deep Shoq - Flare

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What's so good?

1. Original post: Chill4est - daylight

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What's so good?

1. Original post: Alien Mammalian - Sweet Rain

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Sounds like: filous, Yum Yuck

What's so good?

If you're looking up the definition of "slacker rock," look no further! Because Hockitay's "half smile" has you covered.

One of the hallmarks of slacker rock is that it's kinda slow and sad. I guess that's not always the best music to listen to, but I think that when you pull it off properly it ends up sounding pretty good.

Clearly Hockitay *did* pull it off, otherwise I wouldn't be sharing this with you :)

There's a full EP on Spotify if you'd like to hear more.

1. Original post: Hockitay - half smile

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Sounds like: Thylacine, Catching Flies, Nudge

What's so good?

I remember when we headed off for The Great Escape earlier this year, thinking to myself, “I feel like I’d rather be heading to a great return.” Pax Solis’ “Voltar (Home Again)” brings that sentiment back to mind, particularly as “voltar” is the Portuguese verb for “to return.”

Wherever we go, there we are. There is no ultimate coming and going, but life does have its ebbs and flows. Inevitably, we find ourselves moving through feeling lost, comforted, tense, relieved, numb, and the ever expanding plethora of human experiences in between.

Where on that spectrum has “Voltar (Home Again)” found you?

1. Original post: Pax Solis - Voltar (Home Again)

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Sounds like: Gus Dapperton, MorMor, Internet Girl

What's so good?

I'm not usually one for grungier music. And yet, Mackeeper has captured my attention with "Holy Moses."

Taste is a strange thing. It's built from countless little influences -- what we've heard, what we've been told, what we've loved, what we've rejected -- and eventually, somewhere along the way, we arrive at, "This is my preference."

But trace that preference back to its source and there may be surprisingly little that's truly ours. Just a long trail of influences, associations, and accidents that somehow led us here.

So consider "Holy Moses" my little petition to loosen the grip of preference. To listen without deciding in advance. To leave the door open for each new thing.

Fresh.

1. Original post: Mackeeper - Holy Moses

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Sounds like: French 79, Overmono

What's so good?

1. Original post: Tab 87 - Idling

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Sounds like: Tycho

What's so good?

1. Original post: Oleh Slesarchuk - I Look into Your Blue Eyes

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Sounds like: Thom Morgan, 1tbsp, Future Utopia

What's so good?

Geju hijacks your mind with "Yu," a slow digitizing track that constructs pure beams of vibes. 

"Yu" is a track built on a foundation of pure cool; it's not trying to be the smartest in the room, it doesn't need to be, it's just trying to create the best vibe possible, and it is . It's glitching and shifting itself in ways that emit vibes. The track crashes and crunches under its own weight, while it also builds you up as a listener. Geju has given us the gift of the perfect bridging track; it will help get any party off the ground and keep any party going until the sunrise. It's peak design and confident decisions all presented to us in audio form. 

 "Yu" is the perfect soft switch track and has me hypnotized.

1. Original post: Geju - Yu

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Sounds like: Lone, Chaos In The CBD, Tour-Maubourg

What's so good?

I came across Trip Tease's "Mina de Cobre" and was immediately taken with it.

It conjures a smoky lounge with a sun-kissed balcony, where the floor isn't quite as solid as we normally take it to be. The music seems to fill the space palpably, and everything feels ineffably gorgeous. Hazy Balearic electronica meets a lo-fi house pulse here, creating a universe I'd happily inhabit. Sometimes, a song finds you exactly where you are, and for a few minutes, that's enough.

1. Original post: Trip Tease - Mina de Cobre

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Sounds like: Ben Böhmer, Christian Loffler, Henry Green

What's so good?

I've been working nonstop on a new genre detector, and yesterday was the day that Dylan and I tackled "chill house." Given that, it's only appropriate I actually share a good example of the vibe.

Fortunately Michael Saenz and Logan Gomez of Banyan have me covered with "Ether," a laid-back house track that hits all the right notes. They've released a few singles already this year, so I'm not sure if this is part of an upcoming EP or album, but I suppose it doesn't matter too much - the song stands nicely on its own!

1. Original post: Banyan - Ether

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Sounds like: Khruangbin, Msaki, Muzi

What's so good?

Beatenberg pays their generational dues to the phenom of Johnny Clegg, and not only do they respect him, but they create a new generational version of "Scatterlings." 

Beatenberg was the last band I thought of when Virgin Music announced their Johnny Clegg cover album, and yet here I am in awe of what I am hearing - a soft, warm, and beautifully reimagined version of "Scatterlings." It is pure Beatenberg, but it's also phenomenally Johnny Clegg. In the zeitgeist of South African culture, Johnny Clegg built a magnificent canvas of sounds, and Beatenberg has respectfully added their own paint to its material. 

"Scatterlings" is a beautiful reminder and an awesome reimagining.

1. Original post: Beatenberg - Scatterlings (Ft. Johnny Clegg)

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Sounds like: Faye Webster, Tennis

What's so good?

If you're wondering what bedroom pop and/or alt-pop sound like, look no further than alyson witt's "soft spot."

The song has that laid-back-but-kinda-sad feel that a lot of gen-z / alt-pop stuff does. Not saying she's actually of that generation - but she's definitely pulled off the sound. It reminds me a lot of Faye Webster. 

Check her out on IG if you want to learn more.

1. Original post: alyson witt - soft spot

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Sounds like: Lewis Del Mar, Vilde, Caro

What's so good?

There's a lot going on with this track. It's intense, goes through a few different stages, and generally ends up getting stuck in my head. Which is a good thing for a song to do.

The duo behind the band met in New York donkey's years ago, and as fate would have it, they ended up creating a band together in LA. Their sound is tight and loud. There's persistent synth, gritty guitars, and a whole lot of energy. Pretty sure this would be fun to hear live.

1. Original post: No New Lovers - Cycles

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Sounds like: Jungle, Blood Cultures, The Jungle Giants

What's so good?

Bonobo and Joy Crookes add violins and brass to the city skyline with their downtempo urban soundtrack "Always on Your Side."

 With their latest release, Distance in Static, dropping on the 11th of September, Bonobo has started laying down the groundwork for their new urban construction, and "Always on Your Side" is the perfect intro to the soundscape of their city. It's smooth, vocally filled with light and care, and no matter where you look, there is a body moving in slow motion and grace. "Always on Your Side" is a moment in a place that really feels like home, and it will always be there for you.

1. Original post: Bonobo - Always on Your Side (Ft. Joy Crookes)

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Sounds like: Jason Hersco, Four Tet, Blood Cultures

What's so good?

Fred Again resets with Latin Mafia and Mabe Fratti with their deep sound jammed track "Mabe" from their latest collaboration, 9 Months & 50 Hours.

 Fred Again has been on a generational run this year, from their phenomenal DJ set with Thomas Bangalter (one half of Daft Punk) to their 50-hour collaborative "sound jam" with Latin Mafia and Co. They haven't slowed down or dipped once, and with "Mabe," they bring a cold, refreshing blast of water - a light little reset, a needed dip into the cooling sounds of soft electro and deep house thematics. 

9 Months & 50 Hours is the perfect tonic for this heated year.

1. Original post: Fred Again - Mabe (Ft. Latin Mafia & Mabe Fratti)

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Sounds like: The Paper Kites, Fleet Foxes, Beach House

What's so good?

Angus & Julia Stone have always had a knack for making music that feels like a warm, hazy memory, and “Celestial Bodies” is no exception. This time around, though, they’re adding a little more shimmer to the formula. Dreamy vocals float over warm synths and a gently psychedelic production, creating something that feels both familiar and fresh. It’s a subtle evolution from the duo, but one that suits them beautifully.

1. Original post: Angus & Julia Stone - Celestial Bodies

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Sounds like: Caribou, Floating Points, Bonobo, Jamie XX

What's so good?

Care to go back to simpler times?

Four Tet just uploaded his 2010 album, There Is Love in You, and it’s a lovely reminder of why he’s become the big name he is today. The album kicks off with “Angel Echoes”, so I thought it was worth an honourable mention here today.

I hope you enjoy this blast from the past.

1. Original post: Four Tet - Angel Echoes

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Sounds like: Thievery Corporation, DJ Shadow

What's so good?

Easily one of my favorite bands of all time is Thievery Corporation. They embody the definition of trip-hop for me (sorry Massive Attack).

What's that got to do with this song, you ask? Well, first play reminded me a lot of Thievery Corporation. Which means first play was something I really enjoyed, and it became a no brainer that I'd need to come out and blog it for you.

Hopefully you find yourself enjoying it as well!

1. Original post: Lullabies - Backbone

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Sounds like: Fred again.., Jamie xx

What's so good?

Two of my favorite artists from the last ~3 years are Fred again.. and Jamie xx. No, those double periods in the previous sentence weren't a typoe - Fred again.. is just special like that.

Anyway, those two artists fall in the genres glitch house and alternative dance. I know that because I've been knee deep generating a genre detector for the last 3 months on SubmitHub. And so when BRANDANO's "Life g/on" came on, well.. it was right up my alley (those two periods were intentional. Because I'm funny like that).

Hope you enjoy the way this builds and flows. There's an EP to go with it.

1. Original post: BRANDANO - Life g/on

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Sounds like: Leifur James, Laurance Guy, Trashlagoon

What's so good?

This house music duo is one of those acts where you hit play, then sit back and relax. These consummate professionals have the genre covered. With numerous releases under their belt, there's quality track after quality track to choose from.

Lately, it's been "Crystal Maze" that's been holding my attention. It's subtle yet powerfully hypnotic, and what more does one need?

Best believe I'm moving from this track, off their See You When You Get There album, onto their downbeat concept album, Needledrop. So don't be surprised if you see more of their songs appearing on Indie Shuffle soon.

1. Original post: Session Victim - Crystal Maze

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Sounds like: Charli XCX, Matroda,BUNT

What's so good?

SOFI TUKKER does it again. They bring the heat, the pulse and the audacity with "Barthelona".

SOFI TUKKER has no way of stopping their impossible run of glorious bops. From "BOBA" to the heatwave that is "Barthelona" their streak is going hard. "Barhelona" is exactly what is written on the label, a hot and sweaty summer dance track that melts everything in its vicinity. It kicks off hard, there is no intro, there is no warm-up, we are all sweating together in the phenomenal heat box SOFI TUKKER has designed, and we are begging for more.

"Barthelona" is summer club culture at its best.

1. Original post: SOFI TUKKER - Barthelona

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Sounds like: Thundercat, Jasper Dean, Talking Heads

What's so good?

South Korean collective Balming Tiger pumps up the quirk and vibes with "Oui" a bass guitar character piece with all the charm.

Balming Tiger is somewhat of an enigma when it comes to genre, describing themselves as a K-Pop collective, but dropping tracks that not only experiment beyond the fun sentimentalities of that genre, but also smashes it into a mold of Jazz,Funk and soft rock ideas. "Oui" is is the greatest example of this so far, a recent single from their concept album, Gongbu, the track is heavy on the bass string, fun character play with vocals, and then about halfway through it all just cuts out into a prog rock lament, it's experimental, vast and fun.

Balming TIger has my attention and I can't wait for these crazy scientists to throw more paint against the wall. 

1. Original post: Balming Tiger - Oui

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Sounds like: RAC, Andrew Applepie, Still Woozy

What's so good?

This one's a fairly difficult track for me to tag. It's indietronica? Or wait... indie pop? Nah, it's indie electronic. Oh wait, is that a bit of future garage?

I guess my inability to pigeonhole it is a testament to Denmark-based Retro Kid's songwriting abilities. That, and the fact that we keep on featuring his songs on our website. Clearly he's onto something ood!

There's a new EP coming soon, which leads me to believe this won't be the last time we enjoy a little bit of Retro Kid on Indie Shuffle.

1. Original post: Retro Kid - Let It Out

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Sounds like: SOFI TUKKER, Swimming Paul

What's so good?

Put your name down, flip it, and reverse it because Winn Winn has entered the chat with "give af" -- a tongue-in-cheek, technicolour display of just how few f*%s this married duo gives.

In short, "give af" is a fun ride. It carries the infectious energy of SOFI TUKKER, pairs it with Madonna-esque vocals, and sprinkles in a touch of Swimming Paul's production style. Throw all of that in the oven and you're left with a listenable gem.

If you want to take life seriously, you're most welcome, if not, just hit play. 

1. Original post: Winn Winn - give af

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Sounds like: Beck, AFAR

What's so good?

Doc Rombus is a self-taught musician with a keen sense of introspection and reflection. It's always refreshing to come across a humans who makes use of their coordinates in the universe, chewing on existence, changing its shape and then sharing it with us.

"Shaken Up" is a refreshing track. It begins subtly, with washed-out vocals that are treated in a near-perfect way, creating a distinctive sound that's worthy of repeat listens. Midway through, the song tears open into a fuller soundscape, with deeper percussive elements and intriguing vocal processing that elevate the experience.

With its evolving production, "Shaken Up" is a track that rewards your attention and lingers long after it ends.

1. Original post: Doc Rhombus - Shaken Up

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Sounds like: T.E.E.D., RAC

What's so good?

Goldroom is a pretty classic Indie Shuffle name. He's pulled off some of our more popular blog posts over the years, including this CHVRCHES remix and this cover of Fleet Foxes. Not to mention the many original singles of his we've covered.

Naturally, it makes sense that with a new Goldroom song should come a new Indie Shuffle post. And so I present to you "California Kiss," a fun nu-disco track that came out ~3 weeks ago.

It's one of those songs that'd go perfect with a sunset drive in a convertible. I'm not exactly doing that, but I am currently vsiting my brother in California. So, I'm halfway there - all I need to do is find that convertible!

Hopefully you've got one and you're pumping this jam :)

1. Original post: Goldroom - California Kiss

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Sounds like: HAERTS, Hajk, Haim

What's so good?

There's something about this song that does a great job capturing the subject matter.

It's about mental health and the struggle between a father and son. So yeah, heavy stuff - and it needs a heavy song to really give it weight.

Fortunately Rowena Wise has the heavy stuff covered. The Melbourne-based Aussie's brand of indie rock is thoughtful, deliberate, and hits all the right melodic progressions - pulling on the heart-strings of the listener.

For more of her stuff, head to Spotify.

1. Original post: Rowena Wise - Blood Ties

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Sounds like: Shlohmo, Emancipator, Bonobo, ford.

What's so good?

Whenever I see Tycho releasing any type of material, my heart skips a beat. His latest song, "Another Wave," is a classic sunset-driving sonicscape. I usually enjoy his vocal-less music the most, but Sea Lemon elevates this track to the next level with her airy, dream pop singing. Give this song a listen, and drive off into the orange clouds.  

1. Original post: Tycho - Another Wave (Ft. Sea Lemon)

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Sounds like: FKJ, Koresma, Flamingosis

What's so good?

Over the years, my measure of whether a song is worth sharing has come down to one simple formula: if I wake up with it in my head, it's probably worth a share. And since I'm sharing Metic's remix of "Honey Bomb," it's safe to say I woke up with it on a loop.

The song starts slowly, inviting you in before blasting off to a feel-good destination of vibrant sound. This remix is sure to capture the attention of any avid guitarist or lover of string-driven melodies.

Whether you're here for the infectious groove or the intricate musicianship, this is one remix that's well worth getting stuck in your head.

1. Original post: Regressor - Honey Bomb (Metic Remix)

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