The Coolest Indie Bands You Should Be Listening to Right Now

The Inevitable Relationship – Beach Bunny

If you’re looking for some catchy, dreamy indie pop, Beach Bunny is the answer. Hailing from Chicago, they have been putting their unique spin on love songs since 2015. One listen to The Inevitable Relationship and it becomes clear: their infectious melodies paired with relatable lyrics make for the perfect formula for a joyful indie hit.

Honey – Soccer Mommy

It’s no surprise that Soccer Mommy’s music was described as both “soft” and “abrasive” in one review. Honey represents the perfect balance of dreamy instrumentals and witty lyrics. The emotionally vulnerable sound blurs the lines between indie rock and indie-pop, leaving the listener with something delightfully confusing yet entirely satisfying.

What You At – Oscar Lang

Coming out swinging with an upbeat bop is none other than Oscar Lang. What You At is the perfect representation of why he needs to be on your indie radar. Layers of nuanced instrumentation mingle perfectly with witty lyrics to create a penultimate soundtrack to a sunny day, evoking images of a pastel colored party with friends in the park.

Baby Kingdom – Bakar

The British sensation isn’t a new face to the indie scene, but he constantly stakes his claim in the unique sub-genre of indie-hip hop with his soul-blazin’ sound. Bakar’s raspy vocals on Baby Kingdom ride a vintage guitar riff driving the narrative promising a world beyond toxic twenty-something relationships.

Killer – Phoebe Bridgers

Indie queen Phoebe Bridgers recently released fourth album “Punisher” which practically has no bad tracks but “Killer” is special. Slow piano melody grips the listener while cryworthy, thought-provoking yet relatable lyrics seal the deal – such lyrics are Bridger’s boasts. Ultimately, bridging the gap between emotional indie geniuses like Elliot Smith with the modern indie-folk-pop genres fueling recent Cindy Lauper/The National smash project.

There you have it! Five of the best indie artists and their best songs to start your indie repertoire. Sometimes mainstream music just isn’t enough, and other artists need our attention.