Approaching us with a vocal that is as crisp as it is lush and filled with a melodic color all too rarely acquired when browsing the mainstream isles of the local record store is none other than Milky Chance’s “Living In A Haze,” a late spring single that has been gaining traction in the underground […]
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Booker Brooks Shows Us “Sober”

Booker Brooks, of Christchurch New Zealand brings us a new track with his single, “Sober.” The song both serves as a powerful metaphor for a toxic relationship, as well as being a strong artistic statement exemplifying his personal style. He is reminiscent of other artists who pushed the limits of their genre, such as Bon […]
Promoting your indie release can be a daunting task, but with the right approach, it can also be rewarding. The following tips can help you increase your exposure and connect with your audience. Utilize Social Media Social media is an effective tool for promoting indie releases. Platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok can […]
Rose Blood Let’s Out His ‘Feelings’
When emotion leads your songwriting great things can happen. If you are willing to forego any limitations of style and genre even more amazing sounds can come to creation. Our recent discovery Rose Blood is a great example of this emotion led creativity. Debut single “Feelings” is out now. Hailing from Los Angeles, California, Eddie […]
CUSPS is ‘Out for Blood’
CUSPS consists of Daniel Twombly and J. Sehorn. Meeting as co-workers at an audio-visual company led to them forming the group as an intersection between their own unique sounds. Their newest album Out for blood is their most rock-focused record yet. They explore new directions with their already sonically diverse sound. The inspiration they bring […]
Marsden Releases “Tune It Out”
With all of the angst and emotion of the grunge era being as relevant today as it ever was, it is no surprise artists are bringing the sound back into the modern indie scene. The singer/songwriter and guitarist Marsden grew up in the 90s, and carries with him the influence of giants such as Jerry […]
VIVIAN Says ‘Pressure Makes Diamonds’
The duo of Alana Rolfe and Timo Massa form VIVIAN together. The sounds of VIVIAN are enigmatic and alluring. Seeking to explore different textures and emotions, on their newest album Pressure Makes Diamonds they layer psychedelic and glitched-out stylings over crisp hip-hop inspired beats and smooth vocals. They describe themselves in a cryptic fashion and […]
Stephen Jacques ‘Sends Them Love’ today
No stranger to the pages of Indie Band Guru, we welcome back Stephen Jacques. Mr Jacques is a singer/songwriter/bandleader who’s lead an extraordinary life. Life’s journey is perhaps one’s best teacher. Various situations, characters, tangents and choices we encounter ultimately mold the people we become. Being an engineer, actor, tv host and overall life enthusiast has […]