Tag: Indie Pop
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Solveig Sørbø on Bringing “Heroin Chic” to Life — “It required great stamina and willpower from everyone involved.”
In our interview, Sørbø discusses adapting Fonn’s novel, the unsettling relationship between musical pleasure and Elise’s suffering, and the performers who helped shape her characters. She also recalls the practical…
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Juvenal Puts Pride, Vulnerability and the Courage to Make the First Move at the Heart of “Truce”
Juvenal puts that delicate exchange at the centre of his introduction, suggesting a writer drawn to the compromises that make relationships complicated.
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Mistikay Brings Afrobeats Charm and a Carefree Attitude to “Get Laid”
Following releases including “Bundle Bundle,” Mistikay offers another introduction to his melodic world. “Get Laid” makes its intentions clear and keeps the emphasis firmly on enjoying the moment while it…
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Milyam Turns a Quiet Confrontation Into Something Personal on “Dream”
That balance is what gives “Dream” its particular tension really, the instruments provide a very attractive surface and the words are always drawing you back to the damage beneath.
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Fania Puts Roots and Responsibility at the Heart of “L’empreinte”
It gives a sprawling subject a manageable frame, while Fania’s emphasis on cultural respect provides a clear reason to spend time with her work.
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James Crowley on Imprint, Queer Identity and Collaboration: “I think of myself as a song collector, really.”
His four-track EP, “Imprint,” released through TRIPEL Records, explores desire, family, past relationships and queer identity, with Amey contributing to the writing and Horner returning as producer.
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Vinny Moha Makes Broke Look Charming on “no tengo ni un peso”
The song aims for dancing and singing along, with a light, playful approach to romance. Its financial vocabulary also carries into the flirtation through “me endeudo con tus besos,” turning…
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“What Should Zombie Fest Become?” Zombie Fest 9 Look Beyond Their Biggest Edition Yet
“People rarely remember how professionally your spreadsheet was organised,” the Zombie Fest organisers says. “They remember how the event made them feel.” After more than twenty years of promoting events,…
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A. HerrMann Wants Kindness to Make the Headlines on “Only Good News”
“Only Good News,” the English version of “Nur Noch Gutes,” brings it into the daily ritual of checking the headlines.
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Night Teacher Reckons With Love, Lost Time and Change on “St. Augustine”
The song examines the difficult business of loving somebody as their life changes, with Bechtel writing from inside that struggle. Bechtel gives it several chances to acquire meaning through the…