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David Bay launches groovy original cover of Joy Division's ‘Love Will Tear us Apart’ as debut single
With a stamp of approval from remaining members Stephen Morris, Bernard Sumner and Peter Hook of acclaimed English rock band Joy...
INDIEGAGA
Sep 3, 20212 min read


Ben&Ben surpass expectations on sophomore album, Pebble House Vol. 1: Kuwaderno
Multi-platinum certified and critically acclaimed Filipino band Ben&Ben have finally released their highly anticipated sophomore album,...
INDIEGAGA
Aug 29, 20213 min read


Fern. reflects on the feeling of being stuck on light R&B jam 'Looping'
Filipino producer and singer-songwriter Fern. continues to bring yet another surge of interest with his brand of summery, laid-back jams....
INDIEGAGA
Aug 29, 20212 min read


German dark-pop artist FLØRE releases third single ‘Cigarette’ off sophomore EP ‘Romaniac’
Fresh off the release of her last single 'Bad Medicine', 'Cigarette' is FLØRE’s poignant follow up to ‘Bad Medicine’—an electro-pop bop...
INDIEGAGA
Aug 29, 20212 min read


Over October breaks the mould with first Tagalog song 'Sandali Lang'
Acclaimed Filipino band Over October are breaking the mold with the release of their first Tagalog EP “Sandali Lang” under Island Records...
INDIEGAGA
Aug 24, 20213 min read


LOIR takes listeners on a fun, cozy ride with debut single 'Sakay'
Filipina R&B artist LOIR invites listeners to a joyful sonic ride with her debut solo single Sakay, released under Sony Music...
INDIEGAGA
Aug 23, 20212 min read


Rahis Bharti on how his group Dhoad Gypsies of Rajasthan took folk music to Europe
At the turn of the millennium in 2000, musician Rahis Bharti aka Rahis Khan moved to the island of Corsica in France with 500 rupees in...
ANURAG TAGAT
Aug 21, 20213 min read


Elise Huang asserts self-worth and empowerment on alt-R&B bop 'Lonely'
Filipina singer-songwriter Elise Huang has come a long way from helming stripped-down confessionals that grapple with one’s personal...
INDIEGAGA
Aug 17, 20211 min read


Lil Nas X continues to dominate cultural conversations with 'Industry Baby'
After gaining tremendous attention online with #MonteroMakeUpChallenge, a collaborative effort between Sony Music Philippines and Drag...
INDIEGAGA
Aug 17, 20212 min read


July Rundown
In our latest roundup of songs released in July, we find young artists who showcase a maturity that certainly proves age isn’t exactly...
ANURAG TAGAT
Aug 16, 20214 min read


Pop-R&B songstress Charlene Su releases debut EP, onlyfriends
Pop-R&B songstress Charlene Su has finally dropped her debut EP titled onlyfriends, with four songs that promise to be absolute bops....
INDIEGAGA
Jul 26, 20212 min read


ASEAN Music Showcase Festival 2021 adds two more countries, heads 3-day virtual event this September
ASEAN Music Showcase Festival (AMS) is slated to return on its second edition with an initiative to help regional artists stay connected...
INDIEGAGA
Jul 19, 20212 min read


SCYE aims to debunk ‘mental health’ stigma on new song 'Paru-Paro'
Considered as one of the most promising acts in contemporary Philippine hip-hop, SCYE has successfully established himself as a rapper...
INDIEGAGA
Jul 19, 20212 min read


Bianca waxes poetic on memory and longing with debut single 'Tenth of July'
After racking up more than 2.5 million steams on Spotify with her heartfelt reimagining of an alt-rock classic, rising singer-songwriter...
INDIEGAGA
Jul 17, 20212 min read


Fern. drops his first tagalog single 'Kagandahan'
Filipino singer-songwriter and producer Fern. has finally dropped his new single “Kagandahan,” a minimalist pop tune that tackles the...
INDIEGAGA
Jul 17, 20212 min read


Barbie Almalbis shares her challenging but colorful adult life on new album, 'Scenes From Inside'
Acclaimed Filipino artist Barbie Almalbis celebrates her 25th year in the music business with the release of her fourth studio album,...
INDIEGAGA
Jul 17, 20212 min read


Max Dylan makes a statement with new look and single '+LEGENDARY+'
If you’re a hip-hop fan in search of your next anthem, Max Dylan’s latest single “+LEGENDARY+” is exactly what you’re looking for. “The...
INDIEGAGA
Jul 12, 20213 min read


June Rundown
By Anurag Tagat We’re just about halfway through the year and we’re starting to see more diversity in Indian indie’s releases. Everyone...
ANURAG TAGAT
Jul 12, 20213 min read


Alex Bruce comes swinging with unapologetic banger “Fake Friends”
After gaining crossover success with her previous single “Yakap,” a charming ode to young romance in hip-hop/R&B form, Alex Bruce is...
INDIEGAGA
Jun 30, 20212 min read


Alt-R&B trio brb. drops highly anticipated EP, fleur and lead single ‘saint’
Hot off the heels of their debut EP, ‘relationshit’, internationally renowned R&B trio, brb. has finally released their sophomore EP,...
INDIEGAGA
Jun 28, 20211 min read


German Indie/Alt-Pop singer-songwriter FLØRE releases new single, 'Bad Medicine'
FLØRE is back with a new single ‘Bad Medicine’ after her first single ‘Dead Boys’ back in January 2021 and her acclaimed debut Oct 2020...
INDIEGAGA
Jun 28, 20213 min read


SB19 and Ben&Ben make history with generation-defining version of “MAPA”
SB19 and Ben&Ben, two of the biggest Philippine acts, are making history again with a re-recording of the former’s smash single “MAPA”...
INDIEGAGA
Jun 28, 20213 min read


Dominic Chin drops stripped-down versions of “clse2u” and hit EP, License To Cry
Dominic Chin has finally dropped the stripped-down version of his emotional pop ballad “clse2u.” Released under Umami Records, the...
INDIEGAGA
Jun 26, 20213 min read


The Ransom Collective’s Leah Halili teases release of first solo single 'Fourth of July'
Indie-folk singer-songwriter Leah Halili is set to premiere her first solo single “Fourth Of July.” Brimming with delicate arrangements...
INDIEGAGA
Jun 26, 20211 min read
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