Author: 7ymby
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Grace Pelle – “Oyster”
Sometimes, growing up means learning how to survive the things that once would have made you give up on your dreams. For indie pop artist Grace Pelle, “Oyster” is about finding a way back to the person who dreamed before life became complicated, and remembering that version of yourself still has something to offer. The…
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Mya Angelique – “Teenage Popstar”
Wanting to stand out and wanting to fit in can feel like the same thing when you are growing up. You want people to notice you, but you also worry that becoming the person everyone likes might mean losing the person you actually are. Mya Angelique explores that contradiction in “Teenage Popstar,” a pop-rock single…
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SUUNCAAT – “the wash”
Doing laundry is one of those tasks that can make an hour disappear without leaving much to remember. You load the machine, wait, fold your clothes, and move on to the next thing. For experimental pop artist SUUNCAAT, however, this familiar routine opens up a stranger question: if we keep repeating the same actions, why…
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Kayla Ramos – “Los Angeles”
Los Angeles has a way of making beauty and loneliness feel like they belong together. For Kayla Ramos, the city becomes the setting for a heartbreak that has no clear ending. Her new single, “Los Angeles,” explores what happens when someone leaves without an explanation, leaving behind questions that are harder to escape than the…
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Andrew Cushin – “Goodbye”
Sometimes, a relationship ends before either person is ready to let go. Andrew Cushin explores that uncomfortable space on “Goodbye,” a guitar-driven indie-rock single that pairs the uncertainty of letting someone go with music built to lift a crowd. The Newcastle singer-songwriter’s first release of 2026, “Goodbye” arrives with the anthemic energy that has become…
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Harley – “Gold”
Knowing when to walk away from a relationship can be difficult, especially when the other person has stopped giving you what they once promised. On “Gold,” Australian singer-songwriter Harley explores that disappointment while turning towards something more hopeful: learning to trust yourself when a relationship no longer feels right. The third single from his upcoming…
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Markoe – “Everyday”
Some songs take shape quickly. Others need time, a few wrong turns, and the willingness to admit that an idea you love is not quite working. For Markoe, “Everyday” came together through that second kind of process. What started as an unfinished song called “Tiny Toes” eventually became a deeply personal tribute to motherhood, built…
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Leavell – “Spotlight”
Being noticed is one thing. Being comfortable with everyone watching is another. On “Spotlight,” Kentucky-based singer, songwriter and rapper Leavell explores that difference through an unexpected move into indie pop, trading his usual hip-hop approach for a brighter, groove-driven sound with a more complicated idea at its centre. The song grew out of a spontaneous…
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Christina Romano – “TellMe”
Finding your sound can mean figuring out what you have been holding back. For Christina Romano, “TellMe” appears to mark that kind of moment. Following her debut single, “SkyWalking,” the emerging pop artist returns with a track that looks inward, exploring the uncertainty of lingering connections while giving her more room to express herself vocally.…
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Drew Makes Noise – “Boots”
Northern Ireland continues to deliver exciting music, and Drew Makes Noise is another name worth keeping on your radar. His new single, “Boots,” brings together psych-pop, indie rock and experimental synths in a restless, unpredictable track that reflects the unease at the heart of its subject matter. From the opening moments, “Boots” feels agitated, as…