San Francisco based Buddy Junior, the recording project of Jared Lenar (they/them) and long time collaborator Harvey Forgets (they/them), may have just perfected the swirling modern lo-fi sound that was raised on shoegaze and alternative rock.

Having spent the past two years steadily releasing his blend of atmospheric and down to earth indie folk, Ben is a unique artist in his ability to write songs with universal appeal that are still rich with texture and incredibly cohesive as a larger body of work.

Beach Vacation may have started as a high school band, but they quickly gained international recognition, releasing an EP, and then an album, I Fell Apart, in 2020, followed by several singles. ‘It Soothes Me’ is the latest single from the band, a laid back indie pop track with a smooth groove.

NYC based singer-songwriter, actor and TikTok sensation Kevin Atwater released his debut ep retriever on January 21, showcasing 6 carefully crafted indie-folk tracks. Kevin comes from a classically trained background, learning piano and clarinet from a young age, but much of his inspiration is found in folk icons like Joni Mitchell and Nick Drake, which shines clearly through his focus on heart-pulling melodies and intricate acoustic guitar accompaniments.

A five-piece band from Sydney, Australia, Tommy Gun’s music embodies a free spirited and adventurous energy tinged with nostalgia. Their debut EP, Afterlife, was produced in just 3 days- and this sense of spontaneous creation reverberates through the album, and especially through the vibrant single. “Hopeless Stranger”.

Florida-born Thomas LaVine was raised in the small town of Blacksburg, SC, where he started to write songs from the age of 16. Having played music his whole life, LaVine has arrived at a dreamy, idiosyncratic style that plays with metaphor and association, treating “songwriting like a canvas in which to paint with many colours.” Taking inspiration from artists such as John Denver, Andrew Belle and Noah Gundersen, LaVine’s music delicately weaves emotion with sound, creating an unforgettable whirlpool of abstract images.

California based duo The Lagoons are known for their effortless blend of rhythmic earworms drenched in the perfect blend of atmospheric dream pop and sun tinged indie, always keeping that DIY feel that makes their tracks feel as organic as they are full of melody.

Los Angeles born-and-raised, Ian the idiot is the culmination of years on the city's indie circuit as well as writing and recording DIY. The track is as cool as its namesake, following an effortless flow that has as much dreamy guitar laden melody reminiscent of the ‘Good Nature’ album by Turnover as it has the organic feel and harmonies of The Beach Boys.

Toronto Indie ensemble Hollow Graves offer the same blend of fantastically produced and hand crafted indie with ‘Borderline’, taken from their latest album ‘Mid-Century Modern’. The band are inspired by the second British invasion and hail from punk backgrounds which culminates in a gritty and expressive sound that somehow stays clean but is always ready to explode.

Louise Weseth is a Norwegian artist and songwriter currently based between Copenhagen and Oslo. Her style consists of dreamy folk that is as atmospheric as it is hauntingly beautiful. Her work is mostly self produced like many artists in the vein of Weseth, creating truly self expressing pieces that are rich with different textures and motifs and sonically intruiging.

Nashville-based self-proclaimed “loudest sort of introvert” Caroline Romano brims with immersive storytelling and emotive sensibility. Although she may have only just entered her 20s, Romano can already boast some serious streaming numbers and the backing of industry tastemakers such as Hollywood Life, Just Jared and American Songwriter. Her upcoming debut LP Oddities and Prodigies promises to further solidify her as an introspective and passionate songwriter; one that isn’t afraid to bare herself to her audience with a stark frankness and comforting relatability.

The latest offering from Leeds-based alternative Pop-Rock band, Ava in the Dark, has all the Synth-Rock flavours of their first EP but presents it in a darker, more industrial way.

The latest single from Canadian outfit Laughed the Boy is a blend of the cheerful and the melancholic. The instrumentation of this track is held together by the guitars that are just the right amount of sparkling clean and simplistically intricut, acting as the glue between introspective narrative and an unshaken driving rhythm section.

Hailing from Nashville, vocalist Kyle Knudsen and drummer Colton Ward form DBMK – an alt-pop project that speaks to the complexities of modern living through an eclectic, buoyant sound and sensitive lyrics. Despite the difficult conditions of the pandemic-ridden years, the duo have embarked on their own DYI tours and even sold out multiple shows in their home state of Florida. 2020 also saw the birth of their debut EP Jump in the Dark, released to the joy of their dedicated fanbase, nicknamed the ‘KULT’.

Back after a 10 year hiatus, San Francisco’s Young Prisms are ready to delight anew with an upcoming album, Drifter. Despite their dreamy sound, the album aims to bring its listeners down from the clouds, ready to explore the tensions and tangles of everyday experience. Sharing a taste of what’s to come, the band has also released the album’s lead single, ‘Honeydew’.

Manchester based self proclaimed DIY artist Jesse D’Kora has an inherently expressive sound that comes from being a solo artist controlling every element of a track. ‘The fourth day of november’, is about the anticipation of moving from one place to another. It conveys the blend of nervousness and excitement that inevitably comes with a new beginning.

Toronto-based singer-songwriter SHEAL balances her musical projects with motherhood and a teaching career, carefully blending her experiences into one magical whole. Her upcoming sophomore album, Courage Again, seeks to reflect on the joys and pains of life, from the miracle of birth to the everyday anxieties that distract us from the things that truly matter.

A moody, psychedelic and atmospheric ride. Driving bass, bossa drums, ethereal guitar and airy vocals. The latest offering from Sam Wright will strike a chord with any fan of Tame Impala and rhythm prioritised genre smashing indie. Faded feels like the sum of Sams work, with previous singles taking on a more summer indie sound this latest offering really feels like a development in every way.

Minneapolis based DIY Auteur Landon Conrath is turning heads across the globe with his authentic indie pop that does nothing but exceed expectations. Having only started releasing music in 2020, Conrath is already displaying his artistry and what we are seeing with every new release is the lighting in a bottle you can only find in an artist in their element.

‘See You Again’ proves to be another noteworthy instalment in The Satellite Stations sprawling catalog that shares his perspective on life and the challenges and joys of being human.