Indie Pop Mixtape 9
Artist: Peking Duck
Song: Stranger (ft. Elliphant)
Why? Trippy, fun and simply unique showcase of visuals that represent the marvelous track that is “Stranger”. With a collaboration that can only be dreamed of in musical heaven, the irreverent Australian duo and the talented Swedish beauty together create one of the best tracks of 2016 reassuring us that next year can only get better.
More of them: https://www.facebook.com/pekingduk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kWsXjM22FU
Artist: The Green Children
Song: Winter Rose
Why? As always The Green Children step out of the limitations of pop and create another musical gem that is sure to pick us up and fill us with a joy as it puts a smile on our face. Listen to the soundscape as it soothes you and relaxes and sing along if you must and enjoy it. This talented duo have giving an amazing track that sounds just right to this time of the year and the state of the world.
Purchase a Copy: iTunes (All proceeds go to St. Jude Children’s Hospital)
More of them: https://www.facebook.com/thegreenchildren
Artist: Banfi
Song: Happy when you go
Why? A mix of melodrama and a strange sense of joy all creating a haunting indie pop music video that has a way of creeping into our bones and getting stuck in our heads as we sing along to the chorus tapping our feet to the rhythm created by the drums, guitar, bass and voice. Even though it feels relaxing and soothing, there’s something about it that is just electrifying.
More of them: https://www.facebook.com/banfimusic/
Artist: Noah Gray
Song: Hidden for Eternity
Why? Simply because it is a marvelous step forward into creating a personal and meaningful set of tracks by a talented 15 year old singer/songwriter from the United States. With nice piano melodies blended with light touches of electronica he embraces his heart and shares it with us truly captivating our senses as little by little we find ourselves wanting more.
More of Him: Soundcloud
Artist: Tors
Song: Hold Me
Why? Birds chirping as we enter the building where we will have a front row seat to a truly touching, real and mesmerizing acoustic folk/pop show by a sensational group of lads who are sure to touch your heart as you write down the name of the track for you know they are now part of your personal music radar. Enjoy it, breathe it and let it caress you softly.
More of them: http://www.thetorsband.com/
Artist: Breathe Carolina x IZII
Song: Echo (Let Go)
Why? Amazing collaboration of an established electronic band and an up and coming artist that makes for one amazing ride. Just listen to the meaningful and honest lyrics as they unfold into the soundscape of soft electronic beats and pop tunes engulfing the listener completely in something truly beautiful and marvelous to listen to.
More of them: http://www.breathecarolina.net/ & http://www.iziimusic.com/
Artist: Mother Mother
Song: Love Stuck
Why? Inspired by a dark period in the life of the talented front man of this band comes an amazing and fun filled track that has a way of picking you up when you are down and ensuring that you are engulfed by the melodies and playful tunes of “Love Stuck”. Enjoy it and let it fill you to the brim with some good old Mother Mother marvel.
More of them: http://mothermothervip.com/
Artist: Chris Hurn
Song: If I were you
Why? Catchy folk/pop tunes infused with a certain maturity blended with a contemporary vision of the world. From writing scores for films, finishing university, living life-the talented Chris Hurn finds it him to marvel us with his first single for his upcoming sophomore album that embraces his growth and maturity both musically and personally.
More of him: http://chrishurn.com/