Indie Music

Marking the 20th anniversary of their seminal debut Chroma, Cartel took Detroit back to 2005 with a front-to-back play through that had fans hanging on every note.

As fall creeps in and emos lace up their Vans and pull on their flannels, Hayley Williams has delivered the soundtrack of the season. Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party (Post Atlantic) isn’t Paramore redux—it’s something more introspective.

Review by Rebecca McDevitt Franklin Jonas steps into a new chapter with " Village Liquors" , an indie-country single that radiates both...

From bedroom-pop heartbreak to bold confessionals, Conan Gray proves he’s grown into one of pop’s most daring storytellers.

Article by Rebecca McDevitt Sombr’s Big Glow Up Album Artwork: Nicky Parks and Amelie Boose If you have been watching Sombr over the last...

The Burnout Days Tour lit up The Agora with emotion, energy, and unforgettable connection. While many of the songs on Flipturn’s discography can be described as “chill-indie,” their live performance is anything but. The Agora Theater in Cleveland was a place of connection, dancing, good vibes, and burnout days on the evening of July 30th.

MilkBoy – July 25, 2025 Photos & Review by Rebecca McDevitt You know that feeling when a band you just discovered ends up blowing you...

After a gloomy day of rain and gray skies, the clouds finally broke just in time for Goose to bring the sunshine.  Jacob’s Pavilion was bursting with life—glittered cheeks, tie-dye shirts, funky outfits, and fans already dancing before the band even took the stage.  This wasn’t just a concert—it was a gathering. A celebration. A shared pulse. And Goose hadn’t even played a note yet.

Article & Photos by Rebecca McDevitt There are shows you attend, and then there are shows you feel . Zane Carney’s set at The Green Room...

Shot by Madison Cozzens, Midwest Coverage Live at Jacob’s Pavilion | Cleveland, OH Contributed by Madison Cozzens Revised by LJ Portnoy,...

Interview by Rebecca McDevitt & Ilana Bornstein Article & Photos by Rebecca McDevitt Photo by Rebecca McDevitt Genre-defying....

t its core, ‘Lasting Effects’—a new release from indie-pop artist Avery Lynch (with production assists from Jordanlilvee and Michael Blum)—is a powerful breakup anthem that flips a familiar narrative on its head, transforming bitter into sweet and repurposing the pain of being “dissed” and discarded by someone you once loved.

Article by Rebecca McDevitt with contributitons by LJ Portnoy

Craving a playlist update? These must-stream songs from the past two weeks are for binging, shuffling and sharing with the group chat.  A...

Some albums feel like a collection of songs. Others feel like a novel—woven together with a thread of emotion, experience, and purpose.

Some artists are born into music; others find their way to it through sheer passion and relentless pursuit. Chucky Hugh blends both.

Have you ever heard a song so good that you immediately text your friends, “How have I never heard this before?!” 

Photo by Rebecca McDevitt - RJL Photography At Witch Bitch Thrift, the venue transformed into the ultimate indie music hotspot as...