Some of the most meaningful and affective music and art is born out of the honest, real-life events and challenges that musicians and artists often face in their day-to-day lives. When we experience the art or music that results from such real-life situations, we subconsciously embrace the underlying emotion and energy that inspired and crafted what we are taking in. Indie/folk singer and songwriter Brady Grey's stunning debut EP, No One Knows, elegantly and candidly embodies

I was first introduced to the music of Goldkey, the musical alias of NYC-based singer-songwriter Mike Horn, early last year with his impressive, acoustic-driven indie single "Faster." Ending the period of musical silence, Goldkey recently released his new single, "Rabbit Hole," and now follows up with Background, his stunning debut EP which thematically focuses on the quest to find the calm amidst the chaos. Mike elaborates to SoundThread, "The EP is called Background since i

UK synth duo Magnetic Skies recently released their stunning debut EP, Dreams and Memories, featuring their modern blend of cutting-edge pop, electronic soundscapes and soaring melodies, with a nostalgic nod to the cinematic sounds of 80's alternative music. The duo has garnered significant attention since the EP release, having been described as echoes of Tears for Fears and Japan meeting the modern world of Chvrches and Empire of the Sun. Magnetic Skies was formed in early

The self-titled debut EP from Seattle-based indie rock band Maltby has been one of my favorite listens since I first heard it a few weeks ago. Containing five thoughtful, laid back and beautifully melodic tracks, this emerging band, consisting of siblings Shay and Anthony Carlucci, Nathan Gemmet, Brian Mendez and Michael Rath, clearly has a great deal of indie circuit potential. The songwriting is strong and easily accessible, with smooth, polished production. The prevalent s

Different Cloud is the solo musical project of French singer-songwriter Maxime Lefebvre. I recently heard his music on Bandcamp and was immediately impressed after my first listen to his six-track debut EP, simply entitled démo #1. Recorded over a two-month period in mid-2017, the original compositions on this EP sound much more like fresh, well-produced tracks than demos. As a guitarist who also plays bass, drums and piano, Maxime cites his musical influences as rock, folk,

It's likely that many of you have already heard the successful, breakthrough debut single, "Don't You Cry For Me" from Minnesota-raised, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter and guitarist Cobi. With nearly 28 millions streams on Spotify alone, "Don't You Cry For Me" was followed by an acoustic version of the same track, and an equally impressive second single, "Prophet Story." Cobi has recently released Songs From The Ashes (PT. 1), an EP that presents three outstanding new tr

Dorsia is the musical project of Chicago-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Alice Kraynak (of Idylls, Fauvely), and she's recently released her impressive debut EP, Casual Hex (Other Coast Records). The project itself began back in 2015 as a collection of iPhone recordings, but has since transformed into a mature collection of four atmospheric indie pop tracks, with full production and supporting musicians (Chace Wall (production, vocals, bass), Mike Boyd (drums)). If

Unsummering is the impressive, debut EP from NY-based electronic duo R. Missing. The persona and image of the band is a bit mysterious, as evident from the sparse "About" information on the band's website which states: "We’re R. Missing. We want to fight you", with listed band members, 'She Missing' (Vocals/Bass) and 'He Missing' (Other). It reminds me a bit of the launch of the British electronic band CLIENT several years back, with band members anonymously known as 'Client

Formed in the dormant hills of the Topanga Canyon, California-based alternative/shoegaze band Sun Colony releases their stunning debut EP - simply titled Sun Colony. It was just a few months ago that we first heard the band's impressive debut single, "Satellite" - a melodic, dreamlike journey with pulsing rhythm, presented with Sun Colony's signature sound. The band is comprised Tommy Graf (vocals), Derek Mabra (guitar, synths), Lauren Andino (guitar), and Michael Quinn (drum

Watch Me Overcomplicate This is the impressive debut EP from Chicago-based, indie/dreampop band Fauvely, the musical project of singer-songwriter Sophie Leigh. The band consists of additional core members Alice Kraynak (violin, vocals), and Scott Cortez (bass), as well as a rotating cast that includes Chris DePorter, Dale Price, and Alex Burns, who produced, mixed and mastered the EP. Musically, the six tracks on Watch Me Overcomplicate This are catchy, driving songs with sof