Just prior to launching SoundThread Music Blog in July 2016, I briefly met folk-soul singer-songwriter Matt Lovell on a weekend visit to Nashville, and was handed Sandbox, an incredibly impressive CD of sketches and demos from this emerging, uber-talented musician. I was blown away from the very first listen and still am every time I revisit Sandbox. Fast forward a few years to Matt's official single release of "90 Proof," one of the many outstanding Sandbox demos. Featuring

Casting an aural spotlight on the poignant and personal themes of anxiety and mental health, UK indie singer-songwriter Darla Jade charmingly serenades the captive listener through her candid thoughts in her new single "Overcrowded": "Even when I'm alone I still feel overcrowded." Immersed in a minimal and graceful production of piano and delicately placed string arrangements, Darla's ethereal vocals beautifully lead the listener through the honesty of this touching indie ba

Glasgow-based emo/post-hardcore band DETER re-emerges with "Iniquity," their new single and first new music since the release of their impressive 2019 debut album Wither & Fade that brought us breakout singles "Pull Me Under" and "Telling Myself." With an edgy, guitar-driven vibe, "Iniquity" follows in a similar musical vein to the band's energized tracks from Wither & Fade. Frontman Jamie Logan's vocal treatments powerfully carry the torch with the message and melody of "Ini

With our first feel-good music post of the year, we bring you "Two Left Feet (The Way You Move)," the brand new single from Denver-based indie folk artist Rob Drabkin. With its positive, upbeat lyrics and vibe, "Two Left Feet" will get you off your feet and singing along. "It’s about joy, so much damn joy! The title makes me laugh and that’s exactly the point," remarks Rob on his Facebook page. "It’s about being unapologetically yourself and embracing your flaws. It’s about f

In this month's New Music Spotlight, we take a virtual trip to NYC, Nashville, Los Angeles, and Vancouver and listen to some incredible new music releases from Rynn, Quinn Lewis, Jay Miners, Hunting, Shelter Cover, and Rocky Paterra (feat. Dan Kiernan). Be sure to add these impressive artists to your new music playlists! Rynn | "For What It's Worth" (new single) Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Rynn releases her new bedroom-pop single, "For What It's Worth," a fresh, edgy

Whenever I travel, whether it be by automobile, airplane or train, I've always got a playlist or bank of tunes queued up to accompany me on my journey. "Open Roads," the reflective new single from Los Angeles-based indie musician J GRGRY (a.k.a. Joe Gregory), just rocketed to the top of my travel playlist. With its gorgeous, moving melody and anthemic chorus, Joe's emotive, soaring vocals, and brilliant production, "Open Roads" is the literal and figurative soundtrack to the

Glasgow-based ambient pop band Who's Olivia? recently released its spellbinding, atmospheric debut single, "She." Comprised of Colette McLaughlin (lead vocals, guitar, piano), Max Murphy (guitar, synth, vocals), Ben Main (bass, vocals), and Rhys Robertson (drums, vocals), the foursome has been making music together over the past year. Delicately embellished with sparse, electronic beats and a synthesized, drone-like undercurrent, "She" is guided by a reflective, fingerstyle e

In this post, we take a look back at the month of July and some of the outstanding new indie singles and EP's that have landed on our musical radar - from DNDR, Middle Youth, Kirsty Hawkshaw, Midnight Divide, Lately., and Kevin Daniel. Read on and round out your music playlists with these impressive tracks and artists! DNDR | All We Know (EP) DNDR is the musical moniker of musicians Ludwig Jonsson and Ola Pålsson. While both are native Swedes, they managed to cross paths only

It's been nearly a year since Brooklyn-based producer, musician and songwriter Ben Rice made his critically acclaimed debut as a solo artist with "The Getaway," his impressive, Americana-tinged single, along with its introspective, acoustic-driven, follow-up indie ballad "Autumn Days." Marking his return to the limelight, Ben releases his easygoing, summery, chill-out song "I Think We Got It Right" into the universe. Laden with entrancing, spacious guitar hooks, a gently-puls

Summer is officially here and so much incredible new music has been released during the month of June! To kick off the season in the best possible way, we take a look at some of the month's outstanding new indie singles that have landed on our musical radar - from Samuel Jack, Da Buzz, Russell James, Need For Speed, Rex The Dog, and Steve Everett. Read on and round out your Summer playlists with these impressive tracks and artists! SAMUEL JACK | "Feels Like Summer" Kicking ri