Tag: indie

The Get In Her Ears team have put together another eclectic mix of new music for your listening pleasure. Our February Playlist features riff-heavy anthems, shoegaze & dream-pop tunes, indie and alt-pop bangers, electronic musings and experimental sounds. Scroll through our recommendations below!

In order to best support the female, LGBTQIA+ and non-binary artists that we love here at GIHE, we’ve moved away from using Spotify. We now have an account on TIDAL, so please follow us on there! You’ll also see that we’ve copied all of our previous GIHE playlists over to TIDAL as well. We’ve included YouTube/bandcamp links for all of the tracks below too, so there’s plenty of ways for you to get your new music fix.

You can still access our GIHE profile on Spotify (which we do not have a paid subscription for) but we urge you to use TIDAL, bandcamp or YouTube instead. Happy listening!

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The Echograms – ‘Lovesick’
Having played live for us last year at The Cavendish Arms, Margate based Claire Pitt-Wigmore and her band The Echograms deliver swirling ‘bluegaze’ soundscapes with a gritty raw emotion. Taken from their debut EP, ‘Lovesick’ glistens with a fizzing atmospheric allure and fierce riffs, offering an immersive reflection on limerance and the realisation that people often don’t live up to our expectations of them. With its intricate and captivating musicality, this debut signals The Echograms as definite ones to watch.
(Mari Lane – Managing Editor)

VERO – ‘Dead Train’
Another month, another excellent single from Stockholm trio VERO. ‘Dead Train’ is the third track to be lifted from the band’s upcoming second album, Razor Tongue, set for release on 20th March via PNKSLM. Their new record is inspired by their restless, urgent spirit and I think that translates perfectly through their brooding, grunge-inspired riffs and angst-ridden vocals. VERO will be playing a London headline show at The Shacklewell Arms on 26th March. I can’t wait to hear these tracks in the flesh! (Kate Crudgington – Features Editor)

Pixie Cut Rhythm Orchestra – ‘I’ve Been Here Before’
I’ve been a big fan of Dublin’s Pixie Cut Rhythm Orchestra since Irish musician Fears recommended them to us on our Soho Radio show in 2021. I’m thrilled that they’re back with new single ‘I’ve Been Here Before’, which is a gritty reflection on the “performative lifestyles and the instability of modern city living”. As always, Sarah Deegan’s witty and cutting lyricism shines through, thanks to her distinctive vocals and the grinding riffs that underscore them. (KC)

Blackwater Holylight – ‘Bodies’
Having recently released their fourth album, Not Here Not Gone, LA based Blackwater Holylight combine dreamy psych-tinged soundscapes with a fierce power to create a sound that is entirely their own. Taken from the album, latest single ‘Bodies’ showcases the band’s ability to interweave immense, doom-laden soundscapes with an immersive transcendental majesty. Read about some of the albums that inspire drummer Eliese Dorsay the most in our recent Five Favourites feature. (ML)

Kathryn Mohr – ‘Property’
Oakland-based artist Kathryn Mohr is adept at capturing a heavy mood in her music and her latest single ‘Property’ is no exception. Lifted from her upcoming second album, Carve, which is set for release on 17th April via The Flenser, it’s an “amalgamation of dream images and visions” that Kathryn had throughout 2025, drenched in reverb and full of her potent vocals. Her upcoming record is a poignant reflection on love, grief, intimacy and isolation and how these things inform our understanding of ourselves over time. (KC)

Topsy Turvy – ‘Five Guitars’
Galvanized by their frustrations at the behaviour of a male touring musician in their hometown music scene, Vienna-based DIY rock trio Topsy Turvy penned their new album, the excellently titled Fighting the Ginormous Macho Nacho, in righteous retaliation. Set for release on 23rd May via Siluh Records, the album blends their garage-punk, psych-rock influences with upfront lyricism and direct vocals, with single ‘Five Guitars’ perfectly showcasing their new-found anarchic attitude. (KC)

Charley Stone – ‘Forever Your Love’
With February traditionally being a time to celebrate romance, GIHE fave Charley Stone has decided to share a lilting ode to unrequited love. As shimmering hooks fizz alongside Stone’s distinctive honey-sweet vocals and playful tongue-in-cheek lyricism, ‘Forever Your Love’ reflects on feelings of longing from a hopeless romantic for something unattainable. (ML)

Top Shortage – ‘Susan Stryker’
Having become a leading figure in Oxford’s queer community and DIY scene before even officially releasing any music, Top Shortage have now shared their first proper single. Oozing a fierce raw emotion with a driving post-punk energy, ‘Susan Stryker’ draws on an excerpt from transfeminist theorist Susan Stryker’s 1994 essay, My Words to Victor Frankenstein Above the Village of Chamonix, with a striking, impassioned drive. Pushing against the notion of bodies, sex and gender as natural and immutable, the track offers a timely and cathartic anthem calling for trans liberation. Vocalist Noa expands: “Trans people are so often seen as monstrous by a bigoted society – the essay, and this song, reclaims that monstrosity and makes it a rallying cry.’ (ML)

Lemonade Sin – ‘Murmurs and Creaks’
Consisting of members you may recognise from other bands over the years, London-via-Devon quintet Lemonade Sin create catchy slices of indie-pop based around the songwriting partnership of Lee Friese-Greene (Sidi Bou Said, Soup, Short-Haired Domestic) and Simon Aldous (Umbrella Heaven). With the addition of Jennifer Denitto (BCOS RSNS, Linus), Charlotte Beale (Joan, Soup) and Robin Morgan (Umbrella Heaven, Joan) to complete the line-up, they’re now set to release their third album this Spring. Our first taste of the album comes in the form of latest single ‘Murmurs and Creaks’. Inspired by the fictional pairing of Jane Eyre and Edward Rochester, it interweaves motorik rhythms with swirling synth patterns and distinctive vocal harmonies to create a driving, Stereolab-reminiscent indie-pop anthem. (ML)

WIDGET – ‘Chamois Leather’
Following on from their self-titled debut EP in 2024, East London post-punk supergroup (featuring members of Big Joanie, all cats are beautiful, Junodef and Zahra Haji Fath Ali Tehrani) WIDGET have now shared a genre-bending new single. Fusing together funk-fuelled hooks with a fierce groove and Ky’s stark spoken word vocals, the track cements this awesome collective as definite ones to watch, and we cannot wait for them to headline for us at New River Studios on 13th March, with support from Coventry jazz-punk band The Genes and DIY newcomers Lunar Riot. Tickets are on Dice now and as always, they are cheaper in advance – it’s going to be a lot of fun, hope to see you there! (ML)

Gemas – ‘Hola’
This joyful slice of grunge-tinged dream-pop comes courtesy of Costa Rica-based DIY band Gemas. Taken from the band’s recent EP, Miedo a perder (which roughly translates as “Fear Of Losing”), this track ‘Hola’ deftly captures their self-defined “soft but restless, intimate but charged” energy. (KC)

Lauren Auder – ‘Praxis’
I’m still hammering London-based composer and producer Lauren Auder’s track ‘the ripple’ (my favourite from her 2023 debut album, the infinite spine) but I’m ultra pleased to see that she’s back releasing brand new music. ‘Praxis’ is lifted from her upcoming second album, Whole World As Vigil, which is set for release on 27th March via untitled. I love her rich, sensual voice and her innovative layering of synths, vocals and samples here – including the sound of a power drill cutting through metal! (KC)

Miss Grit – ‘Stranger’
This shape-shifting alt-pop tune from New York-based, Korean-American musician Miss Grit is taken from their upcoming new album, Under My Umbrella, which is set for release on 24th April via Mute. ‘Stranger’ is Miss Grit’s attempt to escape feelings of betrayal, underscored by contrasting synth textures, compelling beat changes and their translucent vocals. (KC)

ESYA – ‘Heaven’
I was so happy to see new music from ESYA – the solo project of Ayse Hassan (Savages, Kite Base, 180db) – in my GIHE inbox! This single ‘Heaven’ is lifted from her upcoming debut album, Chasing Desire, which is set for release on 10th April via AOK records. It’s an industrial-tinged soundscape, blending ESYA’s yearning vocals with atmospheric synths and propulsive rhythms. Her previous EP releases were captivating collections of eclectic sound and I expect that her debut full length offering will be equally as impressive. (KC)

TEll A ViSiON – ‘IDLU’
Propelled by terse tribal beats and a fierce driving energy, ‘IDLU’ is the latest single from genre-defying Berlin-based artist TEll A ViSiON. A play on words, with the title being an acronym for ‘I Don’t Like You’, the track offers a visceral statement of empowerment and freedom, emanating a raw emotion and gritty sense of urgency. (ML)

Maria BC – ‘Rare’
Another ambient shoegaze gem from American artist Maria BC here. Taken from their upcoming third album, Marathon, which is set for release on 27th February via Sacred Bones, ‘Rare’ is Maria’s sonic rumination on insomnia and romantic infatuation. “This is a song about being in love with someone who never sleeps,” they comment. “I’m proud of the chaotic arrangement – the skittering percussion, the discordant twang of my ancient zither.” Maria has expanded their sonic palette even further on their upcoming release, and I’m looking forward to listening to it in full. (KC)

Laura Misch – ‘Echoes’
I first became aware of saxophonist and composer Laura Misch when London-based artist afromerm recommended her to us on our Soho Radio show back in 2023. Since then, she has consistently impressed me with all that she’s released, and her latest single ‘Echoes’ is no exception. Described as a “transportive saxophone and voice-led meditation,” the track is lifted from her second album, Lithic, which is set for release on 5th June via iconic label One Little Independent Records. ‘Echoes’ was inspired by Laura’s equally profound reactions to observing both the ancient Paleolithic figurines of the mythic Venus, and the instinctive sense of “wonder” she also felt watching her friend’s baby crawling across the floor. To celebrate the release of her new album, Laura will play her biggest headline show to date at London’s Barbican on 3rd July. (KC)

Lauren Von Bülow – ‘Black Beach’
Inspired by a deep connection to her natural surroundings on the South coast of England, ‘Black Beach’ is the debut single from Hastings-based songwriter Lauren Von Bülow. It’s an atmospheric, emotionally charged offering that sees her blend introspective lyrics with shadowy electronics and brooding vocals. ‘Black Beach’ is also accompanied by a music video that Lauren filmed locally, which you can watch below. (KC)

Monday’s Child – ‘Over Again’
A bittersweet declaration of pure love, ‘Over Again’ is the latest single from Belfast-based band Monday’s Child. It’s their first piece of new music since the release of their debut EP, Modern Affair (2025), full of dramatic fluctuations in rhythm in volume, reflecting the emotional turbulence that underpinned the track’s conception. Speaking about ‘Over Again’, lead vocalist Jen says: “This song was as difficult to write as it is to describe – it is a deeply introspective and personal look at my doubts and fears in the face of a pure love, and trying to decipher whether or not these thoughts are worth paying heed to or are just a normal part of relationships”. (KC)

Misty Coast – ‘Hallucinating’
I love this warm, hazy new track from Norwegian psych-pop duo Misty Coast. Formed of Linn Frøkedal and Richard Myklebust (from noise-rock outfit The Megaphonic Thrift), together they blend soft vocals with breezy synths and riffs to create their melodic musings. “‘Hallucinating’ is about trying to filter out what’s real in a chaos of noise and dopamine factories competing for your attention,” the band explain, “When the unrest and distractions become so overwhelming that you can no longer think your own thoughts, it’s time to hit the brakes.” (KC)

Dayydream – ‘Proximity’
Glasgow-based independent artist Chloe Trappes aka dayydream is gearing up to release her new EP, Trace, on 13th March. The follow up to her 2022 debut Bittersweet, the five track EP traces Chloe’s development as a songwriter and as a young adult, informed by a strong sense of nostalgia. This single ‘Proximity’ is a fitting introduction to her softer sound. Backed by a full band, she articulates sentiments about coming-of-age beautifully. (KC)

Leonor Arnaut – ‘Avé, Raposa’
Following her hypnotic debut single ‘Vida Cega’, Portuguese artist Leonor Arnaut has now returned to grace our ears with a stirring new offering. Made in LA under the mentorship and production assistance of Julia Holter and exploring themes of choice and desire, drawing on the possible symbolism of the fox in Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s series ‘Fleabag’, ‘Avé, Raposa’ ripples with an effervescent swirling majesty as Arnaut’s beautifully rich, celestial vocals soar. An exquisite insight into what to expect from this innovative new artist. (ML)

Montauk Hotel – ‘Never Quiet’
A melodic exploration of sensory overload in a chaotic world, ‘Never Quiet’ is the latest single from Dublin-based band Montauk Hotel. Through their considered lyricism and buoyant dream-pop riffs, the band extrapolate on the feelings of alienation that come from “living in a loud world where technology and political agendas distract from empathy and truth.” Recorded by the band in their home studio and mixed by Ryan McGroarty from Beauty Sleep, ‘Never Quiet’ gently distracts listeners from these overwhelming thoughts. (KC)

Sister Ghost – ‘Not Your Toy’
Having been a big fan of Northern Irish DIY rocker Shannon Delores O’Neill – aka Sister Ghost – for a number of years now, we’re super excited that she’s set to release a brand new EP this Spring. Taken from the EP, recorded in LA alongside producer Brad Wood (Liz Phair, Veruca Salt, Smashing Pumpkins, Placebo) and drummer Jeff Friedl (A Perfect Circle, DEVO), new single ‘Not Your Toy’ offers an empowering ode to survivors of coercive control whilst showcasing O’Neill’s seething, soaring power. Reflecting on the track, she explains: “Whilst it’s sadly very likely to be the case that many listeners will also identify with the subject matter, it’s my sincere hope that by being vocal about it we can help call out these coercive behaviours and reclaim our collective power.” (ML)

No Drama – ‘Doorstep’
This cathartic track from Toulouse-based indie punks No Drama is inspired by the brevity and in-continuity of relationships. It’s taken from their new EP, Isolated Areas, which is set for release on 6th March via Hidden Bay Records. Together, Christèle Gaye (drums), Manon Raupp (guitars, vocals, bass) and Daniel Selig (guitars, vocals) create loud, commanding alt-anthems that help to relieve the pressure of the grind of everyday life. (KC)

 

Shallow Honey – ‘The Bear’
Recently blowing us away with their fierce charisma and playful charm when playing live at The Waiting Room last month, Sussex band Shallow Honey have now released a raging new single. Released as an ‘anti-valentines’ anthem, ‘The Bear’ offers a gritty reflection on those men who became inexplicably furious and defensive over the conversation meant to highlight the safety issues faced by women and girls. An incredibly resonant and necessary subject right now, the track showcases the band’s ability to combine their trademark tongue-in-cheek wit with a ferocious riot grrrl-inspired energy. (ML)

Pondlife – ‘Cello’
Having just announced the release of a new EP later this year, London slacker rockers Pondlife have now shared title track ‘Cello’. Propelled by scuzzy hooks and swirling atmospherics, it’ll draw you in with a wistful allure, offering a hazy insight into the band’s shoegaze tinged soundscapes. (ML)

K Maybe – ‘Skin Hungry’
The latest single from Surrey band K Maybe, ‘Skin Hungry’ reflects on feelings of loneliness and that longing for human touch with a driving, relentless energy. As screaming guitars are juxtaposed with the delicate sense of melancholy that oozes through the lyrics, it offers an instantly catchy slice of stirring alt-rock. (ML)

Frances Murray – ‘Adults’
Essex-born, Brighton-based musician and producer Frances Murray – who used to go by the name BLAB – is back with brand new music! This single ‘Adults’ is taken from her upcoming debut solo album, Dreamer, which she’ll be self-releasing on 10th April. It’s a witty take on her “quarter life crisis” – something anyone over the age of 25 can definitely relate to. (KC)

 

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