“Be honest with yourself, be honest with your community, be honest with your art. You’re never as alone as you think you are.”—Young Ritual shared these kind, wise words in a recent Instagram post. (In...
Mid-Michigan indie artist Aaron Mealey, recording under the name ARBO, just released a two-song EP, The Garden, which addresses the deep-rooted emotions he and many of us are experiencing due to the current pandemic and...
Costa Rican-born singer-songwriter Mariela Arrendondo (PKA Nova Mariéé) and Toronto-based producer-writer Jameson Lyon’s new single “Let’s Spend the Day Together” feels like the revitalizing vacation we all need right now. The song’s lush, swanky vibes...
When a fiery wordsmith joins forces with a dope producer, epic music is minted. At least that’s the case with dream team Eon MC Etc. and Alkaline’s fierce new album, The Ill He Had. The...
I’m drawn to storytellers. There’s mystery in someone who’s capable of spinning vivid emotional tales and moxie in someone who’s daring enough to share real experiences. And, when a storyteller who’s well-versed at weaving both...
The origin of the word “darling” can be traced back to 9th century Old English writings. It’s a practically timeless, lofty term of endearment reserved for special people (in special circumstances). What’s to like about...
If you’re struggling to wrap up a romantic, platonic, or professional relationship you already sense you need to, spend some quality time with indie singer-songwriter Melanie Pierce’s elevating second single “Illusions.” This sharp and stormy...
Spring cleaning’s been a little more intense in the midst of a global pandemic. While we’ve been busy sanitizing and organizing our physical dwellings, have we given *any* thought to what’s occupying our mental space?...
Detroit’s dark indie-pop siren Krissy Booth knows how to catch a magnetic feeling and keep it alive in her songs. The charming singer-songwriter and producer’s recent release “Selfish” and today’s *surprise* double release of “Obsessed”...
With more than a decade of band synergy, Drinking Mercury’s mind-bending self-titled album is the product of four freethinking artists—Kevin Adams, Michael Boyes, Tommy McCord, and Timmy Rodriguez—retreating to a rustic cabin in Northern Michigan...
Ladies (and feminists), for a not-so-subtle reminder of your worth, power, and potential, play “Wild Card” at a vigorous volume. (Listen + dance while you read.) French Caribbean-born singer-songwriter Moana A teamed up with LA-based producer LAIN to...
For nearly three years, My Multi-Track Mind has brought you some of the best new indie music and served as an uncompromising platform for those indie risers to tell their stories. (I’ve loved EVERY moment...
I’m a planner. (Not the type of “planner” people usually fib about being in job interviews. I’m ACTUALLY a planner.) Daily to-do lists? Heck yes, but sooo much more. I’m talking weekly, monthly, yearly goals,...
Albums tend to be treasured most for either their lyrics, sound, or they way they make us feel. On rare occasion, an album emerges that manages to make its mark by impressing us with all...
We’ve covered Joy Conaway twice on our blog before, and for good reason. The Atlanta-based indie-pop artist delivers a voice that soothes and a heart that can’t help but instill purity and positivity in every...
If you’re in search of a new indie track that knocks the norm into oblivion, you’ve arrived. West Michigan’s dream-pop solo act Dawning just released its second single, “Rose Lights,” and it couldn’t have dropped...
“Internet Bae” just dropped, and we have Eon MC Etc. and The Libra to thank for this *hilarious* yet sexy new single. What began merely as a comical concept morphed into a widely relatable, dance-worthy...
If you don’t know what it’s like to want to forget someone, you’ve either been especially fortunate in the dating world OR too guarded to fall hard enough to warrant such a feeling when it...
My oldest niece is downright passionate about superheroes and the meaningful role they play in our society. (I’m not alluding to their decision to stalk the corrupt in dazzling, neck-to-ankle spandex—but I do count ANY...
A friend told me years ago that love is born out of longing. At the time, I only grasped those words conceptually. (I’ve since experienced their torturous truth.) Have you ever longed for someone? TRULY...
I ceased listening to (the majority of) mainstream music when I grew bored of its lackluster lyrics and frustrated that an overabundance of songs sounded strangely…well, s i m i l a r. By embracing...
Don’t let the almost-always-frosted-with-sprinkles facade people tend to paint fool you into thinking anyone has a perfect life. Even the most coveted stars with caravans of followers have a spectrum of emotions, just like you...
Young Ritual, the Mid-Michigan based Indie-Alternative solo project started by singer-songwriter Dylan Grantham, *just* dropped his debut EP, You Can Be Beautiful, Too, and we’re ALL ABOUT celebrating this milestone. (Listen while you read.) If...
If you’re anything like us and LOVE finding lesser-known indie artists at the start of their ascent, this post is for you. Over the summer, my path luckily led me to see indie singer-songwriter and...
Young Ritual, the Mid-Michigan based Indie-Alternative solo project started by singer-songwriter Dylan Grantham, has sparked our attention (and playlists) for months. His first official single, “Prime,” hit us hard at the end of August (just...
Ahhh. Fall. The time we seem to refresh more than any other season. Think about it. We switch up our wardrobes. (Well, hello there, plush corduroys and darker palettes.) We switch up our food. (Pumpkin...
Young Ritual, the Mid-Michigan based Indie-Alternative solo project started by singer-songwriter Dylan Grantham, just dropped “Prime”—the must-listen-to first single off his first EP, releasing this fall. (Listen while you read.) We had the opportunity to...
I’ve always hated the term “What’s done is done.” Then again, I’ve never really liked finite endings, either. When we have a serious relationship with someone—whether it’s a friendship, a romance, or anything in between—we...
In our hyper-speed world of produce-and-consume-as-much-as-you-can, “resting” is often forced to take a backseat—or thrown out of the vehicle entirely—as we navigate through life. Many of us clench our teeth and the steering wheel, white-knuckled,...
Indie alternative singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Indian Run somehow manages to churn out playlist-perfect tracks EVERY.SINGLE.TIME. And “I Hope You Never Call” is certainly no exception. In fact, I daresay it’s our favorite to date....
Dear Oklahoma City Thunder Management, It’s no secret you need a fight song. You need an anthem for players and fans alike that’ll not only amp up the remaining games in the season, but also make...
You can’t fake or force inspiration. It has to come from a place deep inside yourself, a place that you yourself might not be all too comfortable with. That’s why when someone dares to expose...
If you’ve been following the blog, you already know we’re a HUGE Indian Run fan. (And how could we not be?) We love all things rising indie, and singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Indian Run hits...
Philadelphia-based indie folk singer-songwriter Lane Simkins just dropped his brand new single “Leave”, a must-listen to love song you’ll surely want to add to all your cooler weather playlists. (Listening links included below.) “Leave” is...
Shane Becker is Indian Run, an indie alternative band you NEED to know about. (Trust me.) A singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer, Shane has been making music since the early age of four. Now in his...
I imagine the way I feel about new indie music (or new to me) indie music is similar to the way a fashion icon feels when slipping into a trendy new pair of tailored pants...
If you think exceptional music videos are a thing of the past, Caleb Minter’s “Blue Skies” will change your mind (and blow your mind). With only two people onscreen – Caleb, the striking, gripping indie...
There’s nothing better than knowing what you want and going after it without hesitation. Indecision can be a nasty, time-consuming, and sometimes damning experience, whether you’re in line at the taco truck (spicy or mild?),...
If I was sprinting the last leg of a nocturnal glow stick relay race through the sequoias of Big Sur, “Breakdown” by Even Thieves would propel me toward the finish line via my sporty earbuds....
I have no qualms about calling it now: Atlanta based indie artist Joy Conaway’s latest song, “Alone," will be synonymous with the summer of ‘17. Following in the footsteps of Joy’s other releases, “Alone” tip...
If I could press a magic button and make a cup of colorful confetti rain down on you right now, I would. Indie rapper Eon MC Etc. JUST dropped Southern L.O., his latest EP, and...
Okay, okay…when I typed “on tour” I didn’t mean I was physically present but rather that I was telephonically present during the band’s drive from Nashville to Chicago. (Zip it! It still counts.) Before we...
After two interviews with male-based bands (a HUGE thank you to The Polarizers and Chasing Moonlight!), I found myself wanting to shine the third interview’s spotlight on a strong, creative female in the indie space....
I don’t remember who followed whom first, but I do know when I connected with Chasing Moonlight last September on Instagram it was right around the time they released “Jagged Symmetry”. In my pajamas amidst...
Since I’ve been keeping tabs on The Polarizers for the past few years, I knew an interview with them would make a fitting first entry. Trey, Victor, and Miles breathe fire into their music –...
