Check out the track ‘Sun‘ by Chicago-based frontman Marco Landaverde, who goes under the moniker Ocean Child. The singer-songwriter blends indie rock with dreamy vibes, creating an uptempo, dreamy tapestry. But instead of sounding like just a blend of ingredients, Ocean Child pulls off its own unique sound and ingredients that make it work.

The song could find a home on Spotify’s ‘Alt Rocked,’ ‘Indie All-Stars,’ and ‘Dreamy Vibes’ playlists.

Landaverde started by putting his songs online, then teamed up with school friends to form a band called Ocean Child. In 2020, they found their sound with the release of “You.” — think soulful vocals, indie rock vibes, and dreamy production. The next year, they dropped “Maye,” a catchy summer tune. By 2022, Ocean Child was rocking live shows, opening for bands like SALES and Inhaler. They kept evolving, moving from DIY to studio recordings with Benton Steps in 2023. Now, they’ve racked up over 300,000 streams and 10,000 fans online.

Stream the track on KOAR’s indie invaders playlist.