If you love the 80’s, you’ll like Nate Merchant aka Merchant. Check out the tracks Dead Days & Gatorade along with Don’t Feel Like Dancing. Both songs are solid.

He hooked up with Duran Duran’s John Taylor and a collaboration began. With Taylor playing bass, they drummed up 6 distinctive synth-pop songs. The track have received support from Ones To Watch (Live Nation) Jason Kramer on KCRW, Billboard, and Sirius XM.

Merchant will drop more singles in the coming months and wrap up the project with a 6 song EP in December.

The LA based pop artist honed his songwriting and production skills working with Sam Martin (Maroon 5, Jason Derulo, One Direction). Nate’s first band Papa Ya cracked the Top 10 on the Spotify Viral Charts with their debut single “Sunny.” Stream the track on KOAR’s Indie Invaders Playlist.

18 year old Lorelei Marcell just dropped her debut EP. Inspired by Alicia Keys, Sheryl Crow, Neil Young, Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber, and SZA, she performs including locally at open mics, cafes, and restaurants.

“I write and record pop music, but I love bluesy R&B. It’s a balance, because I’m a bit of an old soul when it comes to singing. Vocally, I always try to stand out” says the Boston-based singer and songwriter.

Stream Your Biggest Fan on KOAR’s Indie Invaders Playlist. It’s my personal favorite.

Lorelei says: “I was inspired to write this song when I met someone very special, and the maturity and emotions that come with moving on. After this past year, with graduating high school, it felt very difficult yet bittersweet to begin and leave it all behind”

Look out for Izabel and the new track nothingwillbadwill happen. Fans of Halsey and Tate McRae will enjoy. The 19 year old from Montreal caught early support from The Chainsmokers while her first track was featured on Spotify’s Fresh Finds, It’s A Bop, New Music Friday Canada, and Night Pop. Give it a stream on KOAR’s Indie Invaders.

18 year old artist Loi, also known as Leonie Greiner is making waves with the track Melody. The track could find on a home on Spotify’s Amazing Voices Playlist. The German based artist has a big voice that carried her into the final of The Voice Kids.

She does a fantastic job with the song Melody. Fans of Zoe Wees and Adele will enjoy. Speaking of Zoe Wees, check out Loi covering Control.

Her debut single ‘I follow‘ has clocked more than 3 million streams. Give is a stream on KOAR’s Indie Invaders Playlist.

Look out for Chloe Gilligan and the new track Crystal Clear. You will like if you’re looking for a dreamy track and a sultry voice.

The previous track “Still With You,” landed on Spotify’s “Fresh Finds Pop” and “Fresh Finds”.

The Nashville based singer songwriter released her debut her EP Erase August in 2019 and was selected to play SXSW Festival. She performed at the Sundance Film Festival, and had song placements in the CW series All American.

Give the song a stream on KOAR’s Indie Invaders Playlist.