Midnight High, an indie pop band based in Seattle, WA, has just released their latest single “Perfect Sun.”  The duo, consisting of Nik Singleton and Luke Dumke, combines elements of dream pop, indie rock, and synthpop, resulting in a sound that will undoubtedly resonate with fans.

The inception of Midnight High took place in 2020 when Nik and Luke came together with the intention of creating something innovative and meaningful. In 2021, they embarked on the journey of writing and self-producing their debut full-length album, titled “Swimming Lessons.”

The creative process for “Swimming Lessons” began with 10 songs from a pool of demos. With the assistance of Jessica Dobson from Deep Sea Diver, Nik and Luke refined their musical ideas and arrangements during the pre-production phase. The album was recorded at their own recording studio in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, with Luke primarily handling the instrumentation and Nik providing vocal and arrangements. To infuse the project with a touch of collaborative energy, the duo enlisted the help of some talented friends and local musicians.

Fans eagerly anticipate the worldwide release of “Swimming Lessons” in 2023, as Midnight High continues to establish themselves as a compelling force within the indie pop scene. With their unique blend of genres and a dedication to creating meaningful music, this talented duo is poised to make a lasting impact on the industry.

Shane Niemi who goes under the moniker iamnotshane impresses with his new track Take Me Out. The track reveals with fear and frustration but it’s up-tempo and not melancholic.

IAMNOTSHANE, a singer/songwriter hailing from Los Angeles, has garnered an impressive following with over 130 million combined global streams of his music. He initially captured attention with his bedroom demos on the debut SAD EP, which resonated with listeners and helped him cultivate a devoted fanbase. His 2016 song “Insecure” became viral, which includes a version of Michael Jackson’s anti-gravity lean and has been viewed over 5 million times.

In 2020, he released a self-titled EP that featured songs on popular playlists like Spotify’s Chill Vibes and Apple Music’s Breaking Pop. The following year, IAMNOTSHANE embarked on his debut album journey with “One Less Year Alive,” which included notable tracks such as “What A Perfect Day For Crying.” He complemented the album release with an extensive 16-date headline tour across the United States and Europe during the summer of 2022.

During the tour, IAMNOTSHANE’s breakout single “Maybe My Soulmate Died” gained immense popularity and became a global sensation. The track climbed to the impressive position of #6 on Spotify’s Global Viral Chart and reached #1 on Apple Music’s Breaking Pop chart. The singer’s self-directed music video for “Insecure” received significant attention, and subsequent releases further contributed to his growing success, accumulating a total of 40 million views on YouTube.

Emerging artist Sam Tompkins, unveiled his latest song titled “See Me” on Friday, further building anticipation for his upcoming debut album. In the past few days, Tompkins had been teasing the emotional track, describing it as his “most personal song I’ve ever written” and expressing his nervousness about sharing such vulnerability. Tompkins has garnered over 2 million Spotify monthly listeners and has landed on playlists including Sad Songs and Spotify’s Chill.

According to the singer, the new song, feels like something he needed to write his entire life. He is grateful to have finally wrote it and hopes that others will connect with its message.

Tompkins reveals that the inspiration for “See Me” originates from a dark period in his life last year. During a conversation with his life coach, he confronted his escalating insecurities and constant fear of judgment from others. Through this discussion, they identified a moment from his childhood in school that had impacted him and persisted throughout his life. The weight of a particular comment had become internalized, leading him to believe it.

As Tompkins gears up for the highly anticipated release of his full-length album later this year, listeners eagerly await further music releases.

Mindy’s latest single, “Somewhere.,” is a perfect song that beautifully complements a dreamy landscape, reminiscent of Taylor Swift’s enchanting track, “Willow.”

Mindy, the former female singer and keyboardist of the Universal Motown indie group Lydia, as well as the late lead singer of the indie-pop band States (formed after her departure from Lydia in 2010), has an impressive musical background.

In addition to her contributions to Lydia and States, Mindy has collaborated with renowned artists including hip-hop recording artist Blackbear, singer Anthony Green from the rock group Circa Survive, and Telle from The Word Alive.

Over the past few years, Mindy has released three solo singles: “Lifted,” “Lost You in the Summer,” and “Nothing New.” These songs perfectly showcase her talent for crafting catchy, carefree, and fun electro-infused tracks, influenced by her love for pop music from the 90s and 2000s.

Mindy has plans to release an album in the near future. She has already started teasing it with a couple of singles. The first, “Ghost,” is a heartbreakingly relatable track, while the second, “Somewhere,” is dreamy, sweet, and absolutely captivating. These new songs delve even deeper into emotional and down-to-earth territory, with a touch of Nashville sound. They will undoubtedly connect listeners with their incredibly beautiful and moving lyrics, addictive melodies, and simple yet timeless music.

Sarah Coolidge drops the upbeat track Ice Pac that comes off the album ‘Call Me When You Get There’. Coolidge and Maryam Qudus (SPACEMOTH) served as co-producers, while Meric Long (THE DODOS) handled engineering as Beau Sorensen (Death Cab For Cutie) mixed the album. The track could find a home on Spotify’s Indie Mix Playlist.

Coolidge’s upcoming album features “Ice Pack,” a shoegaze-saturated track that highlights her dry sensibilities as she recounts past eye injuries such as burned corneas and getting pepper flakes in her eye. This is consistent with Coolidge’s history of crafting catchy odes to pain and bodily injury, which can be traced back to her 2020 debut single “Nosebleed.” Bay Area artist Madeline Kenney, who released the single on her label Copper Mouth Records, described Coolidge’s songs as “sunny, a little tongue-in-cheek, effortlessly real and satisfying in their simplicity.” Having recently made their Noise Pop festival debut, Coolidge and her band have a busy schedule of upcoming shows leading up to the album release in spring and summer.