#indie-pop

#indie-pop

Becca Stevens is one of the premier jazz musicians working today, effortlessly blending jazz harmonies with indie pop hooks, resulting in a sound that's gripping, intimate, and sublime. Since founding the Becca Stevens Band in 2006, she has toured internationally and become a desirable collaborator. This has led to projects with David Crosby and Jacob Collier. Her impressive soundscapes have resulted in two Grammy nominations.

Praised for her raw and honest writing style, Ola Bird captures the essence of contemporary romance through her evocative lyrics. As noted by The Berliner, "Bird's songwriting is raw and direct, blending vulnerability with sharp honesty." From navigating the murky waters of dating apps to tackling themes like patriarchy, feminism, human rights, and the stark realities of capitalism, Ola's message remains unfiltered and unapologetic.

The Format have formalized their comeback with a new album, Boycott Heaven, out January 23rd, 2026, via their own The Vanity Label. As a first preview, the indie pop band has released their new single, "Holy Roller." Stream it below. The reunion album is the duo of Nate Reuss (of fun. fame) and Sam Means' first full-length since 2006's Dog Problems. Produced by Brendan O'Brien (Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen, The Killers), the project features O'Brien on bass and Matt Chamberlain on drums.

Royel Otis have announced their sophomore album, hickey, showcasing their atmospheric, guitar-forward sound and exploring themes of love's intensity through music.

Album titles are tricky. I mean, they have been for me. I think a lot of the record felt like it didn't want us to complicate it too much. Better Dreaming is one of my favorite songs we've ever worked on together. And it wasn't going to be a single. It's pretty down-tempo sad. So, (the album title) was a way of getting people to pay attention to that track more.

I'm a real people pleaser-I often prioritize the needs of others over my own and carry a constant concern for their well-being. While that can be a beautiful human superpower, my fixation on pleasing everyone sometimes leads me away from my true self.

"I don't have much balance because I feel like I don't really struggle with really drastic changes of emotion," Chinouriri says.

"Samia crafts an album about coming into your own by tearing yourself apart, exploring buoyant highs and nihilistic lows with evocative storytelling and confronting themes."