Indie Basement is a weekly column on BrooklynVegan focusing on classic indie and alternative artists, “college rock,” and new and current acts who follow a similar path. There are reviews of new ...

This is awfully late to publish a year-end list of any kind, and while I don’t have excuses, there are explanations. As with all of these lists, ultimately, it comes down to vibes. A lot of the albums ...

Welcome to another installment of Ask A Music Critic! And thanks to everyone who has sent me questions. Please keep them coming at steve.hyden@uproxx.com. Short and to the point. I like it! However, ...

The majority of the albums on our list of underrated indie rock albums from the 1990s came from the bustling artistic hub of the Pacific Northwest. The 1998 album The Rebels Not In by The Halo Benders ...

Fontaines D.C. have been steadily climbing to the top in the last couple of years. The release of Romance in 2024 was a big deal for the Irish band, and it’s one of the most critically acclaimed ...

A new album from a former Wilmington musician is getting national coverage in the music press, including in longtime ...

The Brook & The Bluff went a little Ozzy Osbourne and barked at the moon on its newly released album, Werewolf. “I’ve been ...

The 33-year-old American singer and actor has achieved what many can only ever dream of- reaching professional success in not one, but two artistic endeavors. The song you probably know (you know, the ...

Indie power duo the Mañanas have been releasing music since 2020, dazzling audiences with concerts at venues such as Lost Lake Lounge and festivals like the Underground Music Showcase. Lead vocalist ...

Soft & Dreamy Indie Cover Songs is a curated collection of intimate reimaginings—beloved classics recast through the lens of modern indie artistry. With lush textures, hushed vocals, and spacious ...

Composer Vincent Ott and musician Andrew Loper, known on-stage as Rubber, first met three years ago at an open mic night at ...