today’s indie rock picks feel reflective but resolute. songs that carry weight, texture and history. let’s turn your car stereo up, and get stuck in.
would you – the burton d’agostini procedure
“the burton d’agostini procedure deliver lush, headphone-ready indie rock that bridges eras in the best possible way”
would you glides in smoothly with lovely, layered guitars and careful, creafted production, unfolding slowly rather than coming in hard. there’s a wonderful cinematic and nostalgic quality here, without leaning too heavily on either, but it’s definitely built for long listens and late nights.
based in grand rapids, united states, the duo record with a clear love for immersive, stereo-rich soundscapes, blending classic psych influences with contemporary indie detail. the result is textured, thoughtful and expansive. essential listening, and perfect for a long sunday drive.
thank u for making this the burton d’agostini procedure 🎧
snapshots – deja dead
“deja dead turn memory and chaos into something dark, cinematic and quietly defiant.”
it feels like snapshots carries that tension deep in its bones. fragments of the past float through the lyrics, the occasional sample, before the track shifts into clarity and release. it then all rocks out wonderfully in a kinda beastie boys way, making the whole thing feel unique AF.
based between nyc and glasgow, deja dead fuse music, film and narrative into a genre-hopping, immersive world. there is grit, atmosphere and groove here, with a little of indie rock’s theatrical edge. it’s great.
thank u for making this deja dead 🖤
staircase requiem – our geology club
“our geology club deliver confident indie rock as tribute, witness and solidarity”
staircase requiem is restrained and solemn, allowing space for reflection rather than spectacle. the mood is deliberate, respectful, heavy with meaning. vocally it’s genuinely touching.
based in swansea, wales, our geology club channel local perspective into a track inspired by chris ofili’s grenfell mural and the ongoing call for justice. the song feels like a quiet act of remembrance, grounded in the best kind of compassion. it’s a lovely piece.
thank u for making this our geology club 🤍
that’s the story of my life – exzenya
“exzenya builds an anthem of resilience through reflecting on a time-worn phrase”
that’s the story of my life pushes forward with a great piano and vocal-led opening. before driving guitars and drums hit, and then a confident chorus that refuses to shrink. it feels personal yet universal, reflective but empowered.
based in the united states, exzenya channels decades of lived experience into this closing track of her concept album, framing setbacks as chapters rather than endings. strength sits at the centre of every line. it’s a compelling listen.
thank u for making this exzenya 🔥
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