today’s indie picks move from ambient guitar meditations to bedroom confessionals and retro-leaning psych pop. bangers the lot of them though, so we’re happy to share them.
soninké – stuart ironside
‘stuart ironside shapes soninké into a stunningly gentle, transportive guitar meditation‘
soninké, unfolds through delicate fingerpicked guitar lines and ambient space, allowing each phrase to breathe. the tone is warm and reflective, there’s some seaside samples – i think – and a lot of wonderful melodic shifts that make this a standout piece.
stuart ironside is an english guitarist and composer currently based in viljandi, estonia. drawn from his album music from somewhere else, this release continues his exploration of environment and emotion, blending estonian dance influences with modern ambient composition. it’s brilliant.
thank u for making this stuart ironside 🌿
hypotheticals – alex kehm
‘alex kehm turns introspection into the most wonderfully piercing indie-folk moment‘
one of the best things about writing a funny little yellow blog is that you occasionally come across stuff that just stops you in your tracks. hypotheticals by alex kehm is one such moment, sitting on a foundation of soft diy indie-folk production, but a lyrical heft and sharpness that kinda just makes you stop everything.
alex kehm is a rhode island based independent artist who writes, records and produces entirely from home. this release builds on their poetic, journal-like songwriting, navigating intimacy, grief and identity with a stripped back clarity that prioritises feeling over polish. a stunning, stunning song.
thank u for making this alex kehm 🖤
do you wanna go out? – louie cameron
‘louie cameron blends late 60s pop melody with moody psych undertones to great effect’
do you wanna go out?, pairs softly spoken vocals with hazy guitar textures and a haunting melodic hook. there is a cinematic undercurrent running through the track, balancing nostalgia with a darker edge.
after years playing in bands across the uk and europe, louie cameron steps forward with his debut solo release. and step forward he does. produced by pat dam smyth, this single signals a new chapter built around his own vision, drawing on 60s new york pop and european art house atmosphere. can’t wait to hear more.
thank u for making this louie cameron 🎬
lucy (remix 2026) – david goundry
‘david goundry pairs up 60s psychedelia with warm analog horizons to great effect‘
lucy (remix 2026), rides jangling guitars and layered backing vocals, leaning into a beatles-inspired psych palette. the production favours a rich analog feel, giving the track a lovely retro charm but with a fantastic modern punch too.
london based singer-songwriter david goundry marks a shift in direction with this release, moving further into 70s rock textures. recorded in west london and produced by nick sykes, it stands as a confident evolution from his recent album while honouring classic influences.
thank u for making this david goundry 🎸
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