5 Indie Bands to Watch in 2027
Five bands whose debut recordings made an impression in 2026—and the songs that explain why their next chapters deserve attention....
From The Inbox: 10 independent music submissions
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Indie Band of the Week – The Elected
Introducing The Elected, a band that effortlessly blends indie folk and alternative rock with heartfelt storytelling and infectious melodies. Led...
The band Two Truths is one of Rochester, New York's newest indie pop/rock outfits. And one of the most exciting.
In Dee Mail Band Series 2021, Vol. I – Bliss Williams, Monrad, Hazey, Venray, Fletcher Milloy
This is the first In Dee Mail feature we’ve run in a while. (We’ve been busy building new pages that...
North Carolina by Blue Vervain From IRC’s submission box: The enchanting, sultry – perhaps even seductive – new indie rock...
Local Band Spotlight: Hear In ColorApril 29, 2021 How did you come up with the name of the band?We actually...
Happy St. Patty’s Day – The Rumjack’s “Irish Pub Song” (70M Views)
IRC wishes you all a very happy St. Patrick’s Day. If you were able to get out and socialize –...
IRC's Essential Roadtrip PlaylistMega road-trip playlist carefully curated, with love, over many years, featuring IRC's favorite indie music and artists, as well as phenomenal world music, classic rock, blues, country and some oldies.
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