Here are some of the recent song releases we’ve been enjoying at LDOI. All songs featured can be found in the Spotify playlist linked at the bottom of the page (updated bi-weekly).
*FEATURED TRACK*: Median – Tummyache
Angst-filled rock, topped with layers of bellowing riffs, thrashing drums and honest lyrics discussing the effects of severe anxiety. FFO: The Blinders, Pretty Vicious, Black Honey
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Won’t You – Joe Ramsey
Gentle acoustic track, with stirring vocals and meaningful, heartfelt lyrics. FFO: Jake Bugg, James Arthur, Ed Sheeran
Soho – Hansom Eli
Soft vocals and an ethereal ambience, matched with an emotional vulnerability. FFO: Christine and the Queens, Billie Eilish, Clairo
Who left you standing by the sea shore? – Pastis
Guitar driven, Brit-pop influenced tune, full of energetic riffs. FFO: Oasis, Gerry Cinnamon
Collective Breath – Laughter Lines
Sugary indie pop with light vocals and soft harmonies. FFO: Vansire, Gus Dapperton
Lucky Ones – Castilho
Summery indie pop with an upbeat melody and tropical riffs FFO: Mac Demarco, Boy Pablo
Keeping Me Alive – Jonathan Roy
Powerful indie rock with soulful vocals and a pounding beat. FFO: Hozier, Black Keys
WVV – Goodnight Sunrise
Ecstatic indie rock with soaring riffs, and a relentless energy. FFO: The Academic, CHVRCHES
coming home – Raffael
Lively pop hooks with bright riffs, glossy vocals and an electronic beat. FFO: Eden, Crywolf
David Bowie – Freedom Fry
Scattered with references to Ziggy Stardust era David Bowie, Freedom Fry add a summery twist to a classic-sounding track.
Summer – Sunbather
Dreamy, shoegaze pop with soft vocals and a soothing, synthy melody. FFO: JImi Somewhere, Crywolf
Feel Slow – Hello Victim
Euphoric dream pop with flavours of 80s dance music, and smooth synth. FFO: Foster the People, Passion Pit
The Club – Run77
Chilled out indie pop develops into an soft chorus, with lyrics which tackle issues of objectification and nightclub culture. FFO: The 1975, Pale Waves
Where Birds Fly – Rosemary Fairweather
Dreamy alt-pop with misty vocals and a faint, astral melody, centering around finding a cure for recurring nightmares FFO: Clairo, Lorde
White Hallow – De Stevens
Downbeat indie pop with jazzy undertones and a low-fi, hazy melody, matched with misty vocals. FFO: Mac Demarco, Radiohead
A Cup Of Tea – Indica Palm Radio
Funky melody with a mellow exterior – short but sweet, ‘A Cup Of Tea oozes tropical summer vibes. FFO: Mild High Club, Vansire
Lesson in Perfection – Fat Tommy
Catchy indie rock with a cheery, summery feel and a toe-tapping beat. FFO: The Black Keys, KALEO
Stay Up – Courtyards
Festival-ready indie rock with anthemic choruses, euphoric riffs, and a youthful optimism. FFO: The Amazons, Circa Waves, Vistas
Mayflies – The Bergamot
Shiny indie pop with glossy vocals and polished riffs. FFO: The Marias, Superfood
Get To It – Tia Gostelow
Golden melody and heavenly vocals, strengthened by sweet harmonies and a gentle beat. FFO: Lorde, Clairo
Fine With Me – Stone Irr
Silvery vocals backed by a radiant melody, oozing a sunny, beachside feel. FFO: Peach Pit, Wallows
I Hear a Cold Wind Calling – Crystal Cities
Indie rock with the touch of a cinematic soundtrack – euphonic riffs, bright vocals and a luminous melody. FFO: Passion Pit, Kid Astray
Lizard Boy – Kape Yeel
Funky, psychaedelic track with an intriguingly eccentric vibe and an equally far-out video. FFO: King Gizzard, Gorillaz
Room with a View – Greg Cameo
Melancholic floaty pop with cloudy vocals and a bleak, but groovy melody. FFO: Tame Impala, Boy Pablo
Find Me Out – Ronjo V
Soulful, smooth vocals with honey-like riffs and an addictive chorus. FFO: Daniel Powter, James Morrison
BOOM – GG McG
Luscious indie pop with an ambient feel, opening up to a vivid field of sound. FFO: Clairo, Sigrid
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Soft vocals and a hazy summer melody tell stories of ending relationships. FFO: Mac Demarco, Yellow Days
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