Everyone seems to be talking about alternative, underground indie music these days. The Clairo-loving matcha drinkers and their yuppie music taste that makes them feel like the coolest people in the world when they talk about their “eclectic” music catalog. You know those people…We all know people who mention an artist with a name so crazy you think they asked ChatGPT to make it up, like Backyard Kitchen Sink Butterflies
Anyways, I’d love to share a couple songs from my favorite super indie artists.
First is a beautiful tune called “The Neighborhood” by a lesser-known pop princess Grace Enger. This song is a pop anthem that highlights the feelings of trying to get over something. Enger talks about sharing a neighborhood with someone she doesn’t talk to anymore. It’s like when you end up losing a friend and now you have to see them everywhere because you’re in the same friend group or club. You don’t know them as well as you used to, but all you have in common now is your neighborhood. Enger cleverly delivers this concept with beautiful vocals, accompanied by amazing music As the lyrics strengthen in emotion, the music grows with intensity. I love this song so much and I recommend listening to it with all the windows down on your next car ride.
The next song is by a cool upcoming artist named Maeve — an NYC pop star with a growing following. One of her most recent songs is sure to give you all the vibes. This song is called “(We’re Not) Together!!!!”, the Situationship Anthem. Maeve sings about not complicating the already good “thing” that is going on in a certain relationship. She is talking to this person on the other side of the relationship, explaining how she can’t stay up late waiting for him to call her. This carefree anthem combines comical and relatable lyrics with catchy melody lines. This song is one of my favorites recently, and it is always playing in my earbuds when I take a trip into the city.
The last song is by an artist I’m sure you’ll know — not his solo work, however! Joe Jonas, the middle child of the Jonas Brothers, released his solo album this past May. The music he released alongside his brothers is family-friendly and made for people of all ages. Joe’s solo work focuses more on the adult-ish struggles we all face and learning how to grow up. One of my favorite songs from this album is called “My Own Best Friend.” This song is for all the people who are learning to do things alone. I think that it is hard to learn how to become your own person outside of your home, friends, romantic relationships, and everyone else. This song highlights the highs and lows of working through change and developing into an independent human. I love love love this song and it has been sitting rent-free on every one of my playlists. I totally recommend it.
Hopefully these super underground, mysterious, indie, alternative (sarcastic) songs make it on one of your playlists. If you listen to anything today, I recommend Joe Jonas’ “My Own Best Friend” but be sure to check out all of these recommendations!
