Navigating the vast landscape of music can be overwhelming, especially when seeking out new sounds that resonate with your personality. Whether being captivated by the intense beats of hip-hop or the slow daydreaming feeling of indie, finding your next musical obsession should feel like stumbling upon a hidden, yet familiar, treasure.
If you like Beabadoobee, listen to Soccer Mommy
Beabadoobee dissects the joys and tragedies of love and everyday life through her musical gems. After gaining popularity through TikTok and being featured on multiple shows, Beabadoobee has proven to be the Queen of Indie. Her sound is personal
and has stayed stable throughout the rise to popularity; it is hard to find someone who dislikes her music.
Soccer Mommy captures raw emotion through her bedroom-pop production. Like Beabadoobee, she has stayed stable in her originality. Both artists make indie music focusing on the theme of love. Apart from their voices being alike, the instruments in their songs have the same airy feeling. Their sounds are so indistinguishable that someone who does not recognize either artist would fail to point out their differences.
Recommended songs by Soccer Mommy: “Your Dog,” “Scorpio Rising,” “Yellow is the Color of Her Eyes,” “Blossom,” and “Cool.”
If you like Wallows, listen to Her’s
Wallow’s sun-soaked indie rock captures a nostalgia for romances come and gone, and all the innocent days lost in between. Their airy, dream-pop feeling paired with relatable lyrics create a distinct sound. Indie duo Her’s was known for their bright indie rock sound, similar to Wallows. Sadly, they passed in a traffic collision and subsequent vehicle fire on March 27, 2019, while touring the United States. While their songs are limited, their strength in lyricism deserves recognition.
Wallows and Her’s share the same realism and passion in their music. At times, it seems as if their words are emotions; the lyrics can be felt. Apart from words, both groups are heavy with instruments and background noise. Her’s is more low-key compared to Wallows.
Recommended songs by Her’s: “What Once Was,” “Harvey,” “She Needs Him,” “If You Know What’s Right,” and “Love on The Line (Call Now).”
If you like Conan Gray, listen to Role Model
Conan Gray’s technique for coping, paired with his raw songwriting and angelic voice, provides a home for sad-boy pop music lovers. His emotion-filled lyrics have won the hearts of many teens. Role Model’s music consists of restrained vocals and a strong preference for complex emotions.
Though they are both pop artists, their sounds are very different. The strong emotion and relatableness of their music create similarities between the two. Gray and Role Model focus their music on the joy and hardships surrounding love, in addition to the ups and downs of life.
Recommended Songs by Role Model: “Oh, Gemini,” “Hello!,” Who Hurt You,” “Minimal,” and “Cross Your Mind.”
If you like Tyler, the Creator, listen to Binki
Tyler, the Creator (Tyler) has a unique music style that has captivated audiences for many years. He has evolved into a hip-hop legend; a self-contained brand that not only raps, produces, and writes music but designs clothes and creates television shows with a sarcastic yet surreal vision. A considerate singer, songwriter, and rapper, Binki combines hip-hop, indie rock, and funk into his own bedroom-style pop. He draws on an array of artists, including Tyler, Childish Gambino, David Bowie, and Pink Floyd.
Although no one can compare to Tyler’s originality, Binki comes close. Despite their differences in genre and sound, the overall vibe of their music is similar. Both have funky, upbeat backgrounds with monotone voices and lyrics with a humanly personal touch.
Recommended songs by Binki: “Landline,” “Wiggle,” “Hotel Window,” “Revolve,” and “Doomsday.”
