New Artist Spotlight

In the ever-shifting landscape of the indie music scene independent artists continue to forge their own paths. What these artists lack in the resources and connections that come with being signed to a major record label, they more than make up for in hard work, community spirit and sheer creativity.

As many independent artists will tell you, there are advantages to remaining unsigned.  Without the constant pressure to sell records and earn enough to cover an advance, these artists are free to explore and develop their own unique voices.  These artists are pushing the boundaries of what indie music can be and creating their own sonic worlds.

And don’t think that because these artists are unsigned, the production quality or talent is lacking. Some of today’s best new indie music is being made, not in professional studios, but in bedrooms and home studios. It is often being made alongside working a full time job and raising a family.  Some of the most talented musicians in the world practice their art in the few hours they manage to carve out on the weekend. 

The Best New Indie Music

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In the vast landscape of the music industry there exists a realm where creativity knows no bounds, and authenticity thrives in the shadows. Welcome to the clandestine world of new underground and alternative music, where artists break free from conventional constraints, forging paths uncharted and embracing a spirit of untamed expression.

This article will highlight some of the best new alternative music from the New Artist Spotlight community. We will take a look at these alternative indie artists who shun the well-trodden paths of commercial conformity and fearlessly develop their own sound away from the mainstream.

The Best New Alternative Music

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New Artist Spotlight member Blue Scarr and Aimee Britannia secure chart topping status on US indie chart

‘Underwater’ Making Waves Across the Atlantic

UK based indie musicians Blue Scarr and Aimee Britannia are the latest in a line of emerging talents to be introduced as the number one song on the prestigious and influential abreak music chart, based in the United States, but heard worldwide.

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This week, Brad (aka Mercury Teardrop) takes over 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘆’𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿!

𝙕𝙚𝙣 – 𝘽𝙚𝙡𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙖

If you are the same vintage as me, you will likely remember back to those days in your late teens when your parents or caregivers departed for a holiday and you found yourself with the house or pad to yourself. For me, these circumstances always resulted in 24/7 music cranked, loud guitars, lots of jamming, and parties. Fabulous parties! There was no internet yet and gatherings always organically manifested through word of mouth via networks of friends and like-minded acquaintances, often connected by a love of music. In some strange way, with Mr. Charles Connolly on holiday this week, I feel a bit like I have the “place” to myself and… it’s time to party!

Thinking back, these were wonderful times and the music between 1988 and 1992 was both groundbreaking and truly mesmerising all at the same time. There were fresh sounds emanating from global movements like ‘Madchester’ Brit-Pop and the petri dish of the Seattle underground. I took it all in and nothing was off limits when spinning tracks at a gathering. I recall a few parties where I got to play singles or albums that had just been released, and I got to experience the collective sense of euphoria when everyone present knew they were grooving to something that would make history (or at least that is how it felt at times); Fools Gold by the Stone Roses, Hallelujah by the Mondays, and the list goes on. I was a frequent flyer at “Odyssey Imports”, Vancouver, B.C.’s main supplier of new British, German and International underground records. The Friday releases usually resulted in a few new purchases weekly, as well as a few skipped classes to get there first thing in the morning. Over that four year span, Acid House, Brit Pop, Shoegaze and Grunge completely dominated my walkman and my turntable. I truly love all of it and my nostalgic passion for these genres has never wavered. Although much of the music and bands from this era have endured, albeit some definitely more than others, I have never stopped loving bands like Ride, Catherine Wheel, Primal Scream, My Bloody Valentine, Curve, and many more. Hello, my name is Brad, and I am a SHOEGAZER.

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Welcome to our first AMA in a long time. Please welcome Braddon Williams!

Braddon Williams is the director and founder of Metrum Entertainment (music production and publishing), as well as being a music producer, songwriter, engineer and mixer. He spent over ten years working in-house for Sony Music, and as a result, got to work with some of the world’s premier musical talent. His credits list includes work with Beyonce, Snoop Dogg, Wyclef Jean, Mark Ronson, Billy Joel, Il Divo, Joey Yung, Toni Braxton, U-Kiss, Kelly Clarkson, The Script, Delta Goodrem, Sunnee, Guy Sebastian, Angela Zhang, The Dogg Pound, and many more. He has had over 40 platinum album credits, a bunch of top ten and number one songs (as both a songwriter, producer, and engineer), worked as the exclusive engineer for Australian Idol and mixer for The X-Factor, and has written, produced and engineered music for award-winning feature films. These days, Braddon is based in Hong Kong and largely focuses on writing and production, as well as working on new original music.

Artists from the New Artist Spotlight community wanted answers to their questions. Braddon was only too obliging…

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