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The Best Indie Songs Released in 2025
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items I spent 10 years licensing music for television/film, where I made playlists & soundtracks for a living. If you’re looking for your new fav artist, or songs to share with your friends, I’ve got the best tracks below, (all released in 2025).
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January, 2025
February, 2025
March, 2025
April, 2025
January, 2025
This is one of my most anticipated albums of the year. Whether you’re a fan of Lucy or Boygenius, you’re bound to love one of the first singles she’s released. If this is a glimpse of what’s to come on the album, I’ll be throughly pleased. The lyrics...
‘Limerence’ by Lucy Dacus
This is one of my favourite artists coming out of Canada right now. Another anticipated album for me. Sister Ray’s songs feel tragic and beautiful all at the same time.
‘Believer’ by Sister Ray
Another incredible Canadian artist with a highly anticipated album on the way. I’ve loved everything The Weather Station has put out and this track is an automatic fav.
‘Window’ by The Weather Station
Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Japanese-Scottish musician, visual artist, and designer Saya Gray creates music that captivates the soul. Saya is creating some of the coolest alt-pop music. She’s most definitely going to be winning some awards fo...
‘SHELL ( OF A MAN )’ by Saya Gray
Pop-flavoured indie rock from Tkaronto (Toronto).
Housewife is the project of award winning singer songwriter Brighid Fry who founded the indie folk duo Moscow Apartment
‘I Lied’ by Housewife
Bartees is pushing boundaries on musical genres and we love him for it. You can her his punk, alternative influences throughout his previous work. This song is loud, brash, in your face and freakin’ fun.
‘Wants Needs’ by Bartees Strange
Rusty is Hayley Williams’ (of Paramore) Grandat. He just announced he’s about to release his first album. These are a collection of song he recorded back in the 70’s but never did anything with. Hayley recently found out about the recordings and her ...
‘Knocking (At Your Door)’ by Rusty Williams
Florist has such a beautiful voice and I find the production on their tracks to be so subtle but unique. A total indie darling if you ask me.
‘Have Heaven’ by Florist
mercury has an incredible voice. I only recently stumbled on mercury’s music. I am so in love with the song, the production is stunning. I think this album is gonna be an incredible one.
‘What You Want Me To Say’ by mercury
Another Canadian release. I feel like this is an artist Seth Cohen would have listened to. A clean lo-fi production to this track. It’s a really sweet track from an up-&-coming artist!
‘soft light’ by young friend
Another highly anticipated album to come out this year is fro quickly, quickly. This is a very hip and fun indie artist. Super percussive and rhythmic, it gives vibes of tame impala but in it’s own unique way.
‘Enything’ by quickly, quickly
Another Canadian artist that is making a splash. I love NIA’s voice, production and songwriting style. A total indie-pop queen.
‘Practice’ by NIA NADURATA
Wet has been an artist I have adored for a long time. I was very excited to see they had new music. It holds up :)
‘Coffee in the Morning’ by Wet
Surprise, surprise.. Another Canadian artist making their way onto my list. I would describe this as folk-alternative. It feels classic with subtle slide guitar making it an easy listen.
‘Beautiful Neighbourhoods’ by Braden Lam
ratbag hails from New Zealand, so you know it’s gonna be good. Not only is all of the artwork from this artist incredibly cool & unique, but the songs are too. You have to hear for yourself.
‘look what you're doing to me’ by ratbag
Horsegirl is a very hip indie band. I’ve enjoyed the releases they’ve put out in the past and this new song is no different. This band feels like they’d be one you’d discover randomly by stumbling into a bar during SXSW.
‘Switch Over’ by Horsegirl
Hannah Cohen is effortlessly cool and her music reflects that. She’s very chill and you can picture a sunset when listening to this song.
‘Earthstar’ by Hannah Cohen
This song reminds me of a softer Unknown Mortal Orchestra song? Yes.. That’s exactly it!
‘Favorite Kind of People’ by Jaco Jaco
If you’re not familiar with Perfume Genius’ music, get going! They’ve had a ton of their song used in television and film. A cinematic, emotional flurry of sound.
‘It's a Mirror’ by Perfume Genius
Love, love, love this band so much! I’m very much so appreciating their new direction on this album so far too.
‘Junior’ by Great Grandpa
This feels like Mk.gee meets Tame Impala almost? It’s most definitely its own unique style, but it’s still a very cool, funky and well written song.
‘Above Us’ by Luke Titus
I love Canadian artists okay!? I feel like we got some incredible talent coming out of the country right now and this is one of those artists. She’s pop/alternative and I freakin love it. The first single from this album reminded me of Wet Leg.
‘Lighter’ by Charlie Houston
The fact that these two are making a country album, has me SENT. A beautiful single giving us a taste of what’s to come on this full-length.
‘Sugar in the Tank’ by Julien Baker & TORRES
Miya is such a talented artist. Bordering on indie rock & folk/alternative, this song is a punch to the gut.
‘This Time Around’ by Miya Folick
I discovered this duo on TikTok a while back and I have loved everything they’ve put out so far. So good!
‘hey, nothing’ by Barn Nursery
Sorry, not sorry that I’m listing another Canadian band. These guys are so good! I love the acoustic vibe they’re taking with this particular song.
‘Back on the Road’ by Half Moon Run
Give me a hip french tune any day. I recently stumbled on this artist and I’m happy for it! Excited to dive into the rest of their catalogue.
‘Zoé sur la montagne’ by Jonathan Personne
February, 2025
Waxahatchee is easily my favourite artist right now. Katy put out arguably the best record of the year last year, and I’m loving that we’re already getting a new single. Poetic lyrics and a feel good jam.
‘Mud’ by Waxahatchee
Another Canadian queen that’s releasing some dang good music. I love, love, love this song!
‘Can We Be Still’ by Georgia Harmer
Randomly stumbled on this artist on apple music and really love the EP they just dropped. This was my fav track from it.
‘Wet Dog’ by Dead Gowns
After one play, I immediately had this song in my head.
‘Playing Pretend’ by Michi
Hayley being featured on her pals record is a treat for all. Daniel James, (one half of Night Party), worked on her solo album, Petals for Armor, so it’s nice to see them collaborating on this stunning track.
‘Confessions (Feat. Hayley Williams)’ by Night Party
Shocker, another Canadian I’m referencing. I’m such a fan of Helena’s previous work. The two singles she’s put out on this new EP are stunning. This one in particular being a fav.
‘Silver and Red’ by Helena Deland
Love the build in this song. It’s so simple yet catchy as hell! And of course, it features Katy :)
‘Dollar Store (Feat. Waxahatchee)’ by Ben Kweller
A Canadian Punk-Rock band that I’ve been a fan of for a while. This track is so raw and vulnerable. Make sure to check out the video!
‘Hallways’ by PUP
This is a beautiful and simple acoustic song, packed with some really lovely lyrics.
‘Records’ by Hana Vu
An up-&-coming indie alternative track that’s short, acoustic but beautiful!
‘Turns Out’ by vern matz
Hurray for the Riff Raff released an incredible album last year and was stoked to see a new song already. It automatically gets a spot on this list.
‘Pyramid Scheme’ by Hurray for the Riff Raff
March, 2025
Love me a good indie-pop-rock song. Loved this release by Kristiane!
‘Good & Ready’ by Kristiane
A mix between Pinegrove, Hurray for the Riff Raff and Big Thief, I really enjoy this band!
‘Gateleg’ by Fust
Another Canadian (sorry, not sorry)! I love everything this artist puts out. It’s vibey, it’s soothing to the nervous system and it’s beautiful. There’s something about the guitar on this song that makes me think of a beautiful sunset and I just love...
‘I Come With Mud’ by Men I Trust
Toronto gems reuniting for a new record and I’m here for the first single. Foxwarren are great and you should listen to their first record too, while you’re at it.
‘Listen2me’ by Foxwarren
I’m a fan of everything MJ Lenderman does, so I’m super into this!
‘Dancing in the Club (MJ Lenderman Version)’ by This Is Lorelei & MJ Lenderman
If you ever get the chance to see Japanese Breakfast live, you must! She’s incredible
‘Men in Bars (feat. Jeff Bridges)’ by Japanese Breakfast
LA based band releasing some extremely feel good indie right here. Harmonica and all.
‘Wood Knot’ by Dutch Interior
British artist Billie Marten is about to put out a big record. This is our first listen into the sonic pallet that is Billie. I’m super into it.
‘Feeling’ by Billie Marten
Another feel good indie song!
‘slow sinkin’ by beaming (feat. Field Medic)
So inspired by Nick’s songwriting - give his new single a listen! So good :)
‘White Male Privilege’ by Medium Build
New indie record dropped this month and this was my favourite off the album. Simple & bittersweet.
‘I Was Her Too’ by girlpuppy
In the vein of MJ Lenderman and the band Wednesday, really like this single!
‘Porchlight’ by Colin Miller
April, 2025
Love, love, love Wet Leg! This is their first single back from their upcoming sophomore album & it is perfection. I feel like they always capture sexism & the female experience in such a playful way throughout their lyrics.
‘catch these fists’ by Wet Leg
The original of this song is so good and came at a time in my life when I really needed it. I’m also such a fan of Medium Build. Nick is one of my fav. songwriters right now, so I was super excited to see another version of this song released with hi...
‘Problem Solver’ by - slimdan feat. Medium Build