The eight-piece indie rock band caroline from London, England. Their second album ‘caroline 2’, released in May 2025, has garnered worldwide attention following their debut album ‘caroline’, and is already an undeniable masterpiece that secures its place among the year’s best albums. It’s such an incredible album that I worry words might cheapen it, but […]
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Metal Gear’s Sniper Wolf Lives On in Crushed’s ‘oneshot
A snowfield of memories, accumulated deep over 25 years. Treading through this deep snow, footprints that should never have appeared emerged before us. Crushed, an indie-pop duo by Bre Morell of Temple Of Angels and Sean Duncan of Weekend. Their new song “oneshot” is a requiem dedicated to the solitary sniper, Sniper Wolf, who appeared […]
SCHØØL Interview: Skate Culture Meets Shoegaze Sound⚡️
SCHØØL is a four-piece alternative rock band formed in Paris, France in 2023. The band is led by Francis Mallari, who is also a member of the Paris-based post-punk band Rendez-Vous. The members are Erica Ashleson (Bass), Jack Moase (Guitar), and Alex Battez (Drums). Their debut album “I Think My Life Has Been OK,” released […]
Modern Nature: Jack Cooper Discusses New Album ‘The Heat Warps
Beach House, Father John Misty, and Fleet Foxes are among the artists on London’s prestigious indie label “Bella Union.” Today, we bring you an interview with Modern Nature, an alternative band signed to the same label. Centered around frontman Jack Cooper, Modern Nature originally operated as a band with a fluid member lineup, similar to […]
Pool Kids Talk ‘Easier Said Than Done’ & DIY Spirit
Promoting messages like “anyone can do what Pool Kids does,” “anyone can start a band,” “anyone can make an album,” and “everyone has the right to chase their dreams,” Pool Kids gives confidence to live kids through their independent activities. They are a four-piece alternative band from Tallahassee, Florida, who already have a history of […]
BELONG/A-indie Discord Community Opens with New Concept✨️
The official Discord community of music media “BELONG/A-indie” is now officially opening with a new concept! During the pre-opening period, through interactions with various readers, we gained significant insights into how our community should be 💡 The Main Characters are “People Who Want to Recommend Music” During the pre-opening period, we had the opportunity to […]
Indonesian Post-Punk Trio Pillhs Castle Redefines Love
When I first started listening to overseas music, the post-punk genre possessed an almost unapproachable yet irresistible charm. The cold, sharp sound that Joy Division embodied, reflecting a sense of suffocation and introspective anguish. It certainly captured my heart, which harbored emotions with nowhere to go, and I once became completely obsessed with Bloc Party. […]
Join Our Indie Music Secret Hideout: Discord Server Now Open🌈
“We want to create a secret hideout for the indie music we love”——The music media BELONG/A-indie, which has been experimenting with this concept for many years, has finally launched its official Discord server. As a new community connecting the overseas network cultivated through over 10 years of music media operations with Japanese indie rock fans, […]
Skullcrusher’s 2nd album combines Studio Ghibli-inspired!?
Here’s the full English translation of the article: For me, Skullcrusher’s music has always been a personal “sanctuary.” Her 2022 debut album ‘Quiet the Room’ painted a world of sound that was fragile to the point of breaking, yet possessed an unwavering core. While immersed in her music, there was a strange sense of security […]
Teethe: Texas Slowcore Act Details “Magic Of The Sale”
Teethe, a four-piece slowcore band from Denton, Texas, has announced the release of their highly anticipated second album, “Magic Of The Sale,” on August 8, 2025. Three songs, “Magic Of The Sale,” “Holy Water,” and “Hate Goodbyes,” are currently available for advance streaming, with music videos also released. Who is Teethe? Teethe consists of four […]