INDIE &
ALTERNATIVE MUSIC
The “It’s Not Your Life” music video features a live acoustic version of the track—spotlighting the finesse acquired from decades of collaboration with renowned guitarist Luca Meneghello and percussionist Sandro de Bellis, both voted first-rate musicians in Italy.
Mike Kundrath’s lyric clip for “Some Kind of Purgatory” by Mark Ciani amplifies both the verses' tension and the chorus's soaring release. The director juxtaposes images of frayed ropes, televisions on the fritz…
Starring Mihiri Silva and Brian Pinkus, director and co-star of Blue Alliance, the “I’m Outta Control” music video allows Mihiri to take center stage, telling a story of justice and control (or a lack of it) in a fun and fresh way.
The accompanying visuals for “Frank and the Rat Pack” by the Staunch Moderates are a blast from the past, providing retro-inspired aesthetics that perfectly complement the song’s buoyant feel. It’s chock-full of sharp suits, vintage vibes, and smooth choreography…
Emerging singer-songwriter CON THE ARTIST unveils “Best Days”, a deeply personal EP capturing moments of heartbreak, healing, and transformation. Spanning alternative, indie, and alt-pop genres, the record is both explosive and introspective…
Franklin Gotham has just released their latest single entitled "Caroline", a song that delves into the depths of obsession, painting a portrait of a woman who becomes the focal point of a twisted romance. Accompanying it is the music video, captured by their incredible fans in Hawaii...
Directed by Fiona and OTNES, “Clouds” is a personal reflection of Fiona’s story, using hauntingly beautiful visuals to evoke the deep layers of human experience. Shot by Ives Salbert, the tender video features stunning choreography that symbolizes strength and beauty in releasing trauma and embracing renewal.
How do you introduce a songwriter as ambitious, as multifaceted, and enigmatic as Ron Brunk with a single track? You don’t. Check out his new singles and videos “Lemon Mountain Manatee" and “Fading”.
The music video for "I'm a Man" is a captivating visual experience filmed in Switzerland and entirely in black and white. It showcases MattO in intimate settings, alternating between playing the guitar with raw intensity with his band…
The Formalist’s lyric clip for “A=N,” which was directed by Stephen Krieger himself, directs viewers to those rain-washed precincts. It’s after dark in the metropolis, and it’s coming down. Everything is pleasantly blurred, and the electric light that radiates…
The music video for Ron Brunk’s uplifting “Give Yourself to the Lord” captures the heart and soul of his mission to spread his inspiring message, implementing all the divine spirit he can muster, and his clip for “I’m Really Special” exudes a delightful mix of authenticity, quirkiness, and lighthearted fun that is bound to resonate universally.
Melbourne's Adam Franklin has just released his single entitled “Learn To Wait”, which he sang, wrote and composed, and features production by Marcel Borrack. The track will appear on his upcoming album, due out in early 2025.
NxtNow is excited to share the brand new single from Tele & The Ghost of Our Lord entitled, “Spite the Moon”. Tele and The Ghost of Our Lord is the pseudonym of songwriter, multi-instrumentalist producer, engineer and visual artist Matt Kamm.
Big thanks to møhx who connected with NxtNow for an exclusive interview to discuss his newly released single "I'm Sorry, You Know", his biggest accomplishment since he started making music at the age of 14, and much more.
“I’m Sorry, You Know” is the brand new, high energy, dance-pop single from møhx, produced by Konn, and follows his last release “imyt”.
ORA meld R&B influences with sparkly Nordic indie-pop as the most exciting new sibling duo of 2024 introduce themselves with their debut single "Bad Day".
May Fall’s "Under Cover" confronts the challenge of keeping up appearances while dealing with hidden struggles, exploring the dissonance between the turbulence experienced inside and the efforts needed to suppress it and create…
Byland’s “Two Circles” is a clip directed by the appropriately named Dark Details. These frames are busy with paranormal particularity. A set of glowing false teeth clatter on a table in a dimly lit room…
On the darker sounding “Signs of Life,” Mo Kenney addresses an unbearable and obscure fissure; with recalling a loss of innocence in idyllic rural Nova Scotia, mixing sun-kissed organ with cryptic, unsettling choruses.
Manchester, UK based “Spectral Pop” singer-songwriter Odd One Out recently unveiled her new EP entitled “Alone”, composed of five songs, spanning several genres, such as deep house, indie, and rap.
Declan Sheehy-Moss has just unveiled the new single, “Holding My Hand In The Hallway”, his first release in a year, which he composed, produced, mixed, and recorded at his home studio in Brooklyn.
Jaehyun Kim is an 18 year old South Korean producer and singer-songwriter who just released his debut EP “The Last Flight to You”, via his music project, Orey Eyed.
With the grand sound of the piano and strings, Peter Muller creates his orchestral masterpiece, interwinding the sounds of the past and the sounds of today. The texture of his voice matches wonderfully with the notes he plays. Watch the accompanying music video for “More Time”.
Robyn's sound fits perfectly in the visuals of the video of "Eagle," as she is seated in the middle of a beautiful, calming woodland landscape. Just as she did her whole life, she combines her passions and music to feel content with every moment…
Language barriers mean little to a sensitive listener like Benedict Sinister, the Brooklyn transplant who has made himself famous in UK club circles for his inspired English versions of French songs. Watch his clips for “Only Sixteen” and “Spitting Rhymes From Debbie Harry”.
In the music video for “Let It Out”, directed by MattO’s choice collaborator Marcello Bumbica, we get an extra special musical treat. MattO’s versatile songwriting and friendly voice are joined by Milan based, world-class percussionist Sandro de Bellis and guitarist Luca Meneghello.
While fans hit repeat, they might as well just jump into the strange seduction that is the music video for “Alone On Christmas”. Directed by The High Plains Drifters’ oft collaborator Lars Skaland, the flick features the sumptuous Rose Dahler wreaking havoc while looking for a holiday honey.
Cardiff based artist Mirari has released his debut EP entitled “The Last Cowboy”. This highly anticipated debut sets the stage as a complete introduction to the eclectic artist. The two singles (‘Class of Deja’ & ‘FIRST CLASS’) released ahead of this EP offered a glimpse of things to come and have received a wealth of support from BBC Radio 1Xtra, Kiss Fresh and ChoiceFM.
The accompanying clip to “Ordinary Soil” lays the dangerous and backbreaking labor associated with agriculture bare for the viewer. We see the cracked soil, the tubs of pesticide, the heavy machinery, and the glowering, uncaring prairie sky. We also see Alex Woodard himself, guitar in hand and concern heavy on his face, spinning out his tale.
Prepare to be swept away by Franklin Gotham's "Good Times Bad Times" – an EP that promises to deliver the perfect blend of nostalgia and innovation, capturing the spirit of indie-pop for a new generation.