Mainstream songs are our favourite, but today’s traveller loves to drift towards warm soulful Indie music. We have listed eight young and upcoming artists you’d love listening to on journeys to your favourite destinations. By Angira Kar
1. Chloe Moriondo
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This 17-year-old artist has been uploading her beautiful song covers on YouTube and has turned into an impeccable songwriter and singer. Her 2018 album titled Rabbit Hearted explores emotions such as nostalgia, childhood, love and peace that all of us have felt at some point in our lives. Her brand new 2020 indie-pop EP Spirit Orb is proof of her growth as an artist. The song gives an old-day vibe, a feeling of having an intimate conversation with her YouTube viewers… Chloe has a future jam-packed with innovative music and outstanding success. Don’t miss out on her songs while travelling to the prettiest places in the world.
2. Cavetown
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Robbie a.k.a. Cavetown will be your favourite travel companion this season. His sweet songwriting technique using simple words explores complicated topics such as anxiety and emotional exhaustion. He emphasises on being unapologetic about one’s true self and deserves good attention from each one of us. You can stream his brand new 2020 single Sharpener that delves deep into delicate topics such as body image issues and self-harm. These make you realise that no matter where you are in the world, you are not alone in your fights. Let his albums Lemon Boy and Animal Kingdom serve as a warm blanket when you feel homesick on your adventure trip.
3. mxmtoon
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Maia a.k.a. mxmtoon writes relatable lyrics that will give you an illusion that she knows you personally. The 2019 debut album of this indie-pop singer-cum-songwriter titled The Masquerade explores the intricacies of growing up and her latest album titled Dawn has been critically acclaimed as one of the most excellent indie-pop albums by such a young artist. Bless your ears with songs like Falling for U and Prom Dress!
4. Rex Orange County
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Alexander O’Connor, who goes by the stage name of Rex Orange County, has blessed us with the most amazing indie and alternative tracks. His album Apricot Princess is filled with distinctively real and mushy love songs that will make you feel like falling in love all over again! O’Conner’s latest 2019 album titled Pony doesn’t resemble anything that he has done before. It tells you how versatile he can be on his journey to find his sound. His emotive and sentimental music will prep you for your adventures.
5. Roland Faunte
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This artist is not like anyone on the list, or even otherwise! His beautiful vocals amidst the quiet piano-heavy production make his songs the most soulful. His music might make you shed a tear or two on the way. Roland is undoubtedly one of the most underrated artists; listen to his album Sewing Kit and you’ll know why we are saying this. This album is about passionate love, despair, fears and insecurities. The universal nature of these topics will make you feel like this album is tailor-made for you. Do yourself a favour, and stream his music while travelling to the most serene and quiet places, to truly appreciate the power of words and the beauty of this genre.
6. Anuv Jain
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Anuv Jain, an Indian singer-songwriter, has caught everyone’s attention with his melodious single Alag Aasman. His sentimental lyrics of yearning for love and affection resonates with his audience’s feelings and proves that he is a breath of fresh air in the Indian music scene. Make this incredible artist’s creations a part of your travel playlist today!
7. Taba Chake
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Another Indian music composer, Taba Chake hails from a picturesque hill station of Arunachal Pradesh and carries this identity with him in his 2019 released album Bombay Dreams. He sings songs in his tribal dialect Nyishi named Hugulo and No Doma Lo, along with some in Hindi and English. His calm and tranquil songs with soft drum beat revolve around nature, making his songs perfect for any road trip. He also has an EP titled Bond with Nature.
8. Beabadoobee
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The Filipino-born British singer-cum-songwriter Beatrice Laus, who goes by the stage name of Beabadoobee, made headlines for her 2017 single titled Coffee. Even though her song has been recognised and played numerous times by Gen Z, her other beautiful releases still go unrecognised. Her 2018 album titled Patched Up carries similar tranquil yet bold energy that her fans love about her personality. Stream her music for a laid-back evening while chilling by the beach or taking a stroll through a beautiful destination.
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