SPOTLIGHT PLAYLIST UPDATES
Monthly updates on the hottest and newest releases from independent and emerging artists.
Hello readers!
When I’m not delivering you Substack posts on fantastic debuts and my favorite releases of the month, I’m busy digesting a constant flow of new releases and sorting them into genre playlists to the best of my ability.
My Spotlight series was designed to feature new releases from independent and emerging artists, typically using a 100k monthly listener count on Spotify as a cutoff. If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll see that I re-post these playlists monthly with a new collection of artists. Figured it was time to bring that activity over here as well, as well as give you some tasters from each playlist to satiate your curiousity. :)
I’ve added all links to my current streaming services and platforms - thank you to any paid supporters who have helped me expand my playlists - your help is really appreciated!
All Things Indie
Spotify | Apple Music | Youtube
New releases from emerging artists, from singer-songwriters to indie to folk to soft bedroom pop - tends to be more easy listening/chill than the subsequent playlist.
Pick of the month:
Kicksie - “My Car” [Toronto indie pop with emo elements]
Alternative Reality
Spotify | Apple Music | Youtube
New releases from emerging artists, from alternative to grunge to shoegaze to garage rock - tends to be more guitar-forward than the previous playlist.
Pick of the month:
green star - “spiders without eyes” [London shoegaze]
Bangers
Spotify | Apple Music | Youtube
New releases from emerging artists, from rock to punk to brit pop - whatever packs a punch.
Pick of the month:
SOAPBOX - “Good Guys” [Glasgow indie punk]
Festival Hits
Spotify | Apple Music | Youtube
New releases from emerging artists, from upbeat indie rock to indie pop to electropop - whatever get’s you dancing or singing along.
Pick of the month:
The Itch - “The Influencer” [London indie sleaze revival/electro-pop]
Noisemopopunk
Spotify | Apple Music | Youtube
New releases from emerging artists, from noise rock to emo to pop punk to hardcore - if it’s got some punk or edge or angst, it’s for me.
Pick of the month:
Talk Heavy - “Die 4 U” [Brisbane alternative/pop-punk]
requests.POST
Spotify | Apple Music | Youtube
New releases from emerging artists, from post-punk to art punk to experimental rock - if it’s a little dissonant, unconventional, or quirky, it’s found a good home here.
Pick of the month:
Dead Tooth - “You Never Do Shit” [indie pop with emo elements]
Thank’s for checking out some new artists! These playlists are continously updated, but I’ll be sure to check back in each month as a reminder - if you’re looking for more new music to check out, you can find all of my Spotify, Apple Music, and Youtube playlists in the corresponding links.
Discover something new from one of these playlists? Let me know your favorites below!
x Erin
Your continued support is always appreciated, and every follower counts! Thank you!