Nir Furman “Music doesn’t lie.” It is evident that here at IndieWavves, we attend many live shows around the NYC area, not only because we love live music but also because it is an excellent way of discovering and meeting artists and musicians who are actively bettering their craft and pursuing their dreams. While attending a show late last year, 2023, for one of my favorite artists, whom I got to interview, I also met his band. The people that surround him and help him bring his music to life on stage. One of those individuals I met was his drummer, Nir Furman, to whom I would like to introd ..read more

Harmonies Across Borders Ivan Ocean's Musical Odyssey As a captivating storyteller, Ivan Ocean weaves tales of love and life into his music, which is why we'd love to introduce you to him. Hailing from Moscow and now living in Istanbul, Turkey, and Batumi, Georgia, Ivan is a refreshing singer-songwriter whose musical journey speaks a universal language that transcends borders. In the age of social media, music has become a bridge connecting individuals across the globe, and Ivan Ocean stands at the intersection of this harmonious exchange. Ivan's sonic experiments venture into covers and orig ..read more

ANRAY As expected, we enjoy presenting some of the most promising up-and-coming artists from all corners of the music world. We want to introduce ANRAY, an artist who stands out in the music scene due to his versatility and multi-talented skills. As a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and fingerstyle guitarist, he has honed his craft and created a distinctive, captivating, and unique sound. His journey in music began in the Moscow underground in 2017, where he performed and developed his stage presence. The years 2018-2019 marked a turning point as he graced various shows and programs ..read more

Maxim Yarushkin and Pavel Khoreshko Connection & Enrichment via Creative Talents While the music industry interacts with AI software innovations to create a new and avant-garde music era, the world still has to experience live music's natural and organic diversity. Maxim Yarushkin and Pavel Khoreshko (aka Shenji) are two Russian musicians who excel in different genres and styles of music. Yet, they share a common goal of connecting with their listeners and enriching the cultural landscape with their creative talents. Maxim Yarushkin is a highly skilled musician who specializes in fingerst ..read more

Dmitri Garin Exploring the Art of Sound What is theatre? It is a form of artistic expression that involves live performances by actors, musicians, and dancers on a stage in front of an audience. It encompasses various genres such as plays, operas, musicals, ballets, etc. Theatre allows artists to connect with viewers and evoke emotions through storytelling, dialogue, music, movement, and visual elements. "When I've seen you go into an empty room, I've sometimes wanted to open the door suddenly, but I've been afraid to in case I found nobody there." (Theatre, 1937). W. Somerset Maugham reflect ..read more

Maddy Davis Meet Your New Favorite Middle Kid. Vocalist, songwriter, and producer Maddy Davis is the new voice of alt-pop's addictive genre-bending storytelling. Born and raised between calmer New Jersey suburbs and bustling New York City streets, Davis will soon be the industry's new favorite middle child. Born into a musical family, Maddy quickly drew influence from her multi-instrumentalist mother, picking up the piano at a young age. Writing and production were not far around the corner. As Maddy reached high school, she began crafting her sound through early production projects. An ear i ..read more

Fior Creating Freedom By Breaking Cycles. If you haven't heard of Fior yet, don't worry, it's not because you have been living under a rock. It's because she is our latest discovery, thanks to our wonderful community that keeps us in the loop, and a rising star that you can now say you heard of on IndieWavves first. Fior is the stage name of independent artist Zoe Fioravanti, who makes sleek, beat-driven, pop-infused music with funk, soul, disco, and rock elements. Fior means both flower and truth, and as you're about to find out, the name perfectly suits her. She is as beautiful as a flower ..read more

Lisa Heller Mental Health & Incredible Lyricism. Los Angeles indie-pop artist Lisa Heller has released her second EP titled ‘is anyone listening’ which features six pop ballads, including “red flags,” a song that drew instant attention and has garnered over 160,000 streams on Spotify.   Heller, who originally grew up in Connecticut, opening for various acts at her local radio station Hartford 96.5, made the move to Los Angeles in 2019, devoting herself to music. Her songs combine poppy electronica and soulful lyrics that strike a serious tone and relay a rather important message ..read more

Daytona Starsky A Star On The Rise. Daytona Starsky, a Dutch-born indie artist living in Brooklyn, combines pop, hip hop, and electronica on his latest single, "Gasoline." This has been a busy year for Starsky, who released another song titled "SUPRALOVE" earlier in 2021 and even has a debut album on the horizon.   With all that said, it's undoubtedly hard to categorize Daytona under any one genre, and that's just the way he likes it. There are elements of nearly every type of music, both new and old, in "Gasoline" and in the growing archive of Daytona Starsky's singles. Almost like ..read more

Max Viner A Summer Piece Full Of Good Vibes. "Thinkin' About You" is the latest new single by up and coming Russian-American artist Max Viner, alongside Indonesian-American artists DJ Gibs and LA indie artist L00Z. Full of both pep and melancholy reflection, "Thinkin' About You" feels like an easy Sunday morning with the same kind of heart and emotion we've come to expect from Viner. "The song was inspired by the movie The Great Gatsby," Max writes, "Thinkin' About You" is a summer piece that will make your day energetic and full of good vibes." Unlike Max's previous single, "My Dear Friend ..read more