An eight track counting piece of expressive art was released by The Night Owls, their self-titled album is a stunning folk pop-driven collection of songs. Co-written by both Simon Arsenault and Marianne Bourgeois, the duo’s self-titled album was developed throughout the pandemic. This collection came together in the most natural of ways, being forced by an abundance of time on their hands.  Out of the pandemic came a beautifully crafted sound that weaves together like a colourful tapestry of sounds. The first single of the album, ‘The Night Owls’ is driven by stunning vocal harmonies and ..read more

Joshua Woo‘s brand new EP ‘Beyond The Glass’ is an ethereal six-track counting collection of hazy pop sounds and captivates the feeling of self acceptance. The opener of the EP instantly pulls us into what is a journey we won’t soon forget. Its warm and atmospheric vocals and colourful, dreamy soundscape make for a mesmerising listen. The EP is a culmination of Woo’s work over a two year period and consists of singles that have previously been released. Together they form a story, all acting as a puzzle piece making up the bigger picture. We hear a soft alt pop sound on ‘Beyond The Glass’ and ..read more

Berlin-based producer and songwriter Simeon Loth is better known as AA-Legrand and recently released his indie folk EP ‘Pacific’! The EP is a subtle mix of indie and folk and counts only three tracks, not enough if you’d ask me. The sweet and refined opener of the EP is called ‘All Your Love’ and showcases a beautifully pensive, warm folk pop ballad with a minimalistic soundscape and rich vocals! This ambient and subtly electronically-influenced style of folk is new to me yet mesmerising and most definitely a new favourite on my list of genres and sounds. Simeon Loth turned to producing his ow ..read more

Independent musician and songstress Amy Pollock recently released her latest single ‘Waiting’, it is her first step back into the world and a first glimpse of what is yet to come of the mesmerising artiste. That she spent a lot of time on the creative process was adamantly one of the building blocks of her latest contemporary indie folk song. A refined and breathing, apologetic sound weaves its way into our world, with her angelic vocals leading its song to her forest of thought. “‘Waiting’ is inspired by the sobering moment when you realise you have been giving every part of yourself to someo ..read more

Mesmerising songstress Ally Palmer only recently appeared on our radar but left quite the impression with her brand new ‘Lay Your Love On Me’. The single will be out for all to hear on Friday, but will be premiered right here, on Music For The Misfits. We feel honoured to be able to work with a talented artist such as Ally Palmer, her gorgeous vocals are now imprinted on our souls and we wouldn’t have it any other way. ‘Lay Your Love On Me’ is a pensive folk pop sound with an intricate soundscape and soft vocals, and talks about being there for someone who needs some love and kindness in their ..read more

Manchester-based indie pop outfit The Deep Blue have just released their second single ‘He Said She Said’, which follows up their successful debut ‘Jealous Sea’. The song is a call to arms to stand up alongside victims of sexual and domestic abuse.  It’s a slow burner, a thought through pop track with an almost mysterious intro and strong, angelic vocals. The aesthetic of The Deep Blue is hard to resist, building on unique three-part harmonies. Their sound is soft and sweet with a painfully relatable story behind its lyrics. “‘He Said She Said’ was written in response to section 72 of The ..read more

North East-based artist and singer songwriter Simon Taylor has just released his new single ‘Ibiza Nights’, inspired by artists such as Air, Blue States and Bent. Simon Taylor knows how to bring his message across to his fans and listeners, seeing him perform live about a year ago at local venue Cobalt, the artist hasn’t left my radar and I’m glad to hear he is now releasing new music again! ‘Ibiza Nights’ tells a nostalgic tale of returning home to the rut of every day life, longing for and holding on to memories of visiting the White Island. Simon writes from the heart, with passion and a so ..read more

An inspiring, angelical, echoing new single has been released by folk/ indie pop artist Jake Benjamin. His new track ‘The Call’ is like a calling from another world, a divine and rather fragile sound that is drenched with his warm and soft voice. ‘The Call’ is the NYC-based singer and songwriter’s third loop-pedal song and talks about the resilience of the human spirit. “I wrote this song on a loop pedal while I was in graduate school after a series of personal lows in my life. I wanted this song to serve as a spark for anyone who felt like a misfit, an outcast, or a wallflower. The message of ..read more

A tickling guitar intro and vocals that seem to appear from a misty soundscape and evolve into harmonies that sound like the wood-fairies from my dreams. Stables have just released their new single and video for ‘Curtain Call’, a folk-inspired indie pop single with a slow rhythm that is both intriguing and infectious. Accompanying the single is a fun DIY-video in which we see a couple having a picnic down by a river and the musical duo play their music next to them. It is pure, fun and without trapping frills. “Every good album needs a slightly cheesy love song.” And ‘Curtain Call’ is Stables ..read more

Silent Attic – Hide Away Alternative garage rock with raspy vocals and a hint of indie, it’s German power outfit Silent Attic and their new single ‘Hide Away’. It took me about 20 seconds to get into the rather rough vocals that lead us into Silent Attic’s latest story, a must hear. However, their sonic soundscape pulled me in and made me want to see the band live! Let’s hope the Flensburg-based band will be touring asap. The Taboos – Innovative Thinking Mesmerising harmonies and edgy vocals, intriguing guitar play and drums that kick in after about half a minute, it’s ‘Innovative Thinking’ by ..read more