indie
These are the best indie artists featured on Release Wave.

Guided By Voices
Guided By Voices (GBV), formed in 1983 in Dayton, Ohio, is widely regarded as a premier indie rock band, pioneering the 90s lo-fi movement with jangly guitars, big melodies and hooks with over 40 albums under their belt. Led by songwriter Robert Pollard, they are celebrated for blending British Invasion-era hooks with power-pop and unconventional, short-song structures. The band's lineup has changed several times throughout the band's history, with its only constant member being prolific singer/songwriter Robert Pollard.
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Origami Angel
Origami Angel is a rock band from Washington D.C., made up of singer and guitarist Ryland Heagy and drummer Pat Doherty. Formed in 2016, the band has quickly become known for their unique blend of emo, indie rock, pop punk, and easycore. They've been described as part of the "fifth wave of emo," but they bring a distinct and refreshing energy to the genre that sets them apart.Their debut album, Somewhere City, released in 2019, received high praise from music publications, with Pitchfork and the Chicago Reader lauding it as emblematic of emo in 2019 and setting the tone for the genre's next decade. The album's themes revolve around a utopian concept, which counters the typically negative lyrical content found in emo music with more positive messages and pop culture allusions. Following the success of Somewhere City, Origami Angel released their sophomore double-album, Gami Gang, in 2021. This album saw the band expanding their musical horizons, mixing their signature sound with a more experimental approach, drawing comparisons to The Smashing Pumpkins' Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness for its ambitious scope. The band will release their new full length LP titled "Feeling Not Found" on Counter Intuitive Records in September of 2024.

FakeYou
FakeYou is a Montreal-based punk band cultivating a sound that fuses loss and vulnerability into urgent, emotionally charged anthems. Hailing from the heart of Montreal's DIY punk scene, the band's gritty melodies and reflective lyrics capture the tumultuous aftermath of all-consuming devotion. Drawing inspiration from bands like Leatherface, Hot Water Music, and The Flatliners, FakeYou's debut album *Promise to Disappear* (out April 3rd via 59 X Records) showcases their raw edge and unwavering emotional depth, promising a cathartic journey through memory, madness, and longing.

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Saturdays At Your Place
Saturdays At Your Place is an emo band from Kalamazoo, MI. Their intimate lyrics pair with heavy hitting instrumental hooks and cleverly placed twinkly guitar parts to create a uniquely personal sound that has come to define the band.
