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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Why Min Hee-jin is shouting 'Long Live Music' despite giving up 25.6 billion won

Min Hee-jin's recent Instagram post featuring the indie band 'Danpyeon-seon Moment' and their song 'Long Live Music' signals a shift in her focus amid ongoing legal battles.

Feb 27 • 05:41 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

‘Sorry, Baby’: Eva Victor, director, screenwriter, and actress of a remarkable debut

The film 'Sorry, Baby' directed by Eva Victor examines the trauma of sexual assaults with humor and intelligence, showcasing the complexity of female friendship and personal healing.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

TĪRRADNIS ⟩ Māris Žigats prepares for the 'Pienvedēja piedzīvojumu' big concert and is pleased that artificial intelligence does not understand indie music

Māris Žigats discusses his band Pienvedēja piedzīvojumi's journey and the challenges of organizing a concert in a podcast appearance.

Feb 26 • 22:01 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

More than a hit - Hannes convinces at Cirkus

Hannes impresses audiences with high-quality material during his performance at the Cirkus in Stockholm.

Feb 26 • 00:05 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Official Premiere: The Quito Band Diana Fugitiva Presents the Single ‘Pink Glasses’

The Quito band Diana Fugitiva is set to release their new single ‘Pink Glasses’ on February 25, 2026, following their initial success with previous singles.

Feb 24 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Art, challenge, and solitude climbing the magic mountain

Cairn is a beautiful indie climbing game by The Game Bakers that emphasizes careful movement and narrative, offering players a unique challenge unlike typical gaming experiences.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
World

Milk and Mirrors wins Best Short Film at London festival

The short film 'Milk and Mirrors' won Best Short Film at the London Indie Film Festival, highlighting themes of postpartum identity and motherhood.

Feb 22 • 05:04 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Listen Up - Albums of the Week: Politically Spirited Folk, Indie Masterpieces, and the Timeless Beach Boys

The article reviews five music albums that bridge the past and present, highlighting their reflection of the creators' aspirations.

Feb 21 • 07:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

What happened to Eemeli's song?

Eemeli, a Finnish artist from Kortesjärvi, expresses disappointment as his debut single, intended to release on Spotify, is unavailable due to distribution issues.

Feb 20 • 15:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Netflix quietly adds 'most entertaining film' as good as Pulp Fiction

A new film titled 'Bunny' has been added to Netflix, described by fans as highly entertaining and reminiscent of classics like 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Trainspotting'.

Feb 20 • 14:46 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Festival Buena Vibra: lineup, schedules, and everything you need to know about the shows on February 21

The Festival Buena Vibra, a highly anticipated music event, will take place in Buenos Aires on February 21, featuring a diverse lineup of established and emerging artists.

Feb 20 • 13:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

With Emmanuel Horvilleur and Wos: the ideal festival to relax and enjoy great company arrives in Buenos Aires

The Buena Vibra Festival, featuring artists like Emmanuel Horvilleur and Wos, returns to Buenos Aires on February 21, offering a vibrant indie music experience along with a charitable initiative to support families in need.

Feb 19 • 13:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Maya Hawke is no longer 'the daughter of': the consolidation of the young star who learned to live with her surname

Maya Hawke, now a recognized star in her own right, recently married indie folk singer Christian Lee Hudson in New York.

Feb 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The Swedish Game Gala is Relaunched – They Can Win

The Swedish Game Gala is set to relaunch with nominations in various categories including 'Game of the Year', 'Indie Game of the Year', 'Mobile Game of the Year', and more, highlighting some of the best in Swedish gaming.

Feb 17 • 15:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Short Film About Motherhood Filmed in Santos Wins Award in Barcelona

The short film 'Mar de Mães' filmed in Santos has been awarded Best Short Film and Best Production at the Barcelona Indie Awards 2026.

Feb 16 • 14:42 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Indie Pop from Munich: young hoffi: Between Emergency Room and Recording Studio

Young hoffi, a Munich-based indie pop musician, collaborates with fellow artist Lena to create new music in an intimate studio setting.

Feb 16 • 12:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Beloved drummer dead at 42 as heartbroken bandmates pay tribute

The American indie rock band Manchester Orchestra mourns the sudden passing of their drummer, Timothy Very, at the age of 42.

Feb 15 • 19:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Rose documentary shows how the band left K-pop and reached the biggest music festivals

The Rose, a leading South Korean indie rock band, transitions from busking in Seoul to major festivals, highlighted in a new documentary.

Feb 12 • 22:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Greg Brown dead: Indie rock legends Cake announce band founder's death

Greg Brown, guitarist and founder of the band Cake, has passed away at the age of 56 after a brief illness, according to the band's announcement on social media.

Feb 9 • 23:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Mercosur, Indie? There are ways to support their expansion

The article discusses ways to support the expansion of Mercosur and Indian markets, emphasizing the importance of collaboration.

Feb 6 • 13:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

“God Bless Sweden” is the most poignant Swedish debut of the winter

Sara Martinsson reviews Hannes' debut album 'God Bless Sweden', noting it as a uniquely genuine expression within the trendy 'R&B with indie attitude' style among Swedish musicians.

Feb 6 • 06:29 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Talleres Molina: 'Indie' lyrics are like self-help books

The Mallorcan trio Talleres Molina discusses their new album 'Allegro Ma Non Troppo' and draws parallels between indie lyrics and self-help books.

Feb 5 • 03:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Everything to know about Florence + the Machine's 2026 'Everybody Scream' tour

Florence + the Machine is set to launch their 2026 'Everybody Scream' tour, featuring dates across the UK, Europe, and North America, in support of their sixth studio album released in October 2025.

Feb 4 • 06:02 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Life & Tech

Behind the music of hit Australian indie game Hollow Knight: Silksong

The music of Hollow Knight: Silksong is intricately connected to its gameplay, reflecting the game's cultural significance and the overwhelming player demand following its release.

Feb 2 • 21:00 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

'Josephine', the movie that has taken Sundance by storm and addresses sexual assaults from a child's perspective

The film 'Josephine', which has gained significant attention at the Sundance Film Festival, explores the subject of sexual assaults through the eyes of a young girl.

Feb 2 • 20:27 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

A$AP Rocky Blurs the Borders of Indie and Hip-Hop in 'Don't Be Dumb'

The article discusses A$AP Rocky's blending of indie and hip-hop influences in his work, as seen in his recent project 'Don't Be Dumb'.

Feb 2 • 16:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

British indie band Pulp agree to play Adelaide festival after boycott u-turn

The British indie band Pulp will perform at the Adelaide festival in February following the event organizers' apology to Palestinian writer Randa Abdel-Fattah and her subsequent invitation to speak.

Jan 15 • 12:36 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
Life & Tech

Neon, an Indie Studio With an International Bent, Tops Globes Nominations

Indie studio Neon has received numerous nominations for the Golden Globe Awards, showcasing its international appeal.

Jan 10 • 10:02 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Fausto Lama: the story of saying goodbye to Coma Cose and the beginning of a new solo phase

Fausto Lama reflects on the end of his musical project Coma Cose and his relationship with Francesca Mesiano, marking a significant transition in his career.

Jan 6 • 16:56 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Video Games: The Top Games of 2025

Despite the absence of 'Grand Theft Auto 6', 2025 was a fantastic year for video game fans, featuring long-awaited sequels, surprising new releases, and a mix of AAA titles and indie gems that received recognition from various prestigious awards.

Dec 30 • 13:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

This is 'Monster', Pedro Sánchez's favorite songs list in 2025: indie, rock, Rosalía, and a tribute to Extremoduro

In 2025, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez released a public Spotify playlist titled 'Monstruo 2025', featuring 18 of his favorite songs from the year, showcasing a range of genres including indie, rock, and a tribute to the band Extremoduro.

Dec 27 • 14:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

6 best indie games released in December – small-scale treats ideal for enjoying the festive season

The article highlights the top six indie games released in December 2025, perfect for festive gaming.

Dec 27 • 10:00 UTC

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