1amDonny in interview: Say hallo to A man with a plan

indieRepublik: Tell us a little bit about your musical background 1amdonny:  My background comes from a mix of being in a church choir and taking piano lessons as a kid. I didn't really do it for that long because I was more focused on basketball at the time. But once...

Artists to Watch #2 (July)

With plenty more insanely good songs coming out from the indie landscape, we've listened carefully and found our darlings for this week: here they are... This Time for Real In the heart of Hamburg's underground scene, This Time For Real emerges as a raw, unapologetic...

Nilipek.: A Liberation

Nilipek., a singer-songwriter from Turkey, released her fourth album, "Uydurdugumuz Oyunlarla," in May 2024.  Nilipek.is known for blending complex emotions with poetic Turkish lyrics and her soft voice with minimalist, yet compelling arrangements. Her debut album,...

Aqualine in Interview – The Next Big UK Breakout band?

Aqualine are a young indie band from Guildford, UK who have developed their own unique sound that mixes lofi rap, electro indie and shoegaze in a way that's all their own. With their new video and single 'Tomb' they're staking their claim to be the next UK breakout...

Vinyl Floor in Interview

Vinyl Floor are one of the smorgasbord of great Scandinavian bands (how do they do that? Is it the exorbitant price of alcohol and the darkness??) with an authentic feel for some deeper level of the Americana vibe. We listened to them and loved what we heard so we...

Caged aFfair in interview

Formed in mid-2023, Caged Affair is an alternative rock band based out of Asheville NC (USA).  Led by Tyler Kemmerling, a dynamic vocalist and guitarist who writes, records and produces their genre-bending music, the band’s neo-grunge punk hybrid sound has drawn...

Interview with Bleu: Personal struggles & Pent-up human realizations

Bleu is a musical artist who has created and inhabits his very own sonic landscape. Murky, swirling reverb-drenched sounds of desolation that pull you nevertheless in, the US indie/rap artist draws inspiration from musicians and film-makers who "create their own...

Indie Artists to watch #1 June ’24

Welcome to our brand new series where we feature new independent artists that have caught our ear. This is a (by-no-means comprehensive) list of the artists that we feel are worth checking out. Enjoy! Madeline Rosene - Words...

Interview with Italian indie band Tanz Akademie

Tanz Akademie is a 6-piece indie / post-punk band from Piedmont in Italy. Having recorded their brand new debut album 'Hullabaloo' in just one week, they're heading out on tour across Europe, delivering their powerful, eclectic mix of post-punk, indie rock and a touch...

Lola Young- This Wasn’t Meant For You Anyway album review- Magnetic up and comer bares the high and (mainly) the lows

Review by Ameena Ceesay Singer- songwriter Lola Young has been on the incline since debuting in 2019; made remarkable considering she’s still a relatively young name in the game right now. The steady stream of new releases has brought us to the launch of a brand new...

INDIEREPUBLIK RECORDS

For us at indieRepublik it was never really a question. At some point, after finding and featuring hundreds if not thousands of artists, we were destined to set up our own label to push the artists we love most from all those we come into contact with.
Watch this space for new announcements!

While we’ve closed admission for bands for our label for now, please feel free to get in touch if you’re an indie artist looking for a label and you think we might be a good fit. We’re open to great bands and solo artists for our new label. Doesn’t matter the genre, doesn’t matter if you’re not in your 20s. Hit us up, we’ll always give you an honest reply.

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Artists to Watch #2 (July)

Artists to Watch #2 (July)

With plenty more insanely good songs coming out from the indie landscape, we've listened carefully and found our darlings for this week: here they are... This Time for Real In the heart of Hamburg's...

read more
Nilipek.: A Liberation

Nilipek.: A Liberation

Nilipek., a singer-songwriter from Turkey, released her fourth album, "Uydurdugumuz Oyunlarla," in May 2024.  Nilipek.is known for blending complex emotions with poetic Turkish lyrics and her soft...

read more
Vinyl Floor in Interview

Vinyl Floor in Interview

Vinyl Floor are one of the smorgasbord of great Scandinavian bands (how do they do that? Is it the exorbitant price of alcohol and the darkness??) with an authentic feel for some deeper level of the...

read more
Caged aFfair in interview

Caged aFfair in interview

Formed in mid-2023, Caged Affair is an alternative rock band based out of Asheville NC (USA).  Led by Tyler Kemmerling, a dynamic vocalist and guitarist who writes, records and produces their...

read more
Almost Twins in Interview

Almost Twins in Interview

Almost Twins is an indiefolk act from Leipzig based around their singer and songwriter Max Grüner who not only looks but also sounds like the second coming of Erlend Oye of Kings of Convenience...

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“This is your life. Do what you love, and do it often. If you don’t like your job, quit. If you don’t have enough time, stop watching TV. If you are looking for the love of your life, stop; they will be waiting for you when you start doing things you love. Stop over analyzing, life is simple. All emotions are beautiful. When you eat, appreciate every last bite. Open your mind, arms, and heart to new things and people, we are united in our differences. Ask the next person you see what their passion is, and share your inspiring dream with them. Travel often; getting lost will help you find yourself. Some opportunities only come once, seize them. Life is about the people you meet, and the things you create with them so go out and start creating. Life is short. Live your dream and share your passion.”

– The Holstee Manifesto.

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