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Orchidelia burst onto the Sheffield indie scene in 2021, evolving from a modest covers band into one of the city’s most exciting indie pop/rock acts. Formed by school friends Miles, Milo, and Jacob, the lineup soon expanded with Marcus in 2022 and drummer Ben in 2025. Drawing on 60s and 70s influences like The Who, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, and The Byrds, Orchidelia craft jangly, harmony-rich songs full of vintage charm and modern energy. With their playful, colorful songwriting and infectious hooks, they stand apart as a fresh alternative to Sheffield’s grittier guitar-driven bands. These lads show no signs of stopping, as they continue to deliver new music, shake the world, heal the blind and cure leprosy.
One of San Diego's music fixture Rafter Roberts' many projects -- which include the indie pop duo Bunky, running one of the city's most popular indie recording studios, and producing and engineering albums for Castanets, the Fiery Furnaces, Arab on Radar, and more -- Rafter's kaleidoscopic noise pop features Roberts and a revolving cast of friends. Growing up in a California commune, Roberts wasn't exposed to much pop culture or music except for what his new wave- and punk-loving older brother played for him on weekend visits. Inspired by XTC, Devo, Talking Heads, and the Beatles, Roberts formed the band Faucet while still in his teens. He moved to New York after graduating from high school and worked on his music via four-track recorder. After returning to the West Coast, Roberts settled in San Diego and soon became an indispensable part of the city's music scene, recording friends' bands and putting on house shows at night while helping to record music for commercials with Glen Galloway (of Trumans Water and Soul-Junk). Galloway and Roberts built a full-fledged studio and began recording and engineering music by artists ranging from Sufjan Stevens and Rogue Wave to Gogogo Airheart. Roberts continued to work on his own music, forming Bunky with Emily Joyce; Asthmatic Kitty released the duo's debut, Born to Be a Motorcycle, and also signed Roberts as Rafter. The label released 10 Songs, a collection of his four-track recordings from 1998 and 1999, in 2006; it was quickly followed by 2007's Songs for Total Chickens and 2008's Sex Death Cassette. The Sweaty Magic EP, which dove deeper into Rafter's funk and Afro-pop fascinations, arrived in summer 2008. Rafter drew inspiration from modern R&B and classic video game music for 2010's Animal Feelings. After releasing two albums in 2011, Quiet Storm, which Roberts described as "Darkthrone meets the Kinks meets Lee Perry," and Eponymous, a highly danceable collaboration with Simian Mobile Disco's Simon Lord under the name Roberts & Lord, Roberts took a break to delve deeply into some new projects. The first result of his woodshedding was 2014's It's Reggae, an authentic and weird love letter to dub and roots reggae. He then spent some time working on his next record, which was a return to his earlier pop style, but a more grown-up and sophisticated version. XYZ was released by Joyful Noise in late 2016. ~ Heather Phares, Rovi
Jay Wakes is a New Mexico alt-country artist writing intimate, story-driven songs rooted in place, memory, and emotional honesty.
Singer-songwriter since she was wee, Alice bathes in a music-hall kinda zip, and brushes her guitar in fits of finger-picking. Borrowing from the forefathers and frolicking with her peers, she weaves her songs intricately between chamber-folk and avant-pop, warbling and whispering her lyrics, swollen with pictures and playful quips, into melodies of cheerful melancholy. Nestled somewhere between Sibylle Baier and Paul McCartney, bearing some semblance to Aldous Harding perhaps, she'll have you trailing her inflences, nodding in agreement, and surely, you’ll have another slice...
Have you ever felt stuck in a loop, endlessly fed the same styles, genres, and artists by streaming algorithms? Unknown Music is here to break that cycle. We believe that music discovery should be spontaneous, unfiltered, and full of surprises. That’s why every time you visit, we offer you 8 random albums from unknown artists—musicians who’ve released their work in the last two years but haven’t yet found the spotlight. Our selections are completely random and have no connection to your listening history, preferences, or previous visits. The goal is simple: to help you escape the bubble of recommendation algorithms and uncover the hidden gems of the music world.
By focusing on artists with low popularity, we aim to celebrate the spirit of musical exploration and give a voice to those who deserve to be heard. Unknown Music is not about trends, genres, or popularity—it’s about discovery for its own sake. Whether you’re a curious listener, a collector of hidden treasures, or someone simply looking to refresh their playlist, this is your invitation to explore the vast, uncharted ocean of music and find something truly unique. This is a go-to place for music enthusiasts to explore the world of indie.
Unknown Music is a website, where you can listen to new Spotify releases of unknown musicians, enjoy them for free with only a couple of clicks. Discover the raw stream of releases of artists with few monthly listeners, without relying on your listening history or preferences. Get out of the bubble of recommendation algorithms and discover some hidden gems today!