Emo-heads rejoice, this’ll sit right home with you. A self-described “friendship-core” band, Carpet Golf debuts with appropriate gusto, bringing some banging riffs and introspection for our tight-lipped Singaporean culture.

On his debut, Summer Fades With A Drippy Eye, Creature Comforts’ self–described rejection of musical perfection is not so much an angsty statement, but an acceptance of the absurdity of music and the artistic process.

Terrible People's Home, In A Way is a refined effort that drips with a sense of loss – a heart-bleeding statement powered by tighter performances and a poignant yearning for times past

Breezy and yet brimming with nostalgia, Causeway Youth's ethereal summer anthems never lose their lustre, delivering and improving upon the promises teased on their initial singles.

Electrico were pioneers who made Singaporeans realise amazing music could be made on our shores - on Fire In The Sky, they remind us how they captured our hearts in the first place. We stand on the shoulders of giants, and man, these giants are still a force to be reckoned with.

Nothing Lasts Forever is a sentimental ode to the transient nature of things. With its searing guitar leads, understated keys, and airtight rhythms, they lean deeper into their last album's refined aesthetics - in short, Kyoto Protocol sound as good as they’ve ever had.

Like a sucker punch out of nowhere, Heaven Affair’s latest leaves you only with exciting questions, knocked dizzy and looking for more with its final seconds. The Lord may be on their side for their next effort – but for what this time’s worth, there’s plenty of soul waiting to show for it.

Leading with a groove reminiscent of early 2000s indie rock, Separate Conversations is a ball of fast-paced energy with a tinge of nostalgia – honestly, it sounds like it could easily belong on a FIFA game soundtrack.

Inside, the sophomore single from Singaporean indie rock outfit Hijack Hayley, does a phenomenal job of making the song seem longer than it is despite its brief runtime - with not a second of boredom to spare.

With honest lyricism that deals with depression, anxiety and sexual identity, Kanina’s Ode to All Odds puts herself in the spotlight with its powerful songs of the modern world full of hard-hitting lyrics and tight atmospheric instrumentals.

Very much in line with the Mitski-influenced colour of kotoji’s previous singles, the single builds upon the artistic narrative established in her “Prequel Era” – detailing heartbreak, doubt, and self-destruction.

Although an impressive feat of DIY indie rock songwriting and production, Maneloren’s first single unfortunately squanders its potential with its lacklustre vocal performance.

Remaking his first album, Theron’s The Boy Who Felt Forever Blue traverses tales of friendship, coming-of age and heart-on-sleeve confessionalism with ambitious, winding epics.

An ode to unrequited love, Lover’s Dream sees Saints Amongst Sinners instil their signature youthful introspection with a heady immediacy.

In a refreshing departure from what seemed like a safe, by the numbers, and very on brand pop-rock, Can’t Seem to Get Anything is a solid groovy rebound for Singapore’s favourite indie rock darlings.

Following the release of his sophomore EP, we take a look at the progression Jakarta’s Low Pink takes in his music and journey – branding himself as Indonesia’s newest one-man psychedelic army. Join Big Duck as we bask in the psychedelic canvas that Low Pink paints for us in his latest release, Dominance.

Daytona sounds like Islandeer’s victory lap. Bleed your fuzzy Valensi hearts out, Islandeer, because this race needs more of that. Daytona 500/500, here’s hoping.

Everything is a promising new entry for Kotoji - a songwriter slowly grasping the keys to classic indie-rock melancholia.

Overall, Bird’s Eye barely scratches the surface of what Cinnamon Persimmon is capable of despite its small flashes of brilliance and potential.

A beautiful orchestral rendition of a standout cut on St Vincent’s MASSEDECUTION album by Yoshiki of X Japan fame.