10 Indie Artists You Should Know: October 2022
This is part of a series highlighting 10 independent artists each month. Artists are presented in alphabetical order. To be considered for future entries, you can submit your music via the email address provided below.
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Amindi
Singer-songwriter and rapper from Inglewood
One Song Introduction: "nwts"
One Sentence Pitch: Fresh off of a tour with Saba and collaborations with Isaiah Rashad and Kenny Mason, Amindi is making it clear that she's here to stay with her genre agnostic and vulnerable songwriting.
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Ben Reilly
Rapper from Atlanta
One Song Introduction: "Agenda"
One Sentence Pitch: Ben Reilly is meticulous with every detail of his music, from the clever individual bars to the complex overall project concepts.
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ChessNotCheckers
Rapper from Houston
One Song Introduction: "Different Days" ft. Dende
One Sentence Pitch: ChessNotCheckers makes incredibly smooth music, rapping with a melodic delivery that keeps you around to catch all of the wordplay.
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Dave Coresh
Rapper from Los Angeles
One Song Introduction: "IDGNF"
One Sentence Pitch: Dave Coresh seamlessly blends hip-hop with punk music, making raucous bangers to be played at high volumes.
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King Khali
Rapper from Atlanta
One Song Introduction: “Fist High" with Sage, Reek, & Malcolm Jakob
One Sentence Pitch: King Khali has a commanding voice, quickly getting you to hang onto every word and rewarding it with powerful writing, whether social commentary or personal reflection.
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Michael Milam
Rapper from Kentucky
One Song Introduction: “DRAMATIC"
One Sentence Pitch: Transparency is key in Michael Milam's music, venting his emotions on each track and forming an instant connection with the listener.
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Nito
Rapper from Oakland
One Song Introduction: “Who Am I"
One Sentence Pitch: Nito emphasizes storytelling in his music, introducing himself to the world on his recent breakout project 4DASOUL.
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Pink Siifu
Rapper and producer from Birmingham and Cincinnati
One Song Introduction: “Griptape'!!" ft. Valee
One Sentence Pitch: Pink Siifu is one of the most versatile artists out right now, sounding equally at home in collaborations with everyone from Valee to The Avalanches to Liv.e to Boldy James.
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Twnty8
Rapper from Cleveland
One Song Introduction: "Starburst" ft. Lilly Aviana
One Sentence Pitch: Twnty8 finds a way to always make his raps sound effortless, sounding completely in his element whether unleashing a barrage of bars or dialing it back for a more conversational flow.
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Wallice
Singer-songwriter from Los Angeles
One Song Introduction: “Mean Girl" with Pigeons & Planes
One Sentence Pitch: Wallice is one of the most exciting new voices in the alt-pop world, crafting records with witty writing and an instantly relatable personality.
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Written by: Tyler Blankinship, @TylerBlankCQCX on Twitter.
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