Frills, a newcomer duo to the Brooklyn scene, consists of two seasoned songsters who’ve given time to other projects; only now do they combine to release their first single "My Love." Dropped in late April, the track ekes summer groove in the style of MGMT and slow-jam Vampire Weekend. The New Zealand-based artists behind the track — Simon Oscroft and Dan Gibson — have years of indie experience under their belts. Oscroft comes from projects such as Midnight Youth and MOTHXR, while Gibson comes from Streets of Laredo. The band don’t seem to have any shows lined up, but "My Love" on repeat will do to tide you over until Frills announce a live gig. Listen to the debut single below. – Will Sisskind

Harry & the Hitmen are a soul-laden six piece that rely heavily on lighthearted, loose takes on some of the most influential sounds of Motown. Each member is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist and well-versed in on-the-spot improvisation, making every experience a unique and certifiable hit. Last fall they released their debut album, Deep In Your Soul, and are gearing up for a string of live dates this fall. – Joshua D. Huver

Local indie-pop artist KYYN released her debut, self-titled EP last month. In stand out single "This is the Way Things Go" (streaming below), KYYN’s soulful vocals are immersed in a dreamy and edgy R’n’B production that delivers a perfect sonic carpet for her smooth soprano. The track features a collaboration with fellow New York artist Miss, and illustrates KYYN’s talent for delicate and sharp lyrics and dusky, detailed electronic arrangements. – Tafari Lemma

With the release of their EP Diamond Jubilee, Bent Denim has carved out a dreamy space for themselves in the world of indie pop. The new release has the same narrative drive as their 2015 LP, Romances You, but with more detached vocals and a hazier soundscape. There is a sobering honesty that comes across in these five tracks, which mostly focus on mortality and the human experience. However, ultimately, this is a record about space: considering that this band is equally based in Nashville, New York, and New Orleans, Bent Denim’s music fills in the space between these cities (quite literally, as the band members send each other tracks through the internet.) The group will be reconvening in Nashville to play a show at The End on August 27th. – Lilly Milman

Listen to our favorite track, “Miss You, Kid” streaming below.

Wild Pink is one of those rare bands that’s able to channel the emotional without being melodramatic, the nostalgic without the overly sentimental. The New York-based three-piece informs their brand of indie rock with punk and garage influences, while their narrative-inspired lyricism channels a singer-songwriter vibe. Their New York roots become clear in songs like “Great Apes” (streaming below) where they make specific references to their surroundings (“Riding out some psychotropics / In the shadow of the World Trade / Trying hard to understand the culture in my face.”) The dynamics of the song are reminiscent of early 2000s indie rock, but their simple, raw lyrics modernize the track. Their next live show will be at Goldsounds in Brooklyn on the 26th, and after that, The Knit on 08.23 and then a September East Coast tour. – Lilly Milman

Los Angeles/NYC-based pop duo Prince Fox has collaborated with actress/singer Bella Thorne on a new synthpop single, "Just Call" (streaming below). Featuring dancey beats interrupted by heavily filtered vocal melodies, the single has gone viral in the last few weeks, pushing Prince Fox to the top ten of The Deli’s NYC charts for emerging artists (third item in our NYC homepage). Prince Fox will be playing at 1015 Folsom in San Francisco on July 28th. Listen to the single below! – Ethan Ames

On Facebook, HDLSS describes new track "Wonderloss" as "if Sigur Ros wrote a doo-wop song." Before listening to the Queens band’s song, I wasn’t really sure if I could imagine what that would sound like, and honestly, it’s a little different than expected. "Wonderloss" isn’t a throwback at all – it’s a fresh, laid-back jam that feels like the perfect accompaniment for a lazy Sunday morning. A lush, trap-infused percussive section glides along with simple piano and reverberous vocals. HDLSS floats you into an alternate universe for the duration of "Wonderloss," and you’re likely not going to want to come back down. –Geena Kloeppel

Like his longtime collaborator and friend Corbin Clarke, Bür Gür’s Makan Negahban has always dabbled in the arts, jumping between mediums and projects to flex and realize those lights and sounds in his head. And while Negahban has invariably leaned towards the visual, his personal outlet Pomdip is certainly not to be overlooked: a woven basket of electronic and acapella rhythms sure to receive nods from Merrill Garbus and THC-era Jhameel Kim.

Listen to “Jamaica and the Good Bones” off Pomdip’s newest album A Jar in the Jamboree, out now on New Los Angeles.

It’s difficult not to get lost in the lush, lucid indie-rock of Minor Poet. Set to release his debut solo album, And How!, next month, the Richmond-native songwriter sets lyrics inspired by his personal narratives and pairs them with stoic and steady instrumentals. On the recently released single “River Days”, the artist serves a melodic flow that travels and swirls, providing a touchstone for the rest of the album. Listen to the single, “River Days” below. – Tafari Lemma

Inspired by their first time at SXSW, Brooklyn-based quintet Future Generations wrote the melodic, guitar-driven single “One More Problem” (streaming below). The use of a catchy hook and a dynamic, fast-paced chorus with a semi-electronic production could be compared to indie pop stars like Walk the Moon. This single is notable for the band because it is the first to be written collectively by the five members and its release is also providing momentum for their brief tour. Starting in Chicago, the northeast circuit ends with a show at Brooklyn’s own Knitting Factory on August 5th. –Lilly Milman, photo by Nico Schinco 

Some of the first songs Susannah Cutler ever wrote ended up on her newest EP friendship porn, a nostalgic collection released under the pseudonym Yours Are the Only Ears. Her soft voice, coupled with her minimalistic and concise lyricism, is reminiscent of Gregory and the Hawk—the songwriting on this EP is intimate, mysterious, and (most notably) raw. The EP plays out like a bittersweet daydream, filled with fragments of memories (“I watch / as you climb a tree / sitting patiently / your tireless flame / conquers everything,”) that are conveyed through airy and distant vocals. This EP, which is available in digital and cassette form, cements Yours Are the Only Ears’ spot in the NYC scene—they can be found playing at Alphaville on August 2nd. Until then, listen to the EP, streaming below. – Lilly Milman, photograph by Julia Leiby 

Bay area funk sensation, Big Sticky Mess, is playing Boom Boom Room on July 22nd in support of Victor Little’s Big Hit. Big Sticky Mess is at once a tongue-in-cheek homage to ’70s funk, and an impressive display of musicianship, with wah-laden guitars, saxophones and punchy percussion abounding on their 2016 full-length release, "It All Looks the Same in the Dark." Listen to the title track below! – Ethan Ames