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Karen Harding is a Melbourne, Australia based singer/songwriter, founder of Sounds On The Couch, and founder and operator of boutique music PR service for emerging and independent artists, Rise Indie.
Sonic Safari

This Week’s Sonic Safari – Frederik, Sara Angel, Finn O’Sullivan, Ava Swan, Tobias Wonderdog, Chloey Rose, Nessi Gomes

Welcome to “This Week’s Sonic Safari,” where we will be taking you on a thrilling adventure through the vibrant world of independent music. We’ll wander across beautiful lush soundscapes in this sonic … Continue readingThis Week’s Sonic Safari – Frederik, Sara Angel, Finn O’Sullivan, Ava Swan, Tobias Wonderdog, Chloey Rose, Nessi Gomes

Plastic Heart

“Tension” by Plastic Heart: The Anthem of Desire You’ve Been Waiting For

Plastic Heart’s brand-new single, “Tension,” spills with atmosphere from its very outset. The track opens up with bars of reverbed and distorted guitar that just seem to hang suspended in … Continue reading“Tension” by Plastic Heart: The Anthem of Desire You’ve Been Waiting For

Tess Clare

Tess Clare on Her Single ‘Jump Into The Water’ and Embracing Vulnerability in Music

Los Angeles-based indie-pop artist Tess Clare has carved a name for herself with emotive lyrics touching on themes of love, relationships, self-discovery, and all manners of highs and lows. Here, … Continue readingTess Clare on Her Single ‘Jump Into The Water’ and Embracing Vulnerability in Music

The Rolling People

Before It’s Gone: The Rolling People’s Bold Statement of Ambition and Growth

The Rolling People are a buzzing alt-rock quartet hailing from the heart of Stockport who have released a new EP, Before It’s Gone, via LAB Records. This six-track offering caught … Continue readingBefore It’s Gone: The Rolling People’s Bold Statement of Ambition and Growth

Reid Anderson

‘My Dearest Friends’ by Reid Anderson: A Song That Embraces Connection in a Noisy World

Sometimes, music can mean so much more than just a melody or a catchy chorus but even a lifeline, reassuring moments amidst chaos in our lives. ‘My Dearest Friends’ by … Continue reading‘My Dearest Friends’ by Reid Anderson: A Song That Embraces Connection in a Noisy World

Icarus Phoenix

Folk-Rock Meets Raw Emotion in Icarus Phoenix’s ‘I Should Have Known the Things You Never Said’

“I Should Have Known the Things You Never Said” by Icarus Phoenix is a very personal record, in its lyrical analysis of heartbreak, change, and rebuilding. Penned by frontman Drew … Continue readingFolk-Rock Meets Raw Emotion in Icarus Phoenix’s ‘I Should Have Known the Things You Never Said’

Jane Honor

Indie Pop Meets 70s Nostalgia in Jane Honor’s Latest Release ‘If It Doesn’t End’

Jane Honor’s new single, “If It Doesn’t End,” is extremely dreamy and earnest in nature—painfully bittersweet. The song begins with warm cascades of guitar tones and soft keys before pulling … Continue readingIndie Pop Meets 70s Nostalgia in Jane Honor’s Latest Release ‘If It Doesn’t End’

Winn Rose

“so far” by Winn Rose: A Must-Listen Debut Full of Heart, Soul, and Indie Alt-Pop Magic

Winn Rose’s debut album “so far” is a beautiful, deeply personal treatise to the highs, lows, and in-between spaces that life brings. From the very moment that you hit play, … Continue reading“so far” by Winn Rose: A Must-Listen Debut Full of Heart, Soul, and Indie Alt-Pop Magic

Dorian

Dorian Pushes Boundaries with Heartfelt New Single, “Reconnected”

“Reconnected,” the newest single by Dorian, is an introspective, gleaming gem surrounded by irresistible beats and soundscapes that draw you into a story. Layered atop hypnotic guitar lines that bring … Continue readingDorian Pushes Boundaries with Heartfelt New Single, “Reconnected”

Christine Tarquinio

Christine Tarquinio’s ‘If I Could’ Delivers Heartfelt Comfort and Connection

With a voice of vulnerability and hope, the new single “If I Could” by Christine Tarquinio emanates an illumination similar to that of a lighthouse. It feels like a tender … Continue readingChristine Tarquinio’s ‘If I Could’ Delivers Heartfelt Comfort and Connection