Testing Melodies – Fresh Finds Roundup #10: "Indie it is."

Some weeks are about the cohesion of sounds to paint a masterpiece. Others are about contrast. This Fresh Finds Roundup moves through acoustic melodies, indie cadence, animated folk-rock psychedelia, and heartfelt country storytelling—four completely different worlds tied together by emotional honesty, (Indie).

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1. “TRAUMA BOND” by <3peace.

   Release Date – 14 Feb 26 (Out Now)

   Genre – Acoustic

Rising from South Carolina, <3peace weaves music intertwined with stripped-back acoustic storytelling. His row touch to the music is what sets him apart. His music feels like a subtle serenade you only listen to in your dreams.

“TRAUMA BOND”, his recent release, feels intimate and reflective, almost like a late-night confession set to melody. The way this acoustic piece glides, spreading its essence, is marvelous.

<3peace. turns quiet pain into a song that speaks loudly.

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2. “Happier Now” by Berkken

   Release Date – 14 Feb 26 (Out Now)

   Genre – Indie

Berkken is a Toronto-based artist who creates indie-pop energy with a modern sheen and emotional drive that leaves the listeners spellbound. With a knack for the commercial sound, Brekken's music treads on a road unknown through it's melodiec indie touch.

“Happier Now”, his recent release, captures that reflective moment of looking back while standing stronger in the present when you've left a lover behind. It’s a melodic, smooth, and subtly empowering piece with a hint of rawness.

Berkken feels like the breeze that will give you chills and fill you up with warmth at the same time.

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3. “Afternoon of Acid Rain” by Hallucinophonics

   Release Date – 06 Feb 26 (Out Now)

   Genre – Folk Rock

Based out of London, Hallucinophonics delivers a folk-rock sound wrapped in a vivid, creative universe that sounds and feels unreal. They create music that touches the soul and makes hearts weep.

“Afternoon of Acid Rain”, one of their recent releases, carries a psychedelic undertone blending folk soundscapes with heartfelt lyricism. This is not just a song, it's an experience. Do give it a go!

Hallucinophonics don’t just write songs, they build worlds inside them.

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4. “The Text I Never Sent” by Emma Forgette

   Release Date – 30 Jan 26 (Out Now)

   Genre – Country

From Ocala, Florida, a country storytelling artist emerges, named Emma Forgette, who is known for her country storytelling that blends immersive musicality with vivid lyricism. Her unique way of painting vast soundscapes creates an undying vibe that holds the essence of the whole universe.

“The Text I Never Sent," the latest track, taps into an experience of unsaid emotions. With warm instrumentation and a steady emotional storytelling structure, the track resonates long after it ends.

Emma Forgette turns unsent words into unforgettable melodies that will find a little space in your heart.

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This roundup proves once again that great music doesn’t live in one lane. Whether it’s acoustic confessionals, indie self-reflection, animated folk-rock storytelling, or heartfelt country emotion, each artist brings something honest and distinct to the table.

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