UNDERFLOW RECORDS
An International Collective of Independent Artists
MUSIC VIDEO HIGHLIGHT
Backflips
by Shady Groves
”The shimmering ode to all the best of 80s indie and love-longing songs of that era features a bit of a dream-pop and slight new wave element. Its music video gets an equally nostalgic treatment, which was directed by Elaine Smith and stars Mehdi Arshed laying down some sick dance moves and skateboarding through the city streets.”
— We All Want Someone To Shout For
“I love the positive vibe of the lyrics and dig the swirling, hazy vibe of the gorgeous track.”
— GlamGlare
“Shady Groves’ songs are imbued with the same amount of serotonin as pure pop music but without that genre’s archetypal surplus adrenaline or hollowed sentiments. They deliver the same sensory-firing escapism as neo-psychedelia or shoegaze but thread a lot more lyrical substance throughout the atmospherics. There’s emotional heft, cerebral heft, and aesthetical heft, all going on throughout the Detroit-based band’s second full-length album, Dreamboat — with a diversity of vibes, shrewd attention to production quality, and a substantive theme sewn throughout the lyrics.”
— eCurrent
MUSIC VIDEO HIGHLIGHT
Real Love
by Pesky Kid & Quells
”Quells is known for his melancholic and introspective style, with a distinctive indie guitar, while Pesky Kid adds a lighter and more danceable touch with his indie dance style. The combination of the two is reminiscent of collaborations between artists such as Toro y Moi and Unknown Mortal Orchestra or Tame Impala and Gorillaz, and Real Love stands out for its catchy riffs, verses that stick in your head and choruses that inspire repeat listens. The song, with its dreamy and engaging atmospheres, is a perfect example of how indie music can push the boundaries of genres, creating something unique and modern.”
— Indie Italia
”This is the sort of track that delivers a blend of melancholy that feels like the sort of summer nights we held onto desperately enjoying them as much as we are afraid that they would slip away. The music video for “Real Love” was filmed in Detroit’s Eastern Market and directed by Shane Hillier, starring Fitzgerald, Champagne, and two dancers – Ernesto and Cindy.”
— We All Want Someone To Shout For
“With "Real Love," Pesky Kid and Quells don't just navigate genres; they redefine them, creating a space where indie pop meets the dance floor, while exploring the depths of real love. The track is both a celebration of love and a meditation on its complexity, offering listeners an experience that is both danceable and deeply reflective.”
— Extrava French
“Before you know it, you'll be humming its melody.”
— ZoneNights
