1 -- Abby Barnes  Abby Barnes is an upcoming singer/songwriter coloring her world with emotionally charged melodies. Growing up in Melbourne, Australia, she developed a passion for the visual arts, before finding a new love for writing, and making music. Her music crosses genres including indie-pop, alt-rock, and dark wave. In this episode, host DavidG showcases Abby's most recent masterpieces, including her new single, Mars. | 2 -- Candydates  Born in the salty mists of Livorno in January 2023, The Candydates are the natural evolution of a sound that once roamed the streets of Italy and Europe in the 2010s. Former members of Bad Love Experience and The Jackie O’s Farm—two bands both nominated for the David di Donatello award for Best Original Song in two different films by director Paolo Virzì—have reunited to write a new chapter. Join DavidG as he explores what's lies in store for this unique band. | 3 -- 3TIMES7  In Episode 3, host David G puts the spotlight on a very talented group from the UK. 3Times7 are a high-energy soul, funk, and blues band hailing from Horley, Surrey—blending rich vocals, gritty guitar work, and infectious grooves into a sound that’s both timeless and unmistakably their own. | 4 -- The Jack Rubies  Three decades on from their last release on TVT Records, the Rubies have reformed with their original lineup and every bit of their bewitchingly jagged sound intact. In this episode, host DavidG presents the latest from this iconic Indie band. |
5 -- The Gold Needles  This week, the spotlight's on The Gold Needles, Simon, Dave, Mark and Carl, a powerpop quartet from England. Founded in East Yorkshire in 2015, the band delivers an eclectic, energetic sound inspired by pop legends of the 60s through the 80s. | 6 -- Jacob Tell  In this episode, host David G features the music of Jacob Tell, a talented singer songwriter whose songs reflect the trials and tribulations of life on a personal level. | 7 -- WORLD5  In this edition of the IndieHQ Spotlight Show, host DavidG introduces his listeners to a unique pop-rock band made up of members on three continents. WORLD5 has been rocking their unique sound for more than a decade. The show features tracks from their recent Album III release. | 8 -- The Far North  Episode 8 of the IndieHQ Spotlight Show with DavidG features the music of The Far North, a solo Indie Folk/Americana project of Lee Wylding, a UK based singer-songwriter who formerly performed with The Fireflys. Lee's music is atmospheric, emotional and powerful. |
9 -- Dandy John  Dandy John is a creative storyteller known for blending heartfelt songwriting with evocative visual imagery. With a distinctive aesthetic and emotionally rich themes, he has built an international audience through his official website dandyjohn.com and his popular YouTube channel. | 10 -- Umbrellabirds  Episode 10 of the IndieHQ Spotlight Show with DavidG features the Indie folk sound of Umbrellabirds. Their unique sound brings forth the intimacies of love, nature and the mysteries of life. | 11 -- Spotlight on Seven and Counting  In this edition of the IndieHQ Spotlight Show, host DavidG features the music of Seven and Counting, an eight piece band from Croatia. The band's unique sound defies classification, bending and merging genres from rock to pop and hints of jazz and R&B. | 12 -- Spotlight on The Corner Laughers  In this episode of The IndieHQ Spotlight Show, DavidG features music from Concerns of Wasp and Willow, the most recent album by The Corner Laughers, a Redwood City, California based Indie pop and folk-rock quartet. Known for both bright bouncy melodies and haunting lyrics, The Corner Laughers never fail to satisfy their audience. |
13 -- Spotlight on The Legal Matters  In this episode of the IndieHQ Spotlight Show, DavidG features power pop trio The Legal Matters and their most recent album, Lost at Sea. THE LEGAL MATTERS isn't just a band, it's a meeting of the minds of three notable figures on the Midwest power pop scene. Keith Klingensmith was a member of Hippodrome and The Phenomenal Cats and runs the indie pop label Futureman Records, Andy Reed was the leader of the group An American Underdog, and Chris Richards was Klingensmith's Hippodrome/PhenomCats bandmate and led his own group, Chris Richards & the Subtractions. | 14 -- The Spongetones  Episode 14 of the IndieHQ Spotlight Show with DavidG features the power pop sounds of The Spongetones and their 40th Anniversary Concert ... and Beyond album. | 15 -- Spotlight on Crossword Smiles  Join DavidG as he presents the unique sound of Crossword Smiles, a pop duo from Detroit. This week's show features selections from their most recent album, Consequences and Detours. |