The best Indie pop / rock tracks from April 2021. Full playlist at <a href="http://www.birp.fm/">www.birp.fm</a> // Updated monthly, so save your favorites!  Indie, Bedroom Pop, Lofi, Surf Rock, etc.

Indie Playlist • BIRP! April 2021

Cover of the 1982 hit Electric Avenue by Eddy Grant.

Electric Avenue

Rebel Song - The Trusted

Watch the official video here: https://youtu.be/aXZXPIJHiEM

Written and performed by by The Trusted (Tom Cunningham, Dale Holt Mead, Finlay Cunningham, David Batchelor)
Produced by Rees Broomfield
Mixed by Andy Bradfield
Mastered by Doug van Sloun

Rebel Song

Immediately

Timing

Accelerator

Saturday’s Child

Calming Night Partner

Ever wondered what happens when indie rock panic meets post-punk denial and jangle-pop optimism?

Well… this track answers it:

👉 A person literally baking a cake during a fire alarm.

The whole world outside is going full “Doom & Gloom: Live Edition” —
sirens crying, neighbours screaming, smoke creeping under the door —
and our hero is standing there like:

“Yeah yeah, apocalypse, whatever — the crust needs two more minutes.”

This song is basically the spiritual successor of:

“This is fine.”

“I’ll panic later, I’m busy.”

“If the roof falls, at least the frosting slaps.”

It’s the anthem for anyone who has ever ignored a real problem
because something in the oven was at a critical emotional moment.

Expect:
🥁 jangle guitars that sound like your smoke detector having an existential crisis
🎸 indie-rock riffs that slap harder than the collapsing ceiling
🔥 post-punk energy that whispers: “buddy… you’re not okay, but the cake is”
🍰 and a level of chaotic calmness that should not legally be allowed

If the world ever burns again (give it 48 hours),
blast this track, grab a whisk,
and remember:

WORRY NEVER BAKED A THING.

Lyrics:

While the world was burning,
I was checking the oven light.
Everybody ran outside,
I just wanted the crust right.
Sirens screaming in the streets,
and I'm measuring flour like it’s peace.
Smoke is leaking under every door,
but hey — the batter needs a little more.

Maybe I should worry,
but worry never baked a thing.
Maybe I should hurry,
but hurry never made it sing.

So I’m baking a cake in a fire alarm,
with the kitchen shaking like it means me harm.
All the neighbours shout that I should escape,
but the timer’s ticking — sorry, no break.
If the world goes down, I’ll still stay calm,
mixing sugar in a natural charm.
Yeah, the roof might drop, but the taste’s divine —
let the flames go crazy, the cake’s still mine.

The smoke turned into dancing ghosts,
cheering for the butter I added most.
Someone knocked and yelled: “Get out!”
But the batter rose — so I stayed devout.
There’s chaos on the news tonight,
but I’m beating eggs like I’m ready to fight.
Ash is falling like confetti rain,
and I’m greasing the pan to stay sane.

Maybe it looks foolish,
but foolish keeps me whole.
If life’s a burning building,
I’ll frost it with control.

So I’m baking a cake in a fire alarm,
with the kitchen shaking like it means me harm.
All the neighbours shout that I should escape,
but the timer’s ticking — sorry, no break.
If the world goes down, I’ll still stay calm,
mixing sugar in a natural charm.
Yeah, the roof might fall, but the taste’s divine —
let the flames go crazy, the cake’s still mine.

Let the ashes fall, let the headlines scream —
I’ll stir the chaos into whipped-cream dreams.
If everything crumbles and nothing survives,
I’ll still bake sweetness into bitter lives.

So I’m baking a cake in a fire alarm,
with the world collapsing like it means me harm.
Everyone’s running but I stay in place —
there’s magic rising in this metal case.
If the night goes dark, I’ll still stay warm —
in a kitchen storm, in a sugar-storm.
Yeah, the city can crumble, the sirens can whine —
I’ll be here baking —
the cake is mine.

Baking a Cake in a Fire Alarm

This alt rock album blends raw emotion with modern energy, bringing together atmospheric guitars, punchy drums, and melodies that stay with you long after the last note fades. Each track lives in its own world—sometimes moody, sometimes explosive—but always anchored by a driving pulse and honest storytelling.

The project leans into the best parts of alternative music: spacious riffs, textured synths, and vocals that rise and fall with real feeling. You’ll hear moments inspired by indie rock, pop-leaning hooks, and a few unexpected twists that keep the sound fresh from beginning to end.

Whether you’re listening on a late-night drive, zoning in with headphones, or searching for a soundtrack that captures both intensity and escape, this album was built to connect. Turn it up, let it breathe, and dive into the world behind these songs. Stream more music at KJDMusic.com.

Peach

Stand up bass by Dan Pappalardo
Produced and mixed by Sahil Ansari

Maybe

https://stem.ffm.to/alienlover

Gracie Gray - alienlover
Releases: March 26th 2021
Format: Digital
Cat.No: TTRS-048

Written by Anna Grace Gray
Produced and recorded by Gracie Gray in her bedroom in Highland Park, CA
Mixed by Gracie Gray and Jacob Williams
Vocals, guitars, synths, percussion by Gracie
Drums and engineering for drums, synths, organ by Michael DeLuccia
Mastered by Daniel Eaton at Little Castle Mastering

© & ℗ 2021 Trailing Twelve Records. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized Copying, Reproduction, Hiring, Lending, Public Performance, And Broadcasting Strictly Prohibited.

Release date:
26 March 2021
P-line:
℗ 2021 Trailing Twelve

alienlover

Juniata

Stay With Me (Acoustic)

Daddy's Gone For Cigarettes

Trunky Juno’s inimitable brand of lo-fi pop has established him as one of the most exciting new artists to emerge from the north east of England. Combining irresistibly catchy choruses with a technicolour sonic palette, the self-described “lo-fi pop noodler” draws upon a melting pot of influences ranging from The Flaming Lips and MGMT through to Father John Misty and Mac DeMarco.

Central to Trunky Juno’s music is his irreverent lyricism, covering subjects as diverse as Patrick Swayze, defunct game shows of yesteryear, and controversial pizza toppings. Beneath the eye-catching titles and lyrical hooks, however, lies an ability to tell relatable stories in unique ways, with a focus on the emotionally intangible – hard to pin down feelings such as nostalgia, or bittersweetness.

Daddy's Gone For Cigarettes

Trunky Juno

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