ALT ROCK
Silent Distortion
Darker, more experimental alternative rock, with uneasy textures, sharp edges and the unexpected.
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A GLITCH&GOLD PLAYLIST SERIES
RICK’S INDIE KITCHEN
RICK CURATOR / DISCOVERY CHEF
Fresh indie discoveries, curated by Rick.
A rotating menu of new indie artists, unexpected finds and personal favourites. Start with Rick’s main playlist, then explore the moods and sounds on his other shelves.
Main playlist
RICK’S INDIE KITCHEN
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For artists
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Send it through the Glitch&Gold submission page for consideration across our main submission playlists. We listen carefully, but playlist placement is not guaranteed.
Submit your music →More from the chef
Explore Rick’s playlists
Six more listening moods, from restless guitar music to cinematic folk, plus Rick and Michel’s radio-style all-indie collection.
ALT ROCK
New Alt Rock: 2026
A current snapshot of guitar-driven alternative, with new bands, new sounds and plenty of momentum.
Listen on Spotify →INDIE POP
Afternoon Energy
Bright hooks, off-centre melodies and indie pop with enough personality to stay with you.
Listen on Spotify →ALT FOLK
Melancholic Nights
Introspective folk, sparse arrangements and late-night songs that linger.
Listen on Spotify →LO-FI INDIE
Slacker Jams
Bedroom sounds, fuzzy guitars, hazy production and the charm of a recording that leaves the edges in.
Listen on Spotify →CINEMATIC FOLK
Cinematic: Indie Folk
Slow-burning, atmospheric music that feels like a scene from a film you have not seen yet.
Listen on Spotify →FM / ALL INDIE
A radio-style selection from Michel and Rick’s collection.
Built for listening, not submissions.
LISTEN ONLY · NOT OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS
Listen on Spotify →Prefer something more acoustic?
Indie Folk: Cabin Pines
Indie Folk: Cabin Pines lives closer to the folk and Americana side of Glitch&Gold.
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