Makara
MAKARA is a Bangkok-based psychedelic rock band whose sound grew from frontman Q’s desire to move beyond solo recording and make music collaboratively with friends. Drawing from the Molam music of Northeast Thailand and Laos that the band members heard growing up, they blend traditional melodic language and regional musical culture with raw psychedelic rock, improvisation, and modern songwriting. The band describes this distinctive fusion as “Neo Molam Psychedelic,” a sound first developed through their debut album, Strawberry Mind. In 2026, MAKARA reached a major international milestone with a live session for KEXP, where they performed fan favorites alongside unreleased material and introduced Molam music to a wider global audience. RIYL: Khruangbin, Frank Zappa, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, The Black Angels
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Lucky Me
Lucky Me is a Los Angeles indie rock duo formed by Connor Rivaldo and Kyle Briskin, united by a shared love of bands like The Strokes, The Killers, and Phoenix. Emerging from the city’s growing DIY scene, the pair crafts energetic, guitar driven songs that balance nostalgic indie rock influences with a modern sense of optimism and community. Known for their honest songwriting and high energy live performances, Lucky Me aims to bring people together through music that celebrates self expression, connection, and the thrill of sweaty late nights. Catch Lucky Me live at Gold Diggers in Los Angeles on July 25. RIYL: The Strokes, The Killers, Franz Ferdinand, Bloc Party
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GYMV
GYMV are a Bangkok-based indie pop band with a bright, kinetic sound built on catchy melodies, danceable rhythms, and a deep sense of play. Formerly known as Gym and Swim, the group has long been known for adventurous songwriting and high-energy live shows that blur the lines between indie pop, electronic music, funk, and rock. Their songs feel curious and wide-eyed, drawing inspiration from travel, imagination, and the strange little turns of real life. With this new chapter as GYMV, the band continues to push their sound into bolder, more colorful territory while keeping the joy at the center. RIYL: Chromeo, Matt and Kim, Talking Heads, DEVO
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