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The Sound of South Dakota Indie

“The Sound of South Dakota Indie” collects a wide range of music that showcases the variety within the state's underground and independent music scenes. From the polished alt-rock of The Spill Canvas and Paradise Fears to the down-to-earth folk of Jami Lynn and The Union Grove Pickers, the playlist explores distinct corners of indie music born on the plains. There are moments of melancholy with artists like Amos Slade and EMA, while bands like Judd Hoos and We All Have Hooks For Hands offer more upbeat, hook-driven energy.

The diversity here is the standout — punk-adjacent cuts from Infaux and Someday Best sit alongside cinematic tracks from The Kickback and Lemmons. Whether it’s the introspective songwriting of “Stuck in South Dakota” by Heath Johnson or the raw storytelling of “She Only Loves Me When She Lies” by The Ruthless West, the mix captures both the isolation and the creativity sparked by wide open space. It’s a snapshot of South Dakota’s indie spirit—laid-back but always pushing forward.

Paradise Fears 3 tracks
Cricket Umpire 3 tracks
The Kickback 3 tracks
Avian Sunrise 3 tracks
Angie Hosh 3 tracks
Judd Hoos 3 tracks
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