Indie Pop from som som

Coming out of Rotterdam’s indie underground is som som, a rising producer and songwriter who’s making an impact with his own brand of reflective indie pop music. Known for his dreamy textures, lo-fi charm and emotionally compelling lyrics, som som has emerged as an exciting voice in the ever-shifting landscape of indie music. With each release, he continues to build a musical world that’s both vulnerable and infectious, winning over fans across The Netherlands and beyond.

His work lives at the crossroads of hazy bedroom pop and reflective indie rock, channeling a mood that feels like a Sunday morning conversation with yourself. It’s no surprise that fans of Dayglow, Fontaines D.C., MGMT and DIIV have gravitated toward his catalogue. His ability to balance personal storytelling with an emotional quality sees him wrap listeners in warm sonics while guiding them through cold inner worlds.

His latest single titled “Seasonal Depression” might be his most affecting yet; blending lush dream pop with sharp indie rock edges, the track flows through a complicated emotional terrain marked by cycles of guilt, regret and the quiet ache of memories that won’t fade. Rather than wallow, though, som som leans into the discomfort, turning his poignant reflections into a song that’s equal parts catharsis and comfort.

Opening with a wash of jangling guitars and reverb-drenched chords, the track sets a tone that’s immediately intimate. There’s a sense of isolation in the verses, which chart the spirals of emotional burnout and the helpless repetition of old patterns. Yet there’s also resilience built into the songwriting with som som searching for light within it, for the faint pulse of optimism that things can change, even if slowly.

Vocally, his delivery sits somewhere between weary and hopeful, never overplaying emotion but letting each word carry its own quiet weight. There’s something profoundly relatable in the way he describes being “trapped in cycles of negativity,” but also in the subtle flickers of resolve that push against that tide. There’s a gentle propulsion to the rhythm, a kind of movement that makes the song feel like it’s always just about to open up into something bigger, like hope, knocking at the edge of despair.

With “Seasonal Depression,” som som delivers another dreamy indie track, inviting listeners into a deeply personal world that feels as expansive as it is familiar. It’s music made for moments of reflection, but it never forgets the listener’s need for connection and in an age where vulnerability is often masked by irony, som som is able to speak plainly and with that honesty, resulting in something quietly powerful.

Listen to Seasonal Depression below

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