There’s nothing to hide in Bedroom Pop (E&E-039) as dreamy, tender indie-inspired tracks balance pop synths and warbly guitars with charming vocal hooks.

We’ve pulled some of our favorite tracks by writers and performers who are bearded and prefer a melancholy cabin life to the hustle of urbanity. Lots of flannel, plaid, weathered leather boots within.

We’ve explored the radiant territory known as Under the Sun before. We’ll revisit each of the previous volumes of this series, but first we’d like to introduce you to the newest member of the sunshine squad.

Live in the KEXP studios complete with a full band and choir, rising Seattle talent Alec Shaw brings his soulful vocals into a lush, raw indie pop playground.

Combining the drama of an orchestral score with the raw and organic nature of bedroom recordings, Sentimental Skies (E&E-034). brings intimate, dynamic storytelling to life.

Sweet declarations of love, full of good intentions and (relatively) innocent adventure in an electronic pop fantasy.

On Our Side (LMTL-030) adds a lovely touch of sincerity and reflection that rounds out a heartfelt journey, hitting on the lighter end of the pop spectrum.

Magic occurs when unbridled energy meets undeniable hooks. Earworm Rock (LMTL-029) features two youthful and radio-ready anthems that lean more party, less rebellion.

Pop Pilots make good on the name and deliver pop rock hits that are made for summer drives on In & Out of Orbit (LMTL-026).

Indie Folk Pop (E&E-032) is a soundtrack for moments of introspective adventure that accompany stories of wanderlust and movement.

Time to let loose and crank up the dial for the totally fuzzed out, overdriven, dirty, and sexy electro pop madness of Fuzzwisp (LMTL-025).

Positivity springs forth from Bright Colors & Smiles (LMTL-024). The effortless melodies and folk instrumentation make this an easy win for stories that don’t have a care in the world.

It’s all smiles and sweetness on the second of two new EPs from Cherrypicked. The cloudy days of Untangle Me (LMTL-021) are gone and the sun is out on In My Heart (LMTL-022.)

Emotionally charged vocal performances and minimal instrumentation encompass this EP of three simple, moving songs of acoustic pop.

Soul-searching Indie Folk track with a massive emotional arc ranging from delicate to exclamatory, backed by an ensemble of acoustic and electronic elements.

Passionate Indie Rock with compelling vocals, dynamic hooks, and a polished, Brit-influenced sound. With lyrics relating to isolation and getting lost in the modern age, Dramatic Lovers balance smooth pop songwriting and indie atmospheres.

Emotional electronic folk soundscapes that range from delicate to bombastic. Autotuned and falsetto vocals guide the production with heartache and hope, supported by an ensemble of equal parts folk and electronic instrumentation.