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The energy kicks off a little looser this time, laughter, retakes, and wine in hand. Gerardo stumbles through the intro before finally finding his rhythm, with Vic teasing him the whole way. What follows is a flow that feels alive and unfiltered, two friends easing into their element. This Indie Rock Part 2 episode feels warmer than the last — more conversational, more in-the-moment. Between the sips, jokes, and inside references, they unravel another eight tracks that stretch across indie’s full emotional range: coastal daydreams, nostalgic romance, and reflective late-night moods. The tone is organic — nothing rehearsed, just pure vibe.

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Top Picks

Hey Lover — Wabie
Right from the jump, Hey Lover becomes the heart of this episode. Gerardo describes it as “a love letter,” and the room softens around the idea. The song’s 50s-inspired warmth hits that sweet spot between innocence and emotion, leaving both hosts in their feels. Vic admits this one had him ready to “send roses to somebody,” while Gerardo dives into Wabie’s story, a musician who went against the grain, choosing the guitar over the sports his parents pushed. They laugh about saving the song with the “heart button,” but beneath it, there’s real admiration for Wabie’s independence and emotional honesty. It’s music that feels handwritten, timeless and effortlessly sincere.

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Rose Pink Cadillac — Dope Lemon
When this one plays, the whole mood shifts. The hosts’ voices drop into a calmer tone, that kind of content silence between words that happens when something hits. Dope Lemon, aka Angus Stone, slides in with that 60s-soul energy that Vic calls “right up my alley.” It’s a song soaked in vintage ease, smooth vocals, hazy nostalgia, and a groove that makes you picture sunlight dripping through blinds. Gerardo connects it to the artist’s roots, a musical family, a sibling partnership with Julia Stone — while Vic reveals it’s his favorite of the entire indie set. Together they unpack how Cadillac manages to sound classic and modern at once, capturing that laid-back confidence that defines Indie Rock 2.

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Water Your Garden — Magic City Hippies ft. Maye
The vibe peaks here, “this one’s my favorite,” Vic confesses, wine glass in hand. The track is breezy and soulful, laced with that perfect Maye feature that the crew calls a “chef’s kiss.” As the story unfolds, Vic admits his sister actually introduced him to the song, a small, funny moment that turns into a heartfelt shout-out. Gerardo laughs but agrees: this is the kind of song that just feels like summer, lake days, open skies, and the kind of peace you can’t fake. Between the Miami-based band’s organic backstory (meeting fifteen minutes before their first show) and their effortless chemistry, Water Your Garden becomes a symbol of the entire episode, spontaneous, honest, and deeply vibey.

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By the time the outro hits, the wine’s low, the laughter’s heavier, and the honesty’s higher. Gerardo and Vic reflect on how hard it was to find another batch of indie songs that felt genuine, “not that there’s not a lot out there,” Vic says, “I’m just picky.” That sums it up: Inspire by Sound isn’t about playlists; it’s about finding music that connects. From Wabie’s vintage sincerity to Dope Lemon’s retro cool and Magic City Hippies’ coastal groove, Indie Rock Part 2 closes on a tone that feels like golden-hour light, unhurried, nostalgic, and alive with possibility.

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