We’re spotlighting fresh independent talent each week. Here are your 5 featured recommendations for the week of March 25 – March 31.

If you fused the dynamic vocal style of Prince with Spoon’s tight minimalist pop hooks and a hint of Arcade Fire’s grandeur, you’d kindle a spark that is the band The Future. The Nashville-based indie-pop quartet is made up of brothers Adam and Jordan Culver plus their childhood friends Eric Sadowsky and Bryan Feece. Listen to « Feel Something » now.

Seventeen-year-old singer-songwriter Inzi has been writing and performing music since childhood. She believes music is the best way to connect with others, and hopes fans and listeners connect with her songs. Be on the lookout for this rising star and listen to her song « Inevitable » now.

Sports & Leisure is a six-piece band from New Orleans, LA. Dubbed a « symphonic indie orchestra » for its multi-instrumentation, Sports & Leisure blends indie rock, folk, pop, and soul through multi-layered instrumental arrangements to create a rawly energetic show atmosphere appealing to a wide range of musical tastes. Listen to « Devil » now.

Amy Lynn & The Gunshow is a seven-piece machine that blows glitter all over the traditional Memphis-Motown style music. Vocal powerhouse Amy Lynn fronts the group, a band of seriously talented musicians who tear it up on bari sax, tenor sax, trumpet, keys, bass, and drums. Listen to « Clearly It’s Me » now.

HELIFIED, hip hop artist Ronnie Cotton, Jr., hails from Macon, Georgia. After spending five years as a member of local group MAD CLICK, he began his solo career, starting his own independent label. HELIFIED is currently wrapping up his debut album and mixtape, featuring some of the most popular current rappers. Listen to « Bookie » now.