Why Roman Kayz Should Be Your New Favorite Indie Artist

When we think and discuss music either with people online or with our friends in person, it’s clear everyone has their own taste’s due to the variety of music that’s available to us easily despite whatever music streaming platform we enjoy.

But something we can agree on is alongside the variety of music there is various sub labels: EDM, Hip-Hop, Indie, R&B, Alternative Pop, Emo Pop and more.

Roman Kayz's Instagram

Throughout the various genres, there is often artist’s people like to label as "Hidden gems" or artists that aren’t probably appreciated for their work and skills.

If you are looking for new artist’s or wanting new songs in a style of music you don’t usually enjoy or have recommended to you, then this could be the article for you.

Roman Kayz (Kim TaeHyub)

Roman Kayz's Instagram

When you search online for the meaning of "Hidden gem," Google will show you something similar to the following: "Something possessing a value or beauty that is not immediately apparent, which therefore has received far less recognition than it deserves."

This term alone can be related to so many artists you support or enjoy either inside or outside of the K-Industry. It’s also often used in discussions when talking about idols who are under appreciated or under loved.

Kim TaeHyub made his debut with the digital single 'Bounce!' in 2019 underneath the stage name Roman Kayz. A South Korean singer-songwriter who is in the Los Angeles and Bay Area, he is known for his unique alternative pop-indie genre and song style. This is evident in various songs such as 'have i been on your mind?', 'like you said you would', 'how do I make you stay?', 'it's okay to not be okay', and more.

He is also known amongst his fans for promoting and helping independent artists on his other YouTube Channel, "Down to Earth."

In the description itself, Roman describes it as, "Introducing rising independent artists." According to his Instagram, he follows and enjoys artist The 1975, Jay Park, LANY, blackbear, keshi, BIGBANG's G-Dragon, DPR, DPR Ian, Crush, and more. If you are looking for other artists to add to your playlists, consider checking out Down to Earth Official YouTube here.

Although Roman only debuted in 2019, the artist has an impressive 31.4K monthly listeners on Spotify, some of his top tracks including 'like you said you would', 'it's okay to not be okay', 'have i been on your mind?', 'how do I make you stay?', 'seoul girl', 'HAE', 'Shaky', 'don't call me dude', and 'Hotel'.

Down To Earth YouTube Screenshot

Roman Kayz Spotify Screenshot

If you enjoy artists like Roman Kayz you might also enjoy from20, bixby, Junny, starfall, syndasizung, or the band We Are the Night.

To follow Roman on various platforms, search "Roman Kayz" or use his website below to follow him on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok or YouTube. Also consider following him on SoundCloud here: Roman Kayz SoundCloud Official.

Roman Kayz Website Screenshot

If you have checked out some of his music, what is your favorite so far?

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