Ever stumbled upon a song that made you stop mid-scroll and think, “Wait, is this even indie music?”

That’s the magic of Ritt Momney—the project of Salt Lake City’s Jack Rutter—who’s been quietly dismantling indie conventions one track at a time.

From genre-bending sounds to lyrics that hit like a late-night existential crisis, his music is a masterclass in defying expectations.

Here are five Ritt Momney songs that’ll make you question everything you thought you knew about indie music—and maybe even yourself.

1. “Put Your Records On” (Cover)

Yes, a cover made the list—because Ritt Momney’s take on Corinne Bailey Rae’s classic is anything but ordinary.

Swapping sunshiney optimism for hazy, lo-fi melancholy, he turns a feel-good anthem into a introspective slow-burner.

The stripped-back production and Rutter’s whispery vocals make you wonder: Was this song always this heartbreaking?

Spoiler: It wasn’t, and that’s the genius.

2. “Not Around”

This track is indie pop meets existential dread, wrapped in a deceptively catchy melody.

With lyrics like “I’m not around / I’m not a person now,” it’s a raw exploration of dissociation—set to a groove that’s oddly danceable.

The contrast between the upbeat instrumentation and the heavy subject matter? Pure indie rebellion.

3. “Paper News”

If indie music had a rulebook, “Paper News” would light it on fire.

Jangly guitars collide with glitchy electronic beats, while Rutter’s vocals oscillate between deadpan and desperate.

It’s a commentary on media overload that somehow sounds both chaotic and meticulously crafted—a paradox that defines Ritt Momney’s appeal.

4. “Set the Table”

This one starts like a sleepy lullaby and morphs into a psychedelic freakout.

Rutter’s lyrics about familial tension (“Mom and Dad are at it again”) are delivered with a detached coolness, but the swirling instrumentation betrays the emotional turmoil.

It’s indie rock that refuses to sit still—literally.

5. “Young Adult”

A synth-driven anthem for the quarter-life crisis crowd, “Young Adult” is equal parts witty and withering.

Lines like “I’m a young adult / I don’t know what that means” capture the absurdity of modern adulthood over a backdrop of shimmering, ’80s-inspired production.

It’s proof that Ritt Momney can make even existential confusion sound glamorous.

So, is Ritt Momney redefining indie music—or just trolling it?

Maybe both.

One thing’s clear: After these tracks, you’ll never hear the genre the same way again.

Hit play, question everything, and thank us later.