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Black Country, New Road – “Happy Birthday”
Through the foundation of a quirky pop sound, BCNR leads us into a psyche disillusioned by the complexities of privilege, the hollowness of material pursuits, and navigating a chaotic world.
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Frog Eyes – “I See The Same Things”
For the last several weeks Frog Eyes have been coyly teasing us, dropping releases from their upcoming album, The Open Up, officially out March 7. Originally forming in 2001, The…
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Mei Semones – “I can do what I want”
Mei Semones’s third single, “I can do what I want,” from her upcoming debut album Animaru, stands out with its unique blend of indie, bossa nova, and jazz, showcasing her…
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Sunny Daze & The Weathermen – “Action Required”
“Action Required” is a fresh earworm for those egg-punks craving a new call-and-response anthem.
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Bria Salmena – “Hammer”
Bria Salmena has released “Hammer,” a track that is rich and emotional, and just poppy enough to get stuck in your head. Salmena is formerly known as the frontwoman of…
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Maia Friedman – “New Flowers”
Last week Maia Friedman released “New Flowers” ahead of her upcoming sophomore album. The singles released so far make it clear that she is elevating her musical compositions.
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Smut – “Dead Air”
Chicago-based band Smut have released “Dead Air.” The track explores breakups—both romantic and band-related—capturing the emotions of relationships ending and evolving.
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Colin Miller – “Cadillac”
There’s no easy way to process loss, but Colin Miller has channeled his emotions into his music, using the creative process as a way to cope and honor the memory…
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Show Review: Benjamin Booker & Kenny Segal (Marquis Theater, 2/13/2025)
Benjamin Booker began in the DIY punk scene and worked his way through many musical incarnations, including garage rock and blues rock, all influenced by Americana sounds, a reflection of…
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Anika – “Hearsay”
Anika has released lead single “Hearsay” ahead of her upcoming album, Abyss. The track is dark and driving, there’s a bit of mystery and anger, a level of newfound energy.
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Free Range – “Hardly”
Free Range releases “Hardly” as the lead single from their upcoming album Lost & Found, which delves into heartfelt songwriting, the challenge of vulnerability in daily life, and the complexities…
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SPELLLING – “Portrait of My Heart”
SPELLLING’s lead single “Portrait of My Heart” from her upcoming album marks a shift to a more personal sound. The track’s anthem-like chorus reflects the discomfort of creativity while the…
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Show Review: Home Front (Soda Bar, 12/10/2024)
Home Front from Edmonton, Alberta are currently one of the most exciting bands from not just Canada but around the world. The band was conceived in 2021 by indie rock…
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Horsegirl – “Julie”
Horsegirl are a band of best friends and this connection comes out in their music time and time again. From their upcoming release comes “Julie”, which serves as the album’s centerpiece.
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Show Review: Dougie Poole (Tubby’s, 9/19/2024)
Dougie Poole delivered a truly special and intimate performance at Tubby’s, a small music venue in Kingston, NY. The sold-out crowd was treated to a captivating evening of twangy country…
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Show Review: Combo Chimbita & Pachyman (Corazón Del Barrio, 4/28/2024)
Last night the package tour of Combo Chimbita and Pachyman rolled into San Diego’s Barrio Logan; a trendy area just outside of Downtown. A show like this would normally go…
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SXSW 2024 Coverage: Susannah Joffe
Susannah Joffe is a name to get on your radar. Her signature western-glam aesthetic creates a unique mix with her attention-grabbing twangy vocals and honest songwriting.
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SXSW 2024 Coverage: Lauren Lakis
Austin local Lauren Lakis kicked off South by Southwest on Friday night at Stubb’s. Lauren Lakis played the indoor stage at Stubb’s, which is an intimate room that holds 150…
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Show Review: The Frights “secret show” (Tower Bar, 2/21/2024)
It was a rowdy Wednesday night at Tower Bar, with some attendees coming from as far as Los Angeles for the event. The Frights only announced the free show one…
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Show Review: Crushed (Soda Bar, 2/6/2024)
Anybody nostalgic for a time when radio ruled in the 90s, when MTV’s 120 minutes was what you watched to find cool alternative rock bands; Crushed is the band for…
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Show Review: Tanlines (Soda Bar, 1/31/2024)
Tanlines are an electronic indie-pop band formed by Jesse Cohen and Eric Emm in 2008, who hit the indie scene hard with their debut album Mixed Emotions in 2012. Following…
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Ponytails – “Just Yours”
Earlier this month, retro/psych-pop band Ponytails from Vancouver shared a new twangy single “Just Yours” along with a satirically dark music video. The video, produced by Lester Lyons-Hookham (who’s also…
