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Horsepower – “Excalibur”
Horsepower is the new project of New York-based songwriter and self-proclaimed former horse girl, Charlotte Weinman. “Excalibur” is her second single, an introspective and anger-fueled song that leans into Weinman’s talent…
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Mt. Joy – “Lucy”
“Lucy,” the new single released earlier this month by Mt. Joy, had me flooding tears within the first minute and fifteen seconds. Most bands seem to have at least one…
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Glasshouse Red Spider Mite – “Ant Mill”
Glasshouse Red Spider Mite, an emerging slow-core band from Brighton, UK, recently released their single “Ant Mill,” a track that unfolds with gentle melodies, contemplative pauses, and a beautifully intense…
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Joseph The Worker – “Molly Mayhem”
For fans of modern indie/alternative pop, the title “Molly Mayhem” may evoke references to the line “Molly Mayhem on your doorstep at 3 AM,” taken from the Alvvays song, “Hey.”…
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Taxidermy – “You Are Here Now”
Taxidermy are a noisy post-punk project from Copenhagen, and “You Are Here Now” is their newest single, an enticing lead up to their upcoming EP out next month. What truly…
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Clutter – Loves You EP
Clutter are a Swedish quartet made up of 20 year-olds Hilda Ander (vocals, guitar, bass), Emma French (vocals, guitar, bass), Ville Scott (drums, keys), and Ove Jerndal (guitar, keys). They fuse…
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Show Review: Youth Lagoon (The Casbah, 4/10/2025)
Rarely do you see a songwriter who understands that their greatest strength is their ability to convey their emotions. It’s one thing to do it on record with a team…
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Show Review: Bria Salmena (The Casbah, 4/2/2025)
With her unique voice and commanding stage presence, Salmena left an impression on those in the room, proving her debut album’s tracks have the vitality to come alive in a…
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Night Shop – The Beloved Returns
In his new album, Justin Sullivan confidently belts out catchy new hooks and choruses that stay with you long after the first listen.
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Foreign Love Language – “It’s Only Fun”
Foreign Love Language’s debut single “It’s Only Fun” takes you along for the emotional rollercoaster ride of a relationship riddled with uncertainty.
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Great Grandpa – Patience, Moonbeam
Great Grandpa’s Patience, Moonbeam is a very nuanced slow burner that will warrant many repeat listens. It’s an album for old fans and new, a layered and textured work that…
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Cross Record – Crush Me
On her new album, Crush Me, Cross leads you through the gothic hallways of her mind, covering themes of existence and embracing the emotions that come with it.
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MF Tomlinson – “Die To Wake Up From A Dream”
On “Die To Wake Up From A Dream,” MF Tomlinson creatively dichotomizes his deep country-style vocals with stanzas of lyrics belted from the vocoder, making for a textured listening experience.
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100%WET – Leave It EP
Coining themselves as “hypergaze” is about as accurate as you can be; while 100%WET are guitar heavy, they also focus on electronic production, dreamy vocals, and energetic drum-and-bass-inspired beats.
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Show Review: Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy – Covering R.E.M. (First Ave, 3/12/2025)
Their recent show in Minneapolis showcased Shannon’s deep respect for R.E.M., engaging a crowd who appreciated the homage. The performance was a heartfelt tribute and left a memorable impression.
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Courting – Lust For Life
The album is a conceptual journey through love’s complexities, exploring the highs and lows of a fleeting romance and capturing the pitfalls of idealization.
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Jesse Kivel – “The House of Nassi”
Jesse Kivel’s “The House of Nassi” blends nostalgic country charm with reflections on fleeting memories, aging, and the shifting intimacy of human connections in a digital age, inspired by a…
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Products Band – “It’s Not True, It Works”
Products Band, formed in 2017, blend math rock, 90s alternative, and art pop in their new single “It’s Not True, It Works,” showcasing distinct member influences and engaging dynamics.
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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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Billy Nomates – “The Test”
“The Test” is the lead single from Billy Nomates’ upcoming album, Metalhorse. Tor Maries of Billy Nomates shares that this track, the first one written for the new album, is…
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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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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.
