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Rebecca Schiffman – “Bubble of Love”
Rebecca Schiffman’s new song “Bubble of Love” harkens back to the quirky indie anti-folk of the 2000s. The song cultivates a bright indie-pop atmosphere, dotted with candid vocals and a…
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Cut Copy – “Solid” + “A Decade Long Sunset”
Cut Copy, who have been putting out music since the early 2000s, have always excelled at providing the soundtrack to a good time with skillful restraint. Their releases stand out…
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Mamalarky – Hex Key
Mamalarky’s third album Hex Key is the result of a band who have ubiquitous determination, dedicating years of effort and mental energy to the craft. Livvy Bennett (vocals), Noor Khan (bass),…
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Jaco Jaco – Gremlin
Gremlin came from “a somewhat confused and lonely state of mind,” says Theriot. While the title is a reference to the campy creatures from the 1980s movie, the album is…
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Martin Oh – Better Place EP
Martin Oh’s debut EP Better Place is a sunshine-injected, electrifying entry into the indie pop-sphere and beyond. Within the five tracks on the EP, there’s playful nods to early indie…
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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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Moloch/Monolyth – How Strange It Is To Miss You When You’re Right Here Next To Me
I’m excited to share a release from April with you guys that’s really set the chipper vibe for me as the days begin to warm up. Allow me to introduce…
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Show Review: 26Fix (Observatory North Park, 5/17/2024)
On Friday night Pond came into town to play with 26fix at the Observatory North Park. At first it seems like an odd pairing when you look up 26fix and…
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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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Pure Protein – Winner Goes Home EP
Coupled with his nostalgic genre fusion, Pure Protein adds expressive lyrics infused with honesty and a sense of longing that sweep you along for the ride.
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Yolkdrop – Self-Titled LP
Yolkdrop are a mildly eccentric, full-of-surprises indie rock group based out of Bloomington, IL. The band is comprised of members Kevin Latz (lead vocals, guitar), Grant Mitchell (bass, keys, programming,…
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Heaps – “Softly”
The Ontarian quartet released their debut single earlier this week and the energy-packed track titled “Softly” encompasses “an earnest meditation on emotional intelligence, what you present and who you are.”
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Blood Knows – “Cool Water”
Blood Knows has a brand new easy and breezy yacht-rock inspired single “Cool Water” that came out this week on Neighbor Records. Upon first listen the song will have you…
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Luna Rosa – “Corrugated Steel”
In their new single “Corrugated Steel,” Luna Rosa orchestrate a modern take on alternative-psych by bringing pieces of familiar psych-rock and post-punk together with deep-stylized vocals reminiscent of UK indie-pop…
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Show Review: Sonoda & Very Nice Massage & Shindigs (SDCP, 11/23/19)
Meditative-pop quartet Sonoda played an intimate set at the low-key San Diego Content Partners (SDCP) venue this past weekend. Sonoda began as a solo bedroom-pop project by it’s frontwoman Lisa…
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NovaBound – Sevenths
In his new album Sevenths, New Jersey-based musician and digital artist Andrew Agulto of NovaBound takes you on a chilly bike ride through a changing autumnal suburban city-scape.
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Q&A + Show Review: argonaut&wasp
Over the past few years since their formation, argonaut&wasp have released a generous handful of electronic indie-pop jams bubbling with funky synth-inspiration guaranteed to get your feet moving. The product…
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Q&A: Phainopepla
Named after the bird, Phainopepla from Oakland features swirling smooth vocals that buoyantly flutter into your ears and kindle a sort of laid-back sunniness. The project is a solo effort…
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Marion Belle & Sam Mehran – Melt
Melt represents the melding of two creative forces, Marion Belle and the late Sam Mehran. At the time of their uniting, Belle (of Fatal Jamz) was coming to the end…
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Q&A: Dante Elephante
Dante Elephante plays surfy garage-pop songs that are more than a perfect fit for the band’s home setting in Southern California.
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Q&A: Ruby Bones
Ruby Bones is a newly formed indie party-pop band based out of New Jersey, featuring members from Twin Berlin and Boxed Wine. Their latest self-titled album (released in May) is…
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Crumb – Locket EP
Indie jewel alert: Crumb. New York based dream-gaze group Crumb made their grand debut last summer with a modest collection of whimsical singles, and are now back with the release…
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Q&A: Mcbess on Mcbaise
Mcbaise is the yacht-rock project curated by Matthew Bessudo (better known as Mcbess). His last release with Mcbaise in 2014 (Seabass) features a unique dreamy sound heavily influenced by artists…
