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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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Show Review: This Is Lorelei (The Casbah, 3/23/2025)
This Is Lorelei is the jangly indie rock project fronted by Nate Amos, who has been releasing music under the moniker for over 10 years, accumulating quite a prolific discography.…
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Free Range – Lost & Found
Lost & Found is the sophomore album release from Free Range, a Chicago-based project fronted by Sofia Jensen. The alt-folk meets indie-rock artist describes their new album as a deeper…
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Foxwarren – “Listen2me”
Andy Shauf and his bandmates slide in and out of the track with playful touches and tempo changes. The song isn’t meant to be anything more than a good time,…
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Jeremy Bradley Earl (of Woods) – Four Songs EP
Four Songs takes you on an emotional journey through themes of loss, introspection, and eventual healing. Through metaphor and sonic atmospheres, JBE presents to us a raw, introspective look at…
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Kaleah Lee – “Fever”
“Fever” further realizes Kaleah Lee’s foothold in the indie-folk space. There’s an honest delicacy that she is continuing to hone in on with this single, wearing her heart on her…
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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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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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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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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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Youth Lagoon – Rarely Do I Dream
In Rarely Do I Dream, Youth Lagoon returns with his signature hauntingly beautiful sound, but this time we are given glimpses into the creative process and snapshots of a personal…
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Anna B Savage – You & i are Earth
You & i are Earth is a love letter come to life through visual imagery and complex storytelling. This isn’t a new form for Anna B Savage, but it is…
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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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Alma Owren – “Outcast”
“Outcast” is the debut single from Alma Owren, a 19-year-old Norwegian-born artist, now based in Los Angeles. From growing up on a farm by the woods, to living in one…
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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: Sports Team (HOB Voodoo Room, 12/9/2024)
Sports Team are out now on their first U.S. promotional tour for their upcoming third album, Boys These Days. The forthcoming album will be released next year via Bright Antenna…
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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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Ripsime – “Paradise”
Ripsime hones in on her electro-pop fantasies in “Paradise.” The track creates a lush atmosphere with layers upon layers that continue to pique your interest with every subsequent listen.
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Daneshevskaya – “Scrooge”
Daneshevskaya’s new song “Scrooge” is a whimsical track, rooted in sadness yet staying true to the artist’s romantic tinge.
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The Treedome – The Comfort In Being Sad
The Treedome’s debut album, The Comfort In Being Sad, is the perfect breakup album – it radiates such an aura of longing; it’s that midnight kiss that never arrives. The…
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mary in the junkyard – “this is my california”
mary in the junkyard is one of the UK’s most promising new creative forces and their new single, “this is my california,” is something of a breath of fresh air…
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Smoke Break – Self-Titled EP
Smoke Break has released their debut Self-Titled EP, a four-track sonic journey through a range of inspiration and emotion. The hard-hitting tracks offer a diverse array of genres; over an…
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Sunset Rubdown – Always Happy To Explode
For years I’ve been a pretty avid fan of any endeavor Canadian artist Spencer Krug graces. From Wolf Parade, to Swan Lake and Frog Eyes, the renowned Sunset Rubdown is…
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Duster – In Dreams
Duster is back with new tracks that keep it close to home with a breath of fresh air. New releases always rewire my head in two ways: the expectation of…
