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Ray And Paul Release Heartfelt And Authentic New Single, “Scars”

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We recently had the stellar opportunity to check out Indie Rock Duo, Ray and Paul,   and their new single “Scars” that is out now on all platforms. You can listen to “Scars” Here

We were mesmerized with the overall tone and melody of “Scars” in from Ray and Paul. “Scars”, is an honest , heartfelt and poetic track that we simply couldn’t resist. There is a welcomed freshness with Ray and Paul that really stood out to us .

 “Scars” is the second single that will be featured on their upcoming EP “Fading“. “Scars” is a heartfelt, mid-tempo track that lingers somewhere between sorrow and resilience.   Ray wrote the lyrics during his freshman year of college as “a reflection on the intensity of young love and the difficult process of moving forward when it’s lost.” Now, four years later, the song has come to life and carries the weight of experience and time. Recorded at The Ship in Los Angeles with producer Jarvis Taveniere (Allah-Las, Mild High Club). Ray and Paul are two brothers from the SF Bay Area who formed the band together when they were just 17 and 13 respectively.   Their first single “Mystery” in 2019, written when Ray was seventeen, made waves in their Bay Area Community and went on to feature in several Spotify Editorial Playlists, giving them the platform to record their Self-Titled Debut Album. “Butterflies” off the album landed a sync placement in HBO’s The Sex Lives of College Girls. Moving to Santa Barbara for college infused their music with Surf/Garage Rock’s reckless energy and let them cut their teeth while playing shows all over Isla Vista and integrating into the local band scene. In October 2023, the band released the track “Pelican” which is currently their number one track on Spotify. The follow up single “Blue”, which expanded their sound further by featuring vocal melodies over heavier guitars, has quickly become a favorite in the live show.  This year Ray and Paul have been touring all over the West Coast, selling out numerous clubs along the way. They also recently played SXSW 2025, Treefort Festival and supported Sun Room on tour. The live band also features Aidan Reese (guitar) and Mac Bihn (bass). Ray and Paul also recorded several new songs with John Goodmanson (Weezer, Pavement, Nada Surf, Hockey Dad) at Robert Lang Studios and an EP with producer Jarvis Taveniere (Mild High Club, Surf Curse, Allah Las) which is set to be released in 2025 via AWAL.

“Scars” from Ray and Paul, is an absolute can’t miss.

Star 99 Is In Full Bloom With New Single, “Pushing Daisies”

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We recently got the stellar opportunity to check out the new single, “Pushing Daisies “ , from Bay Area indie punk quintet, Star 99.

“Pushing Daisies”, will be included on Star 99’s upcoming sophomore album, Gaman, which drops March 7 via Lauren Records.

You can listen to “Pushing Daisies“ on Spotify Here , Apple Music Here

Photo by: Ishan Ghoshal

Following the release of lead single “Kill” last month, “Pushing Daisies” tells a story of a phone call gone wrong over the band’s fuzzed-out driving guitars and hooky melodies. “It’s a song about bad communication and losing faith in people,” says Thomas Calvo.

“Pushing Daisies “, from Star 99 is a sonic and melodic dream. Star 99, has created an absolute work of art .

Since forming in 2021, Star 99—formed by four best friends Saoirse Alesandro, Chris Gough, Jeremy Romero, and Thomas Calvo—has come a long way since their humble beginnings. Their debut album, Bitch Unlimited (2023), introduced their high-energy sound to a wider audience, earning praise from outlets like Stereogum, BrooklynVegan, and Consequence. With Gaman, the band expands their sonic palette, blending high-energy indie rock with more delicate moments, reflecting on relationships, persistence, and personal growth. 

You owe it to your punk loving heart, to check out “Pushing Daisies“, from Star 99.

STAR 99 TOUR DATES:

  • 3/15 – Chicago, IL @ Subterranean
  • 3/16 – TBA
  • 3/17 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Roboto Project
  • 3/18 – New York, NY @ Gold Sounds
  • 3/19 – Philadelphia, PA @ Ortliebs
  • 3/20 – Washington, DC @ Quarry House Tavern
  • 3/21 – Raleigh, NC @ The Nest
  • 3/22 – Nashville, TN @ TBA
  • 3/23 – Memphis, TN @ Growlers
  • 3/25 – Denton, TX @ Tom’s Daiquiri
  • 3/26 – Austin, TX @ Chess Club
  • 3/27 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Resonant Head
  • 3/28 – Denver, CO @ Seventh Circle
  • 3/30 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Parker Theater
  • 3/31 – Reno, NV @ Holland Project
  • 4/2 – San Jose, CA @ Open Gallery
  • 4/4 – Berkeley, CA @ 924 Gilman
  • 4/5 – Los Angeles, CA @ GROWING UP IS DUMB

Star 99 release Epic lead single “Kill” off forthcoming sophomore album ‘Gaman’ via Lauren Records

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We recently had the stellar opportunity to check out the new single “Kill” from Bay Area indie rockers Star 99. The track is the lead single off their forthcoming sophomore album Gaman, out March 7 via Lauren Records. You can listen to “Kill” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here

Star 99, have the kind of sound and vibe that you can’t help but gravitate to. They give us Letters To Cleo, Red Five vibes but we love their fresh melodies and drop dead perfect vocals .

Photo by : Ishan Ghoshal

“Kill” is about self-fulfilling prophecies and the creeping, constant fear-lull of death “that’s telling me I need to get pre-Botox and sabotage my relationships,” said Star 99 vocalist and guitarist Saoirse Alesandro

Formed by four best friends—Saoirse Alesandro, Chris Gough, Jeremy Romero, and Thomas Calvo—Star 99 has come a long way since their humble beginnings. The band first made waves with their 2021 debut EP, My Year in Lists, a nod to the beloved Los Campesinos! song. This led to tons of shows throughout the SF Bay Area and multiple West Coast tours where they have shared the stage with bands such as Scowl, Mom Jeans, Spy, Bug Bath, Supercrush, and Slumped. In 2023, they released their debut full-length album Bitch Unlimited via Lauren Records where the band’s eccentric hard twee sound was fully realized. 

Star 99 are firing on all cylinders on “Kill”, and we have a feeling they are just getting warmed up and we can’t wait for more

Gaman will be released on March 7, 2025 via Lauren Records. Fans can pre-order the album on vinyl here: https://lr-d.ffm.to/kill

The Atom Age Deliver Electrifying New Single And Video

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We recently checked out Bay Area garage Punk rockers The Atom Age and their killer new single and video for “High Class Motherfuckers”via Asian Man Records

You can listen to “Highclass Motherfuckers Here You can watch the video Here

We absolutely love everything about The Atom Age, they have a vibe and sound that is so authentic and electric.

“It took a while for me to realize that you’re gonna drive yourself insane comparing other people’s success to your own. I think writing this song helped me figure that out,” said vocalist and guitarist Peter Niven about the track. The combination of electric vocals, fuzz-out riffs, and moody garage sludge gives the message a powerful base to stand on. The carefully-crafted catharsis that follows pays homage to the sound of decades past and establishes The Atom Age as garage-punk renaissance paragons.

The new single deftly displays The Atom Age’s songwriting prowesses and their meteoric energy. This is only reinforced in the music video where the band lets loose on a rooftop in between shots of Niven playing into the track’s criticism of the overly-serious and prescriptively boring. He dances for the camera, strikes a pose, and eventually finds himself donning a crown and royal mantle.

Peter Niven delivers raw, zealous vocals and guitar alongside guitarist Ryan Perras, drummer Tim Harman, saxophonist Brendan Frye, organist Fred Brott’s organ, and bassist Randy Moore. The sextet bring a groovy, brass-tinged perspective to rock and roll, resonant with sounds like The Hives, The Sonics, The Cramps, and Rocket From The Crypt.

It’s not really about the words, those are just a reason to scream,”says Niven

The Atom Age are old school cool with infectious grooves and melodies you can’t ignore . If music is your jam this your band