We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the other worldly new single, “End Is Near”,from Dublin, based indie band , Trinkets. you can listen to “End Is Near” on Spotify , Here, Apple Music, Here
Dublin, Ireland, based emerging indie band , Trinkets, provide a lush and euphoric sound with their beautifully crafted new single, “End Is Near” We found ourselves blissfully lost in the melody and flawless vocals. Trinkets , are absolutely a band you need to experience.
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Trinkets blend delicately crafted lyrics and dynamic instrumentation that creates space for both strength and introspection.
Trinkets, have a familiar , yet fresh sound that is a welcome change in a sometimes mundane musical landscape.
The band has been featured on RTE Entertainment, Hot Press, and Void Magazine alongside radio support from RTE Radio 1, BBC Introducing, FM104 etcTrinkets have played multiple sold-out shows in venues across Ireland such as Whelan’s, The Button Factory, The Workmans and The Lighthouse with 2025 gearing up to be the year they establish themselves nationally.
We recently had the wonderful opportunity to check out the new album “Pillow Talk” via Eye Knee Records.from, Multifaceted singer-songwriter, artist, musician and producer Party NailsParty Nails. You can listen to “Pillow Talk “ Here .
“Pillow Talk” , from Party Nails, is more than just a record. It is a one of a kind musical experience like nothing we have ever heard .
Party Nails, has artfully crafted an absolute musical work of art . As soon as we heard the first track “Same Old Song” we knew we were listening to something special. “Same Old Song” is an absolute smash hit and Party Nails is a star on the rise.
The ten track collection is a genre-bending timeless yet forward thinking album featuring an intoxicating mix of retro synthwave, futuristic electro-pop, and lush indie rock. Pillow Talkfinds Party Nails in a honey colored party mood.
You get to see so many sides of the majestic artistry of Party Nails, and it is a thing of beauty.
We were literally mesmerized by the volume of amazing songs that fill “Pillow Talk” – “First Responder”, “Movie Scene, “Someway Somehow “ and “Puppet “ are all stunningly brilliant tracks that we couldn’t get enough of.
Before she was Party Nails, Elana Carroll was a guitar-toting tween, playing any open mic near her hometown of Chatham, New York. At home she recorded herself with Garageband, instigating a love of music technology which continues to this day. Party Nails debuted in 2015 on Neon Gold’s famed blog with Break. Her first tour in 2017 (with PVRIS and Lights) ushered in a devoted fanbase, and her live performances continue to be a core facet of her artistry, being equal parts Madonna, Hayley Williams, and Sheryl Crow. In 2020 she wrote Rockin’ on the Rag, a song about period pride, for Loren Bouchard’s Apple animated series CentralPark, wrote and produced the Le Tigre-infused Supernatural for feminist rock duo Deap Vally, and continued to lend her vocals to other musicians (LŪN, Urban Heat, Battle Tapes, MitiS, Getter, and others have featured her vocals on their releases). Her music has been in movies and television (Glass, Girls, The L Word: Generation Q, Nancy Drew, Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin) featured in various media outlets (Billboard, PAPER, Noisey, Earmilk, Paste and more) and included on Spotify Editorial playlists such as Fresh Finds, Fresh Finds Indie, and Undercurrents. She operates a recording studio, Top Coat, in Los Angeles, where she records, produces and mixes for other artists as well as her own projects.
Party Nails will on tour during the month of January supporting Bad Bad Hats you can check out dates below
“Pillow Talk”, from Party Nails, is fresh, fun and an absolute blast.
TOUR DATES (supporting Bad Bad Hats)
Jan 04 Davenport IA at Raccoon Motel
Jan 05 Kansas City MO at Record Bar
Jan 07 Albuquerque NM at Launchpad
Jan 08 Phoenix AZ at Valley Bar
Jan 09 Los Angeles CA at The Echo
Jan 10 San Francisco CA at Bottom of the Hill
Jan 11 Sacramento CA venue TBA
Jan 12 Bend OR at Volcanic Theatre Pub
Jan 14 Baker City OR at Churchill School
Jan 15 Tacoma WA at Elks Temple (Spanish Ballroom)
We recently had the devine opportunity to check out New York-based artist and producer Will Sass, and his electrifying new single, “Into The Blue” featuring 2x Grammy-winning songwriter and vocalist Kamille. You can listen to “Into The Blue ( featuring Kamille) “ HereFollowing the buzz of his debut single “Alicia (feat. Alvin Risk),” Will continues to carve out his place as a boundary-pushing artist destined to leave a lasting mark on the music industry.
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Reflecting on the creative process behind the new single, Will shares, “It started with a simple room recording, capturing the atmosphere around me, which is often how I begin. As I added layers, I was inspired by the acid house movement that swept the UK in the late ‘80s and the nostalgic Ibiza vibes of the ‘90s. That blend of energy drove the song’s direction.” Some songs have the special ability to leave a lasting impression on your soul, “Into The Blue “ from Will Sass featuring Kamille is definitely one of those songs.
“Into The Blue (feat. Kamille)” pulses with vibrant beats, elevated by Kamille’s soulful and magnetic vocals. Co-written with Kamille—known for her work with Fred Again, Stormzy, and Headie One—the track is an irresistible anthem that pulls listeners into the rhythm, perfect for losing yourself on a crowded dance floor. Together, they’ve crafted a standout track that cements Will’s place as a dynamic artist, producer, and songwriter on the rise.
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Reflecting on her collaboration with Will, Kamille shares, “Will is one of the most talented people I’ve ever met and it was such an honor to work with him on ‘Into The Blue.’ Every time I hear it, it feels like an escape, and I hope it does the same for everyone else.”
Will echoes her sentiment: “I love working with Kamille. Her energy is contagious, and I’m so grateful to collaborate with someone who brings that spark to the studio. Her lyrics perfectly capture the feeling we were aiming for, and for me, that’s the pinnacle of songwriting—when the music and the mood are perfectly in sync.”
There is this incredible level of musical synergy between Will Sass and Kamille on “Into The Blue” We were absolutely mesmerized. Do yourself a favor and get lost in the magic of “Into The Blue “ from Will Sass featuring Kamille.
We recently had the opportunity to check out the new video for “Your Small Army” from Philadelphia dream pop and alternative duo Soft Skies Inc. you can listen to “Your Small Army“ on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here and you can watch the video below.
The Philadelphia alternative and dream-pop duo teams with English filmmaker and video artist Sapphire Goss to bring this expression fully to the screen through a kaleidoscopic and vibrant new video for “Your Small Army.”
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Your Small Army” rekindles Soft Skies Inc’s shimmering luminosity, and plays with our notions of chromesthesia as Goss‘ visuals come to kaleidoscopic life. The video finds the Brothers Rex, known for their work in Boston’s ‘90s space rock band Lockgroove, dipping into their musical vault to develop a visual accompaniment to the lush and bittersweet track, bringing back into focus an exploration of a faded relationship and the mental gymnastics we endure to ignore its reality.
“I always want people to find their own meaning in the songs, so I don’t want to go too in-depth, but to me this is a relationship song,”Ryan Rex admits. “It’s about that point in a relationship where some of the luster has worn off, and you know you are probably not with the right person, but you’re still holding on to that heady and magical feeling of attraction and connection that brought you together in the first place, all while not wanting to admit the truth that things are starting to disintegrate.”
The visual for “Your Small Army” from Soft Skies Inc. is a lush and dream like experience that, we absolutely couldn’t not take our eyes off of. The collaboration between the brothers Rex and Sapphire Goss is a stroke of artistic genius.
“Your Small Army” was written and arranged by the brothers, with Ryan Rex on vocals, guitar, bass guitar, and keyboards; and Martin Rex on drums, percussion, backing vocals, and keyboards. It was recorded by Chris McLaughlin at 1867 Recording Studio in Boston, co-produced by the trio, and mastered by Heba Kadry at Timeless Mastering in Brooklyn.
We recently had the absolute privilege to check out the new single “FreakQuency” from Danish singer-songwriter Faunea ( Spoiler Alert: It is an absolutely stunningly beautiful piece of music)
Indie artist Faunea has given the world an absolute pop masterpiece with her new uplifting single “FreakQuency”
FreakQuency,” is a song that speaks to those who feel out of sync with the world, but in good harmony with each other.
Front and center on “FreakQuency” are Faunea’s otherworldly vocals that are beautifully woven between a brilliantly place melody that borrows both from the pop and electronic genre.
Faunea artfully continues to push the boundaries of her career by delivering a motivational new track that channels the feeling of finding her inner superpower.
Imagine a day when you and your friends, feeling tired of the world, decide to steal a shopping cart, dress up as superheroes, and race through the streets as if they were unstoppable—FreakQuency captures that vibe perfectly.
Faunea shares : “I wrote FreakQuency to give a voice to those who feel out of sync with the world, but in good harmony with each other.”
Faunea uses “FreakQuency” to speak to those who may feel alone or misunderstood. Everyone needs a beacon of hope to believe in , through “FreakQuency “ Fauneais a true beacon of hope.
If you love music then do yourself a favor and get lost in the beauty of “FreakQuency” from Faunea
We recently had the stellar opportunity to check out the debut single “Alicia” from boundary pushing NYC artist and producer Will Sass featuring AlvinRisk . You can listen to “Alicia” Here
Will Sass & Alvin Risk | Photo Credit: Caity Krone
Will Sass, is an amazing artist who, is poised to make a lasting impact on the music world. Inspired by musical savants like Kevin Parker of Tame Impala,Kaytranada, and Mark Ronson, Will blends genres effortlessly, creating a signature sound that’s both eclectic and cohesive
Will Sass is the definition of a true artist and his debut single “His mastery in engineering, production, and live performance infuses each track with a mix of technical precision and raw creativity. Through his songs, Will weaves powerful, thought-provoking lyrics into irresistibly catchy hooks, ensuring his music resonates long after the final note fades.
His inaugural single, “Alicia (feat. Alvin Risk),” is an innovative track that pushes the boundaries of electronic music with its fresh, experimental beats. Produced by Will Sass and featuring the distinct vocals of Alvin Risk—known for his collaborations with Skrillex and Kaskade—the track showcases the duo’s undeniable creative chemistry. The story behind “Alicia” is as compelling as the track itself. A chance encounter seeing a meteor shower in Joshua Tree sparked Will’s imagination, leading him to reach out to AlvinRisk in a burst of inspiration. By the next day, the two artists were in the iconic NightBirdRecording Studios in West Hollywood, where their creative synergy brought “Alicia” to life.
Will Sass | Photo Credit: Yana Yatsuk
“I first met Alvin at a Coachella afterparty five years ago, and we instantly hit it off,” Will recalls. “We spent a lot of time just hanging out, driving around LA, listening to music, and going on hikes. But it wasn’t until ‘Alicia’ that we finally got to work together creatively.”
Alicia’ was one of those songs that came together quickly and effortlessly,”Will continues. “I played Alvin the atmospheric opening and he came up with these beautiful lyrics about a girl leaving the Mormon church. The night before when I’d seen the meteor and called Alvin, he happened to be in the studio for the first time in five years. We were both feeling really inspired and it just felt like everything aligned perfectly for us to finally collaborate.”
Listening to “Alicia” from Will Sass featuring AlvinRisk is an absolute dream . – Bravo
With his forthcoming debut EP, a vault of hundreds of tracks ready to share, and upcoming shows planned across the US and Europe, Will is ready to take the global stage by storm. Keep your eyes on this rising star—he’s only just getting started.
We recently had the extraordinary opportunity to check out the new album “m.w.u.” from rising New York-based electro–pop artist Matty Marz. Matty is set to make a bold statement with the release of her debut album, m.w.u, which is out today (September6th.) You can listen to the absolutely amazing new album “m.w.u” Here
Ever since we heard “EPILL” from Matty Marz this past February we knew we were listening to greatness. Now that we finally have the opportunity to listen to her debut album … we are absolutely speechless. m.w.u.- from Matty Marz is an otherworldly collection of phenomenal tracks that we can’t stop listening to.
Matty Marz is part of a new generation of young trans women who are fearlessly pushing the boundaries of pop music. Through her innovative sound and authentic lyricism, she invites listeners to follow her into uncharted territories and embrace the unknown.
m.w.u. is a vibrant sonic adventure—a maximalist pop masterpiece bursting with infectious melodies, pulsating electronica, and intricate arrangements. But beneath its shimmering surface, the album unfolds as a profound meditation on life’s dualities. Across the album’s 7 evocative tracks, Matty delves into the delicate balance between light and dark, joy and sorrow, and growth and loss, crafting a narrative that resonates deeply with the human experience.
“m.w.u.” is fun, energetic and a must listen! You may be unfamiliar with Matty Marz right now but, after sinking your musical soul into these 7 mind blowing tracks she will be a name you won’t forget.
“‘m.w.u’ stands for ‘moment with you’ and embodies the essence of living fully in the present, embracing each emotion and experience as they come,” Matty shares. “This album also represents my personal journey of discovering and embracing my identity as a trans woman. I hope it inspires others to find confidence in themselves and to believe that anything is possible when you dedicate yourself to experiencing all that life has to offer.”
We honestly love every song from top to bottom on “m.w.u” from Matty Marz, so get ready to sing and dance your ass off .“m.w.u.” from Matty Marz is a must listen.
We recently had the opportunity to check out the debut album “Full Of Chemicals “ from UK singer/songwriter Rosalie James . You can listen to “Full Of Chemicals “ on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here
Rosalie James is a stunning artist who crafts warm and authentic songs that feel like intimate diary entries.
Hailing from Cornwall, UK. She grew up learning piano and guitar, listening to The Beatles and The Bangles on her bright yellow Sony Walkman, weeping over the impassioned drama of 80s synth-pop and new wave, obsessing over the lyrics of 90s dreampop and indie artists and drawing inspiration from anyone who could write a good song.
We were immediately captivated by Rosalie’s flawless vocals that added such a beautiful dimension to each song .
From the opening note on “My Nature” all the way through to “The Difference The Light Will Make” , Rosalie James had us hanging on every word and note .
The album is produced byDaniel Knowles (Sharon Van Etten, Cigarettes After Sex) and details her own struggles with neurodiversity, addiction and mental health.
Rosalie has experienced sensory sensitivities and difficulty managing emotions and social interaction since she was nine years old. She has been treated for severe depression and anxiety, premenstrual dysphoric disorder and substance use issues but it wasn’t until January 2023 that she was finally diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder. For the first time, she feels able to live an authentic life. After two degrees and ten years working as a Social Worker in social care and mental health, Rosalie decided in June 2023 that it was time to return to her creative roots.
Leading single “Girl I Was” is a storytelling narrative of an important but destructive relationship from the artist’s past. The raw and honest song chronicles when someone gives one owns power away and the self growth that needs to occur to move on.
Rosalie James is an artist who beautifully leads with truth and authenticity in her music and the results are glowingly evident on “Full Of Chemicals “
Truth be told there isn’t a bad song on “FullOf Chemicals.
The one song that really stood out for us is the closing track “The Difference The Light WillMake” it is an absolutely gorgeous song that left us with goosebumps. In our opinion Rosalie , sounded like the late great Karen Carpenter from Carpenters fame .
Do yourself and check out “Full Of Chemicals” from Rosalie James, you won’t regret it.
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the latest single “The Fight” from Los Angeles based singer,songwriter,artist and performer MARIS . You can listen to “The Fight” Here
We have made it no secret how we feel about MARIS,here on The Whole Kameese. She is without one of the most talented artists out there today . Her latest single “The Fight “ is MARIS at her absolute best.
When discussing “The Fight” MARIS confides “The Fight” is actually about a cat named Cheese that I desperately wanted to adopt, but ended up not being able to because I didn’t have enough time, money, or space to give her a good life. I went to an amazing studio to work with Sweettalker and Isa Molin for the first time, and all I could think about was this kitten I had to give back to the foster family. We batted around a lot of ideas, and the melodies just flew out of the room”
MARIS hitched a ride on a comet to Los Angeles( originally from Montana) in 2021, and decided to stay and become a pop music sensation. Her mission on this planet is to connect with listeners through her candid experiences as a queer and emotionally vulnerable songwriter with an ‘80s-inflected pop universe and beats you can’t help but dance along to.
. In 2023, MARIS released a celestial six-song EP, Gravity, and accompanying short film, Gravity: The EP: the Movie (Black House, Best Friends Music), followed by new singles, “Voicemail”, “Hot Guitar Player”, and “GOING YET!.” She supported the releases throughout the solar system, opening for acts including Anna Of The North and TheWrecks. She performed at Boston Calling and Missoula Pride this summer.
Best experienced live, MARIS and her music have a riveting aura that ensures all in attendance are in a safe place to be their happiest, truest, and most out-of-this-world selves.
If you haven’t heard of MARIS Yet… Where have you been ??? Seriously MARIS is an artist and “The Fight” is a song you can’t afford to miss !!!
We were first introduced to the spellbinding and beautifully mysterious music of New York City based singer-songwriter and pianist Kait Warner back in May of 2023 with the release of her breathtaking debut single “Over Again” as we said in our original review “Warner carefully weaved images and tones of darkness and magnificently made them shine”.
Now we have been given a musical gift of epic proportion , as Kait Warner delivers her stunning debut album “Rodeo Clown”
You can listen to “Rodeo Clown“ on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here
On “Rodeo Clown” Kait Warner artfully and authentically examines both the brightness and darkness within the human condition.
The opening track, “Future” has a county/americana soul mixed with a indie pop heart.Warner, effortlessly is able to take many different tones and sounds and create musical works of art. (This a common theme throughout “Rodeo Clown”
On the album’s title track “Rodeo Clown” Kait Warner shows hints of musical brilliance. “Rodeo Clown “ is the kind of song that you remember and it never really fades, always staying with you .
Rodeo Clown is the emotional centerpiece of the album. Here, with almost a whimsical flair, Kait expresses the destabilizing feelings of the album’s core topic of deep meaningful friendships suddenly and dramatically ending. “There also definitely a crush element to this song as well. It’s about making yourself into a fool for the person you’ve fallen for, and the deliciously agonizing back and forth between two people who want each other but whose egos get in the way,” Kait reveals
We love the mysterious feel of “Good Behavior “ In our original review of “Good Behavior we commented “Good Behavior “ has a realness and authenticity that you just can’t fake . Kait Warner is a skilled songwriter who creates songs from the heart .Kait not only wrote “Good Behavior “, she also arranged the song as well”.
One of our favorite songs on the record is the beautifully written “23” We love everything about this song . Kait gives a stunning vocal performance that is otherworldly “23” has all the elements that make Kait Warner stand out in a musical landscape that is at times mundane.
Rodeo Clown was recorded at BusinessDistrict Recording in Johnson City, New York, a space bursting at the seams with a wild assortment of vintage gear and musical instrument curiosities—many of which were used during the sessions. Joining Kait in the studio is producer Hunter Davidsohn (Porches, Frankie Cosmos, Sheer Mag, and Bethlehem Steel), percussionist and co–arrangerSpencer McKee, bassist and brassinstrumentalistDaniel Thomas, violinistRaina Arnett, guitarist Ryan Sheehan, and drummerElli Caterisano.
“Rodeo Clown” from Kait Warner, is a must listen. If you love music you will love “Rodeo Clown “ from Kait Warner
We recently had the distinct honor to check out the new EP “A PROPHECY” via Epitaph Records from Atlanta based ,21-year-old Korean American artist Babebee (they/them)
You can listen to“A PROPHECY” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here
Babebee photo by Max Durante
Layering dreamy guitars, ethereal synths and unconventional production, the Atlanta based songwriter/producer yields a stream-of-conscious lyricism that speaks to the wisdom beyond their years. Following a string of singles and striking music videos, A PROPHECYspans territories of alternative indie rock, dreampop and shoegaze, with standout moments informed by their stylistic diversity. Referencing bossa nova, trap and plugg in their lead single “VIDEO GAME”, the upbeat song “BUTTERFLY” is one of Babebee’s favorites off the EP. Led by an alluring dance beat and hypnotic vocals sung in their native tongue, they share that the track was inspired by “2000’s indie pop, K-pop, Imogen Heap, and so much more.”
Endlessly ambitious and impossible to define, Babebee is inspired by similarly eclectic and genre-bending artists like Imogen Heap, Björk, The xx,Frank Ocean, SOPHIE, FKA twigs, Blood Orange, underscores, and more. Call them hyperpop, and you’d miss out on their experimental dance signatures, their penchant for bedroom pop melodicism. Call them a singer and you miss out on their expert production work. Call them unconventional, and you’re closer to the truth: it’s the reason you might’ve caught them on Twitch, or on their Discord community, The Honeypot, or featured on a series of all-star Spotify playlists, including New Music Friday, the official hyperpop playlist, and Lorem, with its nearly one million likes.
“A PROPHECY” from Babebee is an absolute must listen.
We were absolutely blessed beyond belief to check out the stunning new debut EP “My Dreamworld “ from dream-pop artist Lilac Haze .
You can listen to “My Dreamworld” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here and on Amazon Music Here
Lilac Haze is the project name for Bath-based songwriter Katrina Swift. Greatly influenced by bands of the ‘80s/’90s, Swift draws inspiration from The Cure, All About Eve, Eva Cassidy and Fleetwood Mac, combining atmospheric and ethereal textures with a sense of nostalgic romance.
Formed in 2023, Lilac Haze’s debut double singles The Ghost That I Once Knew // Lilac Haze were released in March, championed by the likes of RTE, Music Daily and Noctis Magazine. August saw the release of her EP’s first single Daisy Girl, celebrated by Wonderland, Baby Step Magazine and Northern Transmission, receiving airplay from the likes of BBC Introducing and Islington Radio.
Lilac Haze’s debut EP My Dreamworld was co-produced with Calum Wotherspoon (Nightswimming) at Joe’s Garage in Bristol and mastered by Adam Ayan (Paul McCartney, Lana Del Ray, Carrie Underwood), with guitaristDylan Osafo and drummerCallum Maloney collaborating throughout. The EP explores change, new beginnings, letting go of fear and living in the here and now.
The music of Lilac Haze is simply otherworldly. “My Dreamworld” is a beautifully crafted EP that is brimming with beauty, grace and breathtaking melodies.
Discussing what she hoped to achieve with the EP, Katrina says: “I wanted to create something that would transport the listener to another world where dreams and hopes don’t feel like a million miles away or unreachable, and to know that things can get better no matter how bleak the reality may seem.”
Ahead of the release of the EP came its title track My Dreamworld, released on September 29th 2023, a co-write and collaboration with All About Eve’sJulianne Regan.
Reflecting on the process and what inspired the single, Katrina explains: “Even though we worked remotely, there was always close communication and so it was still a really warm way to work. Julianne created and recorded much of the instrumentation, and once I had my final vocals done, I sent them to her and she worked her magic with the mixing. I know we both feel it was a joy to collaborate with one another, and we’re excited that we’re continuing to create music together. This is a song that reflects a myriad of subconscious feelings and emotions that come alive in dreams, creating their own reality.”
The debut EP “My Dreamworld” from Lilac Haze is a dreamy musical experience that will leave you floating on cloud nine. Do yourself a favor and get lost in the beauty of “My Dreamworld “ from Lilac Haze
We are so beyond excited to share that Bath-based dream pop artist Lilac Haze will be releasing the stellar debut four track EP “My Dreamworld” on October 27th 2023 .
Lilac Haze is the project name for Bath-based songwriter Katrina Swift. Formed in 2023, Lilac Haze’s debut double singles The Ghost That I Once Knew // Lilac Haze were released in March, championed by the likes of RTE, Music Daily and Noctis Magazine. August saw the release of her EP’s first single DaisyGirl, celebrated by Wonderland, Baby Step Magazine and Northern Transmission, receiving airplay from the likes of BBC Introducing and Islington Radio.
We fell instantly for Lilac Haze, Katrina Swift is flawless vocalist who has the kind of voice you never forget . The title track “My Dreamworld “ comes ahead of the Ep and, is a co-write and collaboration with All About Eve’s Julianne Regan.
You can listen to the amazing “My Dreamworld” on Spotify Here and on Apple MusicHere
We couldn’t help but get lost in the melodic marvel that is “My Dreamworld “ from lilac Haze . It is an absolute dream
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