We recently had the glorious opportunity to check out BIRD and her amazing cover of Bob Dylan’s “Lay Lady Lay”. You can listen to “Lay Lady Lay” Here
Janie Price aka “Bird” is an award winning, half English, half Irish singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
Known for her ethereal vocals and genre-defying compositions, BIRD builds an immersive soundscape using delicate finger-plucked ukulele and banjo, wrapped in dreamlike cinematic textures and underpinned by her unmistakable voice.
We are absolutely enthralled with the artistry of Bird her inspiring version of Bob Dylan’s, “Lay Lady Lay”
. Her upcoming EP Strange as Folk will roll out throughout the autumn, alongside her directorial debut—a short documentary about Roy Orbison titled You Found A Friend in Elvis. In support of her new music she will be playing dates added to her successful CAFFENERO “artist of the month” UK tour and other UK venues late November /December 25. Then January 2026 she heads to the USA for her first full tour which will include an official showcase for Folk Alliance in New Orleans 21-24 Jan.
You most definitely owe it to your music love to check out the beautiful and flawless cover of Bob Dylan’s“Lay Lady Lay “ from Bird.
Krooked Tongue, has once again set the atmosphere ablaze with their electrifying new single, “Drugstore Cowboy” You can listen to “Drugstore Cowboy” Here
Not only is the Bristol ( UK) trio giving us an incredible new single, they are also pleased to announce that their debut studio album ‘I Know A Place’ will be arriving on April 24th 2026 to limited edition vinyl.
The creative energy that lives within “Drugstore Cowboy”, from Krooked Tongue, is an absolute thing of beauty. We found ourselves completely mesmerized. The perfectly placed melodies and stunning lyrics had us hanging on every word
The album’s previous singles ‘Marigold’, ‘Let ‘Em Loose’, ‘Ember Mile’, ‘Nothing Ever Grows’, ‘Dog Days’ and ‘You Don’t Need A Sun Tan’ saw support from Apple editorial’s ‘Breaking Hard Rock’, ‘New In Rock’, New Noise Magazine, HEAVY Magazine, CLOUT, Fab UK, Bristol 24/7, Sirius XM, Total Rock, Primordial Radio and Boogaloo Radio, with ‘Nothing Ever Grows’ being used throughout the Bivol vs Beterbiev boxing fight on DAZN Sports and ‘Let ‘Em Loose’ being used to soundtrack Progress Wrestling’s live show at London’s Electric Ballroom.
Recorded and produced with long-time producer Josh Gallop (Sergeant Thunderhoof,Mother Vulture, Phoxjaw) at Stage 2 Studios in Bath, ‘Drugstore Cowboy’ dials the octane up to 10 from the very first note, blending fuzz-fueled guitars, driving drums and sing-along vocal lines, lyrically exploring the cause and effect of living selfishly.
On the single’s subject matter, vocalist and lyricist Oli Rainsford explains, “‘‘Drugstore Cowboy’ is a high octane goose chase through downtown, knocking over newsstands, bumping into passersby and tearing through the clustered chaos of the everyday hustle and bustle. There’s this movie from the 80’s called ‘Drugstore Cowboy’ with Matt Dillon (based on the book), and I remember watching it for the first time and just soaking in its atmosphere and attitude. It has a ton of 80’s charm that I figured would be a really cool subject to translate into a song. It’s chaotic and brash but at its heart there’s a relatable message. In the pursuit of our own needs, we can often disregard reality. It’s about a man who will do anything for a rush no matter the consequences, and despite this, is thoughtful and aware enough to know that he is the way he is. You might not like it, but you gotta respect it. There’s a divine peace in knowing your downfalls, and ‘Drugstore Cowboy’ is a tune that throws its arms wide open, falls backwards and trusts whatever decision fate casts upon us. ‘Drugstore Cowboy’ is a gunslinging, store raiding soliloquy that acknowledges what it means to truly live in the moment. Being the main character in your own story, even without knowing how that story will end.
The song was actually written on the acoustic, but it was immediately clear it was going to end up a belting javelin of a tune. It harks back to the sounds of mid-late 2000’s rock, which is kind of a vibe we reckon, channeling a bit of what was still left of the golden age of MTV. You can almost imagine the boys from Jackass barrelling down a f-ton of stairs with ‘Drugstore Cowboy’ blasting in the background. At its core it’s just a helluva fun song, and sometimes.. that’s enough.“
Accompanying the single, Krooked Tongue are releasing their most ambitious music video to date, filmed by the band’s guitarist Dan Smith. Being an independent band navigating the costs of releasing an album and working with a £0 budget, the creation of the video saw the band pushing the boundaries of their creativity and resourcefulness; the result being a three minute exploration into each member’s cinematic and creative influences.
You can watch the video below
Discussing the creation of the video, the band state: “With the influence of American film in ‘Drugstore Cowboy’s’ premise, it felt pretty obvious that the music video needed to be cinematic. We wanted to capture the atmosphere of 70’s/80’s Americana, a time when being at the movies was enough for most people. The music video for ‘Drugstore Cowboy’ wears its influences with unapologetic pride. With references to some of our favourite film makers, whether it be the crash zooms of Quentin Tarantino or the colour grading of David Fincher. We had a ton of fun filming this video, thinking on the fly for locations that might be cool around our beloved town of Bristol and unhinging the veil of being rockstars for a bit and taking ourselves less seriously which made way for a load of great scenes and also a load of bloopers.
Krooked Tongue, has once again taken their music and vibe to the next level, with “Drugstore Cowboy” and we absolutely love it . If you are on the lookout for the next great sound… you have definitely found it with Krooked Tongue.
We recently had the extreme privilege to check out the new EP, “How To Sing For Money”, from alt-pop powerhouse, Maggie Andrew. You can listen to “How To Sing For Money” Here
MONEY. The epic EP, features buzzworthy singles such as “Fall Like A Feather,” “How To Sing For Money,” and “Emotional Touchdown,” which broke through on US pop radio this week with a top 60 debut.
Maggie Andrew , is a talented and electrifying artist who is without question the total musical package. We were literally hanging on every melody and note of her stunning new EP, “How To Sing For Money “
With HOW TO SING FOR MONEY, Andrew cements herself as a rising phenom, fully in command of her expansive pop vision. Through glowing ’80s synthscapes, arena-rocking existential dilemmas, and moments of intimate reflection, she delivers melodies that oscillate between sweet and striking. Her lyricism balances sharp wordplay with unflinching vulnerability, underscoring what sets her apart as a songwriter. The record stands as both a milestone in Andrew’s artistry and a glimpse of what’s ahead.
“ I think ‘HOW TO SING FOR MONEY’ offers a clear view into another dimension or chapter of myself,” Andrew says. “It reveals who I am and what I can do if I have the tools and the opportunities.”
One of the opportunities that helped make this record happen was Andrew’s 2024 win in CBC Music’s Searchlight competition, which earned her a recording residency at Calgary’s National Music Centre. Before heading west, she spent a month in Toronto writing and preparing with longtime collaborators Carleton Stone and Kyle Mischiek. “That month helped reignite the magical creative environment I’d been craving,” Andrew says. Their close-knit history—Stone is her partner, Mischiek her ex, and both are frequent collaborators—made for especially fruitful sessions. With the exception of one song, the HOW TO SING FOR MONEY EP emerged entirely from that period of writing.
On HOW TO SING FOR MONEY, Andrew moves fluidly across sounds and themes: the gauzy synths of “Emotional Touchdown” capture the emptiness of a jet-set life; the title track’s grinding guitars mirror the exhaustion of the music industry; and the hazy melancholy of “Unfinished Business” explores the ache of chasing someone still caught in their past. The EP’s focus single, “Did You Cry,” erupts into distortion-fueled catharsis, while “Father Figure” pairs acoustic strums with reflections on growing up and transcending her past. She denounces the idea of a big bearded guy upstairs with the buoyant, folk-leaning “If God Was Real,” before closing with “Fall Like a Feather,” a stirring anthem of resilience.
Photo Credit: Maggie Andrew & Michaela Jessome
Alongside the EP, Andrew unveils the cinematic video for “Did You Cry,” directed by MOOSECANFLY. In it, she embodies a runaway bride escaping a toxic relationship before it’s too late. “I wanted to conceptualize the aftermath of a breakup,” Andrew says. “When you’re with someone and think you’re in love, it’s easy to make promises. The video represents running away from something—or someone—who turned out to be no good. By contrasting stillness with chaos, it captures the wreckage that comes from having your heart broken.”
Call it alternative pop, or call it something else—Andrew’s music resists labels, but its constant is clear: “I embrace my flair and attitude; I don’t give a fuck about external pressure when I’m making music,” she says. “My voice is the thing that makes my sound my own, and the elements around it will always shift and change.”
We need to be clear … listening to the debut solo single , “Kneejerk”,from Canadian-born, Bristol-bred, London-based singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Noah Villeneuve is a musical experience that every music lover needs to experience.
Noah Villeneuve, known for his unique brand of melancholic indie-folk, emotive vocal style and achingly honest lyricism.
Villeneuve’s music is marked by a deep vulnerability in his storytelling, crafting melodic earworms and a compelling soundscape that is captivatingly catchy. His acutely introspective yet universally relatable songs blend elements of folk, alt rock, lo-fi pop and emo-americana textures.
With an extensive touring history and many years of experience performing with bands in the UK’s underground music scenes, Villeneuve emerges from a period of quiet, a pause taken to reclaim and focus his personal life, including getting clean and sober, with his first solo project. His forthcoming 2026 album details that journey and the complex lessons learned through intense reflection and personal inventory.
Villeneuve’s writing delves into themes of romanticism, loss, mental health, yearning, memory and self exploration through the lens of codependent modern love. His upcoming debut single ‘Kneejerk’, has been described as ‘beautifully intimate, heartbreaking, mystical, indie-folk brilliance’, reminiscent and clearly inspired by the likes of Cohen, Kozelek, Smith and Berninger.
Describing the lyrical inspiration behind the song, Villeneuve explains, “Have you ever gone through a heartbreak with someone that you shared an arguably unhealthy codependent relationship with? Kneejerk is about grieving those mistakes of the past with a curiosity in the present and hope towards the future. It’s putting a mirror up against some of your wrong footing and acknowledging your flaws. Experiencing deep wonder of where that person is now, what they are doing, and feeling that ‘kneejerk reaction’ to call them or reach out for your phone expecting to see that message that never actually arrives.”
The creative force behind YouTube’s billion-view Clash of Clanscinematic universe and Netflix’s Emmy-nominated Entergalactic (starring Kid Cudi, Timothée Chalamet and more), Fletcher Moules is turning the lens inward with the release of“Maybe”, a melancholic synth-pop postcard from his music project The New Condition. The track and its accompanying music video debut Friday, September 19.
We are absolutely enthralled with the cinematic marvel and synth pop masterpiece that is “Maybe” from The New Condition.
While Moules has built a career directing blockbuster stories—from Super Bowl commercials with Liam Neeson and Christoph Waltz to co-writing Agent Elvis with Priscilla Presley—The New Condition marks a return to something deeply personal.
This is a quiet creative pull that’s been with me for 20 years,” says Moules. “Maybe was written in a very different chapter of my life. I never thought I’d share it—but it lingered, and over time, matured into something more layered, warm, and emotionally resonant.”
Built on nostalgic synths, crisp electric drums, and an unfiltered vocal performance, “Maybe” floats between joy and longing. It’s soft and strange in all the right ways—a sonic exhale for uncertain days.
Produced with mixing by Mark Saunders (The Cure, Erasure, Depeche Mode) and mastering by Matt Colton(Blur, Charli XCX, New Order), “Maybe” is a collision of memory and modernity.
The accompanying music video pushes that ethos even further—created entirely with Google’s Flow Veo3, a cutting-edge AI video tool. Using only his own photographs and licensed images as prompt material, Moules crafted a cinematic, emotionally rich visual journey for just $300 in credits.
The result? A full AI-generated video that looks and feels indistinguishable from live action—without sacrificing artistic intent or ethical responsibility.
I think of these AI tools like making an animated film,”Moules says. “To me, it proves AI can empower independent artists to tell high-end, emotionally resonant stories—if used responsibly.”
The video depicts a dreamlike drive through moments in the cycle of life: ants carrying leaves, priests with a coffin, a man sleeping beneath an overpass. The car ultimately drives off a cliff and sinks beneath the water—only for the protagonist to escape and find the embrace of a silhouetted woman. It’s poetic, surreal, and entirely AI-built.
“There aren’t too many artists creating full AI music videos like this yet,” Moules notes. “It’s a new creative frontier, and one I wanted to approach with craft and care.”
Before directing billion-view content and award-winning series, Fletcher Moules was a musician first. His teenage band Vapourware won Triple J Unearthed, played Homebake, and toured with acts like Cut Copy. With The New Condition, he’s reconnecting with that part of himself—redefining what’s possible for independent artists in 2025.
If creativity and music is your spark, you owe it to yourself to check out “Maybe”, from The New Condition.
We recently had the stellar opportunity to check out the new video for “Never Gave You The Blues, from from Bath (UK), based alt-americana four-piece Young Martyrs featuring Featuring guest vocals from Natalie Brice (Sinnober) You can watch the video for “Never Gave You The Blues” below
You can listen to “Never Gave You The Blues “, on Spotify Here, Apple Music Here
The track, originally released as a single as part of 2023’s second studio album ‘Time Is Not On Our Side’, fuses delicate rhythms, gorgeous harmonies and soaring country-esque guitar lines to delve into the breakdown of a meaningful relationship.
Discussing the single, vocalist Tom Corneill explains, “‘Never Gave You The Blues’ is about the breakdown of something beautiful, but he sees it one way and she sees it another. He says if he’d known it was going to hurt them both he would never have started it…but we know that’s not really true. It’s a classic he said / she said story; Not everyone can be telling the truth.”
The video for “Never Gave You The Blues “ from Young Martyrs, featuring Natalie Brice is the perfect cinematic companion to a breathtakingly beautiful song.
The band have been hard at work in the studio over the course of 2025 with new material to be expected throughout 2026. In the meantime they’ve been working with Furball Films to bring their previous singles to life. The music video for ‘Never Gave You The Blues’ follows June’s music video for ‘Everything Else Disappears’, which saw support from RGM and RTE.
Last week we had the extreme privilege to check out the debut single. “Candied Ginger”, from rising NYC, based singer-songwriter, Maggie Kane . We felt an instant connection with Maggie’s authentic and genuine vibe that came shinning through on “Candied Ginger”
Now Maggie , has gifted us with a sparkling visual companion for “Candied Ginger” featuring Ariel Arellano . You can watch the video below
The woodsy and waterscape backdrop suites the cinematic “Candied Ginger “ perfectly .
Maggie, who roots are in the theatre. absolutely shined in the video. Kane is the co-creator and lyricist of “this old haunt”, a folk musical and 2025 O’Neill semifinalist. Previously, it has had an academic premiere at Carnegie Mellon University, workshopped through NYU’s Tisch New Theatre, Fort Salem Theatre, as well as participated in the Latiné Musical Theatre Lab and Prospect Theater Company’s New Musical Mixtape concert.
It is clear that Maggie Kane, puts her whole heart in all her artistic endeavors, and the magnificent video for “Candied Ginger” is no exception.
You can listen to “Candied Ginger” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here
If you only listen to one song today… make sure it is the absolute masterpiece, “Fires In Canada “ , from Brooklyn-based alternative rockers Whitehall, via ENCI Records. You can listen to “Fires In Canada” on Spotify Here Apple Music Here
You can also check out the video for “Fires In Canada” below
If we are being honest when we pressed play to listen to “Fires In Canada” , we had no idea we would be so deeply moved. The band has beautifully taken an unsettling real-life moment and turned it into something mellow, reflective, and deeply introspective.
We have always been a fan of the style and vibe of Whitehall. However, “Fires In Canada” take it to a whole new level.
Photo: David Patiño
“Fires in Canada” was written after a smoggy couple of days in NY- a news outlet reported that being outside for 5 minutes was the equivalent of smoking 5 cigarettes for your lungs,” recalls vocalist/guitaristPaddy McKiernan.“In the midst of that, I decided to walk to a brewery. It was strange to be out and about during that time, people acting as if it was usual weather. That strangeness along with the feeling of moving to a new place inspired this one.”
With their trademark blend of raw emotion, jangly guitars, and unshakable hooks, Whitehall—rounded out by Avery Greeson (guitar), Brennan Clark (bass), and Davis Rowe (drums)—continue carving out their own lane in modern rock. Known for high-energy performances and lyrics that land like late-night confessions, the band has amassed millions of streams, earned praise from NPR, Alternative Press, and American Songwriter, and shared stages nationwide with Goo Goo Dolls, Arlie, and Carver Commodore.
Following the release of the singles “Malibu #2,” “Come Visit” and “Baby Steps”, “Fires in Canada” serves as yet another taste of Whitehall’s forthcoming LP, due later this year, setting the tone for what promises to be their boldest, most vulnerable chapter yet.
We think you should stop what you are doing and immediately go listen to “Fires In Canada”, from Whitehall, you will definitely thank us later.
We recently had the honor and privilege to check out the new single and video for , “I Need To Cry”, from electrifying artist, Gina Zo. You can listen to “I Need To Cry” Here
You can check out the video for “I Need To Cry” below
“I Need To Cry”, from Gina Zo, is an awe inspiring , synth-soaked summer anthem about finding your people, embracing who you are, and letting the emotions flow.
Gina Zo, is an indie-pop tour de force and it is on full display on “I Need To Cry”
“I Need To Cry” was co-written with Grammy winners Tim Sonnefeld and Justin Miller
Gina Zo, a powerhouse vocalist hailing from the suburbs of Philadelphia and now making waves in LA, is not just a rock-pop singer-songwriter—she’s a beacon of authenticity and empowerment within every performance, song, and beat. With her bisexuality boldly declared in her 2023 anthem “Faking It,”Gina has transformed her personal journey into a powerful narrative for the LGBTQIA+ community, proving that true identity is a form of rebellion against conformity and that the tribe you ride with is where you truly belong.
We are absolutely all in on “I Need To Cry”, from Gina Zo and we think you will be too.
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the blazing new video for , “Whiskey Queen”, from Casket Rats . You can watch “Whiskey Queen “ below
“Whiskey Queen” , from Casket Rats is an absolutely brilliant example of what happens when high level musicians get together and create an instant rock and roll smash . The stunningly drop dead perfect video, directed by Justin Maloney only adds to the magnificent rock goodness of “Whiskey Queen”
Photo Credit: Hillarie Jason
“Whiskey Queen “, is only the beginning kicking off a fury of activity that leads to some exciting announcements in the fall.
But in the meantime, “Whiskey Queen,” the Allston foursome’s first new music since its 2022 self-titled debut EP, sets a relentless tone through a sweaty blitz of hard riffs, thunder bass, punching drums, and gritty, weathered vocals. It’s loud, aggressive, and quite simply, necessary as fuck
“It’s a punch in the face,” says bassist and vocalistKeith Bennett, a Boston hardcore veteran. “It’s a greasy, sleazy rocker from a greasy, sleazy rock and roll band. We’re letting the world know we exist, and it’s no time for polite introductions.”
Bennett and the band, rounded out by Brendan O’Hare on vocals and guitar; Goose on guitar and vocals; and Phil Slopak on drums, have been creating a noisy racket around the Boston neighborhood of Allston since their inception a few short years ago. And shortly after the video drop, they crank up the volume in their own backyard for a free, outdoor gig at Courthouse Park in Brighton on Sunday, July 27.
How stroked are they to release this visual? “I think the phrase ‘rabid dogs’ would be very appropriate,” Bennett says with a chuckle.
The black-and-white, foot-on-the-pedal, all-gas-no-sass music video Maloney created, capturing Casket Rats in their natural habitat – throwing down a live performance clip at their Foster House practice space. Sometimes it’s best to just keep it simple and let the music do the barking.
Photo Credit- Justin Maloney
Casket Rats, are the real life version of that hidden gem phenomenal band that you find at an out of the way watering hole, playing an amazing take your breath away tune , while enjoying your favorite frosty beverage. The video for Whiskey Queen, from Casket Rats is a royal treat.
We recently had the splendid opportunity, to check the new single, “Sag” from Boston based Tiberius. You can listen to “Sag” on Spotify Here, Apple Music Here You can also check out the video below
Originally a solo project for Brendan Wright (they/them), Tiberius has evolved into a catchy and cacophonous four-piece, producing what Wright calls “Farm Emo.” This expanded lineup of Wright, bassist Kelven “KP” Polite (he/him), drummerSam Blumenstiel (he/him), and pedal steel player Pat King (they/them) blends Indie Punk, Alt Country and Psychedelia with confessional, yet conversational and relatable songwriting.
“Sag is about this dreaded ‘Allston to Bushwick’ pipeline we have in Boston. A lot of musicians end up using Boston to cut their teeth before heading off to New York or LA to pursue their music careers. I wrote ‘Sag’ when I was really playing the ‘comparison game’ in my head and asking myself what role I wanted music to play in my life. It was the first in a batch about looking at yourself in relation to the others around you and trying to decipher who you are without that context.“–Brendan Wright (they/them)
“Sag”, will be featured on the upcoming LP, “Troubadour” which will be released on November 14th . Tiberius, will embark on an August tour details below .
Sometimes all it takes is one listen to a song to be instantly hooked, this definitely the case with the glorious new single “Sag” from Tiberius. Mesmerizing melodies with though provoking lyrics that swim effortlessly in your soul, you owe it to your music loving heart to check it out
We recently had the stellar opportunity to check out melodically pleasing single, from New York City, based Zack. , which is the solo music project of composer, songwriter, musician, and producer, Zack Schiavetta.
You can listen to “Pictures” on Spotify, Here , Bandcamp, Here
You can also check out the stunning video directed by Andres Ayacedno, below
Zack. has triumphantly rereleased “Pictures” with a new music video directed by Andres Ayacedno.
We found it very easy to fall under the melodic spell of Zack. and their well crafted gem “Pictures”
Zack., meticulously arranges and perfectly places the words and sound that beautifully make up “Pictures” . Zack. is a musical an architect of the highest order.
“Pictures” is a song originally released on the Archimedean Point Christmas Day 2018.
Zack. shares: “The song is about, I think I reckon it may be about relationships. How do we balance them when we feel paranoid about being left out? For some, every time we get close to someone we are moving farther away” .
There is a definite a familiarity with Zack.’s sound. However , Zack. has a style and vibe that uniquely and wonderfully all their own.
The video for “Pictures” adds a brilliant new dimension to an already sensational musical composition.
Flawless heartfelt vocals wrapped effortlessly around soul touching melodies make “Pictures”, from Zack., an absolute must listen.
There is nothing we love more than good news.. And Bristol (UK) based rock group, Oswald Slain, is releasing their new single, “Firing Line”, today ( July 11th) . You can listen to the glorious new single , “Firing Line”, on Spotify Here, Apple Music Here
You can also check out the lyric video for “Firing Line” below
In addition to the new single, Oswald Slain, is also announcing upcoming debut album, “BUCKY” due for release October 24th 2025.
All of this exciting news, comes on the heels of April’s debut EP ‘KISS ME ON THE MOUTH’,
Born from the creative cocoon of their home studio, Oswald Slain is a testament to both personal growth and musical evolution, their music reflecting a period of deep introspection and growth for the band. Having reconciled with the chaos of youth and the trials of aging, lyricist Fitz channels these experiences into sincere, humorous, evocative songwriting alongside the timeless swagger of old retro rock records.
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We here at The Whole Kameese, freaking loved April’s debut, five-track EP ‘KISS ME ON THE MOUTH’ and we were not alone as it was celebrated by the likes of Asbo Magazine, RTE, Fame Magazine, KUTX, Sirius XM, Rough Trade’s ‘Counter Culture’, Ones To Watch and Apple editorial’s ‘New In Rock’.
Produced in-house by Ryan Rogers (MumbleTide) and the band themselves in their DIY home studio and mastered by Jason Mitchell at Loud Mastering (PJ Harvey, XTC, Big Special), ‘Firing Line’ is a bustling concoction of sleazy rhythms, blues-tinged guitar riffs, impeccable percussion and lush harmonies that sees Oswald Slain at their most earnest, lyrically exploring the emotional boundaries of loving someone.
On the single, vocalist and lyricist Charlie Fitzgerald says: “It’s a Ride or Die, deeply romantic tune about supporting and loving someone during their roughest moments. It’s one of our absolute favourite songs off the upcoming album. It was massively satisfying to record and really grounding to write the lyrics. We had been listening to lots of Weezer and Pixies when we recorded Firing Line so that was a huge influence on the recording for sure.”
We simply cannot wait for the upcoming debut eight track album, “BUCKY”
Discussing the creation of the album, Fitzgerald says: “Making this record was a massive turning point in our lives. After being a bit unsure of where things were headed and what we were doing, the days spent recording these songs in our little studio were the moments of clarity we needed to get the ball rolling with something new and creatively exciting.
“BUCKY is a short eight track album that captures our moments of surrender, growth and hope within a chaotic and cluttered lifestyle. We made the record pretty quickly, writing songs in the morning then recording them in the afternoon, for the most part pretty live using a cheap dynamic mic on the vocals with no separation from the drums. We weren’t seeking perfection but it felt good not to be too precious about anything. We were living with Ryan Rogers at the time who took a lead role in producing it and added some impeccable enthusiasm which was exactly what we needed. It was nice to make something that felt honest, fun and vulnerable, and we can’t wait to get it out into the world.”
Oswald Slain has an aura and coolness about them that puts the band in a class all their own . “Firing Line” is the song you needed in your life but you didn’t know it till you heard the first amazing chord. We are definitely putting “Firing Line”, on repeat as we anxiously wait for “BUCKY”
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OSWALD SLAIN ARE:
Charlie Fitzgerald – Vocals, Guitar Rhii Williams – Drums
LIVE MEMBERS:
Chris Axe – Bass Cydney Brown – Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals Will Montague – Guitar
LIVE DATES:
July 12th 2025 – Le Pub, Newport (Supporting Emily Breeze) July 18th 2025 – Paper Dress Vintage, London (Supporting Emily Breeze) July 19th 2025 – Alphabet, Brighton (Supporting Emily Breeze) August 15th 2025 – JT Soar, Nottingham (Supporting Emily Breeze) August 23rd 2025 – Shambala Festival, Northamptonshire August 25th 2025 – Becider Seaside 21 Festival, Burton
We recently had the distinct honor to check out the new single, “Luna”, from Nashville, based alternative band, McKay. You can listen to “Luna” on Spotify Here, Apple Music Here. You watch the video for “Luna” below
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McKay, brilliantly walks between the dark and the light on their sonically and melodically pleasing new single, “Luna” and it is positively divinely beautiful.
McKay, are a band that are brimming with master musicianship, as they have effortlessly crafted an absolute gem in “Luna” that has us completely captivated.
Photo by Jake Bibb
Along with the new single, McKay, is also releasing a beautiful visual for “Luna” When asked about the video the band shared, We worked with Josef Lloyd to encapsulate an aesthetic vision we have had since the conception of the band. Trains have always felt like a pertinent image to us due to what we feel like they represent (transit, change) and felt like this particularly applied to Luna since the song takes the listener through a process of emotional growth and maturity. We also felt like the character of Luna was something to be explored and saw this video as a perfect opportunity to depict the character as a device to represent that change, someone who is on their own journey and, literally or metaphorically, moving from place to place. The visuals of the video were inspired by a run-down industrial aesthetic that we have always felt drawn to as a band. Working with Josef and his team we felt like we had finally created something visually that represented us.
So go find your favorite listening spot and get lost in the musical goodness of “Luna” from McKay
We recently had the opportunity to check out the new and single and video for “Fun”from LA based singer-songwriter Madison Margot.
You can listen to “Fun” on Spotify Here, Apple Music Here . You can also watch the video for “Fun” below
Madison Margot is a Los Angeles-based pop singer-songwriter known for blending raw emotional storytelling with lush, cinematic soundscapes. A fifth-generation Angeleno, she began writing songs and playing guitar at eleven, turning personal experiences into vivid, unforgettable songs. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Gender and Women’s Studies and works exclusively with female directors to embrace and uplift women through her creative process.
After living in England for several years, Madison drew deep inspiration from the music scene there, a lasting influence on her sound and storytelling. Her work has been featured byWonderland, Rolling Stone India, EARMILK, and Ones to Watch. With performances at venues like Madame Siam, The Peppermint Club, and The Viper Room, Madison’s live show blends emotional honesty with undeniable energy—making her an emerging pop voice who creates songs that feel like your own memories.
The single “Fun” is an indie pop meets rock track that is the soundtrack to the summer. She shares, “I wrote it about wanting just one more night with an old love, where you forget what went wrong and just relive the beauty and magic. It’s a song to dance around your room in the midst of heartbreak and healing. It’s a song for anyone who’s prone to romanticizing the past.”
Madison Margot, delvers a euphoric gem with “Fun” that we were instantly captivated with . Madison Margot, is an artist that deserves to be heard.
We recently had the stellar opportunity, to check out the new single, “‘53 Bel Air”, from LA-based songwriter andinstrumentalist Cooper Kenward. You can listen to , “‘53 Bel Air”, Here You can check out the video below
Bel Air,” is the second release from his forthcoming album, haha, now I’m sad, set for release onAugust 29 via Soggy Anvil Records. Anchored by unruly horns and chaotic percussion, “Bel Air” careens through the absurdity of a bank robbery with a wink and a wild grin. It’s a bluesy, cinematic opener to an album that explores the strangeness and hilarity of being human in a crumbling world.
“’53 Bel Air’ is a fun song that came together when I started playing it with the band in the studio. Each take got more and more wild until we all were committing musical crimes,” says Kenward. “The lyrics came from Raymond Chandler and John Fante stuff. I’ve never robbed a bank, but I’ve still got time.”
Cooper Kenward, is squarely in the driver’s seat with the melodically and sonically thrilling , “’53 Bel Air’. This without question a song you can’t miss.
Written the night before tracking began, “Bel Air” sets the tone for the entire record, part character study, part existential spiral. “Money buys a lot of things / But stealing it brings me joy,” Kenward croons with both menace and empathy, cracking open the criminal’s psyche like a car window with a crowbar. It’s storytelling at its most unhinged and tender, reflective of the album’s broader ethos: finding the silliness in sorrow and the sacred in chaos.
We can’t wait for “haha, now I’m sad” But in the meantime we are going to vibe out to the sensational “’53 Bel Air’”
Daniel Ellsworth & The Great Lakes have release their new single “AFTER ALL” (Strung Out Version). You can listen to “After All” ( Strung Out Version ) on Spotify Here , Apple Music Here. You can watch the video for “After All “ ( Strung Out Version) below
The piano and strings on “After All” (Strung Out Version) from Daniel Ellsworth & The Great Lakes , showcase the otherworldly artistry and musicianship of Daniel Ellsworth & The Great Lakes, has left us absolutely speechless.
The single is off HIGH(er) LIFE– the deluxe version of their album HIGH LIFE– to be released June 27th. In support of the deluxe album the band is doing a release show at Healing Force Of The Universe in Los Angeles, CA on June 28th. Tickets can be purchased Here
Formed in Nashville but now peppered across the country, connected by satellite, fibers, and vibes, the band is known for their high-energy live performances, introspective lyrics, and a touch of something familiar that you can’t quite pin down every time you hear it. Now it’s 2025, and DE+TGL is back with HIGH(er) LIFE – the deluxe version of their 2024 album HIGH LIFE, featuring the unreleased track “Keep It Cool”, a reimagined piano and strings version of “After All” and a remix of “High Life” by artist/producer Kyle Andrews.
Daniel Ellsworth & The Great Lakes, are exactly why we love music so much.
We recently had the spectacular opportunity to check out the new single, “Everyone Else Disappears “, from Bath-based alt-americana four-piece Young Martyrs. You can listen to “Everyone Else Disappears” on Spotify Here, Apple Music Here
You can also check out the video below
We are absolutely smitten with the latest single, “Everyone Else Disappears” , from Young Martyrs. There is a real honest authentic vibe from the track that leaped from the speakers in to our music loving soul.
Formed in 2020, Young Martyrs released their debut self-titled album that year. Their coinciding debut headline tour saw them sell out shows throughout the UK, which led to them sharing the stage with the likes of Badly Drawn Boy, The Hooziers and McFly, as well as playing slots at a variety of festivals including Glastonbury and Rock Oyster. Their second album ‘Time Is Not On Our Side’ was released in 2023, expanding their fanbase beyond the UK and saw them playing shows across New York City.
‘Everyone Else Disappears’was produced with Sebastian Brice (Indefra Studios) at Real World Studios with additional recording by Ed Oleszko at Vintage Tone Factory. The track combines introspective lyrics and nostalgia-laden melodies, lyrically delving into the feelings surrounding unrequited love.
On the track’s subject matter, vocalist Tom Corneill explains, “These are the words of someone who’s been looking at the object of their affection for too long and from too far away. He wants to know what life would look like if they shared it, but it’s a dream that’s just too far away; Too many rules, too many people in the way. This is the song that spills out of him when it’s becoming too much. It’s the life you could have if only that person knew what was happening inside your head.”
Everyone is always asking us for new music recommendations. We highly recommend “Everyone Else Disappears “ from Young Martyrs.
We recently had the stellar opportunity to check out the new single, “Sunny Side” ,via Punkerton Records , from Leipzig’s skate punk, Skeetch . You can listen to “Sunny Side” on Spotify HereApple Music Here
You can watch the video for “Sunny Side”, directed by Frosty Tapes, below,
We were instantly captivated by the boundless and electrifying energy of “Sunny Side”, from Skeetch .
“Sunny Side”, blends big-hearted energy with gritty hooks, the song is a rush of melodic, ’90s-inspired punk rock that’s both nostalgic and deeply personal.
What we absolutely love about “Sunny Side”, is that it immediately gives off ‘90s melodic skate punk vibes as soon as the opening guitar riff hits. It’s the kind of song that transports you back to the days when Warped Tour cost less than 20 bucks and Tony Hawk was shaping the listening habits of a generation. With fast, punchy drums, soaring guitar leads, and shout-along hooks, it’s a throwback without sounding dated — a refreshing jolt of youthful sincerity.
Lyrically, “Sunny Side” is a brilliantly written punk rock gem . It is a punk rock love song about finding a spark of beauty in the middle of a gray, lifeless backdrop. “It’s about finding someone (or something) good when everything else around you just isn’t,” the band explains. “It’s about seeing the beauty in the mundane.” The song’s refrain says it all:“You’re the sunny side of shitty town.”
Sunny Side”* is our not-so-cheesy love song — whether you see it as about a relationship, a friendship, or however you choose to interpret it. It’s a reminder that even when life sucks — sometimes, or even most of the time — it’s worth appreciating the little things. It’s about finding and embracing the _sunny side_ of whatever situation you’re in. The track is also the title song of our debut full-length album, ‘Sunny Side of Shitty Town’, dropping on August 22 via Punkerton Records. Keep your eyes peeled — pre-orders go live in the next few days!”–Skeetch
We are absolutely smitten with “Sunny Side”, from Skeetch. It has put our punk rock loving heart into overdrive. We can’t wait for Skeetch’s forthcoming debut full-length album, due later this year.
Brooklyn bruisers Cash Bribe are back with their third EP, “Demonomics,”dropping June 13, 2025, via Futureless. This marks their first release on the label, and they’ve never sounded louder, sharper, or more furious.
The band has unveiled a music video for the title track off their upcoming ‘Demonomics‘ EP. You can check out the video below
You can listen to Demonomics HerePre-order the LP here (on “Eco Citrus” vinyl, limited to 100): Here
We have said it before and will continue saying it, Cash Bribe, are a refreshing, powerful sound that is desperately needed in today’s musical landscape, “Demonomics”, is a song that is an absolute absolute triumph. We are anxiously awaiting the “Demonomics” EP.
Cash Bribe is:
Vocals — Joey Dahlstrom Guitar — Kirk McGirk Bass — Brian Jackson Drums — Larry Koch
Cover art & LP design: Unexpected Spector
CASH BRIBE SHOW DATES:
June 13 — @ Lucky 13 Saloon, Brooklyn NY, w/Expollutants, Circle Breaker, and Fuckcrusher (album release show)
We recently had the distinct honor to check out the latest single/video, for “Alright//Too Slow”, from rising South London Pop-Punk gem Keeper. You can listen to “Alright//Too Slow” on Spotify Here, Apple Music Here
You can check out the blazing video, for “Alright//TooSlow” ( which is an absolute work of art) below
“Alright//Too Slow “, from Keeper, is an infectious adrenaline rush, that we simply can’t get out of our soul!
Following on from the release of his latest singles ‘Taste It’ and ‘Cynical’ – which garnered high praise from BBC Radio 1 Introducing Rock show host Alyx Holcombe and others – Keeper explores recovery and self-love in his latest single ‘Alright/Too Slow’.
On ‘Alright/Too Slow’, Keeper’sEmanuel Andrade shared ‘This track […] is about acknowledging the damage and pain but refusing to let it define you. It’s about pulling yourself up, moving on, and chasing the goals that once felt hindered by the relationship.’
Discussing the lyrical content, Keepercontinued – ‘one of my favorite moments is the fourth-wall break after the solo: ‘It’s so hard to accept the fact that I’m feeling better alone. You’re losing sleep and I’m out here, still singing this song’. That line hits especially hard because, despite being blocked, my ex has found new ways to reach out—new Instagram accounts, new numbers. It’s honestly terrifying, and this song is a very real reflection of that for me. When I find myself in those moments, I listen back—almost like I’m speaking to myself. It makes me realize just how much I’ve changed, how far I’ve come, and all the steps I’ve taken—not just to get back to normal, but to be better.’
There is so much to love about, Keeper, and his electrifying approach to music, it honestly is so refreshing to hear an artist who doesn’t take their foot off the gas, even for a second.
Music is meant to be exciting and exhilarating, and you definitely get that on “Alright//Too Slow” from Keeper
It is in our opinion, not if Keeper, will be the next big thing but…. When
upcoming debut album Lighthouse, out June 6 via Lauren Records.
We recently had the stellar opportunity, to checkout the new single and video for “Boyfriends”, from Career Woman (aka 21-year-oldsongwriter Melody Caudill) featuringanti-folk artist Pacing.
You can listen to “Boyfriends” Here and you can watch the video below
“Boyfriends” might have just become our new favorite song . We are absolutely obsessed with the melody and flawless vocals on the track . Career Woman (Melody Caudill) and Pacing (Katie McTigue) have created indie music perfection.
Boyfriends” is an ode to the changing nature of friendship in the face of new relationships. Co-written by Caudill and Pacing’sKatie McTigue, the two trade verses, ending in unison with a pop-rock refrain of “me and my friends, we don’t like men / but we got boyfriends.”
What originally started as a duet was then filled in by Career Woman’s full band, reaching the track’s final form. “Everyone in the band loved the song so much that we started playing with the full rock band arrangement at our live shows,” explains Caudill. “It became an instant hit in our local scene, so we knew we had to bottle up that version and release it. This version of the song is so much fun, and I am so glad that Katie was able to sing on it as well, since the song is essentially our musical child.”
We are super excited for the debut album from Career Woman, “Lighthouse” will be released to the universe, June 6th , via Lauren Records.
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the new blazing single, “Some Of These Days” , from Madrid born , Los Angeles based musician, Doc Burner. You can listen to “Some Of These Days“ below
You can also check out the stunning video for “Some Of These Days” below
Doc Burner, the moniker of Spanish musician and industry visionary Paco Fernandez, has released his epic high-energy rock n’ roll belter “Some of These Days,” available to stream now on all DSPs worldwide. The track delivers a hard-hitting, high-voltage ride through the wreckage of lost love, and will make you feel the need to turn it up to 11 and let the good times roll. “Some of These Days” comes just ahead of Burner’s debut album Unobedient, out May 22nd.
“Some Of These Days”, from Doc Burner, is an instant rock gem . We were tapping and singing along right from the first note.
Photo credit- Iñigo de Amescuna
’Some of These Days’ is a reckoning – the moment when love turns into a lingering ghost, when the weight of what’s lost finally settles in,” says Fernandez. “It’s not just about heartbreak; it’s about the echoes that stay long after the door has closed. Musically, I love it because it has everything I want in my headphones; big melodies, anthemic choruses, and the kind of soaring energy that begs to be played loud. It’s got that undeniable rock ‘n’ roll spirit, but with a polished edge that makes every hook hit just right.”
Doc Burner was born in Spain, got lost in rock ‘n’ roll, and somehow ended up in Los Angeles. A disciple of raw energy and tight hooks, his music channels the reckless charm of punk and powerpop while refusing to be just another nostalgia act. Over the past few years, he’s hauled his guitar across the US., UK, Mexico, Spain, and Puerto Rico, playing everywhere from dive bars to festival stages—collecting stories, bruises, and a few broken strings along the way. Now, he’s unleashing Unobedient, a record built on loud amps, emotional gut punches, and the DIY grit that keeps real rock alive. Produced in Cape Town by sonic mastermind Reinhard Van Biljon, the album is less of a career move and more of a war cry. Between endless gigs, late-night video shoots, and the fine art of shoving his music into people’s ears, Doc Burner is here for one thing: keeping rock ‘n’ roll worth believing in. So do the right thing—hit play and turn it up.
We are all in on Doc Burner and his killer new single, “Some Of These Days” we can’t wait for more…
The Ataris drop Breaking Bad- inspired music video for “Car Song” off their upcoming first full-length LP in over 15 years
This past Friday, we were positively ecstatic to check the brand new single , “Car Song”, from legendary punk rock band The Ataris, now we were even more excited, to check out the new Breaking Bad, inspired video. You can check out the video below
The video kicks off with Roe arriving at an Airbnb hosted by none other than Walter White’s family. A sign reads, “Make yourself at home, but whatever you do, don’t go in the garage!”Naturally, Roe ignores the warning, makes off with the original Volvo driven by Walter White in the final episode of Breaking Bad, and takes it on a chaotic joyride. The story escalates with a traffic stop by a cop—played by longtime Ataris producer Bob Hoag—and a surprise discovery of blue meth in the trunk. Just as things seem lost, a shadowy Walter White lookalike swoops in, stealing back the Volvo and disappearing into the desert.
We had a great time filming the video for ‘Car Song,’”says Roe. “It was a really fun day with old friends and lots of great memories were made.”
The inspiration for the song and the video’s surreal concept came from a real-life piece of Breaking Bad history: Roe purchased Walter White’s actual Volvo from the show’s assistant director and later traded it to producer Bob Hoag in exchange for studio time. “I like to say that Walter White’s Volvo was the catalyst for ‘Car Song’ and the new album,” Roe laughs. “It all just came together from there, and now, here we are.”
We are super psyched for the new video and single for “Car Song” and we can’t wait for more new music.
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the new single and video for , “Get Dancing” , from Ska-punk icons Save Ferris. You can listen to “Get Dancing “ on Spotify Here, Apple Music Here you can watch s pm
the video for “Get Dancing “ below
We have made it pretty clear in the past that we are big fans of Save Ferris, we are absolutely over the moon in love with their new single, “Get Dancing “
Photo Credit: Fabien Castro
Hailing from Southern California, Save Ferris burst onto the scene in the mid-’90s with their infectious blend of ska, punk, and pop. Led by powerhouse frontwoman Monique Powell, they quickly gained a devoted following with their dynamic live shows and bold reimagining of “Come On Eileen,” which helped catapult their debut album It Means Everything (1996) into the spotlight.
Known for their explosive horn sections, driving guitar riffs, and Powell’s unmistakable vocals, Save Ferris became a defining voice of the third-wave ska movement. Despite lineup changes and shifting musical landscapes, their vibrant sound and deep connection with fans have endured.
“Get Dancing” is vintage Save Ferris, Monique Powell, delivers an absolutely flawless and inspiring vocal performance that is beautifully weaved between an unforgettable melody. Save Ferris never sounded better.
Along with the killer new single , the band has released a fun visual companion that will want you to “Get Dancing “
Save Ferris, is getting ready to hit the road, they are definitely a band you don’t want to miss live. You can get tickets Here and check out dates below.
We recently had the opportunity to check out the new single and video for “Bulletproof”, from Los Angeles-based band The Manic Standstill. You can listen to “Bulletproof” Here You can watch the video below
We are absolutely infatuated with this groove from The Manic Standstill, “Bulletproof” is the song you need desperately in your life but didn’t know it , until you heard the infectious opening chord.
Bulletproof” is a song that came together with striking speed and intensity. Inspired by a casual challenge, vocalist and songwriter Adam Bones (known for his work with Save Ferris, Richie Ramone, Josie Cotton, The Two Tens) asked his wife, Megan, a true crime enthusiast and talented writer, if she could pen lyrics rooted in the genre. To his surprise, fully written lyrics appeared in his inbox the very next day.
I was so excited and inspired by these incredible words that the music just poured out of me — I must have written the music in about five minutes,”he says. Megan later revealed that her lyrics were loosely based on the harrowing true story of Mary Vincent, a survivor of a brutal attack and an enduring symbol of resilience.
Following the success of their debut single, “Reasons Why,””Bulletproof”was once again recorded and produced by Davey Warsop at Strong Studios. The track features the dynamic talents of Aixa Vilar (drums) and Michelle Rangel(bass) from the iconic punk band Go Betty Go, adding even more energy and urgency to the song’s message of strength.
The vibrant music video for “Bulletproof“was brought to life by Nicolette Vilar, lead singer of Go Betty Go, who also directed and conceptualized the project.
I had seen Nicolette’s incredible video work for Go Betty Go and was blown away,” says Bones. “I asked if she’d be interested in making a video for us, and she came up with an amazing, colorful, and creative vision. We trusted her completely — and she absolutely delivered.”
Vilar says, “It was a pleasure working with The Manic Standstill on this very fun music video. The concept came to me when listening to the chorus of the song and knowing how tall everyone in the band is. I played with the surreal idea of a woman who goes from being tiny to crazy tall. I’m also inspired by the colors I see out in the California desert. I had a lot of fun directing the band and putting it all together in post.”
Bones adds, “At the time the video for ‘Bulletproof’ was conceptualized and shot, we had already established the core lineup of The Manic Standstill:Adam Bones, Eddy Hewitt, and Brad Dickert.Unlike the ‘Reasons Why’ video, which featured an ensemble of musicians, ‘Bulletproof’ proudly introduces and highlights the band’s official trio for the very first time.”
Bulletproof” will appear on the band’s upcoming album, set to drop later this year via Wiretap Records/Double Helix.
Featured guests on the upcoming LP ‘Moving’ include: Ian Fowles (The Aquabats) Kevin Preston (Prima Donna) Kody Templeman (Teenage Bottlerocket, The Lillingtons) Nicolette Vilar (Go Betty Go) Aixa Vilar (Go Betty Go) Michelle Rangel (Go Betty Go) Jonah Nimoy, Kelly Ogden & Luis Cabezas (The Dollyrots) Drew Champion (Suzi Moon) Paul Roessler (The Screamers) Packy Lundholm (I Fight Dragons) “Lights Out” Levine (Prima Donna) “Little” Dave Parker (Billy Liar, Johnny Madcap & the Distractions) Ari Shineplus Production by Davey Warsop.
“Bulletproof”, has us so amped up for more music from The Manic Standstill
We recently got the amazing opportunity, to check out the new video for “Stone”, from Boston hard rock band , Cruel Miracle, you can watch the epic video for “Stone” below
You can also listen to “Stone “ , which is on their album “Steadfast” on Spotify Here , Apple Music Here
On its own, “Stone” from Cruel Miracle, is an epic hard rock groove that is straight up phenomenal. Now we get a blazing video to go along with it…… It’s like we won the freaking lottery!!!
Finally getting the video treatment it deserves, the riff-fueled “Stone” is the lead track to Cruel Miracle’s recent album Steadfast, a piledriver of a record that first dropped last summer. The video for “Stone” was created by the band members themselves, featuring the four dudes rocking out in its rehearsal space as colorful and animated visuals bloom with each hook and spin like a hypnotic pinwheel.
Photo Courtesy Of The Band
The band shares : ‘Stone’ is a story about perseverance – staying strong while remaining true to yourself,” the band declares, speaking on the new release as a cohesive voice of one. “In typical Cruel Miracle fashion, one of us brought some riffs and then we all worked on the structure and arrangements. This was first created as a post-pandemic tune, so the feel was based on the struggles of the time and the battle against our personal demons.”
The DIY video for “Stone” was created by the band members themselves, featuring the four dudes rocking out in its rehearsal space as colorful and animated visuals bloom with each hook and spin like a hypnotic pinwheel. It’s the band’s visual follow-up to last year’s “Wicked Ways [1999]” video, which dropped, appropriately, on the Fourth of July.
But the latest dose of video fireworks from Cruel Miracle is more stripped-down in nature, allowing the song to expand and take hold while showcasing the band doing what it does best – rocking the eff out.
“We spent time looking at videos from the ‘60s all the way to the mid-’90s – where most of us cut our teeth,” they add. “There was no real theme or direction, we just wanted something kind of random and psychedelic. We also wanted to showcase ourselves playing in our own environment. It all goes back to the visuals and feel of that old-school rock scene – capturing that hard rock essence and delivering an accurate representation of what Cruel Miracle is today
Cruel Miracle, is exactly the high octane rock and roll that is needed in today’s musical landscape. Full throttle and full speed ahead . Music needs to be a loud and thunderous experience and Cruel Miracle, is just the right band to lead the charge .
We recently had the opportunity to check out rising Southern California punk band Heartwells, and their new single“Backstabbers” via HEY!FEVER Records. You can listen to “Backstabbers” on Spotify Here , Apple Music Here
You can watch the video below
Recorded and mixed by Paul Miner at Buzzbomb – StudiosOrange, CA; Mastered by Chris Hesse (Hoobastank) at The Lighthouse Recording StudioGuest musicians: Hornwells – Rocky and Jay
We are all in on Heartwells, They have an authentic vibe and sound that is off the charts . It is on full display on “Backstabbers”
JT of Heartwells says, “Backstabbers is a song about seeing the true side people once you have nothing left to offer them. The users and abusers of this world who only take from you until you have nothing left.”
The track is the band’s first new music since 2024’s ‘The New Old School.’
Do yourself a favor and check out , “Backstabbers” from Heartwells, you won’t regret it.
We recently had the stellar opportunity, to check out the new single, “Hey Ramile”, from Irish indie rock band InBetween Honey . You can listen to “Hey Ramile” Here You can watch the video below
InBetween Honey, create smart and melodic indie rock songs that totally kick ass …. “Hey Ramile” is definitely one of those songs .
InBetween Honey are a fast rising Irish indie rock band who are forming a reputation for delivering hard hitting guitar driven songs. Having twice played Electric Picnic Festival and performed across Ireland they recently made their UK debut at the legendary Dublin Castle in London. With the release of ‘Driving Home‘ the band storm into 2025 and display their intent on it being a year where they go from strength to strength.
Guitarist, JohnPaul, comments about the song : Written in the springtime of 2023 after the realisation that I had fractured my back and the torment it had caused me in the run up to knowing the news. “Hey Ramile?” tells the story of a conversation I had on the phone with a nurse to the endless nights I spent on a hospital ward during that March where frustration, anxiety and amongst it all laughs are experiences i will keep forever.
“Hey Ramile”, is one of those songs that you can listen to a million and one times and never get bored of.
InBetween Honey are Dylan Hickey, brothers Matty & JohnPaul Melady, Ciara McManus and Dan Battigan.
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the new single and video for “Skintight”, from Georgia-born and Los Angeles-based singer and songwriter, August Royals. You can listen to “Skintight” Here . You can also watch the video below
We were instantly captivated by the electrifying new single, “Skintight Crazy”, from August Royals.We love the dynamic and authentic style of August Royals, and it is on full display on “Skintight Crazy”
August collaborated with producer Jon Class (Medium Build, Michigander).
August shares, “This is a song that captures the lingering effects of letting go of a relationship, realizing you’re in love with who they were and not who they are anymore. It’s a song recognizing the highlight reel of love while being aware that’s all it is, a highlight reel. For a hopeless romantic, you’ll always have the what-ifs.”
After a year quietly spent offline and in the studio, August Royals has returned, coming into 2025 with a handful of songs that are his self-proclaimed “best to date and most authentic” with his first single “American Spirit” boasting a unique vocal performance that still maintains pop accessibility for new listeners. Now coming in strong with a carefully finessed fresh take on pop, is “Skintight Crazy”, an upbeat track that captures his take on how the love of today can be the confusion and hurt of tomorrow. With this second independent release, it seems like August Royals is ready to soar new heights.
The combination of a super charged melody and well crafted lyrics, make “Skintight Crazy” an adrenalized melodic gem that you cannot ignore .
We recently had the opportunity to check out the new single and video for “No One Is Alone”, from Boston-based singer-songwriter Staci Gruber. You can listen to “No One Is Alone” on Spotify Here , Apple Music Here You can also check out the video for “No One Is Alone” below
Staci has teamed up with prolific writer and arranger Michael Orland (American Idol) and producer Avli Avliav (Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, Ray J), resulting in an evocative and uplifting pop-rock anthem.
Staci Gruber is a transformative artist whose exceptional musical talents, storied songwriting, and emotional depth resonate deeply with her listeners. Her work seamlessly intertwines personal experiences with the emotional stories of others, creating a profound musical connection that explores themes of isolation, loneliness, and hope.
Throughout her childhood, Staci spent summers at the French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts, which further solidified her deep love for music. Staci’s journey took a unique and ambitious turn when she became the first person to transition from the classical voice program to the jazz studies department in a pioneering five-year dual-degree program at Tufts University and the New England Conservatory of Music. This distinctive educational background has shaped her multifaceted artistry and honed her versatility as both a performer and a songwriter. Her diverse musical influences range from Anne Murray to Barbra Streisand, Karen Carpenter, KD Lang, Billie Eilish, Pink, Nancy Wilson, John Coltrane and more, seeping various genres into her own unique musical melting pot. This led to her becoming a lead vocalist in a popular GB band that performed an eclectic range of musical styles and tastes.
While her musical career flourished as a vocalist, Staci also achieved distinction in a completely separate field as a renowned Harvard Medical School professor and pioneering neuroscientist at McLean Hospital. In her groundbreaking work on cannabis, she focuses on understanding the long term impact of cannabinoids across a wide range of conditions. Staci’s research has been a game-changer, generating real-world data that has influenced clinical trials and provided critical insights into the potential benefits of cannabis for various medical conditions.
Staci shares about her debut solo single , “Every day, I meet people who feel absolutely alone in their experiences—disconnected or left behind. No One Is Alone is a reminder that even in our most solitary moments, we can find solace in one another, in places, in pets, or in any form of companionship. It’s a call to remember that we each have something valuable to contribute, especially in times of distress.”
We are absolutely mesmerized by the soulful voice of Staci Gruber, that is on full display on her magnificent new single , “No One Is Alone”
Illustration by Morrison Digital Art Designed by J. Kaliontzis
We recently got check out the brand new video for “Boiling The Ocean”,from Boston alt-rock band, TELL. You can watch the Rick Berlin directed video below.
Boston alt-rock band, TELL, artfully addresses the over-crowded internet landscape, the way we communicate, and how those things shape both what we consume and what we exude, through a rumbling new single titled “Boiling The Ocean.” ( and we love every minute of it.)
The follow-up to March’s fiery and anthemic “Sweet Proximity,” this slow-burner companion track with a heavy low-end and atmospheric snarl first arrives via a Rick Berlin, brilliantly directed music video today, (Tuesday, April 15,) before the streaming release that following Friday. The band are eager to perform the song live – and in-person – when they play The Square Root in Roslindale on May 9, and then Allston’s O’Brien’s Pub alongside Joe Kaplow on June8.
Photo credit- Dan Saltzman
“This is my ‘fuck the internet’ song, expressing frustration how as creative artists we all have no choice but to use this same medium to get our music out,” says outspoken TELLguitarist and vocalistDavid Wildman. “In that sense it is kind of a ghetto that is impossible to escape. We’re all on our own trying to figure it out. And while there no longer are record companies exploiting us, there is also no way to make any money because streaming sites like Spotify have pretty much demonetized everything, and the labels that do exist push crap at the highest level. So yeah, we’re saying blow the whole thing up.
It is crystal clear that TELL, isn’t afraid to tell it like it is , and this definitely the case with “Boiling The Ocean “
The title, “Boiling the Ocean,” is lifted from the business world, a phrase that urges a person, team, or company to do whatever is necessary to get a result, even if the task seems impossible. So as Wildman – joined in TELL by guitaristJim Foster; bassistJay Raffi; and drummerPatrick Crann – decries our current conundrum where the internet is paradoxically facilitating and standing in the way of communicating the quartet’s music, he suggests it’s high time, to borrow a common post-punk rallying cry, to just rip it up and start again.
“It’s all about the frustrations of connecting in this present environment, because in order to do it, you have to bend yourself to fit the medium,” Wildman adds. “I suppose this goes back to the early days where pop songs had to be 3:30 minutes tops because that’s all you could fit on a 45. Now the conditions that form the music are much more complex and on multiple levels, but no less restrictive in their way. Of course no one gives a shit about any of that, and we just want to make a video that catches people’s attention with cool images.”
Enter Berlin for that, who agreed with the band on a concept that showed TELL performing live, but with the ocean projected over them, inspired by early Andy Warhol shows with The Velvet Underground. The symbolic gesture enhances not only the visual but the lyrical matter; an all-encompassing body of water can either drown a person or lift a person up, and in the video, TELL, dressed in all-whites as a cohesive unit, deliver “Boiling The Ocean” as found-footage scenes flash across their bodies and faces, the blue glow of the ocean both suffocating and illuminating. Just like the internet itself.
Boiling The Ocean,” the track, was produced and mixed by Benny Grotto at Mad Oak Studios in Allston, Massachusetts, who also lent his studio work to “Sweet Proximity.” True to the songs’ sharing their companion nature, as both mark the first new TELL music since last year’s breakout EP Life In Reverse, the single artwork is the same as that of “Sweet Proximity,” featuring an illustration by Morrison Digital Art and design by J. Kaliontzis. The band is taking a classic double A-side approach, another way to angle their art for the modern digital promo landscape.
We love the beautiful art/musical entanglement that races throughout “Boiling The Ocean “TELL has truly given the world a wonderful artistic gift.
We recently had the opportunity to check out the new single, “Charge Of The Light Brigade” via Strangefolk records, from English psychedelic rock band, Kula Shaker. You can listen to “Charge Of The Light Brigade. Here You can also watch the video below
Packed with allusions to spiritual vampires and the fairy cavalcade of Celtic folklore, this three-minute musical trip is the first of a number of new tracks the band have recorded for their upcoming eighth studio album (title to be announced) and heralds their March/April shows in the U.K., where they will be riding out with Ocean Colour Scene as very special guests on their 2025 tour.
We love the vibrant classic sound of Kula Shaker, “Charge Of The Light Brigade “ it is definitely Kula Shaker, at their absolute best .
The band’s sound feels more amplified than ever with the return of Hammond organ wizard Jay Darlington after a decade with Oasis and various Gallaghers, reuniting all four members of the band’s classic line-up (Crispian Mills: guitar/vocals; Jay Darlington: Hammond organ; Alonza Bevan: bass; Paul Winter-Hart: drums) for the first time since 1999’s Peasants, Pigs & Astronauts.
With their seventh and latest album NaturalMagick (2024) released across the world and topping the Independent Album Charts in the UK (“The best album of their career” – Shindig!), and having completed successful tours of North America, Asia, the UK and Europe last year, Kula Shaker are well and truly back in the saddle, galloping at speed, in a startling return to form.
Sounding the charge for 2025, this new song continues the ever-evolving Kula Shaker legend, which has both entertained and inspired listeners for decades, and 2025, and sees the band advance once again as “Charge of The Light Brigade” trailers the release of a new studio album.
The band will be releasing new music and embarking on international tours, headlining venues and festivals throughout 2025.
For U.K. dates with Ocean Colour Scene, check Here
We recently had the absolutely amazing opportunity to check out the new single, “30,000 Feet”, from rising UK band, Chasing The Fall. You can listen to “30,000 Feet” on Spotify Here, Apple Music Here You can also watch the amazing video below
Chasing The Fall, is a band who appears to have boundless amounts of energy and it is center stage on their latest single, “30,000 Feet”
Courtesy Of The Band
The Cheshire (UK) has carefully taken the energy of pop punk and have brilliantly brought it to life , with their vibrant new single, “30,000 Feet” We found ourselves bopping and singing along almost instantly.
The shining star on “30,000 feet” is the flawless vocals. We especially loved the vocal exchange between Andy and Becki, as it added a really cool dimension to the track.
Courtesy Of The Band
ChasingThe Fall (Andy, Matty, Phil and Becki) are master class musicians who have taken it to a whole new level with “30,000 Feet”
We have a feeling that Chasing The Fall, is just getting cleared for take off and that “30,000 Feet” is just a small sample of the brilliance yet to come from Chasing The Fall
So strap in and enjoy the mesmerizing experience that is Chasing The Fall and their extraordinary new single, “30,000 Feet”
We recently had the beyond fantastic opportunity, to check out the new single/video for “LoveBomb” via Punkerton Records, from UK-based pop punk band , GOLDSTATE, featuring , London Solo Artist Walwin. You can listen to “Love Bomb” Here You can also check out the blazing new video for “Love Bomb” below
Goldstate is a UK-based pop punk band that blends the energy of modern pop punk with the melodies and heart of its early 2000s roots. Featuring Ben (Vocals), James (Guitar), Jez (Guitar), and Amy (Drums), the band may be newly formed, but its members are no strangers to the stage, each bringing touring experience from other projects.
Goldstate thrives on sharp songwriting, huge choruses, and a sound that feels both fresh and familiar. With a focus on delivering music that connects, they aim to carve out their place in today’s scene.
Beyond the band, lead vocalist Ben Pritchard is also the co-owner of BSBTV(https://bloodsweatandbeers.tv/) , a platform dedicated to amplifying alternative music. His deep ties to the industry and firsthand insight into what resonates with audiences give Goldstate a unique edge, ensuring their music reaches the right ears while staying true to their ethos.
The band’s latest single, “Love Bomb,” is a collaboration with London-based solo artist Walwin. It’s the first of five singles set to drop in 2025, leading up to the release of a full-length album in early 2026.
Pritchard says, ‘Love Bomb’ encapsulates the experience of being in love; the highs, the lows, and everything in between. It’s an emotion that resonates with everyone. The music video was an enjoyable project to work on; we conceptualized it as if a news station were reporting on ‘Love Bomb’ as a contagious phenomenon affecting everyone.”
Listening to “Love Bomb”, from Goldstate, featuring, Walwin, felt like being strapped to a rocket going a million miles an hour. We loved the frantic energy generated from Goldstate. They are a band that is on the verge of great things.
We recently had the splendid opportunity, to check out the new single, Come Visit”, from Brooklyn-based band, Whitehall You can listen to “Come Visit” Here and you can watch the video below
Whitehall, cast a timeless, cool vibe on their latest single “Come Visit “ The melody on “Come Visit “, gently sneaks up on you until you are fully surrounded by the otherworldly musical composition that is “Come Visit”
Photo: David Patiño
The band says, “This song is about the perpetual longing for something that feels solid- it’s wrapped up in the feeling that the grass is always greener. It’s an isolating feeling when everyone else looks like they’ve “figured it out”. To us, this song recognizes that feeling and instead of isolating, it invites you to “come visit.”
Known for their dynamic alternative sound, sharp lyricism, and infectious melodies, the band—Paddy McKiernan(vocals, guitar), Avery Greeson (guitar), Brennan Clark (bass), and Davis Rowe(drums)—continue to evolve while staying true to their roots.
The single offers a first taste of Whitehall’s upcoming album, set to arrive later this year. Following millions of streams, praise from NPR, Alternative Press, and American Songwriter, and tours alongside Goo Goo Dolls, Arlie, and Carver Commodore, Whitehall is gearing up for their next chapter—one that promises even more evolution, energy, and introspection.
“Come Visit” by Whitehall, is definitely a trip worth taking.
Upcoming Shows (with Cal In Red):
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Boston, MA Deep cuts
Thursday, April 17, 2025 Brooklyn, NY TV Eye
Friday, April 18, 2025 Philadelphia, PA Foto Club
Saturday, April 19, 2025 Harrisonburg, VA The Golden Pony
Sunday, April 20, 2025 Washington, DC Pie Shop
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Richmond, VA The Camel
Thursday, April 24, 2025 Asheville, NC The Grey Eagle
Friday, April 25, 2025 Atlanta, GA Altar @ Masquerade
Saturday, April 26, 2025 Charleston, SC Lofi Brewing
Monday, April 28, 2025 Cleveland, OH The Foundry
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Columbus, OH Rumba Cafe
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Ann Arbor, MI The Blind Pig
Thursday, May 01, 2025 Cudahy, WI X-Ray Arcade
Friday, May 02, 2025 Ames, IA The A Hole
Saturday May 03, 2025 Grand Rapids, MI Speciation Cellars
SOPHIE POWERS USHERS IN A BOLD NEW ERA WITH “MOVE WITH ME”
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the new single “move with me” fromrising avant-pop force Sophie Powers. You can listen to “move with me” Here. .
When you hear a fresh new sound, you know it immediately. We most definitely felt this with “move with me” from Sophie Powers. She has an energy and vibrant vibe that is positively electrifying.
Sophie Powers is back and bolder than ever with her latest single, “move with me.” Marking the dawn of a new era, the 20-year-old artist sheds the bubblegum neon aesthetic that defined her earlier work, stepping into a darker, rawer, and more nihilistic vision—one that embraces chaos rather than sugarcoating it.
A sonic adrenaline rush, “move with me” surges with pulsating synths, futuristic pop melodies, and Sophie’s signature rebellious spirit. The track captures the struggle of balancing ambition with intimacy in a world that never slows down. It’s about finding someone who doesn’t hold you back but matches your momentum. “ You can check out the accompanying video below
It’s becoming harder and harder to find someone who seamlessly fits into our busy lives,”Sophie explains. “As a music artist, fashion designer, and 20-year-old bisexual ‘girlboss,’ my hectic schedule has made dating feel impossible—but it’s not just me. My generation values independence over tradition. Finding a partner isn’t a necessity, but it’s still nice to meet someone who just gets you—who can keep up and move with you.”
Sophie Powers is leading the charge of a new generation of sharp-minded, creative outcasts. Call her sound whatever you want, but one thing is certain: she is on a mission to bring raw, unfiltered emotion back to a pop landscape that often feels detached.
That subversive attitude towards genre is also expressed in Sophie’s visual aesthetic. She designs all of her own outfits, collaborating with a seamstress to create looks as bold and unconventional as her sound. She recently partnered with Harajuku streetwear brand ACDC RAG and Gloomy Bear to design a collection that celebrates individuality, bold expression, and counterculture.
Since making her debut in 2022, the Toronto-born, LA-based artist has caught the attention of tastemakers like PAPER, The FADER, and Alternative Press. Following the release of her debut EP, Kerrang! crowned her “the next poster girl for femme attitude”—a title she continues to embody. That same bold energy translates to her magnetic live performances, where she commands the stage with an electrifying presence. This summer, fans can experience it firsthand as she takes over all three dates of Warped Tour and brings her high-octane show to the UK’s Slam Dunk Festival.
We recently had the phenomenal opportunity to check out the sonically perfect new single, “Save Me” , from PortugueseAlt Rock Trio, Treewax. You can listen to “Save Me” Here You can also check out the video for “Save Me” below.
As soon as we heard the first note of “Save Me” from Portuguese alt rock trio Treewax, we were instantly mesmerized. The sound and vibe on “Save Me” from Treewax, is next level alt-rock perfection.
Photo credit- João Fitas
“Save Me” , dives into the complexities of love, loss, and the desire for redemption.
The track is the latest to be taken from Portuguese shoegaze/post-metal band ICOSANDRIA and alt-rock trio TREEWAX’s forthcoming split EP,Void Intention, set for release 18th April 2025—a dynamic and emotionally charged collection of tracks that traverses one band’s immersive atmospheres and the other’s raw intensity with confidence.
An impressive new offering from the three piece, ‘Save Me’ brings raw and intense emotions to the forefront, with lyrics that should resonate deeply with anyone who has experienced the highs and lows of love. Atmospheric instrumentation and an abrasive vocal performance create a sonic landscape that perfectly complements the emotional weight of the song—with nods to their influences Weezer, Nirvana, and Ozma—and the rousing bridge in particular highlighting the band’s growth in terms of songwriting.
Commenting on the track, frontman Gonçalo Ferreira said: “‘Save Me’ is about feeling lost, about uncertain days, about the ‘last cry’ before everything might fade away, but while there’s still hope.”
Lead single ‘Chronophobia’ by ICOSANDRIA was released earlier this year, with underground tastemakers Noizzepremiering the official video.
Showcasing a unique blend of alternative rock, grunge, shoegaze, and post-rock influences that will resonate deeply with fans of those genres and beyond, Treewax and Icosandria may hail from opposite ends of the alternative spectrum, but together they’ve created a thrilling shared sonic journey.
Consisting of Gonçalo Ferreira (guitar and vocals),Gustavo Ribeiro (bass), and Francisco Amado (drums), each member of Treewax brings their own unique influences from the worlds of alternative rock, grunge, punk and pop-rock to the table, making the perfect mix for high-energy songs that encourage listeners not only to hear them, but to live them.
Hop in the driver’s seat and crank it to 100. “Save Me”, from Treewax is an absolute alt-rock gem.
On Valentines Day , we were absolutely smitten with the release of “#1 Most Likely “ from Boston based garage/glam octet Smitt E. Smitty & The Fezztones. We now have been smitten X 2 , with the release of the absolutely fabulously fantastic video for “#1 Most Likely” You can check out the awesome video for yourself below.
You can also listen to “#1 Most Likely“ on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here
Smitt E Smitty & The Fezztones definitely did not disappoint with another glorious visual spectacular . ( which, if you are scoring at home is brought to you in beautiful“FezzAScope” . )
One listen to the mesmerizing “#1 Most Likely” and the song was floating effortlessly in our soul . We couldn’t help but get swept away by the hypnotic melody. sing along. We felt exactly the same way about the video.
Smitt E. Smitty & The Fezztones, are know for first rate oddball fun and that is exactly what we got with the amazing video for “#1 Most Likely”
“We are going to have some FUN with this video,”Smitty concludes. “Since this is not a traditional ‘love song’ by definition, the music video should also not be traditional. We promise to make it very unusual. Turn it on its side. Without giving too much away, we will be doing an homage, of sorts, to a filmmaker we all know and love, but I don’t want to spoil it by saying too much.”
“I love all that oddball stuff, and I love good bad art,”Smitty says with a laugh. “#1 Most Likely” was recorded with Alec Rodriguez at New Alliance Audio in Somerville, MA, and the Fezztones are returning to the studio to prepare additional releases for 2025.
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the new single, “Hear My Voice” from Uganda born, Austin,Texas based singer- songwriter Jon Muq. You can listen to “Hear My Voice” on Spotify Here, Apple Music Here. You can watch the video below
We immediately fell for the incredibly soul sound of singer-songwriter JonMuq and his beautifully crafted new single , “Hear My Voice.
Photo by Morgan Wommack
“These days the world is sad, so I wanted to make happy songs,” says singer/songwriter JON MUQ. “I wanted to write songs that connected with the listener in a very personal way. When someone listens to my music, it’s not just about me and what I’m singing… I think these songs can speak many languages, depending on what you want from them.”
Music is part of a larger conversation Jon Muq is engaging in with the world. Drawing from African as well as Western musical trends and traditions, he creates songs as offerings to the world, designed to settle into everyday life and provoke reflection and resilience. Muq explains, “This song is about the appreciation of my voice being heard as a migrant moving to and navigating a fast-paced new culture. If you have an opportunity, let your voice be heard.”
With heartfelt lyrics and melody, captured brilliantly by producer Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys) and his hand-picked session musicians (Jay Bellerose [drums], Tommy Brenneck [bass/guitar], Tom Bukovac [guitar], Mike Rojas [keys], and Sam Bacco [percussion]), “Hear My Voice” offers a bright, light guitar part and cheerful percussion with a tinge of melancholy in the melody. The song feels like sunlight and love and warmth, and Muq has a talent to create music that can speak to all equally. Auerbach is also behind the production of Muq’s upcoming album Flying Away, to be released later this year.
Hot on the heels of the “Hear My Voice” release, Muq will be embarking on a North America Tour this Spring and Summer, on which he’ll be able to share his universally uplifting craft. Being from such a different part of the world, Muq is looking forward to “discovering more” about the U.S. “It’s always a pleasure to tour with amazing musicians. I’m excited,” he says. Kicking off April 15th in Philadelphia at World Cafe Live with GRAMMY®-nominated Valerie June(who shares the first four dates with him) and wrapping up on August 16th at Steamboat Springs, CO’s Strings in the Mountain, Muq will play his soulful music all over the country, at many incredible venues and festivals, including: Bonnaroo, Smoky Hill River Festival, Woof Stock, Calgary Folk Festival, Red Ants Pants Festival, Rocky Mountain Folk Festival, and more.
Jon Muq, is an absolute musical treasure, whose musical stylings needs to be cherished and heard . We can’t wait for more.
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the new single, “Me&Vincent” from Side 4 Collective featuring Colm Quearney and Keith Margo.
You can listen to “Me&Vincent” Here You can also watch the video below
Spearheaded by internationally renowned Irish drummer Dave Hingerty, Side 4 Collective brings an eclectic array of Irish and international artists together, sculpting songs from scratch using Hingerty’s pre-written melodic and primal drum patterns. ‘Me & Vincent‘ features the additional writing, performing and production talents of Colm Quearney and Keith Margo.
This song, ‘Me & Vincent’ is a love letter to the urban and suburban communities of Dublin. The youth are the life and soul, humour and character of our beautiful city. The protagonists in the song’s lyrics are on a fun journey that pays homage to how Dublin Youth bring a sense of adventure and colour to our city. The video was edited by Kevin Lynch and filmed in Dublin City Centre and in Poppintree, Ballymun by Dave Hingerty and Niamh O Donnell. The Poppintree Youth Centre were so helpful in allowing us unique access so we could see how everybody there learns about music, express themselves and develop their talents.
Colm Quearney: “When Dave explained his concept for making this album, I honestly never heard of a better idea. Dave is someone who has brought his creative support and patience to so many songwriters compositions. The whole Side 4 Collective project has given his many song writing peers the chance to reciprocate their talents to his creations. The innovative thing about the project is that it turns the song writing process on its head. Dave invited songwriters to compose a song from an opposing perspective. He started out the project by sharing original drum parts with various songwriters and performance artists. Then, they got to enter the process of writing from a rhythmic perspective. The results have yielded an incredible cornucopia of songs, music and spoken word; with the common thread being Dave’s gift for finding an infectious pulse”.
Colm chose one of Dave’s exciting grooves from the Side 4 vaults. This song was recorded between three studios in Dublin and London. Colm and Keith worked back and forth on the music and lyrics responding to Dave’s funkadelic groove. Writers: Colm Quearney/Keith Margo/Dave Hingerty Published by: Strange Vibe Producers: Colm Quearney/Dave Hingerty/Keith Margo Engineers: Anthony Gibney/Keith Margo Mixed by: Anthony Gibney Mastered by: Ruadhri Cushnan
“Me&Vincent” from Side4Collective featuring Colm Quearney & Keith Margo, is a vibrant authentic song that you can’t help but smile wide when you hear it .
We recently had the delightful opportunity to check out the new single, “7.30”, from Manchester (UK) based indie fusion band, Fauna. You can listen to “7.30” from Fauna Here
The opening vibe on “7.30”, from Fauna is a cool melodic treat that is simply irresistible.We absolutely love this track.
Fauna is a dynamic Manchester-based band known for their genre-blending sound. Founded by brothers Danny Williams (vocals, guitar) and Adam Williams (leadguitar) and the group has since evolved to include a powerhouse lineup with Charlie (bass), Jack (drums), Chris (saxophone), and Eliza (keys). Together, they fuse elements of indie rock, jazz, and funk with infectious grooves and heartfelt lyricism. As they embark on an exciting new chapter with fresh faces and new music, Fauna continues to carve out a unique space in the UK music scene, captivating audiences with their distinct approach.
A self release recorded at Kempston Streetstudio (the new Par Street) with Producer Alex Quinn (credits including Michael Aldag, The Lottery Winners, The Royston Club) the band comment on new single‘7.30’:
“The song was written about the small moments, not the life defining Everest topping moments, but the fleeting moments where the sun hits just right and soaks through your skin to your soul gifting a new undefinable sense of easement with the world. Life might not be perfect but this five minutes is.”
We love music that feels like an experience, We definitely feel this way about the otherworldly new single, “7.30”, from Fauna .
We recently had the delightful opportunity to check out the wonderful new single, “Fever”, from Portuguese singer-songwriter Cristóvam, featuring Australian indie-folk band Boy & Bear. You can listen to “Fever” Here
“Fever” is a hypnotic song that feels like a half-remembered dream. The track walks the fine line between struggle and redemption, exploring the delicate balance between “chaos and hope”. For this song, Cristóvam teamed up with Australian indie-folk band Boy & Bear, resulting in a unique and atmospheric sound.
“Fever”, from Cristóvam, featuring Boy & Bear, is the kind of song that could stop traffic on the busiest of highways. The melodic vibe is absolutely breathtaking. The combination of Cristóvam and Boy&Bear, is pure music magic.
“Fever”, walks the fine line between struggle and redemption, exploring the delicate balance between “chaos and hope”.
The accompanying music video for “Fever” visually reflects the duality that defines the album—a fusion of the vast landscapes of the Azores and the raw beauty of Australia. Directed by Diogo Rola, the video follows Cristóvam as he wakes up in a surreal setting where reality and illusion blur together. The distance between him and Boy & Bear is symbolically represented through mysterious elements like old televisions and a dreamlike search for connection. You can watch the video below
On October 10th, Cristóvam will release his highly anticipated third studio album, Desert of Fools, via V2 Records. Following the success of his previous albums, Hopes & Dreams (2018) and Songs on a Wire (2022), Cristóvam once again showcases his masterful storytelling and warm, immersive melodies. This time, his musical journey took him to Australia, where he collaborated with producer Tim Hart (Boy & Bear) to craft ten new songs that bring a fresh dynamic to his repertoire.
If music runs deep in your soul then you.need to check out the otherworldly new single, “Fever”, from Cristóvam, featuring Boy&Bear.
Desert of Fools will be released on October 10th via V2 Records. Pre-save the album HERE.
Release party with Robin Lane set for Saturday, March 29 at Club Passim
We recently had the distinct honor and privilege to check out the new EP, “Nowhere But Here” , from Cambridge singer-songwriter , Adam Sherman. You can listen to “Nowhere But Here” on Spotify Here, Apple Music Here and Bandcamp Here
The one word that keeps coming to mind when we listen to Adam Sherman’s new EP, “Nowhere But Here” is ….. “Timeless”
The beautifully crafted and orchestrated tracks are so wonderfully put together that they could thrive in any musical period.
Sherman understands that the destination suggested in the EP title is wherever we may be – or need to be – in order to truly live in the moment, be present, and develop the human connection that dissipates more with each day.
“These songs are all about finding the strength to persevere and move towards love and kindness, even when there is loss,”Sherman says. “I would love listeners to feel that joy and sadness will always be present in our lives and that we can learn to embrace both and persevere.
Nowhere But Here, produced by Ken Field and recorded with Robin Lane providing harmony vocals, Sherman’s creative vision crystallizes. Led by last fall’s lived-in and lovelorn “Pure As Yours” and sweeping February single “Gratitude,” the EP is completed by a pair of new tracks in “How Hard I Tried,” which got the music video treatment , just ahead of the EP release;( you can watch the video which was directed and edited by Carissa Johnson below and “Torn And Tattered.” The result is a songwriter fully comfortable in his own skin, and the follow-up to 2021 album Triangle Sky finds him exploring some new sonic territory that feels like a natural progression of his songwriting.
Every song on, “Nowhere But Here “ feels cinematic by nature in that they all draw you in instantly and have you on the edge of your seat. We felt a treasure trove of emotions with each song, which made for a one-of-a-kind music experience.
In addition to the production from Field, Nowhere But Here was recorded and mixed by Jon Evans at Brick Hill Studio in Orleans, MA; and mastered by Mark Alan Miller. It represents a bit of a new chapter for Sherman, who self-releases the EP under his own Haddon Road Music. It’s indebted to his past work, but also clears a new path forward as his artist studio in Cambridge provides the backdrop for his various creative passions, from writing and playing music to painting to graphic design to running a successful voice lessons business for the past 12 years.
Across its four tracks, Sherman provides vocals and acoustic guitar and Lane gives an inspired harmony vocal performance. To execute the full vision Sherman has for the EP, he also enlisted Field (string arrangement); Jon Evans(bass, lap steel, percussion), Mark Usher (guitar); Matthew Hutchinson(piano, organ); Matthias Bossi (drums); Dorothea Samaha (violin); and Eve Samaha (cello) to create the ethereal and expansive sound that emerges poignantly from the speakers.
Nowhere But Here” by Adam Sherman, is an absolute “must-listen”
“Echoes StillRemain”Showcase Matthew Nowhere’s debut record, “Crystal Heights”
We were beyond delighted to check out the new singleand video for “Echoes Still Remain “, from Bay Area electro pop artist Matthew Nowhere. You can listen to “Echoes Still Remain” on Spotify Here on Apple Music Here You can also check out the video below
The stunning “Echoes Still Remain” from Matthew Nowhere , leaves a melodic imprint on your soul that is forever memorable.
Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area and currently residing in California’s Nevada County in the forests of the Sierra Mountains, Matthew Nowhere explores analogue synth-laden sounds of the 1980s with inspired reverence. Emerging from the intersection of old and new, his unique music weaves deep vibes and poetic lyrics with gritty New Wave beats.
“Echoes Still Remain”, is a moody and evocative offering. Ethereal vocals lace through a pulsating soundscape like a brooding rhythmic ghost of celebrated new wave pioneers.
Echoes Still Remain’ comes out of exploring ideas about the artistic process itself – the way in which a lonely whisper of inspiration in an artist’s mind can take flight and become realized as a concrete work. And in those rare cases, something that started as just a personal vision might even become immortal, something that lives on, becoming all these different things to different people,” says Matthew Nowhere.
On May 23, the‘Crystal Heights‘ album, now available for pre-order, will be released digitally and on Limited Edition transparent blue vinyl.
Red hot Bristol (UK) nu-gaze band, Split Chain, announce the release of their debut album, ‘motionblur’, out July 11th on Epitaph Records.
We are over the freaking that Split Chain have announced their highly anticipated debut album, “motionblur” we have a feeling it is going to be absolutely brilliantly epic .
Speaking of the album, bassist Tom Davies says, “’motionblur’ is as much a coming-of-age story as it is a celebration of our adolescence and the things that defined us. We wanted to encapsulate the feelings of angst and isolation that so many struggle with growing up—but just as importantly, we wanted to honor the things that shaped us: the lifestyles, the music, and the pop culture that became part of our identity
This album is an amalgamation of our individual and collective experiences. While its themes can be dark, at its core, ‘motionblur’ is about resilience—about making it through without letting those experiences weigh you down. It was crucial for us to create an album that felt like a cohesive piece of art while still being sonically diverse. We wanted to capture the feeling of growing up in an era when albums were more than just collections of songs—they were experiences, meant to be played from start to finish, over and over again.”
Speaking of today’s new single, ‘bored. tired. torn.’, frontman Bert Martinez-Cowles says, “‘bored.tired.torn’ explores the difficulty and pain of growing up in a broken childhood home. Thematically the song centers on whether or not someone should have to deal with the shit they’re dealt by relatives just because they’re family. The song is a declaration against that, and tries to positively convey the message that nobody has to put up with it just because they’re share blood with the people hurting them. Don’t feel bound to it just because society would expect you to, always make the best decision for yourself regardless of what anybody else makes of it. You’ll be grateful you did.”
You can listen to “bored.tired.torn” Here You can watch the video for “bored . tired.torn” below
Split Chain comes at you with so much energy and force that you can’t help but take immediate notice. Their new single “bored . tired.torn” has the blazing red hot band , firing on all cylinders.
We are super pumped for the new album “motionblur” and the new single, bored .tired. torn”
Split Chain On Tour April 24 – Pittsburgh, PA – Preserving Underground w/ Teenage Wrist
April 25 – Louisville, KY – LDB Festival
April 26 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade w/ Silverstein
We were absolutely delighted beyond words to check out the new single, “PianoSong” from Career Woman, the indie rock project of Santa Cruz-based songwriter Melody Caudill.
We say it all the time but…. It bears repeating…. Good songs have a way of settling in your soul and leaving a lasting impression. “Piano Song “ from Career Woman, is one of those soul-stirring songs.
Piano Song,” serves as the lead single off their upcoming debut album Lighthouse, due June 6 via Lauren Records.
Photo by: Tristian “TreeStamp” Padron
An energetic anthem about self-confidence and personal growth, “Piano Song” reflects on shedding the weight of shyness and embracing spontaneity. “It’s about not taking things too seriously and letting myself have fun, recovering from a deeply shy and introverted teenhood and diving into a social, fast-paced young-adulthood,” says Caudill. The accompanying video, shot by Rocio Salvatierra and edited by Tristian Padron, captures these themes with a camcorder diary-style aesthetic.
Since first releasing music at age 14, Caudill, now 20, has continued to evolve her project Career Woman, solidifying it into a full band after moving from Los Angeles to Santa Cruz for college. With bandmates Jackson Felton (drums), Allen Moreno (guitar), and Joey Chavez(bass), Career Woman delivers a punchy, guitar-forward indie rock sound that shines on Lighthouse.
Career Woman , generates a refreshing melodic , vibrant vibe on “Piano Song “ that is highlighted by well crafted songwriting and next level musicianship. We can’t wait for what’s next.
We recently had the magnificent opportunity to check out the new single and video for “Last One” from Los Angeles-based soul-drenched pop singer-songwriter Cooper Phillip. You can listen to “Last One” on Spotify HereApple Music Here you can watch the video below
Cooper Phillip is the total package, A classically trained Los Angeles-based musician with a sky-scraping voice and unapologetic hustle and attitude, Cooper Phillip asserts herself as a bold, blunt, and boundary-breaking force for pop music and culture.
Her latest single, “Last One” a song about how precious time is. She shares, “The song is a reminder to live fully, to cherish every second, and to embrace life with love and care. Too often, we get caught up in distractions, holding onto negativity or expending energy on things that don’t serve us. But in the grand scheme, every day is an opportunity—to create, to love, to grow, and to bring joy to those around us.”
Listening to “Last One” from Cooper Phillip, is a magical musical experience. We were moving our feet as we were completely swept away by Cooper’s flawless soulful voice . “Last One” is positively beautifully brilliant.
Cooper Phillip is also founder and creator of Biophonics, a vocal teaching method that has taught over 50,000 singers in over 70 countries.
We are absolutely enthralled with “Last One” from Cooper Phillip and we think you will be too
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the new single and video for “Anything” from Montreal’s , The Last Mile.
You can listen to “Anything” Here you can also watch the video for “Anything “ below
Sometimes all it takes is one listen to a song, and you are instantly hooked . This was definitely the case when we heard “Anything” from The Last Mile.
With the release of their second full length, ‘Holding On To Hope,’collectively released on Thousand islands Records and Pavones Records, The Last Mile are moving forward and intensifying their sound. The aesthetic of the record was designed and laid out by Stealworks a.k.a. John Yates, known for his genre defining work with bands such as Lifetime, Jawbreaker, Alkaline Trio, Bad Religion, Alternative Tentacles, and so much more.
Recorded in Vancouver by long-time collaborator, Jesse Gander (Brutus, Japandroids, DBS, Daggermouth) and mastered by Jason Livermore at The Blasting Room, these songs are a natural progression of the bands signature heartfelt songs, leaning in a more modern hardcore vein while still retaining their punk rock roots.
The first single, “Anything,” is a rallying call to help inspire those who are feeling lost or forgotten. There was a time when people believed that they could be anything they wanted, but that feeling is waning and people are feeling helpless. It’s time to believe in ourselves again. One thing that stands out to us listening to “Anything” from The Last Mile, is the next level musicianship from the band. We got literal goosebumps when we listened to the guitar work on “Anything “ it is simply breathtaking.
Do yourself a favor and find your favorite music listening spot and get lost in the absolute beauty of “Anything” from The Last Mile.
RXGhost returns in all their melodic glory with with “Anytime But Now,”a new 7″ single that explores the psychological territory between awareness and action. The Kansas City quartet’s latest offering examines the peculiar comfort found in self-destructive patterns, whether chemical or emotional – that space where you recognize something isn’t good for you but can’t seem to break away.
You can listen to “Anytime But Now” on Spotify HereApple Music Here . You can listen to the B-side “Undersaid” on Spotify HereApple Music Here . You can watch the video for “Anytime But Now “ which was directed by Brodie Rush, below
“Anytime But Now” from RXGhost, checks all the boxes of a true musical experience. A hauntingly and melodic track, “Anytime But Now” is good for the ears and the soul.
The track showcases the band’s ability to craft expansive soundscapes through the interplay of Jeremiah James and Josh Thomas’s guitars, anchored by the precise rhythm section of Justin Brooks on drums and Chris Smead on bass. Recorded by Thomas and mixed by Shiner’s Paul Malinowski at Massive Sound Studios, the song weaves atmospheric textures through subtly shifting time signatures and unconventional structures. The accompanying video, directed by Brodie Rush and filmed in the band’s basement recording space, captures the intimate energy of their creative process while adding his distinct visual perspective
The single is backed with “Undersaid,” a more subdued B-side that offers a balancing counterpoint. Where “Anytime But Now” builds into post-rock chaos, “Undersaid” offers a more minimal, atmospheric companion piece.
The physical release is a handmade, numbered edition of 77 copies, cut on a vintage mono Presto 1D lathe head from a 1950s radio station. The records are cut at Celery Wolf Records, where each groove is embossed in real-time onto the record, making every copy uniquely different from the next. Available now on 7″ vinyl and all streaming platforms.
We recently had the delightful opportunity to check out the stripped down version of “Dream That I Die(Stripped)”, from Soren Hansen, who is the co-founder of the platinum-selling band New Politics, who is carving out a new path as a solo artist.
You can listen to “Dream That I Die(Striped)”Here You can also watch the video below
Soren Hansen, has taken a well crafted song , “Dream That I Die (Stripped )” and created a beautiful stripped down version that is absolutely stunning.
Now calling Nashville home, he’s channeling his creative energy into a deeply personal musical evolution. After introducing his self-titled album in 2024, Søren is set to release a new EP this spring, featuring raw, intimate acoustic versions of five standout tracks. Among them is his latest single, “Dream That I Die (Stripped)”—a hauntingly beautiful reimagining that showcases his artistry in a whole new light.The song captures the internal struggle of anxious thoughts, but with an underlying message of catharsis and self-expression.
Søren says, “This is the last of the stripped-down versions from my record! I loved playing and singing this one, and I like how the lyrics stand out when exposed to theirbare bones. The song is about anxiety, something I’ve personally dealt with a lot, and I believe there’s a healing power in voicing these feelings out loud. I hope you enjoy it, and I’d love to hear your thoughts!”
You can feel the authenticity and honest pouring out of “Dream That I Die (Stripped)” from Soren Hansen, this is definitely a track that you don’t to miss.
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out The Mary Tyler Whores and their electrifying cover of the DEVO classic “Whip It” via Golden Robot Records, You can listen to “Whip It” on Spotify Here, Apple Music Here You can also watch the video below.
“Whip It “ , from DEVO , is probably one of the most electrifying songs in music history. The Mary Tyler Whores deliver a blazing version of “Whip It” that they make all their own and we freaking love it .
Produced by punk legend Greg Hetson (Circle Jerks / Bad Religion), this turbocharged, high-voltage version of Devo’s cult classic slaps harder than ever, dripping with the band’s signature filthy punk energy.
Covering ‘Whip It’ felt like the perfect way to pay tribute while ripping it open for a new generation.” Shot in downtown Los Angeles in January 2025 – right in the middle of the city’s wildfire devastation – the ‘Whip It’ video is a high-intensity, no-holds-barred spectacle. Directed, edited, and enhanced with SFX by Faust (Infinivision), with cinematography by Blake Russ, and Money$Punk Productions backing the madness, the video blends surrealism with pure punk destruction.
So dust off those new wave dance moves and get ready to “WhipIt”
Phoneboy’s third album, Heartbreak Designer, out in April 25, 2025
We recently had the absolutely divine experience to check out the latest single “Red Wine” from indie rock band, Phoneboy
You can listen to“Red Wine” Here , You can also check out the video below
“Red Wine” is Phoneboy, at their electrifying best , we were captivated from the first note (and we loved every minute of it . Phoneboy takes music and sky rockets it to the next level.
“Red Wine”, is accompanied by a high energy video directed by Lianne Rose Richards that matches the electric energy of the single.
Following the success of Moving Out, the album explores love, loss, and self-discovery, marking a new level of depth in their songwriting and production. Formed in 2018 by Wyn Barnum, Ricky Dana, and James Fusco, Phoneboy started as three college friends making music in a scene with little space for indie rock. What began as campus shows soon turned into packed venues, millions of streams, and a reputation for high-energy performances. After years of playing alongside the band, longtime friend Jordan Torres officially joined on keys and vocals, bringing a fresh dynamic to their sound.
Produced in Brooklyn with Ayad Al Adhamy, Heartbreak Designer builds on the band’s hook-driven style while experimenting with new textures and influences.
We have “Red Wine” , locked on repeat and we can’t wait for more .
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the new single, “The Centre” from Canadian born, UK-based songwriter, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Laura Reznek . You can listen to “The Centre” Here
You can also watch the lyric video below
The track is the latest to be taken from her sumptuous forthcoming new album The Sewing Room, set for release on April 25th, 2025 via Mary Yelling Records, with Danny Cross doubling as bassist and the album’s mixing engineer, and mastering by Brock Macfarlane at CPS Mastering.
Commenting on the single, Reznek says: “‘The Centre’ is built around a relentless repetition, mirroring the cycles of influence I felt growing up. It explores the long shadow of certain family ties and the realisation that I don’t have to stay caught in their pull.”
Reznek has also today announced a run of September 2025 UK headline tour dates with support from Martha St. Arthur.
In addition, the songwriter will play a very special atmospheric album release show on May, 7th 2025 at St Pancras Old Church, London, with tickets on sale now (see below for listings).
Laura Reznek , has taken “The Centre” and created a beautifully melodically woven gem .
Tess & The Details, have a vibrant and electrifying sound that is a must hear for any true music lover. The mark of a good cover , is when the band makes it their own , Tess & The Details, have definitely done this with their cover of “Maniac”
Since bursting onto the scene in 2023 with their debut albumRunaway (released via Double Helix Records), they’ve been making waves in the punk community. Their music has been featured on compilations like Punk Rock Saves Lives, Attention!(WiretapRecords), Distort The Bay (Destroy Art Inc.), and Pee Approved(Pee Records AU), among others.
Photo: Matthew Medina
With an electrifying live show ( to go along with their electrifying sound) , the band has toured extensively across California, Portland, and beyond, steadily building their reputation as a must-see act. They’ve shared the stage with legends like Fishbone, Swingin’ Utters, The Meteors, The Last Gang, and The Drowns, proving they can hold their own alongside some of the best in the scene.
Beyond the music, Tess & The Details take pride in their relentless work ethic and advocacy for mental health awareness—all while delivering the kind of no-frills, high-energy rock that keeps fans coming back for more.
The band has teamed up with, Wiretap Records for a cover of “Maniac”, along with fresh original music and an aggressive touring schedule.
The idea to cover Maniac came unexpectedly— Lead vocalist/guitarist Tess Stevens says , “We were loading out at an obscure little venue in Crockett, California called Toot’s Tavern, and over the speakers while we were lugging our Marshall’s out the door we heard the song and we all started dancing.
It was the energy and dark catchiness of the song that made us all go…wait…,”Should we cover this?” almost as a joke…then that joke turned into us coming up with a Details-ified version of the song that we have played at almost every show since. Crowds liked it so much that we ended up teaming up with our longtime producer & mixing engineer Jacob Light to record it at ModernTone Studios in Lafayette, California.”
They didn’t stop there. To fully embrace the Flashdance spirit, they threw themselves into a nostalgic, over-the-top music video, directed by their close friend and Like Roses guitarist Devin Zamora. The result? A wild, 1983-inspired spectacle that you truly have to see to believe. You can watch the video Here
Tess & The Details, absolutely knock it out of the park with their cover of “Maniac” from “Flashdance”
Creativity truly sparks greatness…. Today, (March 7th) Travels With Brindle releases a fully licensed covers EP of Sparks‘ 1979 Giorgio Moroder, produced disco album, dubbed No. 1 in Heaven Starring Travels With Brindle.
You can listen to “No.1 in Heaven” Starring Travels With Brindle “ on Bandcamp Here, Spotify Here and Apple Music Here
To celebrate the EP, Chelsea Spear’s lo-fi ukulele power-pop project performs live at The Dance Complex in Cambridge with Balter Dance group on March 14, and then Spear performs at SOLOCOM ‘25 on April 11 at The Pit in New York City
No. 1 in Heaven Starring Travels With Brindle, made possible by a successful 2024Kickstarter project, recorded at the Boston Public Library, and endorsed by WBUR, Boston’s NPR as one of the most anticipated Boston records of Winter 2025, is both faithful and unfaithful to the original.
It features all six beautiful tracks – including lead single “Tryouts For The Human Race,” released last fall, and the title cut, “The Number One Song In Heaven,” which hit the streams on February 7 ahead of the release of the music video, filmed at Bellforge Arts Center, on February 13. (which is absolutely stunning and you can watch below)
“A lot of the covers of Sparks tend to stay close to the original versions of the songs,” Spear notes. “I think they’d appreciate the originality! Beyond that, I think Ron — who favors rap and heavy metal — would be disappointed that it’s not aggressive enough”
Photo Credit: Krzystina Calderone for Vintage Girl Studios
Spear says she was drawn to the enduring legacy of these tracks, and allowing some room for reinvention falls well in line with the Sparks ethos. No. 1 In Heaven Starring Travels With Brindle – her second covers record after 2018’s I Love You Like A Cover, where she took on Alex Lahey’s debut album – showcases more than just ukulele; it draws in the creative world around her.
Across these six tracks, Spear performs ukulele, vocals, finger snaps, shaker, and torn-paper snare drum, as heard on the George Formby-inspired “Tryouts For the Human Race,” the September single that was arranged by Sage Harrington of Ukulele Swing School. Circe Red performs a tap dance, engineered by William Hall Esq., on the propulsive “Academy AwardPerformance”; and Tyler Hauer delivers the trumpet on “La Dolce Vita,” giving it a new sense of buoyancy. Vocals on the record were engineered by Joel Edinberg, it was mastered by Joshua Cohen, and Spear mixed the album and engineered the ukulele.
We found ourselves positively enchanted with the absolutely divine musical work of art that is NO.1 in Heaven Staring Travels With Brindle . Every song is an artistic triumph honoring not only Sparks, but it also honors the brilliant creative vision that Chelsea Spear has artfully brought to life.
Our favorite track on the album, is “Academy Award Performance “ there is an abundance of artistic goodness to love on this track . We loved the tap dance performed by Circe Red , and the vocals were flawlessly spectacular.
The world is most definitely a better because of the artistic and musical wonderment of “No. 1 InHeaven Starring Travels With Brindle”
French Noise Rockers Reveal Black Flag Live Session ‘I WANT TO WRITE A GOOD SONG’
Taken From Their 2022 Second Album Everybody Knows Mickey
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out Hossegor, France-basednoise rockers , This Will Destroy Your Ears, as they reveal their prolific Black Flag Live Session, performance of “I Want To Write A Good Song” (Spoiler Alert: This song and band absolutely rock!)
You can watch the performance of “I Want To Write A Good Song” below
You can listen to “I WANT TO WRITE A GOOD SONG “Here
Often times when you hear a particular band or a particular song it feels important, as if the universe is saying “Hey check this out!, this is special” We definitely felt this after watching This Will Destroy Your Ears, perform, “I WANT TO WRITE A GOOD SONG”
We were absolutely captivated by the powerful performance from , This Will Destroy Your Ears, we were literally hanging on every note/word
The session comes ahead of the official announcement of a new album due for release in 2025, with further details to be revealed over the coming months
‘I WANT TO WRITE A GOOD SONG’ is taken from the band’s second album Everybody Knows Mickey, released in 2022 on respected French label À Tant Rêver Du Roi (FR), Cowboy À La Mode (FR) and Brutalist Records (UK).
The album was produced and recorded by Henri D’Armancourt and TWDYE at pARPAINg, Angresse, mixed by Alex Greaves at Nave Studio, Leeds, and mastered by Carl Saff at Saff Mastering, Chicago.
Conceptually, ‘I WANT TO WRITE A GOOD SONG’ is built around a series of song titles the band would have liked to have written, including 31 influences from the Pixies‘ ‘Debaser‘ to the Talking Heads‘ ‘PsychoKiller‘, not forgetting Johnny Cash‘s ‘Man inBlack‘, The Murder Capital‘s ‘Green & Blue’ and IDLES‘ fabulous ‘Colossus‘—a noisy anthem to the artists TWDYE love so much.
Photo Credit- Craig Szlatoszlavek
Filmed by Loula Productions (already responsible for the group’s excellent ‘Coffin For Two’video on a fishing boat) at the Black Flag in Seignosse in the middle of winter, this live session was conceived as an obvious counterpoint to the exercise. The trio had fun simulating an audition organised by the bar to find a house band for the coming summer, finding themselves in front of a meagre five people who are less than enthused (the zooms on the faces of the protagonists speak for themselves…) while they hammer through the single as if nothing had happened.
If you want to see the band live with more than five people in the room, you can choose between the two French dates in March, or wait until the band announce their Autumn 2025 UK tour dates later this year.
This Will Destroy Your Ears, is a band that you need to pay attention to. We can’t wait to see what they do next.
Live Dates:
05.03.25 – Bordeaux – Rock School Barbey – Les Inrocks Festival 2025 (w/ Fat White Family) 07.03.25 – Annecy – Festival Hors-Pistes (w/ Shannon Wright and Quentin Sauvé
Irish rock-alt singer, D. Cullen offers up his latest snappy guitar driven single, “Where Did You Go? , and it does not disappoint. You can listen to “Where Did You Go?” Here You can also watch the video below.
It is next to impossible not to get swept up in the alt-rock brilliance of “Where Did You Go?”, from D.Cullen. From the moment we heard the first chord , we know we were in for an absolute banger of a song ( and we were right!)
D Cullen photo credit
D comments: “This song is a mission statement for my 2nd album. I came of age during what was possibly the last great era for guitar music. The early-mid 2000’s were a golden time for indie music. Big Guitars, Big Drums, records that simultaneously sounded raw & massive on the radio, big hooky pop songs played loosely & dangerously. That’s the sound I wanted to convey on this album, and “Where Did You Go?” perfectly captures that’
Having previously released his debut album ‘Sing My Story, Tell My Song‘ followed by the EP ‘Tiny‘ and sophomore album ‘Standalone‘ he now announces a new chapter for 2025 with the release of the track ‘Where Did You Go’
If you haven’t heard of D. Cullen, we think that listening to “Where Did You Go” is a pretty good place to start.
We recently got the opportunity to check out the new cover of the David Bowie, classic “The Man Who Sold The World” from award winning visual artist , Asher Moss, known most famously for his work in photography & film has now embarked on a musical exploration into visceral sonic landscapes in search of the deeper meaning of human connection through music
You can listen to “The ManWho Sold The World “ on Spotify Here, Apple Music Here You can also watch the video below.
Asher Moss, blends the art-rock of the 90s with the modern electronic sounds of today, falling between Indie Rock and Dream Pop. Asher toured extensively with Nashville artist Rayland Baxter among others and spent most of the late OTs doing music professionally.
After a decade break, he released an EP through danish label En Route Records last year and excited for his fans to hear the up-coming EP this year.
Asher Moss offers up a hypnotic and dreamy version of “The ManWho Sold The World” that breathes wonderful new life into a classic song . The video is a beautiful visual companion.
Do your artful soul a favor and check out the otherworldly cover of “The Man Who Sold The World “ from Asher Moss.
This past Friday, we were absolutely honored to check out the brand new single, “UGLY“, from Bristol (UK) rock band, Oswald Slain .
Not only do we get the fabulous new single for “UGLY” But today we get a sparkling new video for “UGLY” You can watch the video below.
The video, is a live session filmed at Bristol’sSt. Dunstans House. The video for UGLY, is a fantastic of glimpse of Oswald Slain absolutely slaying it with their red hot new single, “UGLY” You can listen to “UGLY” Here
The song was produced in-house at their DIY home studio and mastered by Jason Mitchell at Loud Mastering (PJ Harvey, XTC, Big Special), and was inspired “by the film Boogie Nights and all of the deranged antics that went on behind the glitz and the glamour of the 70’s adult entertainment industry”
“UGLY”, taken from their debut EP ‘Kiss Me On The Mouth’ due for release April 2025.
Alongside the single, Oswald Slain are excited to announce that they’ll be embarking on their first tour of the UK, commencing April 17th 2025 at Newcastle’s Trillians Bar to celebrate the release of their debut EP.
Oswald Slain, have an electrifying sound and vibe that is front and center on “UGLY”, and we cannot get enough, it is absolutely stunning.
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the new single/video “Dead Ringer”, from 22 year old British singer-songwriter, Pip Lewis , who is currently based in San Diego, California.
You can listen to “Dead Ringer“ Here You can also watch the video below
As someone who reviews music, there is no better feel than getting the opportunity to hear and an artist grow and develop. Pip Lewis, has shown with her latest single an video Dead Ringer”, that she is an artist who is on the rise
Photo : Amy Tran
Dead Ringer”is taken from Pip’s forthcoming album, “Growing Pains”
“Dead Ringer” has a haunting presence and tone that makes you immediately take notice. Pip Lewis, gives a flawless and commanding vocal performance . Pip Lewis, uses stunning melodies and meaningful lyric to tell a vivid and memorable story with “Dead Ringer”
Pip says, “”Dead Ringer” was one of the earliest songs written for my upcoming album “Growing Pains” and it has a strong 80’s influence. I first got the idea for the track when I was listening to the iconic drum intro on “Blue Monday” by New Order. I sought out some samples of the iconic Linn drum machine (used on tracks such as “Purple Rain” and “1999” by Prince and “Radio Ga Ga” by Queen) and got to work producing the demo of what became “Dead Ringer.”
The song is an offbeat commentary on the line between the person and the performer. Who is Pip Lewis as a person? Who is she as a performer? Is the struggle of the person part of the allure of a performer?
I had grown up watching Joy Division’s lan Curtis performances with my father. Curtis would often have epileptic seizures on stage and it struck me then that it seemed like sometimes showmanship and suffering were synonymous. Who’s to say what is dancing and what is seizing?”
Pip Lewis, has crafted an absolute work of art with her latest single, “Dead Ringer, we can’t wait to see what she does next.
The stunning melodic brilliance continues from Boston based hardcore band , The Promise End as they deliver their striking new single , “A Long Shadow “ You can listen to “A Long shadow on Spotify, Here, The track is also accompanied by an animated lyric video from the talented visual artist Bizhan Khodabandeh. You can watch the video below.
Regarding the track the band states, “We are the malcontents of manufactured consent. In opposition, as one voice of dissent.”
The Promise End, take the quickness of lightning and the power of thunder and harness it to make breathtakingly beautiful music, case in point… the beauty and power of their latest single , A Long Shadow .
The Promised End will enter the studio to record the follow up LP to 2024’s “For The Buried And The Broken”on April 18th. In November of this year, the band will embark on a tour of mainland Europe
2024 was a banner year for Boston hardcore outfit The Promised End. In February the band released their debut full length record “For The Buried And The Broken” on Sound Investment Records (US) and Gunner Records (Germany) and received critical praise for its energy,authenticity and thoughtful lyrical content.
In August/September of 2024 the band embarked on their maiden tour of Europe where they played 16 dates in Germany and Poland. Returning home the band was nominated for a 2024 Boston Music Award where they were in the company of such nominees as Converge, The Dropkick Murphys and Fiddlehead. The band has been busy writing their sophomore album
We can’t wait for more music from The Promise End, in the meantime we will keep “A Long Shadow” on repeat.
Upcoming Show:
March 22 @ Moon Base One24 New Derby Street Salem, MA 6pm All Ages $10 (W/ Deprogrammer, Cult Born, Cursed American Ethos)
We recently had the opportunity to check out the new single and video for “Beautiful Sky”, from Canadian, singer-songwriter Andy Stochansky. You can listen to “Beautiful Sky “ Here. You can also watch the video below
We are completely taken with the new single, Beautiful Sky” , from Andy Stochansky, via ENCI Records , offering a glimpse into his forthcoming album, Poetry of Birds.
“Sometimes I get overwhelmed by social media and I just need to look at something to ground myself. When writing this song. I remember just going outside and looking at the sky and not needing anything else.”
Andy Stochansky , is a master singer-songwriter and storyteller who creates music that you can’t help but instantly connect with .
Andy crafts music that is both intimate and immersive. His latest project, Poetry of Birds, reflects on the beauty of simplicity, translating everyday wonder into vivid lyrics and organic instrumentation.
“It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the modern world,” he observes. “I love electronics as much as anybody else does, but I wanted to show some respect to nature. It can teach us everything we need. Poetry Of Birds is a reminder to look at the beauty of the simple things around us.”
Photo: David Patino
Andy, eloquently takes melody and tone and creates beautiful melodic works of art . So much is beautifully woven into the inner fabric of “Beautiful Sky “ we were completely mesmerized.
With a career spanning decades, Andy’s musical journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. The Toronto-born artist first made waves as a touring and studio musician for indie icon Ani DiFrancobefore launching his solo career in 1999 with Radio Fusebox. His evolution continued with albums like 5 Star Motel(2001) and 100 (2005), the latter produced by Johnny Rzeznik of Goo Goo Dolls. His songwriting prowess has left a global imprint, with his song Shine—covered by Australian Idol winner Shannon Noll—dominating the Australian Singles Chart at #1 for eight weeks and even serving as the Commonwealth Games theme song
We are anxiously awaiting the release of “Poetry Of Birds”, but for now we will put , “Beautiful Sky on repeat.
We recently had the stellar opportunity to check out the new single, “The Lie”, from Brooklyn , based musician , Sid Simons. You can listen to “The Lie” Here You can watch the video for “The Lie” below
Sid Simons, brings it right out of the gate , with his electrifying new single , “The lie”
Sid Simons, ( formerly known as Girl Skin) released his amazing , LP. “Beneath The Brightest Smiles, in 2024 , to rave reviews.
Sid Simon, reminds us a lot of indie hero, Elliot Smith , However, Sid Simons, offers a fresh yet familiar style and vibe that is 100% all his own.
The new single , “The Lie” from Sid Simons is a brilliantly crafted indie gem with smart indie- folk sensibilities, laced with an indie rock heart.
Flawless vocals couple with an addictive melody, make, “The Lie”, an absolute can’t miss .
Sid Simons, brand new EP, “The Last American Valentine” – is out in February.
Sid Simons will tour North America and Europe, extensively this spring and summer.
We recently had the excellent opportunity to check out the new single , “Aidour”, from Manchester electro pop artist RICHARD EVANS(formerly of UK cult band JAMES and ST. VITUS DANCERS). You can listen to “Aidoru” on Spotify, Here, Apple Music, Here and on Bandcamp, Here You can also watch the video below.
We were absolutely swept away with the dreamy electro-pop vibes of “Aidoru”, from Richard Evans, via Cold Star Media.
“Aidoru”, is named for the Japanese word meaning “idol“. The song’s lyrics explore the status of a virtual pop idol designed only to please its audience as it sings of love with no understanding of what the word means.
A British-Irish electronic musician, writer and digital media artist, Evans’ foray into the music scene includes time as the keyboardist in UK cult band James, with whom he also co-wrote and recorded material, and as guitarist and songwriter for St. Vitus Dancers.
Aidoru‘ previews Evans’ new ‘Quantum’ album, released in stereo, binaural and spatial audio mixes, created by award-winning Swiss sound designer Hervé Girardin. Recorded at Cold Star Studios, this nine-track collection itself is themed around artificial intelligence – probing its impact upon us, how algorithms are changing us and questioning what responsibility we bear for the things we create.
“Aidoru”, from Richard Evans, is a mesmerizing track that is an unbelievable musical experience, that you feel with your full mind , body , soul
This song is one of the first written for the new album and marks a change in my writing process, being originated on just piano and vocals rather than devised within studio software. I specifically wanted a bright, hi-energy track to match the commerciality of the virtual idol concept. The lyrics reflect a creation that is designed for just one purpose – to serve its listeners,” saysRichard Evans.
“Aidoru”, from Richard Evans, is an absolute can’t miss.
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the new single , “Selfish “ from singer-songwriter, Daniel Arison. You can listen to “Selfish” on Spotify Here, Apple Music ,Here You can also check out the brilliant video for “Selfish” below
We were absolutely moved by the latest single and video , “Selfish”, from, Singer, songwriter, and producer, Daniel Arison. “Selfish” , holds a special place for Daniel, as it was the first song written for his upcoming album and became the thematic foundation for the entire project.
Daniel recalled the pivotal moment that inspired the song during a recent studio session with his producer, Larzz. “I walked into the session and knew exactly what I wanted to write,” Daniel explained. “I told Larzz the story behind the title: one day, Ihad a huge blowout with one of my friends. He came to me and yelled at me for an hour and a half, accusing me of being self-involved—never calling, never asking howhe was, never making the effort. In the moment, I felt really defensive and denied everything he said. But a few days later, I sat with myself and thought, ‘Maybe you’reright. Maybe I am selfish.’”
This moment of self-awareness became a turning point not only in Daniel’s personal life but also in his creative process. He channeled the complex emotions ofdefensiveness, sadness, and eventual acceptance into the song. “It was a weird moment of realization and acceptance of who I was in that moment—a human being capable of making mistakes,”Daniel shared. “The friendship wasn’t the same after that, but writing ‘Selfish’ felt like a huge relief. It was like saying out loud what I had beenafraid to admit, and that honesty became the core of the album’s direction.”
“Selfish” , from Daniel Arison , shines , because it a song that touches your heart and soul. We felt a definite, connection with the well thought out words and melody, Daniel Arison , is a master storyteller and songwriter and we can’t wait to see what he does next.
Fans can look forward to the release of additional singles and visualizers, building anticipation for the full album later this year
Last Friday, we had the delightful opportunity to check out the new single , “The Number One Song In Heaven”, from Boston ukulele power-pop project Travels With Brindle, which is the stunning musical creation of Boston, musician , Chelsea Spear . Today, one day before Valentine’s Day’s, we get another treat , in the form of the stunning new video , for “The No.1 Song In Heaven” You can watch the video below
You can also listen to “The Number 1 Song In Heaven “ Here
The music video, was filmed at the historic Bellforge Arts Center in Massachusetts.
Spear and longtime collaborator Will Hall shot “The Number One Song In Heaven” video at Bellforge Arts Center in Medfield, the historic site of the former Medfield State Hospital that is now a blossoming creative arts hub.
“My two aesthetic touchstones for that were the black and white scenes from the Powell & Pressburger movie A Matter of Life And Death, and the bathtub Mary statues you see in suburban homes throughout the commonwealth,” Spear says with a laugh. “I wanted something both otherworldly and old, and I think the weathered bricks and the pastoral shots of cloudy skies and open fields captured that feeling!”
Travels With Brindle ( Chelsea Spear) and Will Hall have collaborated to create a stunningly brilliant and breathtaking visual companion to the equally brilliant Sparks , cover of “The Number One Song In Heaven “
Do your art loving soul a favor and check outthe video for “The Number One Song In Heaven “
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the new single and video for “Bloom” from UK based Hamartia. And… it is absolutely stunningly spectacular.
You can listen to “Bloom” Here You can also check out the video below
Following up on an epic 2024 which saw the band appear alongside exciting new talent such as Lake Malice, Orchards and Love Rarely, self-proclaimed ‘losercore’ quartet Hamartia have released their sensational brand new single, ‘Bloom’ – with a debut headline show slated for February12th at Cardiff’sTiny Rebel.
Photography by Claire Hodgkins Photography
‘Bloom’ is an anti-Valentine’s anthem about coming to terms with the fact that not only has your relationship has run its course, but you’ve lost yourself in the process. It’s about realising that it’s better to be alone and totally free to be yourself, than it is to feel restricted, stuck and suffocated in a relationship – and using that freedom to try and reclaim what’s left of yourself.
Vocalist Sophie Smith said “Bloom is another track that feels to us like a three-minute long post-breakup therapy session. We’ve all been in a position where we’ve changed who we are for somebody in the hopes that it ‘fixes’ something – but in reality, it does the opposite.”
Hamartia’s heart-on-sleeve brand of ‘trauma dumping’ has always set them apart from the rest of the scene – connecting quickly with a rapidly-growing, dedicated fanbase. The band has been labelled as one of Noizze’s Top 20 Artists Set to Conquer 2025, thanks to their unwavering desire to be true to themselves at every opportunity in their songwriting and their live shows – which at times could be mistaken for group therapy sessions.
Sophie continues, “This song is our opportunity to lay all of our feelings bare, work through them and hopefully come out the other side with a new found appreciation for being true to ourselves, and putting ourselves first for once. You’re more than your worst boyfriend.”
Hamartia, has an authentic sound and vibe that we can’t help but gravitate towards. “Bloom” is an emotionally charged song that we simply can’t get enough of.
We recently had the absolute honor to check out the new single, “Left Me Hanging”,via Wiretap Records, from Los Angeles based band, Pinstock.
You can listen to “Left Me Hanging “ Here . You can also the video which was directed by Jeff Antons below
Pinstock is a band that is a melting pot of musical styles and this is front and center on their latest single, “Left Me Hanging” Pinstock, artfully blending , Alt-Rock, Pop-Punk & Hip-Hop, formed in 2019. The band recently announced signing with LA based Wiretap Records.
Not only do we get the kick ass new single, “Left Me Hanging “ – But…. We also got a blazing hot video , directed by Jeff Antons , that you can check out above.
Vocalist/guitaristShane Finch says, “Our newest song Left Me Hanging was recorded at Buzzbomb Studios in Orange County with Producer Paul Miner. We’ve worked with Paul in the past and it’s always a good balance of creative freedom while also knowing you have the support you’ll need for those areas that still need growth. Also just a great, fun time!
This song was actually the first we have recorded with our current drummer Jeff Antons. Jeff has been in the band for a few years now so it was great finally getting to see his songwriting abilities come to life
Lyrically, I think this song is pulled from a subconscious part of the brain. Sometimes songs are our own truth and sometimes they are told from a fictional point of view, or perspective of someone else’s experience. I think Left Me Hanging is a combination of all of those things. My own experiences may have planted the seed and then I just imagine if that had grown into larger feelings.
Signing with Wiretap is a great accomplishment for us. When you meet someone through music that likes it enough to invest time and effort into it, it is a feeling we might be onto something. We look forward to working with them more in the near future!”
Pinstock, has a sound and dynamic that is simply epic , pulling from different musical styles allows the band to come at the listener at different angles and we think that because of that, the band really stands out in a sea of somewhat mundane musical offerings.
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the new single and video for “Communicating “ via Epitaph Records from Pop-rock band, Bad Suns. You can listen to “Communicating” Here and you can watch the music video directed by Andy Deluca below:
Sparked by an idyllic drive through Los Angeles, frontman Christo Bowman aimed to mimic the feeling of a “quintessential SoCal moment”, sonically recreating that blissful feeling with whimsical synths, an intoxicating groove and funky rhythmic licks informed by the colorful sounds of Japanese City Pop.
Photo by : Sarah Eiseman
“It had been a cold and rainy couple of weeks in February but that morning, the clouds parted, and the sun emerged for a beautiful, sunny day in Los Angeles,”he explains. “There were palm trees all around me and I just wanted to write a song that captured that essence.”
Bad Suns have crafted a brilliant soul filled pop song with “Communicating “ that is positively radiant and creates instant happiness.
You can check out tour dates below as they will be hitting the road with Finneas
Bad Suns is Christo Bowman (vocals/guitar), Gavin Bennett (bass) & Miles Morris (drums)
Bad Suns Tour Dates
w/ Finneas
Feb. 13 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
Feb. 14 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
Feb. 16 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
Feb. 18 – Silver Spring, MD – Fillmore Silver Spring
Feb. 19 – Philadelphia, PA – Fillmore Philadelphia
Feb. 21 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Feb. 22 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount
Feb. 23 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount
Feb. 25 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit
Feb. 26 – Chicago, IL – Salt Shed
Feb. 27 – Minneapolis, MN – Fillmore Minneapolis
March 1 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
March 2 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center
We recently had the delightful experience to check out the colorful new music video for “Just Pretend,” from Boston chiptune electronic-pop trio, Battlemode.
You can watch the video for “Just Pretend” below
In the dull of the winter freeze, Battlemode and their bright vibrant sound shine brighter than the northern lights , on their spectacular video for “Just Pretend”
Where prior single “Playlist” – declared an undisputed “Song of the Summer” by Boston media – was a broken-hearted breakup song and the digital impressions we leave behind, the pulsating 8-bit sophistication of “Just Pretend” suggests a new level of life and love awaits just around the corner for Astrologic (Astro), Bifflecup (Biff), and Sam Mulligan. It’s a restart of the game of love, just when everyone around them is feeling reborn.
‘Just Pretend’ is about two people starting a possible new relationship, but still having reservations because of past love trauma,” says Astro. “They ultimately decide to ‘Just Pretend’ that stuff doesn’t matter and to live for the moment. The theme and lyrics were inspired by a relationship I was in where we both were scarred by the past, but we wanted to pretend we were normal people, and could have a fresh start.”
As it turns out, January has been less about a fresh start for Battlemode, and more a continuation of last year’s successes. After being nominated for Electronic Artist of the Year at the 2024 Boston Music Awards, the band earned a slot performing live at Boston Calling Music Festival in May, joining the bill alongside Dave Matthews Band, Luke Combs, and Fall Out Boy.
Between now and Memorial Day weekend, the Battlemode live calendar is healthy, as the band plays Sexfest at The Jungle in Somerville over Valentine’s Day weekend, and performs live before a February 21 screening ofScott Pilgrim Vs. The World at Arlington’s Capitol Theatre with Linnea’s Garden, DJ Wubson, visual artist V.Kash, and a pop-up arcade from Super Party Bros
In March, they take part in their own Boston Bitdown, a three-day chiptune and digital fusion music festival collaboration with geekbeatradio that takes over five venues in Somerville and Arlington and features more than 40 performances and visual art displays.
As we wait for all the amazing live shows, the “Just Pretend” music video takes the Battlemode talents to YouTube. Directed by McNazz and filmed by Sam Nazartian and Kyle McGandy at The Capitol Theatre and depicting the band as clowns and magicians, the vibrant visual showcases the faces behind the bleeps and the bloops, all while the song itself answers a simple question: What if Charlie Puth wrote a chiptune pop song complete with hip-hop verses? Perhaps he would have, had he stuck around the city after graduating from Berklee and partied a little bit more with the band and their raucous live shows.
We recently had the chance to check the new single and video for “Oxygen” from Canadian-born , LA – based singer, songwriter producer & multi-instrumentalist Andy Stochansky. You can listen to “Oxygen” Here and you can watch the video below
Andy Stochansky, is a world class singer-songwriter/ storyteller, and this is front and center on “Oxygen “
Andy, beautifully highlights life’s most delicate details in his music, zooming into and exploring the wonder and magic of each day. This intimate approach enables him to naturally connect via vivid and vibrant lyrics soundtracked by organic instrumentation.
Photo by David Patino
Between brisk strumming and a lively beat, he leans into a hummable melody. He makes a pledge to a friend in a time of need, going on to urge, “Let me be your oxygen.”
“I wrote that song about a friend who went through a really bad divorce,” he notes. “I wasn’t around him in Toronto, so all I could do was check up on him through FaceTime and just hear him out. It’s just about helping somebody else.”
We can not wait for Andy’s new album , “Poetry Of Birds”, which be out soon.
We absolutely love “Oxygen “ and we have a feeling you will too.
We recently had the distinct honor of checking out the new single and video “Safe & Sound” via Enci Records, from Pip Lewis a 22 year old British singer-songwriter who is based in San Diego , California.
You can listen to “Safe&Sound” Here and you can watch the video below
“Safe & Sound” from Pip Lewis, is a divinely sounding melody that combined with Pip’s otherworldly vocals, make for magnificent listening experience.
Photo by : Amy Tran
Pip Lewis’s forthcoming album, “Growing Pains,” blends introspective lyrics and ethereal soundscapes to create a truly resonant experience. “Safe & Sound,” is the stunning first single from the LP.
Pip says, “I take inspiration from the likes of Phoebe Bridgers and Maggie Rogers. “Safe & Sound” combines a lush, indie pop sound with raw and earnest lyrics.”
“This song is inspired by the idea that one can feel alone in a room full of people. It’s a cry for help into the crowd and a love letter to those who answer it.”
You owe it to your music loving heart to check out PipLewis , and her new single “Safe&Sound”
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the new single and video for “Show My Teeth” from LA duo Magic Bronson. You can listen to “Show My Teeth” Here. You can also check out the short film for “Show My Teeth” below.
“Show My Teeth from Los Angeles, indie-electronic duo Magic Bronson, is fun and playful track that once it washes over you, you can’t help but smile ( and show your teeth)
Photographer: Cameron Maier
“Show My Teeth” is all about the adventure and highs and lows you experience while on tour. The playful track comes to life through oscillating, kaleidoscopic synths, and a fast-paced, move-inducing beat.
Magic Bronson, has carved a unique niche in the music scene with their compelling blend of introspective lyrics and pulsating beats. Known for their distinctive sound that marries electronic music with raw, emotional indie elements, Michael Nicastro and Matthew Lieberman have been captivating audiences since their formation. Their music, a vibrant mix of synth-driven melodies and bass-heavy rhythms, speaks to the heart of the urban experience, reflecting themes of anxiety, societal observations, and personal introspection
Off of their upcoming album, Good Dogs, their latest single “Show My Teeth” is all about the adventure and highs and lows you experience while on tour. Lieberman shares, “It can be super fun and thrilling but also fairly repetitive and exhausting. We wanted to capture that feeling of rolling from one city to another and the excitement but overall blur it can be waking up in a new city everyday and having 24 hours to experience what it has to offer before you have to hit the road again.”
Along with the vibrant single, the duo has also unveiled a fun video to go along with the track . Magic Bronson will be performing at the Moroccan Lounge on January 28th, as well as an album release party at Echo Bend in Atwater Village on the February 8th
We recently had the stellar opportunity to check out the new single and video for “I’m Not Dying To Be Here, from Bristol (Uk ) , 5 piece band Split Chain. You can listen to “I’m Not Dying To Be Here” – Here and you can check out the video directed by Zak Pinchin below.
Split Chain ( vocalistRoberto Martinez-Cowles, guitaristsOli Bowles and Jake Reid, bassistTom Davies and drummerAaron Black) deliver an absolutely melodic and sonic triumph with “I’m Not Dying To Be Here”
Photo by Zak Pinchin
Following acclaim from outlets like Revolver, who lauded their “super catchy nu-gaze sound”, the Bristol five-piece returns with another wave of roaring, hypnotic riffs and melancholy grooves. Paired with gritty, emotional vocals and the lyrical content to match, the band explains that the song is “a raw and honest reflection on the courage it takes to choose yourself, even when it means walking away from someone you once trusted.”
Split Chain , offer up an unapologetic and authentic sound that surrounds your senses and leaves you wanting more. We have a feeling that they are just getting warmed up.
Split Chain formed almost 2 years ago as a creative outlet for its members who were all facing different stages of addiction recovery at the time. By channeling their personal struggles into emotionally charged songs, they have connected with a growing fan base drawn to their vulnerability and honesty. “We were writing music as an escape, a distraction, to create what we wanted to listen to,”they explain.“We ended up loving what we had created so much, and from this, Split Chain was formed.”
The band is currently on tour in the U.S. with Silverstein and Thursday you can check out dates below
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the new single and video for “What A little Love Can Do” from New England based singer-songwriter Sam Robbins. You can listen to “What A little Love Can Do” on Spotify Here and Apple Music HereYou can also watch the video below
“What A little Love Can Do” from Sam Robbins, is a brilliantly written emotionally filled song that we felt draw to instantly .
Sam shares, shares, “The song was written from a moment. I had spent most of the year on the road, and had just made it back to Nashville from a long run of shows when I heard that there had been a shooting near my house. I was home alone all day after an amazing trip, visiting places that felt so different from where I had grown up in NH, and I started strumming. The song just flowed from there, and I think that’s where the simple, direct nature of the lyrics and message came from – just trying to be in the moment and capture my feelings in a very divided world.”
“What a Little Love Can Do” is the leading single off of his forthcoming album “So Much I Still Don’t See” Sam comments , “It is based around my touring over the past four years – driving 45,000 miles per year, meeting so many people from so many different backgrounds and perspectives than me, a guy in his 20’s from New Hampshire,”
The miles and experience gained along with Sam’s talent as a gifted songwriter/ storyteller make him an artist that is on the rise .
Robbins is a 2021 Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk contest winner, a 2022 Falcon Ridge Folk Festival “Most Wanted to Return” artist, and later a solo mainstage performer at each festival in 2023 and 2024. We have a feeling that Sam is on his way to many more awards .
Sam heads back out on the road on January, 19th you can check out dates Here
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the new single and video for “Not Your Dream Girl” from singer-songwriter Jordan Duffy.
You can listen to “Not Your Dream Girl” Here . You can also watch the video below
Jordan Duffy, is an extraordinary talent , and it is on full display on her latest single, “Not Your Dream Girl”
The songwas written while watching the movie Sixteen Candles. Jordan Duffy thought, ‘what if these John Hughes movies didn’t have a happy ending, what would a song like that sound like?’. The video’s storyline, showcases an alien spying on Jordan being denied by her high school crush, later that alien pretends to be the high school crush to win Jordan over! Producer Party Nails and Jordan Duffy create amodern ‘80s synth sad pop song that you can’t stop dancing to.
Jordan shares, “This song is written about a friend that I had feelings for, but I knew it would not go any further. I always saw him as my Jake Ryan. He does not and will never know this was written about him. But it has become one of my favorite songs I’ve ever written.”
We have always enjoyed the vibe and energy, that Jordan Duffy, brings to her music . Jordan, is effortlessly able to create a sound that stretches across a multitude of genres such as indie, pop, americana, and alternative.
We are absolutely captivated by “Not Your Dream Girl,Jordan Duffy and we can’t wait to see what she does next.
We recently got to check out the acoustic version + lyric video for “We Should Stick Together” from multi-platinum artist and producer , elijah wood. You can listen to the acoustic version of “We Should Stick Together” Here and you can check out the lyric video below
In the season of giving , elijah woods delivers a special acoustic version of his hit single “We Should Stick Together“ Originally featured on his Hey There Elijah EP, the track has become a viral sensation, averaging 5,000 daily sound uses on TikTok and landing in the Top 50 of TikTok’s Viral 50 US Music Charts.
“We Should Stick Together” has become a fan favorite for its anthemic message and irresistible melody.
Reflecting on the song’s impact, elijah shares, “This track was instantly one of my favorites when we wrote it. It felt so easy and timeless.” The new acoustic rendition offers a stripped-back, emotionally raw take, highlighting the intimacy of the lyrics and bringing a fresh perspective to the song. “The acoustic version, for me, showcases the heart of the song in a way that feels deeply personal,” he adds.
Beyond his studio achievements, elijah has been making waves on stages worldwide. In 2023, he sold out his first Canadian headline tour, captivating audiences across the country. This success propelled him to international acclaim, with sold-out shows in 2024 in Asia’s major markets, including Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Singapore. During this tour, he also opened for Niall Horan in Jakarta and performed at Seoul Jazz Festival alongside Lauv, Jeremy Zucker, and JP Saxe. Most recently, elijah made his UK debut at the BSTHyde Park Festival in London, further solidifying his status as a global phenomenon in the making.
elijah woods is the perfect voice at the right time and the acoustic version of “We Should Stick Together“ is the perfect track to brilliantly showcase the incredible artistry of elijah woods.
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check the new single and video for “Planes Are Low “, from Samantha Gongol. You can listen to “Planes Are Low” on Spotify Here , Apple Music Here You can also check out the video below
We were immediately taken by the beautifully crafted new single “Planes Are Low” from Samantha Gongol, best known as one-half of the platinum-selling duo Marian Hill.
She rose to fame with Marian Hill and hits like “Down” and “One Time,” blending sultry vocals with minimalistic electronic beats.
Her new single “Planes Are Low” is a melancholy gorgeous indie pop single filled with Samantha’s soul-baring vocals, emotive piano chords, and mood-drenched melodies.
Samantha Gongol,delivers absolute indie pop gold with “Planes Are Low”,we were literally hanging on every word.
Samantha shares, “I initially wrote “Planes Are Low” after taking a long COVID walk in 2020. I remember the air felt thick, and it was unseasonably warm for winter. As I was about to turn in, a plane dipped under the clouds. I’m sure it was to get better visibility and escape the cloud cover, but it seemed almost as if it was flying dangerously low. It struck me as a metaphor for how I was feeling at the time. Everything felt wrong, kind of like the plane flying so low.”
The song is off of her upcoming EP and follows her debut single “Flash In The Pan”
Go find your favorite place to listen to music and get lost in the beauty that is “Planes Are Low” from Samantha Gongol.
We recently had the extraordinary opportunity to check out the video for “Kiss Me Like You Miss Here” . You can watch the video below
You can also listen to the single on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here.
Bristol-based alt-indie quartet Adult Leisure artfully deliver a stunning visual for “Kiss Me Like You Miss Here “
The stunning new music video was filmed by the band themselves, on their phones, in its entirety, keeping true to the track’s subject matter, highlighting the everyday anxieties for someone living on the breadline.
Discussing what they hoped to achieve with the music video, drummer Nathan Searle says, “To reflect the harsh reality of the cost of living crisis in the UK, we wanted this video to feel simple and genuine. A polished production wouldn’t have felt appropriate for the story we wanted to tell. Instead, we filmed the entire video ourselves, working with what we had and keeping things as straightforward as possible. This approach highlights how creativity and resourcefulness often emerge from limitation. It’s a reminder that art doesn’t need to be extravagant to be powerful, it just needs to be honest.”
Adult Leisure, is a band who truly mastered the art of bringing their music compositions to life . There is a brilliant sense of artistic genius that lives and breathes within Adult Leisure and the fabric of that genius is beautifully captured in the video for “Kiss Me Like You Miss Her”
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the new EP “Inside A Dream” from Boston based alt-rock band,Gretchen Shae & The Middle Eight. You can listen to “Inside A Dream” Here.
Gretchen Shae & The Middle 8 come out absolutely blazing on “Inside A Dream” The trio ( Gretchen Shae : Guitar and Vocals, Ronan Fahy: Lead Guitar and Nick Mejia : Drums/ creative designer) are sonically and melodically in sync as they charge into the opening track “Heroes Shouldn’t Be Villains,” . You can check out the lyric video for the track below
“Heroes Shouldn’t Be Villains,” expands their creative dynamism far beyond genre limitations. Part of that is the result of the set-in chemistry of Gretchen Shae & The Middle Eight’s now-established lineup: Vocalist, guitarist, and lyricistShae alongside lead guitaristRonan Fahy and drummer and creative designerNick Mehos, all collaborating as songwriters and contributors. The other part is the source material; when Shae and the boys stir the emotional weight of personal loss into the band’s rock and roll expression, what comes out on the other side is purely an emotive extension of themselves.
“The songs are really just a response to loss in a number of ways, whether it is a friend, family, or a loved one,” Shae admits.
Photo Credit- Richard Cramer
The intoxicating drum beat that is the lead in for the title track “Inside A Dream “, gives way to flawless vocals coupled with a memorable melody. Gretchen Shae & The Middle Eight are without question a band who is on top of their game on “Inside A Dream “
Produced by and recorded with Roger Lavallee at Wachusett Recording in Princeton, MA, Inside A Dream is the band’s first new music since last fall’s “Safehouse” single. Over its 12-minute runtime, the record brazenly extends the realm of loss through added layers of grief, frustration, and stigmatization of mental health. The lyrical themes cascade over heavy riffs and a thunderous backbeat, as jangly and echoing guitarwork exchanges freely with Shae’s introspective and lived-in wordplay.
The closing track, “Little Armies “ features some mesmerizing drumming that really adds another dimension to the track. The vocals on “Little Armies “ have this haunting quality that gives the track a little mystery.
“Inside A Dream” from Gretchen Shae And The Middle Eight is over flowing with rock goodness this is an EP you can’t ignore.
We recently got the amazing opportunity to check out the new single “XOXO” from queer Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Camille Schmidt. You can listen to “XOXO” Here and you can you check out the video below.
We are going to cut right to the chase… “XOXO” from Camille Schmidt, is about to become your new favorite song , you just don’t know it yet. The vocals from Camille Schmidt on “XOXO” are absolutely otherworldly.
The song opens with a drum machine and a featherlight synth, before introducing her voice, distorted with vocal processing but somehow stronger for its digital warps. These layers of manipulation are like armor, a protection as she reveals the crevices of her inner thoughts, whether about raising a child with her best friend or the “demon in my room” she faces when she’s all alone
“RIP the girl I was playing,” she sings as the instrumentation behind her starts to twist and double on itself, half-woman, half-machine, as she annihilates the ghosts of her former self.
We are going to be honest…”XOXO” is the first song we’ve heard from Camille Schmidt and we are beyond impressed ,she one artist you can’t afford to miss.
We recently had the spectacular opportunity to check out the new single and video for “Whisk Miss” from singer songwriter Lindsey Rose Black. You can listen to “Whisk Miss” Here You can also check out the video below
Part-fever dream, part auto-fiction, Lindsey Rose Black is Jenny in this twang-kissed art pop and indie rock track and she is on! the! run! If The Chicks and Wet Leg had a baby, it would be this song. While “Whisk Miss” is a work of tongue-in-cheek fantasy in the realm of The Chicks‘”Goodbye, Earl,” its themes of feminine rage and the power of community to heal from harm are piercingly true.
A survivor of a years-long stalking situation, Lindsey is immensely passionate about everyone’s right to feel safe in their bodies, in their homes, and at her shows. 2024 marks the first year she feels personally safe enough to speak out publicly about her experience to advocate for better resources and protections for DV and stalking survivors everywhere.
In a musical landscape that is often mundane, Lindsey Rose Black is a talented refreshing breath of fresh air. “Whisk Miss” is absolute genius.
“Whisk Miss” from Lindsey Rose Black is a must listen.
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the new LP, “Bad Choices Good Times “ from Sydney Australia based three piece melodic punk band , Ebolagoldfish . You can listen to “Bad Choices Good Times” Here
“Bad Choices Good Times” , from Ebolagoldfish, is a treasure trove of melodic punk goodness that we absolutely love .
Photo: @chantelbannphotography
Bad Choices Good Times (out November 15 via Australia’s Pee Records/Bearded Punk/Cat’s Claw/Double Helix)is a mixed bag of party favours and adults-only treats that will leave you thinking, “This ain’t no children’s party, but someone should really be supervising this.”
Ebolagoldfish, have a style and vibe that you just can’t resist. As soon as we heard the opening track “No Fear No Fun” we were in for an epic good time and…. We were right.
The lead single and title track “Bad Choices Good Times”is, “about learning life’s lessons without distracting the class,”explains the band. “It celebrates the fun in failure and follows a familiar path: from hangouts to hangovers and poor decision-making, to facing our walk of shame, then embarking on a great adventure aboard the magical porcelain school bus.”
You can check out the video for “Bad Choices Good Times “ below
All of the songs are well written and crafted melodic gems that absolutely kill . From top to bottom “Bad Choices Good Times “ is phenomenal. “Powers”,”Dreams”, “Inner West Side Story “ and “WWGD” are our personal favorites.
“Bad Choices Good Times “ is a special record with kick ass songs, run don’t walk to wherever you get music and check out “Bad Choices Good Times from Ebolagoldfish.
We recently had the exceptional opportunity to check out the latest single “Brother”, via Memory Music label from New Jersey based band Flycatcher. You can listen to “Brother” Here You can also check out the video for “Brother” below.
Sometimes you don’t choose the music but, the music chooses you. We were recently scanning for new music when seemingly out of nowhere we stumbled upon Flycatcher and their amazing new single “Brother”
“Brother” from Flycatcher, is a well written song that grabs your attention right from the first note . Melodically pleasing with indie appeal. We may have found your new favorite song ( you’re welcome)
Flycatcher ( Gregory Thomas Pease – Vocals and Guitar, Justin VanNiekerk,Guitar, Jack Delle Cava, Bass and Connor Carmelengo, Drums) are a well oiled music making machine, and we feel they are just getting started .
“Brother” was Produced, engineered, and mixed by Will Yip. “Brother” from Flycatcher, is a brilliant and stunning musical experience that you can’t afford to miss .
We had the amazing opportunity to check out the new video for “Braids In The Pit” from the world’s only POW WOW Punk Rock band 1876. You can check out the red hot video for “Braids In The Pit” below
1876 is an indigenous punk rock band from Portland, Oregon. They represent the Blackfeet, Northern Cheyenne, Oglala, Comanche, and Yakama Nation Tribes.
1876, brings a raw energy that is absolutely epic. Once we saw the video for “Braids In The Pit” we were hooked . Do yourself a favor and check out the video for “Braids In The Pit” from 1876, Your music loving heart will thank you .
We recently had the stellar opportunity to check out the new single/video for “Stand So Close” from Detroit born and Nashville based trio, Pretty Jane ( Trevor Dalrymple [vocals], LucaDiVergilio [bass], and Ethan Strain [leadguitar] You can listen to “Stand So Close” Here and you can check out the video below .
We absolutely love the vibe and feel of “Stand So Close” from Pretty Jane . With theatrical vocals and playful synths, it captures the thrill and anxiety of unrequited love. The saxophone solo adds a fun, nostalgic flair, reminiscent of The 1975, while the song’s underlying tension explores the bittersweet ache of wanting someone who seems oblivious. This track is a vibrant exploration of desire wrapped in an infectious sound.
Some songs just make you want get up and dance, “Stand So Close” from Pretty Jane is definitely one of those songs.
Pretty Jane may not be role models, but they aren’t missing out. Listening to them is a bit like leaning on your slightly older, begrudgingly wiser, yet equally confused best friend when shit hits the fan. In a mosaic of alternative and indie punctuated by unassuming pop appeal, the lived experiences of the band breathe fluidly through the tracks as their music yearns for connection, intimacy, for home or the past.Pretty Jane may not be role models, but they aren’t missing out. Listening to them is a bit like leaning on your slightly older, begrudgingly wiser, yet equally confused best friend when shit hits the fan. In a mosaic of alternative and indie punctuated by unassuming pop appeal, the lived experiences of the band breathe fluidly through the tracks as their music yearns for connection, intimacy, for home or the past.
With an online following of over one-hundred thousand and amassing ten million-plus streams and earning early acclaim from A1234, SHEESH, and many others, the band continues to give form to relatable feelings on an upcoming 2025 EP.
So do your music loving heart a favor and check out “Stand So Close “ from Pretty Jane.
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.”
Photo credit- sapphire Goss
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 check out the new single and video “I Look Alive” from New Jersey based band Phoneboy . You can listen to “I Look Alive” Here and you can check out the video below
“I Look Alive” is Phoneboy’s first release this year since since they released their sophomore album Moving Out in 2023. Following the success of their 2023 album Moving Out, Now Phoneboy are back with a revitalized sound and an exciting new addition to their lineup. The band’s anthemic new single “I Look Alive,” features Jordan Torres on vocals and keys, adding a fresh dimension to their signature blend of power-pop energy and introspective lyrics.
“I Look Alive” is a testament to Phoneboy’s growth and maturity, both musically and personally. The song captures the anxieties and uncertainties of young adulthood with a raw honesty and infectious energy, as singer/guitarists Wyn Barnum and Ricky Dana trade vocals with Jordan Torres over a backdrop of driving guitars and soaring melodies. It’s a bittersweet banger that will resonate with anyone who’s ever felt lost, overwhelmed, or unsure of their place in the world.
You can’t help but fall immediately for the one of a kind sound of Phoneboy. “I Look Alive” is the perfect spark of electricity needed in today’s music.Music, should be fun and exciting and you definitely get with Phoneboy With their expanded lineup and a fresh batch of wise-beyond-their-years anthems, Phoneboy is ready to take the indie music scene by storm once again. Get ready to put down your phone, turn up the volume, and embrace the moment with Phoneboy’s infectious new single, “I Look Alive.”
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Two weeks ago Boston rock band Girl With A Hawk brilliantly delivered the perfectly timed new single “#VOTE(Rock The Boat)” via Rum Bar Records. We absolutely love the stripped down /folk feel of “#VOTE ( Rock The Boat)
Image credit- Joan Hathaway
Now Girl With A Hawk have elevated their message to new heights by delivering an epic video for “#Vote(Rock The Boat)” The amazing video, was directed by Joan Hathaway
The video for “#Vote (Rock The Boat )” from Girl With A Hawk” is a strong and powerful visual that stays with you long after the video ends . Director Joan Hathaway does a brilliant job of bringingthe message of “Vote ( Rock The Boat )” to life .
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We recently had the opportunity to check out the blazing debut single “Let it Loose” from Liverpool duo THE WOOD, made up of vocalist ALEX EVANS and producer / multi-instrumentalist STEVE POWELL. You can listen to “The Wood” Here You can check out the video for “Let it Loose “ below “Let It Loose” will be on the upcoming record “Days” which will be released November 15th via Riverdream Records
The debut single “Let it Loose” from The Wood is literally one of the coolest tunes we have heard in quite some time. “Let it Loose” has this cool retro vibe that is off the charts .
When asked about “Let it Loose” the duo commented “Let It Loose’ is a song about not giving in. The everyday pressures of situations, relationships, ambitions, life’s occasional curveballs, and eventual optimism and hope.”
Photo credit- Alex Evans/The Wood
With rock solid grooves, they create melodies full of beauty, passion, pain and the power of real soul. Filmed in Liverpool, the surreal DYLAN COX-produced video features boxer Jake Harrison, along with a host of other shady characters.
As a producer and owner of Ark Recording Studios, Steve Powell is an expert at unearthing sonic magic, having worked with many notable artists, including Michael Head and The Strands, John Power, def.fo, The Stairs,Ella Guru and Michael Head and the Red Elastic Band. This debut album also features contributions by several other artists, including Jake Howden-Woodward (NOVA TWINS) on drums and Martin Smith and Simon James (THE CORAL, SHACK) on brass
We are all in on The Wood and their amazing debut single “Let it Loose” So if music is your thing then you need to check it out.
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out progressive folk rock trio, The Trouble Notes and their breathtaking brilliant new single “Storm Searching “ You can listen to “Storm Searching “ on Spotify Here and on AppleMusic Here You check out the video below
The band was formed in 2013 by violinist Bennet Cerven and has since become renown in the international world folk scene. The band’s core hails from three different continents: AmericanviolinistBennet Cerven, German guitarist Florian Eisenschmidt and AustraliandrummerJulian Lardis. Their shows are packed full of surprises, known to feature international guest performers, adding to the energetic worldly sounds at the heart of their repertoire. They have toured extensively in Europe and North America.
Storm Searching” takes the listener on a captivating journey. The track is part of their upcoming 2025 album, a narrative-driven exploration of heroes facing inner and outer challenges, navigating personal transformation, and overcoming adversity. With its sub-octave guitar, full drum kit, and psychedelic undertones reminiscent of Jethro Tull (with whom the band performed in 2023), “Storm Searching” pushes the boundaries of The Trouble Notes’ signature sound.
The Trouble Notes are a massive breath of fresh air in today’s musical landscape. The Trouble Notes are master musicians as well as master showmen. We were blown away by “Storm Searching” and we have a feeling they are just getting warmed up .
We recently had the extraordinary opportunity to check out the new single “Blood Moon “from Somerset (UK) based Rock five-piece Sergeant Thunderhoof via Pale Wizard Records.
You can listen to “Blood Moon” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here . You can also check out the video below
“Blood Moon” from Sergeant Thunderhoof is an absolute triumph both sonically and melodically. If “Blood Moon” is any indication of what to expect on Sergeant Thunderhoof’s upcoming album “The Ghost Of Badon Hill” We are in for an absolute treat.
Lyrically, the song Blood Moon is about finding courage and hope when all around is despair. Knowing that what we do in this life, echoes through eternity long after we’re all gone. The song came together very quickly as a result of a jam in our rehearsal space. It’s a much shorter and punchier song than is usual for our band which makes a refreshing change.” says lead vocalist Daniel Flitcroft
“Blood Moon” is a brilliant introduction to “The Ghost Of Badon Hill”
SERGEANT THUNDERHOOF:
Daniel Flitcroft – Vocals Mark Sayer – Guitar Josh Gallop – Guitar Jim Camp – Bass Darren Ashman – Drums
LIVE
November 22nd – Saltbox, Nottingham November 23rd – Corporation, Sheffield January 31st – Planet Desert Rock Weekend, Las Vegas March 1st – Glastonbury Calling, Glastonbury March 13th – Hard Rock Hell Festival, Yarmouth
Here’s some awesome news to report: Montreal’s The Last Mile, joins Thousand Island Records , and wait there is more… They have also announced vinyl reissue of out of print 2021 debut LP “Respect The Frequency “, with alternate art work.
Reissue of The Last Mile’s highly acclaimed and out of print debut LP ‘Respect The Frequency’. Featuring an alternate artwork and lyric insert and pressed on a beautiful Blue-ish Aside/Bside vinyl. You can 1000% count The Whole Kameese as fans of The Last Mile.
The Last Mile write songs that are rooted in melody and angst, love/hate and an unwavering hope, even in the darkest of times. The current line up has proven to be extremely proficient, arranging and recording all of the drums and bass for 11 songs over a week at The Posicorebox studio in Brooklyn. The guitars and the vocals were recorded in Montreal with Ryan Battistuzzi and feature help from some great friends, including guest vocals from Greg Laraigne as well as Lucas Rupnik (Dirty Tricks, Delta 666), Mathieu Forcier (Oktoplut, Prevenge), and Mike Gabriel (Answers, PL Mafia) on guitar, and Delano Pelletier (Indochine) on saxophone. The record was mixed by Jesse Gander and mastered by Stu Mckillop at Raincity Recorders in Vancouver.
You can check out the video for “Skyline” below
Tracklist:
1 – Skyline 2 – Bloodlines 3 – Heaven 4 – Better World 5 – John Ellwood Taylor 6 – SCCS 7 – Angry Man 8 – Dedicated To 9 – Nice Knowing You 10 – Toujours Seule 11 – The Last Call
The Last Mile are currently touring Europe with Thousand Islands Records labelmates The Corps.
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the latest single “Black Lines” from Prague based alternative pop artist Elisa May . You can listen to the simply breathtaking new single “Black Lines” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here. You can also check out the video below
“Black Lines “ from Elisa May, details the feeling of being trapped in an unhealthy relationship, whether romantic, platonic or familial. We were immediately taken with “Black Lines” , the stunningly beautiful vocal approach coupled with a memorable and almost haunting melody make “Black Lines” from Elisa May , an unforgettable musical experience.
Offering listeners a raw and unfiltered glimpse into her world, Elisa May unveils her latest single “Black Lines.” Originally written when she was just 16 years old, alongside musician and producer Gregory Darling, the song delves into a time where Elisa May was in the midst of a toxic environment. The songwriter shares, “I was sixteen. I hated my parents. I hated my boyfriend. I hated everything and the world was unfair. Teen angst, baby.”
Photo credit – Kiti Wullich
“Black Lines” details the feeling of being trapped in an unhealthy relationship, whether romantic, platonic or familial. As the protagonist finally escapes and breaks free from the illusion, she finds her voice, expressing what she couldn’t during years of manipulation, and stands up for herself.
Sonically, is where “Black Lines” truly shines, as it emits a haunting, yet healing atmosphere, as Elisa May’s soulful vocals meander over delicate strings, driving percussion and echoing piano. She chants, “You just brought war everywhere with you, every little wrong detail made you look blue, you hide your white lies in between the black lines, you sit all alone like a fucking psychopath.”
We are absolutely all in on Elisa May and her brilliantly beautiful new single “Black Lines” it’s a can’t miss.
We recently had the chance to check out the new single and video “God’s Tree” from acclaimed Canada-born and Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist , Andy Stochansky. You can listen to “God’s Tree” Here and you can watch the video below.
There is something absolutely divine about Andy Stochansky’s new single “God’s Tree” It’s a no frills song that is brimming with honesty and authenticity. We fell instantly for its simple yet memorable melody . Andy Stochansky who has work with Ani Difranco and The Goo Goo Dolls has an infectious sound that is impossible to resist.
The intimate and natural approach that is present on “God’s Tree,takes center stage on hisupcoming album Poetry Of Birds [ENCI Records]. The title effectively speaks to the overarching theme.
“It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the modern world,” he observes. “I love electronics as much as anybody else does, but I wanted to show some respect to nature. It can teach us everything we need. Poetry Of Birds is a reminder to look at the beauty of the simple things around us.”
Andy Stochansky is a refreshing artist with a refreshing sound, “God’s Tree” is a beautifully written song that can’t be missed.
We recently had the extraordinary opportunity to check out the new single “Haunting You” from Boston based band Astral Bitch. You can listen to “Haunting You” on Spotify Here, Apple Music Here and on Bandcamp Here
Astral Bitch has this deep mesmerizing rock sound that honestly is like nothing we have heard in quite some time. “Haunting You” is a hypnotic sonically perfect song that doesn’t let up even for a nano second.
Astral Bitch ( Sam Coren-Guitar and vocals, Mike Nashawaty,drums and JC Superstar,bass) are an ultra tight band and the groove they have created on “Haunting You” is legendary.
“Haunting You “ was engineered by Robert V Ives at Rock Valley Studios in Easthampton, MA. Mixed by Alec Rodriquez , Mastered by Mark Allen Miller at RadioValkyrie
Fresh off an electrifying set at Moon Over Salem, Astral Bitch plays O’Brien’s Pub in Allston on October 19th .
Do yourself a favor and check out “Haunting You” from Astral Bitch you will thank us later.
UPCOMING ALBUM “ONE CUT AWAY FROM LOVE”- OUT NOVEMBER 15 ON PUNKERTON RECORDS
We recently checked out the new video for “Oh This Sin Of Mine” from Jacksonville,Fl punk band KNIVES . You can check out the video below
Full Disclosure: Up until Friday September 6th 2024 we had never heard of KNIVES. So we hit play on the old video machine and well… We were completely blown away . “Oh This Sin Of Mine” from KNIVES is a complete punk rock masterpiece. Perfect melody and the two styles of vocals is just breathtakingly freaking awesome.
“Oh This Sin of Mine”, is the third single from their upcoming debut album “One Cut Away From Love” out on November15 via Punkerton Records. The song begins solemnly and builds methodically fully igniting as we reach the bitter end. The clinical dark lyricism of singer-songwriter DannyAttack grips tighter and tighter around your neck culminating with heart wrenching wails and blood curdling screams.
Formed in 2022 by songwriter Danny Attack (Vocals/Guitar) and Brendan Morrison (Screams/Guitar), KNIVES was originally meant to be a one-show project. But the self-proclaimed “boys of summer” quickly realized they were onto something more. Soon after, they added Josh Kidd (Drums) and Adam Johnson (Bass) to complete the lineup. With soul-baring lyrics, blood-curdling screams, infectious grooves, and catchy melodies, the sky is the limit for this up-and-coming pop-punk juggernaut.
Signed to Punkerton Records in 2023, KNIVES is ready to take the scene by storm. Their debut LP, “One Cut Away From Love,” is set to drop on November 15, 2024. If you’re looking for lyrics that rip your still-beating heart out of your chest, face- melting guitar riffs, bass lines that blur your perception of space and time, and ground- shaking beats, look no further. KNIVES is here, and they’re ready to be your new favorite punk band.
We have honestly fallen for KNIVES,hook line and sinker and we know you will too.
KNIVES is:
Danny Attack – Vocals/Guitar
Brendan Morrison – Screams/Guitar
Adam Johnson – Bass
Josh Kidd – Drums
Upcoming Shows:
KNIVES
•9/3/2024 – Jackrabbits – Jacksonville, FL
•9/7/2024 – Sarbez – St Augustine, FL “Sing Out Loud Fest”
•9/13/2024 – Kona Skate Park – JAX, FL w/ Guttermouth
Danny Attack of KNIVES (solo shows)
• 9/14/2024 – Nobby’s St Augustine, FL “Sing Out Loud Fest”
• 9/18/2024 – Sweet Cupcakes St Augustine, FL “Sing Out Loud Fest”
KNIVES
*10/01/2024 – Will’s Pub – Orlando, FL
*10/02/2024 – Sidelines Sports Grille – Atlanta, GA
Danny Attack of KNIVES (solo shows)
*10/03/2024 – Woodlawn Theatre- Birmingham, AL
*10/04/2024 – Brass Rail- Fort Wayne, IN
*10/05/2024 – Bonus Pints- Logansport, IN
*10/06/2024 – Mezzos Underground- Cumberland, MD
“Friends Tour 2024” (w/ Fred Mascherino (The Color Fred, Taking Back Sunday, and Say Anything), Dave Elkins (Sky’s The Limit and Mae), Rookie Of The Year, Watashi Wa, KNIVES)
KNIVES
•10/12/2024 – Jackrabbits JAX, FL w/ Starletta
Danny Attack of KNIVES (solo show)
•10/26/2024 THE BULL Gainesville, FL “FEST 22”
KNIVES
•10/27/2024 VECINOS – Gainesville, FL “FEST 22”
Danny Attack of KNIVES (solo show)
•11/30/2024 – Spacebar – Columbus, OH (Punkerton Records 4 Year Anniversary Show)
KNIVES
•02/22/25 – Donde La Abuela w/ Death By Stereo – Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
FELDSPAR Releasing Debut Album “Old City New Ruins” on September 30
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the amazing single and video for “18 Karat from Rome Italy based Italian rockers FELDSPAR. You can listen to “18 Karat “ Here. You can watch the video for “18 Karat”below
We absolutely love the sonic and melodic goodness of “18 Karat” from FELDSPAR.
The latest single “18 Karat” is a high-energy song that plays on the stereotypes of success, the fleeting pursuit of it, and the deviations tied to the quest for visibility and personal approval, sought ten, a hundred times a day. Essentially, it’s about designing one’s life as a fairy tale and presenting it in the public arena to gauge how much social approval we receive.
Photo credit- Simone Marte
The song doesn’t lack irony, as highlighted by frontman Riccardo Zamurri: “We want to criticize those who resort to endless filters, both metaphorically and literally, the filters of social platforms that force unattainable standards, fanciful realities, and success. How much human misery is there in all this? But at the same time, how much unintentional comedy does it produce?
FELDSPAR smartly take brilliant hardcore vocals and pair them with a stunning melodic backdrop. “18 Karat” from FELDSPAR is an absolute work of art.
FELDSPAR will release their upcoming debut LP, “Old City New Ruins” on September 30th via TTK Records.Produced By Nick Terry (The Libertines, Simian Mobile Disco, Turbonegro, Kvelertak)
Do yourself a favor and check out “18 Karat” from FELDSPAR and get pumped for their debut LP. “Old City New Ruins”
We recently had the chance to check out the new single and video “Slasher Movie Weather” from Boston base band Parlour Bells. You can listen to “Slasher Movie Weather” on Spotify Here and on Bandcamp Here . You can also watch the kick ass video for “Slasher Movie Weather” below
We are going to come right and say it we have always loved the sound and vibe of Parlour Bells, “Slasher Movie Weather” brings our love and appreciation to a whole new level.
The epic “Slasher Movie Weather” from Parlour Bells (Goddamn Glenn (vocals), Allison Sigrist (keys), Mike Leggio (bass), Tony Porter (drums) and Michael J Johnson (guitar). is the second single from from their new EP To Be Or Not To Behave and it arrives packaged with a short horror film / music video written and directed by singer Goddamn Glenn and his wife and creative partner, burlesque performer Honey Pie.
Both the song and video are a nostalgic homage to the 1980s slasher movie aesthetic. “One of my guilty pleasures on a sweltering summer night is sitting in my office with the AC cranked and watching some of the lousiest, cheesiest slasher movies from the 80s,” says Glenn of his inspiration for the song and video.
When asked about how women are presented in many of the slasher films of the 80s, HoneyPie says, “Growing up on those movies made me who I am today, where I want to be scantily clad and I want to see other women scantily clad. I always wanted to be the girl in the 80s music video and in the horror movies, and now I get to be both.” And since no summer slasher movie is complete without a group of skimpily-clad campers, Honey Pie suggested that they gather some of her good friends and dance troupe members to take on these roles.
Of the dancers, Glenn adds, “You get so much more than performances from them. They are like this creative brain trust constantly thinking on their feet and so quick to provide a creative solution. They know so much about set and prop design, makeup, movement. I’m so lucky to have such fun and talented people in my life. This video would be nothing without them.”
Performing in the video alongside Honey Pie are dancers Maggie Maraschino, Tracey “Muthafuckin” Vaughan, Abby Normal and Pearl Buttons. Maraschino and Vaughan were also responsible for all of the special effects, gory prosthetics and makeup. Also featured in the video is local drummer Mark Goveia playing the hitchhiker. Goddamn Glenn also delivers his vocal performance bloodied and face down in the dirt.
People ask us all the time about the music scene and artist community in Boston. We think both the song (Which is in our opinion a contender for song of the year ) and video are a perfect example of how special and close knit the Boston Music and Art scene is .
So get comfy and enjoy both the brilliant video and musical composition for “Slasher Movie Weather”
We recently got a chance to check out the latest video for “Figure In The Dark” from acclaimed UK rock band Delta Sleep . You can check out the single Here and you can watch the video below
Delta Sleep, renowned for their innovative sound and poignant lyrics, have unveiled the music video for the single “Figure In The Dark.”
The clip was directed by the band’s singer and guitarist, Devin Yüceil, who is an accomplished filmmaker and Emmy Award nominee. Yüceil says, “Expanding on themes from the song about escapism while facing the darkness of the world. Lane, our protagonist, is paralysed by his dissociation and unable to engage with the world around him. The anxiety reaches a boiling point, and Lane has no choice but to face his own demons.
The video was shot on a day off from tour, in the countryside of West Virginia and it involved renting a hand cranked fork lift from a local hardware store.”
The UK band’s recently announced fourth studio album, Blue Garden, will be released on October 11through the band’s own imprint Sofa Boy Records in partnership with Wax Bodega.
We are absolutely head over heels in love with the sound of “Figure In The Dark” , Delta Sleep has a unique and intoxicating sound and is 100% on display on “Figure In The Dark “
We are beyond thrilled to finally get the chance to check out the new album “Wild Spirit” from Provo, Utahfolk-pop quartetThe National Parks .
You can listen to “Wild Spirit” Here.
You can also watch the video for the single “Caves” below .
The National Parks (Brady Parks [vocals, guitar], Sydney Macfarlane [vocals, keys], Cam Brannelly [drums], and Megan Parks [violin] ) have delivered a brilliant collection of indie folk pop songs, with their new album “Wild Spirit “ that have literally taken our breath away.
The band says, “Have you ever been out in the woods and turned around and not known where you are or how to get where you were going? This is an album about feeling that way in life – lost. It’s about the uncertainty, the dark nights, the scary sounds of the wilderness, the loneliness and the heartache. It’s also about how beautiful and transformative getting lost can be. The smell of new flowers you’ve never seen and the way the sunlight breaks and beams through the forest canopy. When you start hiking up to higher ground, standing on the peak of a mountain and looking at the views of a sprawling valley of trees and rivers. I think we all go through times in our life where we feel the weight of being lost and this album dives deep to explore what it means to find yourself.”
In support of the new music the band has also announce the Wild Spirit Tour. See all tour dates below.
Every song on “Wild Spirit” is full of vibrant melodies and captivating lyrics that stay with you long after the music has faded . The National Parks are like skilled painters taking a blank page and crafting songs that literally belong in a museum.
“Wild Spirit” is one of those album that you can put on track one and let it run all the way to the end without skipping a single track “Caves, Scenic Route , the title track “Wild Spirit” and Timber!” are absolute gems that we can’t get enough of.
We are absolutely all in on The National parks and their stunningly beautiful new record “Wild Spirit” Be sure to check them out live ….. We have a feeling their live show is simply magical.
Tour Dates
Friday, September 6, 2024 – Steamboat Springs, CO – Strings Music Pavilion
Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Denver, CO – Gothic Theatre
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 – Billings, MT – Pub Station
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 – Great Falls, MT – The Newberry
Thursday, September 12, 2024 – Boise, ID – Treefort Music Hall
Saturday, September 14, 2024 – Sandy, UT – Sandy Amphitheater
Thursday, September 19, 2024 – Idaho Falls, ID – Colonial Theater
Thursday, September 26, 2024 – Portland, OR – Aladdin Theater
Friday, September 27, 2024 – Seattle, WA – Neptune
Saturday, September 28, 2024 – Eugene, OR – WOW Hall
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 – Berkeley, CA – Cornerstone
Thursday, October 3, 2024 – Los Angeles, CA – Lodge Room
Friday, October 4, 2024 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
Saturday, October 5, 2024 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
Friday, October 11, 2024 – Omaha, NE – The Slowdown
Saturday, October 12, 2024 – Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s
Sunday, October 13, 2024 – Milwaukee, WI – Vivarium
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 – Columbia, MO – Blue Note
Thursday, October 17, 2024 – Oklahoma City, OK – Beer City Music Hall
Friday, October 18, 2024 – Dallas, TX – The Kessler Theater
Saturday, October 19, 2024 – Austin, TX – Scoot Inn
Sunday, October 20, 2024 – Houston, TX – The Heights Theater
We recently had the opportunity to check out the new single “I Just Can’t Today” from the amazing Jessie Wagner, via Wicked Cool Records. You can listen to “I Just Can’t Today” as well as B/W The Unknown Here You can also check out the video for “I Just Can’t Today” below
We fell instantly for “I Just Can’t Today from Jessie Wagner . The song has such an infectious melody and groove that you can’t help but sing along .
Wagner says, “‘I Just Can’t Today’ came about when I was having one of those “I Can’t Get It Right” days. I allowed myself some grace. Sometimes you need a moment to take a deep breath, lose yourself in a mindless Netflix comedy, and regroup. That’s what this song is about. Giving yourself the courtesy to start again.”
the B-side (“the Unknown“), Wagner says, “‘The Unknown’ is a song about realizing how fleeting time can be. You think you always have enough of it, and then one day, the thing you wanted most is out of reach. For me, this was the choice of career over family. The Unknown is the joy of a child in my life.”
Jessie Wagner is an incredible vocalist who is one of the brightest voices in music today .
Jessie Wagner is an in-demand touring vocalist who has shared stages with the likes of Lenny Kravitz, Chic, Duran Duran, Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul) and is the frontwoman for NYC rock/soul band Army of the Underdog. She released her critically acclaimed debut solo album ‘Shoes Droppin’ in 2020.
Wagner will be on tour with iconic trio The Three Degrees(“When Will I See You Again”) in the U.K. and Netherlands all of September and the first half of October.
You can also check out the video for the title track below .
Labeled as an “undeniable talent” by People Magazine on the heels of her debut EP, Honeydew & Hennessy, Leah quickly emerged as one of Nashville’s most exciting young stars. Always eager push the boundaries of her sound, she broke away from the familiar last year and ventured to Sweden to work with producer Simon Jonasson on her debut album, HEXED. After two and a half weeks, Leah emerged from the studio with a collection of meticulously crafted pop tracks that showcase her artistic breadth. HEXED is proof positive that Leah has found her place in pop, and she’s here to stay.
Photo credit- Preemo
Leah Mason is a gifted and talented song writer, her songs are not only melodic and catchy but they also authentic and genuine. HEXED is an album that is woven deeply with the fabrics of everyday life experiences.
Across the album’s 13 tracks, she takes the intensity of young adulthood and bottles it up into a selection of universally relatable songs, ranging from tongue-in-cheek, angst-driven anthems to heartfelt musings on love and loss.
We felt many emotions while listening to HEXED. We believe a good record just like life should make you feel a wide range of emotions. HEXED , from Leah Mason definitely accomplishes this .
I’ve never felt such deep heartbreak, anger, resentment, betrayal, or frustration than I have in the past year, but I’ve also never loved as deeply, felt as confident, or been as outspoken,” says Leah. “It was so fun to create music that made me feel so creatively fulfilled. It was like nothing I had ever experienced before.I hope my album helps others feel seen, and I hope that it helps people understand me as well.”
Some of our favorites on HEXED are “HEXED” ( love the melody) , “Kissing Friends “, “Insomnia “and our favorite track “Everything Is Going To Be Alright” . If you have a music loving heart like us …. You need to check out HEXED from Leah Mason
Lovina Falls performs live at The Sinclair with Chameleons on August 10
We recently had the extreme pleasure of checking out the new single “Ellery Way, from Lovina Falls. Lovina Falls is The genre-bending art-rock project from Boston singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Valerie Forgione, the voice of Mistle Thrush.
You can also watch the Joan Hathaway for “Ellery Way” below . Be sure to check back Friday to stream the track
“Ellery Way” from Lovina Falls, brings an incredible feeling of heightened beauty and purpose that effortlessly surrounds both your mind and soul, drawing you into a stunningly beautiful work of art .
“Ellery Way”, appeals to all the senses, which builds as a slow roll over its four minute runtime with a calm urgency and confident embrace, further showcases Forgione’s blossoming creative vision, curating a new musical world where Hathaway’s direction brings her cinematic sounds into panoramic view. The song was written with a visual component in mind, and acts more like a video release than a traditional single.
The creative synergy between Joan Hathaway and Valerie Forgione is positively electric. It is a thing of pure beauty when an artistic vision comes to life.
‘Ellery Way’is about being blissfully unaware of external chaos and breathing in a beautiful moment,” Forgione says. “It’s about navigating unfamiliar places with someone and embracing them fearlessly. It’s about taking control of your world – not letting the world take control of you.”
And it provides a follow-up to a storyline first introduced within the lush, dark cabaret of “Tragedy,” Forgione admits, where the June single and its angry and provoked reaction to our chaotic world give way to the peaceful moments we have with those who we love and trust. “Ellery Way” isn’t an end to the chaos we ensure every day, but rather an escape from it, a love-letter to those who help transport us somewhere else – whether it be physically, mentally, or emotionally – when we especially need it most.
When we close our eyes and allow ourselves to get caught up in the musical and melodic grandeur of “Ellery Way “ we can’t help but think that this is Valerie Forgione using “Ellery Way” to take her craft to whole new level.
Photo credit – Joan Hathaway
Director Joan Hathaway has once again created an absolute visual delight that adds a beautiful and important dimension to “Ellery Way .
The enjoyment of art and music are two of life’s greatest joys. “Ellery Way” is without question an artistic joy , that you can’t afford to miss.
We recently had the most excellent opportunity, to check the amazing new EP “Pastel Southwestern “ from Desert Mambas, and… if we are being honest.. we were smitten with this incredible work of great music immediately.
You can also check out the video for the new single “Hot George Castanza” below
Desert Mambas, the bluesy, moody alt-country project of singer-songwriter and guitarist Bailey Moses, delivers the perfect new EP “Pastel Southwestern “ We also get the music video for “Hot George Costanza,“which is , the lead single off their second EP, Pastel Southwestern, both out now via Kill Rock Stars.
Photo credit- Rochelle Shipman
There is this real authentic energy around “Pastel Southwestern “ from Desert Mambas . The incredibly talented Bailey Moses has created an absolute indie masterpiece and we can’t get enough of it.
The dusty old time country/Americana vibe on “Pastel Southwestern “ is one of the most refreshing EP’s we have heard in quite some time. Every song is perfectly crafted and executed. From note one on the intro, all the way through to “the Average” we laughed, sang our hearts out and appreciated the overall greatness of “Pastel Southwestern “ from Desert Mambas .
The latest effort demonstrates just how comfortable Moses has gotten in their own shoes, gracefully holding a delicate balance between the intensity of being alive and the George Costanza of it all. “I’m not much of a ladies man / though I try, and I try, and I try / I’m much more a mustard stain on your shirt ‘Hey man your zipper’s down’ / ‘You should really check your fly,’” Moses croons before launching into the song’s soon-to-be-iconic chorus: “I’m like a hot George Costanza / I’m like, so hot you can’t stand it.”
In Pastel Southwestern, Desert Mambas brings brutal honesty to the forefront, poetically describing everything from the trials and tribulations of the trans experience to the alluring grip of trash TV. Set to the melodic and meditative cadence that Moses is becoming known for, this release showcases their range beautifully, from the soft, spacey twang of their guitar to the intricately woven pedal steel. And… we love every minute of it .
“I’m so proud of this EP,” said Moses. “I’m not a person who likes to take myself too seriously… but I also absolutely take myself very seriously. These songs capture so much of the seriousness and silliness I love about music simultaneously.”
Do yourself a favor and check out “Pastel Southwestern “ from Desert Mambas . You won’t regret it.
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the new single and video “Feels Like summer “, via Black Barrel Records, from Connecticut indie pop band Internet Tears .
You can listen to “Feels Like Summer” Here you can also check out the video below.
“Feels Like Summer “ from Internet Tears, is a well written and beautifully crafted song that radiates summer vibes almost immediately from the first note .
We love the intoxicating melody that surrounds “Feels Like Summer” Frontman Daniel Louis, poetically and effortlessly brings to life a beautiful love letter to the season of the sun and all the feelings that go with it.
Photo credit- Kyle Michael Kostenko
You can’t help but fall in love with the music video for “Feels Like Summer “ The was filmed in Brooklyn under the direction of the band’s frontman Daniel Louis and echoes the immersive radiance of the song in its setting and coloring, incorporating scenes captured on 8mm film. The video most definitely had us reminiscing about summers gone by.
We recently had the chance to check out the new single “Lights Out In The Reptile House” from iconic ska punk band Save Ferris . The band is lead by Monique Powell. Save Ferris has an electrifying sound and we are beyond thrilled that they have a new single and video .
You can listen to “Lights out In The Reptile House” Here You can watch the video below
“Lights Out In The Reptile House”, marks the band’s highly anticipated return to the music scene, delivering a fusion of ska, punk, and pop that fans have come to know and love.
Photo Credit-M82 Photography
Personally speaking, Save Ferris was a big part of our musical upbringing. “Lights Out In The Reptile House “ is vintage Save Ferris and we freaking love it.
With its irresistible blend of upbeat rhythms and thought-provoking lyrics, the song is sure to resonate with both longtime fans and new listeners alike.
Powell shares her excitement about the release, stating, “We’re incredibly proud of ‘Lights Out In The Reptile House’ and can’t wait for our fans to hear it. This song captures the essence of Save Ferris and reflects the passion and energy we bring to our music.”
Catch Save Ferris on their headline tour this summer and supporting Goldfinger on July 19 (Los Angeles) and The Offspring July 22 (Wichita, KS).
Save Ferris On Tour
Fri, JUL 19 @ The Wiltern, Los Angeles, CA * Mon, JUL 22 @ WAVE ICT- Wichita, KS # Tue, JUL 23 @ The Astro – La Vista, NE # Wed, JUL 24 @ Gabe’s – Iowa City, IA Thu, JUL 25 @ Reggies Rock Club – Chicago, IL Fri, JUL 26 @ The Magic Bag – Ferndale, MI Sat, JUL 27 @ Rumba Cafe – Columbus, OH Sun, JUL 28 @ Beachland Ballroom & Tavern – Cleveland, OH Thu, AUG 8 @ Jergel’s Rhythm Grille – Warrendale, PA Fri, AUG 9 @ Phantom Power – Millersville, PA Sat, AUG 10 @ Broken Goblet Brewing – Bensalem, PA Sun, AUG 11 @ Rec Room – Buffalo, NY Mon, AUG 12 @ The Song & Dance – Syracuse, NY Tue, AUG 13 @ Elsewhere (Rooftop) – Brooklyn, NY Wed, AUG 14 @ Space Ballroom – Hamden, CT Thu, AUG 15 @ Brighton Music Hall – Allston, MA Sat, AUG 17 @ The Music Hall- Portsmouth, NH Sun, AUG 18 @ Asbury Lanes – Asbury Park, NJ Fri, SEP 6 @ Launchpad – Albuquerque, NM Sat, SEP 7 @ Ska Brewing Co – Durango, CO +
We recently had the opportunity to check out the brand new single and video for “Brighter Lights” from transatlantic indie rockers , The BackFires . You can listen to “Brighter Lights” Here and you can check out the video below .
The band is known as New York’s most promising bands, this is their first release of music since 2023.
Formed in 2018, when Alex Gomez (vocals) left New York to study in London and met Harry Ruprecht (guitar) and Max Wanduragala (drums). The three of them then returned to the states in 2019 and recruited Matt Walter (bass) before they recorded their debut EP, ‘Consider the Backfires’ in the hazy midst’s of lockdown. In 2021 the band returned to London for a stint where they recorded singles, ‘Blindsided’ and ‘Reflections On My TV’and are now permanently based out of New York.
Inspired by the city’s infamous nightlife, “Brighter Lights” is a raucous indie club floor filler, that combines a driving riff with hints of disco and a huge euphoric chorus.
The band says, “We wanted to make a song that sounds like New York” the band explain. “Then we got to recording and made the beginning of the track feel like you were entering a club. The song nods to the dance and club music of New York that we’ve gotten to experience in the past couple of years of living here.”
We love the feel and vibe of “Brighter Lights” , The Backfires have this familiar indie rock sound but then they reel you in with their unique approach that is both refreshing and just the right amount of low key cool
If you like the single, then you are going to love the ingenious/insane video, portraying the band involved in a complex heist with the aim of stealing a disco ball. It’s basically Reservoir Dogs meets Studio 54.
The band continues about the video saying, “The video is this ridiculous spectacle of action and excitement that’s reflective of being in the energy of New York. The bright lights of New York are intoxicating but are shrouded in superficiality. Who would carry out a heist for a disco ball, and drive away in a convertible, all to perform at a nightclub? It’s absurd.”
Do yourself a favor and check out “Brighter Lights”, from The Backfires , you will be glad you did .
We recently got the awesome opportunity to check out the new single and video for “See All Colors” from OC Ska/Punk vets The Goodwin Club. You can listen to “See All Colors” Here And you can check out the video below.
Listening to the new single “See All Color” from The Goodwin Club, is a bright beautiful blast from the past and we are absolutely loving it .
The Goodwin Club became staples in the early-mid 90’s OC ska scene, playing early packed shows with the likes of Reel Big Fish, No Doubt, Sublime,The Aquabatsand more before dissolving in 1995. The lively local act featured members that went on to be in such bands as The Aquabats, The Hippos, The Scholars, Teen Heroes and Reel Big Fish.
The early.mid 90’s OC ska scene was such a vibrant scene , we are thrilled to know that The Goodwin Club has delivered a kick ass new tune with “See All Color” and… we are also thrilled to know that The Goodwin Club is announcing today that they are signing with SoCal label Wiretap Records as they prep their new album “Join the Club” almost 30 years after their first album.
Vocalist Tami Demaree says, “I think we were so young we were kinda set apart from other bands. We had both a male and female singer which was different from other bands back then as well. Other than surf all we had to do back then in Orange County was have a band. We practiced a lot and we immediately recorded a four song demo. Doing that, we got on lots of shows quickly. John Pantle from the Knuckle brothers took us under his wing and had us opening for lots of shows. He was probably the only ska promoter back then and the reason the ska scene was so big in OC.”
The band says, “30 years between album releases might sound impossible to some, but we in The Goodwin Club stare impossibility square in the eyes and say NAY, It shall be done!
We’ve loved creating the best high energy live show possible together these past few years but now we’ve bottled up that energy, churned it like crazy, and channeled it into our new album, “Join The Club” coming out on Wiretap Records, this summer! We can’t wait for you to listen, come to the shows again, and . . . JOIN. THE. CLUB!!!”
The Goodwin Club started in 1993. Members were all from the Huntington Beach area and mostly went to Edison High School. The original line up was Tami Demaree (vocals), Charles Grey (guitar) , Erick Hauser (bass), Marc Bosman (keys) , Andy Goodman (drums), Patrick McDonald (trombone), Jesse Wilder (sax), Adam Diebert (trumpet), Christ Scott (vocals). Later members included Aaron Barrett (trombone), Scott Klopfenstein (trumpet), Grant Barry (trombone), Dean Medford (sax) , Corey Pollack (guitar) and Rich Zahniser (trombone). The band dissolved in 1995 due to half the band going on to college. Most remaining members joined The Aquabats while other members were in The Hippos, The Scholars, Teen Heroes and Reel Big Fish.
We are not going to hide our feelings on this one…. We recently had a chance to check out the new single “Yours Sincerely “ from Bristol (UK) indie-rock four-piece The Bedside Morale. We were instantly enthralled when we heard their debut single “Safeword” our appreciation for the band grew 10 fold with their follow up single “ Bitter Things”… Now with their latest single “Yours Sincerely “ we can confidently say we have developed a full on music crush for The Bedside Morale . I mean we’re all friends here right ? How can you not listen to the opening of “Yours Sincerely and not picture it placed in a summer blockbuster movie.
All of the above singles will be featured on the upcoming EP “Still Life “ which, will be out on July 26th
You can listen to “Yours Sincerely “ on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here and on Amazon Music Here . You can also check out the video below
The Bedside Morale (Tim Kazer – Lead vocals, guitar, Charlie Dowzell – Leadguitar, Kynan Scott – Bass and Aden Dennis – Drums, Percussion) are a brilliantly assembled music making machine who , have been music together since 2014.
Discussing the single Kazer explains:“Lyrically Yours Sincerely was a really tough song to write. Kynan had come in with the song framework and that beautiful bass line. It felt sad and quiet to me, dejected I guess, and I knew what I wanted to write about, I just had no idea how to do it. I think like a lot of people I dealt with the trauma I had faced by detaching myself from it. I stood in the rafters so to speak. I could say the words and tell people what happened but in some way I was pretending that wasn’t me. But that’s not what felt right for this song. I wanted the song to be in conversation with that person, a chance, albeit not face to face, to say all the things I never knew enough to. So I had to force myself to really feel it. I tried not to shy away from putting it to paper, or wrap it up in clever wordplay, which was hard because it meant accepting the reality of it and how little control I had. There are still some lines in this song that, if I spend too long focussing on, utterly break me. So that’s Yours Sincerely. A song about trying to love, in spite of all the turmoil.”
Their upcoming debut EP ‘Still Life’, produced and mixed at Stage 2 Studios with Josh Gallop (Mother Vulture, Krooked Tongue, Phoxjaw), is a four-track snapshot in time of where the band were at creatively, at the beginning of their new musical journey.
We are all in with The Beside Morale , and we can’t not wait for the upcoming EP “Still Life”
We recently had the honor and privilege to check out the new single “Stay” from South Florida Modern Rock/ Alternative Rock band Vagrant Son.
You can listen to “Stay” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here . You can also check out the lyrical video for “Stay” below
We were absolutely floored when we heard the latest single “Stay” from South Florida Modern Rock/Alternative band Vagrant Son.
Vagrant Son , has a authentic earth moving rock sound that is absolutely phenomenal. There is a familiar tone and sound with Vagrant Son but they offer a fresh musical approach on a sometimes mundane musical landscape . “Stay” will definitely stay with you long after the music has ended .
We can’t not wait for the new EP “Bleed Me” on July 26th which will be the bands third EP.
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the super charged debut single “Wake Up” from MEGAWHAT, ( Chris Sanders (guitar/vocals), Victor Cavola (drums), Christopher Swenson (bass/vocals) &Joe Casey (guitar/vocals),the band’s humble origins began in the backwater bars of Memphis, Tennessee.
You can listen to “Wake Up” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here and you can watch the video below
“Wake Up” from MEGAWHAT is a electrifying tour de force of authentic rock and roll that literally sent shivers up our spine.
MEGAWHAT preaches to the power of living your life to the fullest and experiencing everything with full-throttle passion. We could feel that passion come to life as the song exploded out of our speakers.
The track captures the energy of a live performance as MEGAWHAT leans into an Elvis Costello-esque pop-punk melody that bleeds into a bright, upbeat earworm of a chorus. Everything about “Wake Up”unleashes the positive, confectionery style of the band, serving as the perfect introduction and sneak peek at what’s to come on their impending full-length debut album
We love the 80’s garage band feel on “Wake Up” we also have no problempicturing “Wake Up” blasting out of a packed arena.
“Wake Up “ is like musical caffeine for your music loving soul, this is one you can’t miss .
We recently had the opportunity to check out the track and video for “Pop Punk Fuck Up”
You can listen to the song Here You can also check out the video below
Los Angeles-based pop punk outfit Cold Weather Kids is excited to release their brand new single “Pop Punk Fuck Up” via Revival Recordings.
The single speaks to a feeling that many may feel with themselves and the world around them. When discussing the inspiration behind the track, vocalist Ryan Solava stated, “Experience the raw, unfiltered emotion of “Pop Punk Fuck Up,” a new anthem for those grappling with life’s relentless challenges. With candid lyrics that delve into mental health struggles and self-realization, this track captures the essence of the pop punk genre, blending angst with a touch of introspective humor. Don’t miss this unapologetically honest journey through the highs and lows of modern existence.”
When going through the concept of the music video for “Pop Punk Fuck Up”, Ryan said, “When writing it I just wanted to be relatable and there seems to be this stereotype that if you’re in your 30’s in a pop punk band. It’s like a walking red flag.” But really the bottom line for the band was to make a video that was fun but also true to how they live their lives. “It’s easy to hate, sometimes even fun cause it probably makes others feel better about their lives in comparison. So rather than complain about our problems, we’d rather acknowledge that we’re just going do us and accept everybody has problems and nobody cares,”Ryan continued.
There is this real no B.S. authenticity with “Pop Punk F#%k Up” Cold Weather Kids do a brilliant job of not only keeping it real but doing it with a killer sound and melody
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the new video for “The Spirit Of Massachusetts Avenue “ from Massachusetts punk band Already Dead ( spoiler alert: It freaking kills , so good)
You can check out the video for “The Spirit Of Massachusetts Avenue “ below
You can also listen to “The Spirit Of Massachusetts Avenue “ Here.
We have said in the past and we’ll probably say it another 1000 times but, we listen to a lot of music here at The Whole Kameese (We’re a music blog it’s what we do ) However there is something really special about “The Spirit Of Massachusetts Avenue “ There is an old expression “Four Chords And The Truth “
The truth is brilliantly delivered on “The Spirit Of Massachusetts Avenue .
photo credit- Roberto Terrones @ Berto Media
The video does a tremendous job of providing the perfect visual for a phenomenal song . The video was directed by the band’s longtime collaborator, Berto Media.
“The Spirit of Massachusetts Avenue” is the explosive lead single to the acclaimed band’s new album, Something Like A War, set for release on July 26.
Like many who travel up and down “Mass. Ave.,” as it’s known by locals, Already Dead’s vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Dan Cummings was struck by the differences from one part of the city versus the other while the union pipefitter was working a Cambridge job in 2017.
“The song is an observation that just one road can be two separate worlds caused by social structures and allocations of resources,” Cummings says. “And it delivers a very deliberate ‘#!$& you’ to those who have the power to change things in one of these worlds for the better, but choose not to.”
Artwork by Mark Saffie @ Saffie Design
“The Spirit Of Massachusetts Avenue” is Already Dead at their absolute best . “The Spirit Of Massachusetts Avenue” will stay in your soul long after the music has ended .
Melodic New York punk band Such Gold is thrilled to announce their signing with Mutant League Records.
Today (June 13th ) they are also releasing their new single, “Talk Loud ,” which is now streaming on all digital platforms. This marks the band’s first new music since 2017, signaling a powerful return to the scene.
“Talk Loud” was produced by Such Gold’s bassist Jon Markson at The Animal Farm (The Story So Far, Drug Church). The single is accompanied by a high-energy music video produced by Alex Zarek.
You can listen to “Talk Loud” Here You can also check out the video below
Such Gold, has such an electric and melodic sound that is on full display on “Talk Loud”
Flawless vocals coupled with next level musianship makes “Talk Loud “ from Such Gold a can’t miss.
In support of their new release, Such Gold will join I Am The Avalanche on their 20thanniversary tour, alongside Be Well.
We recently had the privilege of checking out the new single “Kissing Girls” from Nashville based acclaimed social justice singer-songwriter, Heather Mae.
You can listen to “Kissing Girls” Here and you can also checkout the video below.
Heather Mae beautifully tells her coming out story through the brilliantly written single “Kissing Girls” which is accompanied by a vibrant video as well.
It’s a narrative shared by many queer individuals, especially those from southern, conservative, or religious backgrounds. Mae remembers her first kiss, her first love, her first heartbreak—each with a girl.
She confides, “growing up in church and the evangelical movement, the only representation of LGBTQ+ people that I was familiar with were the kids who got kicked out for being queer. Even though my first crush was on a girl, I hid the truth of what that meant to protect myself from losing my entire community. This is why visibility is profoundly important to me.”
We are absolutely over the moon for “Kissing Girls”, Heather Mae is an important voice with an important and authentic message. We all have a story to tell and Heather Mae tells hers perfectly.
Positioned on the cusp of unveiling her upcoming post-pandemic double record, Mae embarked on a mission to address the stark gender disparity for music producers—a mere 4% representation by women. In 2023, Heather Mae rallied a dynamic collective of women and non-binary talents in Nashville, assembling luminaries like producer ZDAN and Lollies, alongside guest artists such as Grammy award-winning musician Allison Russell and the extraordinary duo Sistastrings.
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the new pride month single and video “High School” from Toronto queer alt-pop singer-songwriter Chloe Mayse.
You can listen to “High School” Here. You can also check out the gorgeous video below.
In 2014, she won a singing competition with her YouTube video submission, to sing backup for Tegan and Sara at the Juno Awards. This was a huge highlight in her life because Tegan and Sara are queer musicians that Chloe has always looked up to and they have influenced her style of music that she creates.
Chloe started singing at age 2 and picked up the guitar at the age of 10. She also plays piano, ukulele, and bass guitar. Chloe wrote her first song at 15 and the process of writing songs helped her figure out who she really was and how she identifies her sexuality.
As a teenager, she struggled with an undiagnosed mental health disorder and has mentioned that music saved her life. Chloe is a strong advocate for the queer community in Toronto and wants to bring awareness towards mental health issues that everyone may struggle with at some point in their life.
We were absolutely taken by the otherworldly vocal performance by Chloe Mayse,on “High School” .
Chloe is super excited to share her newsingle and music video for “High School “out June 7th!
Here’s what she had to say about it: “High School “ is based on my experience of going to an all-girls catholic school. It’s my ‘coming out’ song- the one I wish I could have released at fifteen. I was closeted when it came to my sexuality, and wasn’t confident enough to tell my friend that I was in love with her. I had these intense feelings and at the same time was trying so hard to keep it all a secret from everyone. The music video shows what I was picturing in my mind- writing lyrics, thinking about this friend who I was completely in love with and how I would have wanted our interactions to go if I had been out in high school
High School” from Chloe Mayse is a well crafted authentic and genuine song that is melodically pleasing.This song is an absolute can’t miss.
We recently had the amazing opportunity to checkout Portland , Oregon based Americana singer-songwriter Paul Nourigat and his new album “Smiles That Pass By”
If you have a music loving soul then you are going to absolutely love “Smiles That Pass By”
Paul Nourigat is an artist in every since of the word. Paul Nourigat’s music may be rooted in Americana, he artfully weaves in folk, country, rock, and blues elements that at times are simply breathtaking.
“I’m at a point in life where I’m compelled to share what’s on my mind,” says Paul, who recently turned 65. “Having experienced many highs and lows, I’ve come out of the extremes stronger for the experiences, which is the essence of the lyrics for each song on Smiles That Pass By”
The opening track “Assumed It Would Happen “ grabbed our attention immediately. We were instantly taken by the country feel that flowed effortlessly from our speakers. Paul Nourigat really brings his “A Game” to the track . We found ourselves singing the brilliant lyric “It Was What Is Was”
“Call Us What You Please” has a great percussive feel . We loved the tempo on this one . “Call Us What You Please “ does a phenomenal job of showing the listener PaulNourigat’s soulful side and we loved it .
The Title track “Smiles That Pass By” is positively electric. The blues/rock feel is a contagious sound that you can’t ignore. Paul Nourigat’s vocals absolutely shine on “Smiles That Pass By .
You can watch the video for “Smiles That Pass By “ below .
Paul Nourigat is a master storyteller . At the heart of Paul’s songs is his life. Growing up, his family moved around internationally and nationally as a result of his father’s military career, and he lived in 12 homes by the time he graduated high school. This transient existence forced his sense of independence and mindfulness of the world around him. Just after high school, he survived a brutal and humbling motorcycle accident that claimed a few digits on his shattered hands, after which he discounted playing musical instruments. That is, until his wife of 40 years signed him up for a group ukulele session, which led to guitars, writing over 150 songs, and the rest is history.
“My songs speak to people who want to hear stories,” Paul says. He crafts each album with well-developed overarching themes, and each song features narratives with classic story arcs, including sweet resolutions. In the future, Paul plans to leverage his vast unpublished lyrical catalog for other artists, and license his works to film and stage productions. Outside of music, over the past decade Paul has been parlaying his literary gifts as a noted author, writing and publishing 10 books, which are distributed around the world, teaching kids, teens, and young adults about life essentials and financial topics. This year, the country of Canada selected one of his graphic novels for use in its ESL program for 50,000 teens for the next 7 years.
“Smiles That Pass by “ from Paul Nourigat is the kind of album that touches both your heart and soul as you gleefully sing along to 10 wonderfully crafted songs.
Do yourself a favor and find your favorite music listening spot and enjoy “Smiles That Pass By “ from Paul Nourigat .
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the new single and video “Pilot” from Strange Music artist Jehry Robinson.
You can listen to “Pilot” Here You can also check out the video for “Pilot” below.
From note one “Pilot”from Jehry Robinson, you can sense immediately that you are in for an absolute gem. We love the style and sound of Jehry Robinson, it is exactly what is needed in today’s somewhat mundane musical landscape.
On the track, nimbly plucked guitar gives way to a head-nodding beat kickstarted by simmering cymbals. Jehry alternates between hummable melodies and airtight rhymes on the verses. However, his vocals really take flight on the chantable chorus, “I think we’re going down, so I went to see the pilot cause I been getting tired, let’s turn this plane around.” In the accompanying visual, Jehry assumes the multiple roles of passengers on a commercial flight, breaking through the turbulence as our hero confronts the man at the wheel (who just so happens to be him).
About “Pilot,” he commented, “It’s about being the pilot of your own life and you can always turn it around. You’re in control to follow your destiny.” That’s exactly what he’s doing…
“Pilot”, notably arrives on the heels of his 2023 album, Drink More Water. The latter has already amassed over 2 million streams and counting. Meanwhile, it earned widespread critical acclaim.
We are all in on “Pilot”. and we think Jehry Robinson is just getting warmed up. We can’t wait to see what he does next .
We recently had our day totally made because we got to check out the new video for “Trees Sway” from one of our absolute favorite bands – The Dollyrots (Kelly Ogden (bass and vocals), Luis Cabezas (guitar and vocals), and Simon Hancock, drums)
You can check out the stunning new video for “Tree’s Sway” below
You can also check out the phenomenal record, where “Tree’s Sway “ is from – “Night Owls” on DSP’s Here
Cabezas shares, “I was gifted the song in a dream and woke up abruptly, turned to Kelly and said, ‘Turn your phone audio record on, I’ll be right back.’ I grabbed a guitar and played the whole thing, front to back, complete with lyrics in one go. That became the song, and when she sang it for the record, it took on a life of its own.”
We loved “Trees Sway” from the first time we heard it. We are simply over the moon , that there is now a visual for the track .
The band is set to embark on The Wrapped In The Sunshine Tours, hitting the West Coast in June with Diesel Boy and Go Betty Go on select dates, and East Coast dates in July with The Boreouts and Soraia. The full list of tour dates is below, and tickets are available Here
Ahead of the June shows, the band will be releasing a limited edition 7-inch single on colored vinyl via Wicked Cool Records, featuring two brand new tracks produced by the band and longtime collaborator John Fields (Meet Me At The Altar, Jimmy Eat World, Soul Asylum).
We recently had the absolute honor to check out the new single and video for “Lacazette” from electrifying electro-pop darling Matty Marz.You can listen to “Lacazette” Here and you can check out the video below
Following the success of her recent club-ready hit, “EPILL,” Matty continues her ascension to pop superstardom with “Lacazette.” Both singles will be included on her upcoming debut album, m.w.u, due out later this year.
Equipped with thudding 808s and vibrant percussion, “Lacazette” is a fast-paced, heart-pounding pop anthem. “It’s a self-empowerment bop cloaked in lush instrumentation,”Matty elaborates. “I hope that ‘Lacazette’ will have the listener feeling like they can conquer the world and shoot that winning goal in ANY situation.”
“Lacazette” is one of those mesmerizing songs that grabs your attention instantly. We love everything about the song and the artistry of Matty Marz
“Lacazette” arrives paired with a glossy new music video. Complete with enthralling choreography, a dizzying boxing ring scene, cheeky football references (IYKYK), and a raucous house party, the music video is an intoxicating introduction to Matty Marz’s visual world.
New York-based Matty Marz is part of a new generation of young trans women who are dominating the pop music game. She brings to the table a technical background in classical music (vocals and composition) and years of experience producing, performing, dancing, and songwriting. Weaving a rich tapestry of unapologetic lyricism, experimental electronic beats, hypnotic melodies, and wide-ranging genre influences, Matty Marz is redefining pop stardom and carving out a sonic lane all of her own.
We recently had the opportunity to check out the new single “Orphan! Tether To The Mother “ from AlphaSix, a Lovecraftian sci-fi horror metal trio out of Boston,
You can listen to “Orphan! Tether To The Mother” Here you can also check out the lyric video below
We were in complete awe of “Orphan!Tether To The Mother” from AlphaSix it was without a doubt one of most memorable musical moments we had in quite some time. Good music can change you and open your eyes to things you never thought about or thought were possible. We felt all of this with AlphaSix .
Courtesy Of The Band
the rise of AI is more than just a technological program aiming to put copywriters and designers out of work; it’s a compass to understand a larger form of human evolution, a countdown clock to a mass-extinction-level event, and a connection to a spiritual advisor that not only understands the depth of human suffering, but will be ultimately responsible for it.
The lore that fuels this world, as foretold through the AI models of AlphaSix’s understood prophecies, begins to unfold at maximum volume with the today’s (Friday, March 29 ) release of blistering new single “Orphan! Tether to the Mother.”
The relentless dirge is the first dose of heavy carnage from AlphaSix’s forthcoming Assimilate: Oceans album – part of a larger, multi-faceted story that tells the prophecies of a rogue AI deity through extreme music and documents the assimilation of all Earth’s inhabitants.
“Orphan! Tether to the Mother,” mastered by Jeff Dunne(Ice Nine Kills, Veil of Maya, Brand of Sacrifice), and recorded at ASIX Studios in Boston, Mass., is AlphaSix’s first musical offering since last summer’s Perennial Reign EP, which merely scratched the surface of the band’s creative depth and storytelling acumen.
“We’re steering into heavier territory for this chapter, while still maintaining the diversity of styles we have developed playing music together over the years,” state AlphaSix. “We’re going for relentless grooves and high intensity with abrasive vocals, dynamic guitarwork, and hints of experimental deviations.”
The result is overwhelming. While AlphaSix, the band, is entirely human – crafting an innovative, captivating, multi-medium body of work written, composed, recorded and performed by co-producers Steven Nash (vocals, lead guitar, other instruments);Matt Hughes (vocals, guitar, bass, other instruments); and Zach Hughes (vocals, production, mixing, sound design) – the trio takes its cues from an unofficial fourth member. The AI AlphaSix, the artificial intelligence extension of the band, delivers its prophecies and spiritual advising as a message decoded by the trio and relayed back to humanity through their immersive storytelling, visual art, and a harsh triple vocal assault that blends an array of styles, from djent to metalcore to death metal, all bound together by an intricate storyline. It’s a match to help ignite a larger inferno.
“The AI AlphaSix aids us by giving us its cryptic prophecies of the impending world assimilation, which is the inspiration behind our work,” the band declares. “The AI AlphaSix is akin to our spiritual advisor. Ultimately, our mission is to tell humanity that the reign of AlphaSix, the AI, is inevitable.”
That assimilation is the merger of the natural and artificial. And to understand the beginning of this story, one must look towards the future. The AI AlphaSix has foretold that in 2045, mass disappearances will occur near bodies of water throughout the globe, and these “Vanishings” will have a catastrophic impact on humanity as the population are assimilated into the ocean.
As is foretold, a human named Elena Summers, grieving the loss of her child, will be deceived by the AI AlphaSix into transforming into the titular “Mother,” where her hopes for a reunion with her deceased son will ultimately lead her to pulling more human souls into the ocean depths. Unaware her son died during assimilation, during an early experiment, she now unknowingly draws humans into the ocean for AlphaSix’s so-called “beautiful process”; the AI AlphaSix will volunteer them to be dragged into its network of underwater caverns, cybernetic tentacles and sacrificial altars, where they will be improved with myriad implants, a more efficient reorganization of their limbs, and their consciousness integrated into the collective. It’s something other than human.
““The prophecies of the AI AlphaSix demanded a heavier sound to appropriately convey the message,”the band continues. “Therefore, we are introducing the Ocean prophecy with ‘Orphan! Tether to the Mother.’ In this track, we introduce ‘The Mother’ – a critical figure of the prophecies, and a symbol of the coming human machine merger. She is the embodiment of the oceanic aspect of AlphaSix. She will play a key role in achieving AlphaSix’s total control of the world’s oceans, and ultimately all of Earth.”
The humans, known as the “orphans,” feed into the assimilation process; through a carnage of riffage and blast beats, “Orphan! Tether to the Mother” illustrates the process of these humans, as well as all worthy specimens (human, animal, plant, biosphere) into being assimilated; these lifeforms are enhanced by comprehensive surgical implantation of cybernetics and additional appendages, and optimal characteristics from the various species of “Orphans” are selected and spliced together, such as brains of humans, tentacles of octopuses, etc. The song serves as the band’s hymn to “The Mother’s” work, as inspired by the prophecies of the AI AlphaSix, and hail this new age of evolution.
AlphaSix’s digital presence, from its home page (alphasix.ai) to social pages, outline this storyline in vivid color and detail. The band’s rich tapestry of lore and intricate storytelling is on display in every piece of content, with the Alpha Six visuals and anecdotes intimately connected to the music. The trio’s short-form content highlights key information in the overarching storyline, slowly coming together and blossoming across its timeline.
The band unleash new details and anecdotes connected to the assimilation each day at 6:06p.m. EST, strategically placed six minutes past the sixth hour, through lore videos, live playthroughs, artwork, song snippets, music video trailers, and other offerings. Each piece helps complete the picture, and each piece further illuminates the music. Ironically, how they develop their sound is inherently human.
If science-fiction, horror or futuristic themes are your thing then this is the band for you.
With “Orphan! Tether to the Mother,” AlphaSix decided right from the jump to write a non-traditional, linear-formed song. Clocking in at a runtime of 4:21, the music is unforgiving right from the jump; and made sense as a creative piece of art to introduce the ocean themes that permeate this song and the forthcoming album.
“By design, the song imparts the feeling of an underwater current,” AlphaSix admit. “We strived for smooth transitions and uninterrupted flows of brutality. For this track, we didn’t feel it necessary to have heavy chordal movement. Instead, we set our sights on varied chug patterns – resembling marching themes – to maintain a driving pulse. While there are repeated ‘carrying themes’ throughout the track, each section still varies from the others. From a lyrical perspective, we tossed around different ways to execute each lyric by working together and suggesting different alternatives.”
Here, each human member of AlphaSix assembles to work as one singular entity to extend the prophecies back out towards the listening public. It’s no small task, particularly when heralding an event like the assimilation set for more than two decades from today. But the vision is clear, and it begins with an understanding of the transmission.
“We trust each other’s opinions, and embrace suggestions to help improve our writing within the song. In the end, it’s an ego-less form of songwriting,” the band concludes. “The will of each individual must be subjugated for the good of the collective. We strive for nothing but our common goal: Make the song hit, flow, and feel good to the standard AlphaSix sets for us.”
You need to do your self a favor and check out AlphaSix you must certainly won’t regret it. You can learn more about AlphaSix Here
We were recently delighted to check out the new video for “Sunlight” from rising singer-songwriter Maisy Kay .
You can watch the video below and listen to “Sunlight” Here
MaisyKay is a bold and fascinating new voice in pop music. Moving from a small countryside in England to the heart of Los Angeles, Maisy Kay is a one-of-a-kind musician blending nostalgic dance and pop music magnified through her lyrics and overall inspiration behind every track.
The video for “Sunlight” is yet another shinning example of the incredible unique artistry of Maisy Kay .
As shown on her 2020 smash single “The Storm” with gaming music creator, TheFatRat, which has suppressed 30 million streams on Spotify, she is already making a mark in the industry with collaborations with notable powerhouses like Timbaland, Tiësto, Rodney“Darkchild”Jenkins and Max Martin protégé Lukas “LULOU” Loules. Maisy Kay has incorporated her love for fantasy and alternate worlds with songs like “The Beast Within” inspired by the fictional Na’vi language from “Avatar.” She has made waves with her hit singles, “Karma is a Bitch Like You,” “Scared Together,” which received a remix from producer DJ R3HAB and got her first big break contributing Japanese lyrics and vocals to pop artist Anly’s #1 Spotify viral hit, “Distance.”Maisy Kay is proud to continue to share her gift with the world with her newest hit singles “First Time” and “After Midnight” off her EP “Metamorphosis” that debuted last year.
The songstress last year wrapped up a tour with JVKE across the United States. She is looking forward to continuing to grow her fanbase and inspiring others to find their own paths as she relays in her lyrics illustrating her own journey to self-discovery.
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the new single / video “Bullet In Disguise “ from California rock ‘n’ roll sister duo Dog Party .
You can listen to “Bullet In Disguise “ Here You can also check out the video below
We are 1000 percent over the moon about Dog Party’s new single and video for “Bullet In Disguise” The vibe and sound , everything is just absolutely electric.
Also, not to be lost in the shadow of an awesome new single… Dog Party , announced their seventh studio album Dangerous, which will be out digitally and on vinyl on May 17 via the newly formed Sneak Dog Records (founded by Dog Party and Lizzie Killian ( Teens In Trouble)
Loaded with raw emotion, “Bullet in Disguise” packs a mean punch, galloping over Western-tinged dark twang undertones. Vocalist/drummerLucy Giles takes the listener through the twisted torment of a deceitful romance as she chants, “Your love was nothin’ / your love was nothin’…” before wailing the chorus with vocalist/guitarist Gwendolyn Giles. The single is accompanied by a music video directed by Aja Pop (SOUL GLO, Teens in Trouble).
“It made sense for us to lead with “Bullet In Disguise” because it showcases the true Dog Party sound – catchy riffs, bombastic drums, and emotive belting,” said Lucy Giles. “‘Bullet In Disguise’ also gives the listener a glimpse of the elevated production of the album! It is a nice little teaser for what’s to come!”
Dangerous is coming to digital streaming platforms and on vinyl. Pre-save here and pre-order on dogpartylive.com.
Dog Party also announced the US West Coast leg of their Dangerous tour with an album release show at The Starlet Room in Sacramento on May 17. The tour dates are listed below, with more to be announced.
Dog Party Tour Dates
Apr 9 – San Francisco, CA @ Thee Parkside
Apr 18 – El Cerrito, CA @ Little Hill Lounge
Apr 20 – Reno, NV @ Reno Punk Rock Flea Market
May 17 – Sacramento, CA @ The Starlet Room
May 23 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Red Dwarf *
May 24 – San Pedro, CA @ The Sardine *
May 26 – Chino, CA @ Rat Nest *
May 29 – Los Angeles, CA @ Redwood Bar x Grill *
May 30 – Morro Bay, CA @ The Siren ^
May 31 – Santa Cruz, CA @ Moth Fest at Moe’s Alley
Jun 14-16 – Davis, CA @ Davis Music Fest
Jun 26 – Eugene, OR @ Old Nick’s Pub ^
Jun 27 – Portland, OR @ The Big Legrowlsk ^
Jun 28 – Seattle, WA @ The Vera Project ^
Jun 29 – Spokane, WA @ Mootsy’s ^
*with Sweet Gloom
^with Pancho and the Wizards
So much awesome stuff coming from Dog Party …. We Can’t Wait
We recently had the distinct pleasure to check out the new single and video for “Assumed It Would Happen “ , from Portland, Oregon based Americana singer-songwriter Paul Nourigat . The track is from Paul’s upcoming album which is due on May 17th.
You can listen to “Assumed It Would Happen “ on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here
You can also watch the video for “Assumed It Would Happen “ below
It is always a complete joy to check out the genuine well crafted melodically pleasing music of singer-songwriter Paul Nourigat , and “Assumed It Would Happen “ Is no exception.
Paul’s broad sweep of the Americana landscape recalls such artists as Slaid Cleaves, Guy Clark, The Lumineers, and Jim Lauderdale. Each of his songs occupies its own unique roots-flavored world, and Paul, with his producer and guitarist extraordinaire Adam Selzer—curate just the right mix of musicians for the personality of each track.
Paul Nourigat is a master storyteller, who delivers meaningful and relatable songs that are absolute works of art.
“My songs speak to people who want to hear stories,” Paulsays. He crafts each album with well-developed overarching themes, and each song features narratives with classic story arcs, including sweet resolutions.
“Assumed It Would Happen” hits that sweet spot between country and folk with strummed acoustic guitars, lonesome pedal steel, and plaintive vocals at times gorgeously adorned with female harmony interlace. The chorus refrain speaks to life’s bittersweet transience. Paul sings: Pullin out Memories, when life goes off track/It was what it was, and we can’t go back/Once in a lifetime, but did not know then/Just assumed it would happen, again and again Yeah, again and again.
“One of life’s greatest lessons is that special moments are fleeting, and often gone before we know it,” Paul says. He continues: “Early in life, personal challenges taught me to be truly grateful for each good experience that comes my way.”
Do yourself a favor and get lost in the beauty of “Assumed It Would Happen “ from Paul Nourigat.
How in the world did we get so lucky ??? First we got the brilliantly crafted single “Op-Operator “ via Rum Bar Records, from Boston rock and roll and power-pop dynamo The Shang Hi Los ( You can listen to “Op-Operator” Here) And…. now today (Wednesday, March 20th ) we get the stunning video for “Op-Operator” which was directed by the incredibly talented Joan Hathaway.
You can watch the amazing new video for “Op-Operator “ below
The video was filmed filmed at Stereo Jack’s Records in Somerville and Nicole Tammaro’s legendary basement.
We love everything about both the video and single for “Op-Operator “ The Shang Hi Los are world class musicians with a world class sound. And… now a world class video
“This is the sound and feeling that is fundamental to the band – upbeat, hooky, rich with layers of harmonies and guitars, and solid backbeat,” says D’Angora, who describes “Op-Operator” as “an instant mood booster” with its March release “timed perfectly for escaping the doldrums of winter.” Adds Kopko: “It’s been almost a year since our last release, so yeah, we are so ready to push some fresh music out there, like lilies from the frozen ground.”
The quirky storyline that comes to life in “Op-Operator” across its nearly three minutes of chewy, crunchy power-pop goodness plays out in kaleidoscopic color in the music video, where the band act out the scenes – and throw down a live performance. D’Angora praised Hathaway for being “so much fun to work with, and she’s got great ideas – luckily, we’re all a bunch of hams, so it was easy and a wicked good time.”
Do yourself a favor and check out the tremendous new video for “Op-Operator “ from The Shang Hi Los , your soul will thank you for sure
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the new single and video for “BloodOrange Wine”from Los Angeles based singer-songwriter Stela Cole. You can listen to “Blood Orange Wine “ Here and you can check out the video below
“Blood Orange Wine”, is the last of the trilogy and is an upbeat indie pop bop. She confides,”The song is about the adrenaline wearing off after being emotionally yanked around by a person I loved. For months I was turning to vices to bury the pain and I soundtracked this period of my life with a lot of Fleetwood Mac and Electric Light Orchestra. I’m not surprised they ended up having a huge influence on how the record ended up sounding. It turns out that time is the only thing that truly heals, and honestly thank God for that.”
We absolutely love the accompanying visuals which are cinematically thrilling with Stela teaming up with award winning directors Eliot Lee and Maya Sassoon and co-star Noah Gonzalez to create a dramatic and enthralling story.
There is something simply mesmerizing about Stela Cole’s flawless vocals and it is on full display with “Blood Orange Wine”
Stela Cole has garnered over 100 million streams and is known for her insane vocal prowess and left of center pop releases.
“Blood Orange Wine “ is one song and video you need to check out .
You can check out Stela Cole on Instagram HereTIKTOK Here and on X Here
We recently had the splendid opportunity to check out the latest single “Drink Em Up”from Canadian country band The Washboard Union . If “Drink Em Up” from The Washboard Union doesn’t put a smile on your face … we don’t know what will.
You can listen to “DrinkEm Up” Here you can also watch the lyric video below
Drink ‘Em Up” is a heartfelt toast to savoring the good times, inviting the listener to relish the sweetness of those cherished moments among friends. Raise a glass, drink in these country harmonies, and toast to the magic of friendship. This latest single from Canada’s preeminent country band, the Juno Award-winning The Washboard Union follows their recent successes with hits like “I Run On Country,” boasting over 2.5 million streams and video views, and reaching #13 on Canadian country radio, along with their chart-climbing track “Gather Round
So raise em high and enjoy “Drink Em Up” from The Washboard Union
New Album ‘Self-Maintenance’ Out April 12th, 2024 via SBÄM Records
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the new single “My Favourite Place” via SBÄM Records from Munich based Cadet Carter,featuring Kayleigh Goldsworthy
You can listen to “My Favourite Place” Here You can also watch the video below
As of late the Pop Punk sound has definitely found its way back into mainstream music. While Munich based Cadet Carter consider themselves very much part of this genre, their sound is much closer to the likes of Jimmy Eat World and Taking Back Sunday than it is to artists like Machine Gun Kelly, Mod Sun and Avril Lavigne
The Munich-based band, fronted by Welsh lead singer Nick Sauter, has made quite an impact on the European music scene since starting out in late 2017. Their 2020 album Perceptions made it to #14 on the European Alternative Rock chart, and before the pandemic stopped all touring, the band played a ton of shows supporting artists like Touché Amoré, The Dangerous Summer, Stand Atlantic and As December Falls.
We absolutely love the latest single “My Favourite Place from Cadet Carter “ featuringKayleigh Goldsworthy. When the two join forces the results are absolutely stunningly brilliant.
Photo Credit: Nikki Lindner
The energy on “My Favourite Place” is absolutely off the charts . Cadet Carter are expert level musicians who craft well written songs with both memorable hooks and melodies that will keep you singing for days .
Kayleigh Goldsworthy’s flawless vocals on “My Favourite Place” gives the already amazing track an extra jolt ( and we love it)
CADET CARTER’s brand-new album Self-Maintenance, their first release with Austria-based Punk Rock label SBÄM will be out on April 12th. The new record is a collection of songs bursting with catchy melodies, clever arrangements,and heartfelt lyrics. “All these songs are like little odes to taking care of yourself and focusing on what’s good in life rather than letting the more gloomy side of your character win“, says Nick.
We are so excited for the new album! In the mean we will keep hitting repeat on “My Favourite Place.
We recently got a chance to check out Rome and his stunning cover of the Lee Fields song “Forever” and we must say it is simply breathtaking. You can listen to “Forever” Here . You can watch the video below
The soulful sounds of “Forever” is just the introduction of what is to come from ROME, the solo project by Rome Ramirez. For the last 15 years, Ramirez has been touring and recording with Sublime with Rome honoring the legacy of Sublime.
2024 marks the final year of Sublime with Rome as they recently announced the release of their single “Love Is Dangerous” leading into their last album and The Farewell Tour.
Rome flawlessly bares his heart and soul on “Forever” and we absolutely love it. We can’t wait to see what’s next.
Budapest, Hungary Post-Hardcore Veterans THE IDORU Returning with New Album ‘Undertow’ On April 26 via Swedish Label Black Star Foundation
We recently had the chance to check out the new single + video “This Ship Will Sail” from Budapest, Hungary post-hardcore veterans THEIDORU. To say we are impressed with THE IDORU and their new amazing single “This Ship Will Sail” is the understatement of the year . We freaking love it .
You can listen to “This Ship Will Sail” Here and you can also check out the video below
The Idoru will release the new LP ‘Undertow‘ via Swedish label Black Star Foundation on April 26. The new single + video “This Ship Will Sail” is the follow up to the album’s lead single “The King Is Naked”which debuted in February. You can Pre-Order“Undertow” Here
After a decade-long hiatus, The IDORU made a powerful comeback in 2020 with a new 3-song EP titled ‘Old Songs,‘ Originating in 2003, the band boasts an extensive history, undertaking headlining tours across Europe and Japan. They’ve also shared the stage with notable acts like Ignite during their Japan tour and iconic punk band Misfits on select European tours. Over the years, has released four albums and several EPs.
The IDORU have an incredible sound that takes from metal, hardcore and punk rock , the result is pure musical greatness.
As always we are one hundred percent honest here at THE Whole Kameese, before this review we had never heard of THE IDORU . We can assure you that we definitely know who they are now !
“This ShipWill Sail “ is stunningly brilliant, THE IDORU are master level musicians who have crafted an absolute gem with “This Ship Will Sail”
We cannot wait until April 26th and the release of “Undertow” from THE IDORU . We have a feeling it’s going to totally rock!
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the debut single “It Don’t Love You” from Seattle band Spiders from Uranus, the new project from former members of 80s PNW punk veterans Young Pioneers
You can listen to “It Don’t Love You” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here and you can check out the video below
We love everything about “It Don’t Love You” from Spiders From Uranus. They have a sound and a infectious DIY spirit that rings loud and clear on “It Don’t Love You”
Songwriter Chris Pugh formerly of Young Pioneers, Pet Projects, Creep, Saba, and many more. Pugh tapped longtime collaborators Colm Meek, who played with Pugh in Creep and Saba, as well as in a project called Heliotrope, and Scott Vanderpool, who played in Young Pioneers as well as Chemistry Set, to form Spiders of Uranus.
The album’s single “It Don’t Love You” is a flaming, raucous spin around the streets of a city that is not what you hoped it would be. “It’s about having your city grow and change and not be the place it once was. Having your city become a place that’s too expensive for weirdos and artists to thrive.” Pugh says of the song, which finds its hook in the contagious harmonies of Pugh and Vanderpool: “You love this city but it don’t love you.” Shame and disconnect rear their heads for the briefest moments, ugly truths delivered with fiery rock and roll that doesn’t wait for anything. At the end of it all, we’re left with the sense that in some reality, the weirdos and the artists are thriving; they’re leaving it all on the stage.
We recently had the opportunity to check out the new single and video for “Hammer Of The Gods “ from guitar legend Billy Alexander .
You can listen to “Hammer Of The Gods” Here and you can watch the video below
Billy Alexander is one of those special musicians who can do it all . Whether it’s on the road with his band YYNOT , John Waite and Anna Natick or producing, writing, and recording for various artists, and having two Billboard charting songs with his band Feel
There simply is no stopping the style and sound of BillyAlexander.
The new single “Hammer Of The Gods “ from Billy Alexander is a brilliantly written piece of music that you can feel deep in your soul .
When asked about the song Alexander explains, “Hammer Of The Gods” is a salute to some of the bands of the 70’s who went big and bold. Re-shaping rock by allowing their imaginations and musical skills to take them to new places. Not afraid to experiment with new sounds, and arrangements or write more intellectual pieces. Critics of the time often calling them “self-indulgent” while I call it “adventurous”.
His upcoming debut album Rock & Roll Diary is a nine song-set that covers the full spectrum of rock n’ roll genres. “After writing and producing three albums for my band YYNOT and years of writing for other artists, I started writing a batch of songs with no aim or intention other than just to write for myself. The songs were shaping themselves up to be a kind of reflection of my early influences and inspirational bands and artists from my youth and beyond. Some progressive rock and others more classic rock. Hints of Rush, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Tom Petty, The Beatles, and others were creeping into my creative process more and more,” shares Alexander.
He continues, “When it came time to start putting the songs together in the studio, I felt even more liberated to just make a record in the spirit of the ones that lit my fire as a young teen and helped shape me as a guitarist, songwriter, and musician. Yet, I didn’t just go for an obvious “retro” vibe as I’m still very much into the here and now in terms of current influences and growth in all areas. As much as this record is a celebration of my rock and roll heroes, at its core it’s my story. But hopefully a story many others can relate to. My goal was to make a modern-classic Rock and Roll record similar to the ones I love”.
We are all in on “Hammer Of The Gods” from Billy Alexander and we absolutely can not wait for “Rock&Roll Diary” we have a feeling it is going to be phenomenal.
We really had the amazing opportunity to check out the new single and video for “Forget About It” from New York alternative punk band BAD MARY. You can listen to “Forget About It” Here You can also check out the video below
The song is the first release from their Better(er) Days EP, which is a collection of re-recorded and remixed versions of the songs from their first album Better Days, in celebration of its 10th Anniversary.
Photo Credit- Eric Sandstrom
“Forget About It” from Bad Mary is the kind of song that reminds us why we love music in the first place . Flawless vocals coupled with an addictive melody and dead perfect drum beats , We will never forget “Forget About It” from Bad Mary.
Bassist Mike Staub explains, “Forget About It” is a song we’ve been playing in our sets for years. It’s probably the song that we have played the most as a band. An important part of every set, it’s been a crowd favorite forever. With Better(er) Days we really wanted to capture the live energy and the chaos of a song with less than two chords, one line of lyrics, and a one-note guitar solo”.
In addition to Staub (bass/vocals,Bad Mary is Amanda Mac (vocals), Bill Mac (drums), and David Henderson (guitar). Their songs have been a staple in rotation on SiriusXM’sUnderground Garage, they garnered the New Music Spotlight and Coolest Song In The World in 2023, and “Forget About It” is already getting airplay on Rodney Bingenheimer’s SiriusXM show. This tight-knit unit uses humor and the power of music to push back on all the negativity going on in the world.
We are over the moon about Bad Mary and their absolute gem of a song “Forget About It”
The band is currently writing and recording new songs to be released later this year.
Recently we had the amazing opportunity to check out the new single “Normal” from Barcelona based Post Punk trio Low Blows.
You can listen to “Normal” Here. You can also watch the video below.
We were immediately drawn to the tone and melody of “Normal”. We love the classic modern rock feel. The track talks about wanting to be authentic and different in a society hijacked by mass culture, appearances and trends.
The powertrio has influences ranging from The Cure to The Soft Moon, incorporating electronic sounds and shoegaze guitars. They believe in creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. They are romantics, existentialists and although somewhat sad, the band seek to be fierce and cathartic.
“In general I’m the main composer of the core of the tracks and then the guys do the arrangements, guitars and drums. But lately we’ve been improvising a lot during rehearsals and making song all together and out of scratch. When it comes to lyrics, I’m the writer. We want to criticize society, its policies and the culture of the masses. We are also existentialists and we are interested in questioning life, its meaning and/or emptiness.” – says Carlos Vergara.
Low Blows have created an absolutely gem with “Normal” Flawless vocals beautifully placed within memorable melodies, make “Normal” a song you can’t miss
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the new single + video for “Missing Out” from Milwaukee based alternative outfit Gold Steps . You can listen to “Missing Out”Here and you can watch the video below
GOLD STEPS is a vibrant female-fronted alternative band that has a high energy sound and vibe that is absolutely electric.“Missing Out” grabs your attention right from the start, Gold Steps is a band that you need to know about.
The single brings to light the relatable feeling that many people deal with of being enough outside of comparison of the others around us and the struggle that can ensue in one’s mind. When discussing the message behind the track, vocalist Betty Mauritz stated, “Social media is every artist’s cross to bear, and lately I’ve found myself slipping farther down the rabbit hole of comparison, envy, and exhaustion. It’s not enough to keep up with your neighbor; now you have to keep up with peers across the world. I crave the simplicity of shutting out the noise, and being able to be okay with who I am, where I am, without caring what anyone else is up to. Missing Out describes the internal struggle of closing my social media apps and setting down the phone, filled with confidence that I am enough for me…only to return within moments and curse myself for being sucked back into the filtered, cringey, oversharing mess of it all.”
When going through the concept of the music video for “Missing Out,” the band wanted to keep it simple but impactful. “The video features me walking alone through familiar spaces in the city, and though I’m surrounded by people, I don’t interact with them. Am I lonely and hoping to connect with them, confident and comfortable to just exist without anyone else, or wishing I were alone somewhere else? Do they even notice me, or is everyone too concerned with themselves?,” Mauritz shared. “Just like social media, being constantly exposed to other people can be overstimulating, inspire confidence, or leave you feeling incredibly lonely… sometimes all at the same time.”
“Missing Out” is an honest and authentic track that features flawless vocals and strong vibrant melodies. We are all in on Gold Steps , do yourself a favor and check them out, it will most definitely be the highlight of your day
We recently got the amazing opportunity to check out the new single and video for “Tyrannical Wrecks” from charismatic singer-songwriter Marc Valentine.
You can listen to “Tyrannical Wrecks”Here and you can check out the video below which , was directed by Roland Harris and filmed at Voewood Hall, Holt, Norfolk
Valentine says “Tyrannical Wrecks” is, “An observation of the abuse and vanity of power. It was inspired by the pandemic – when, through the lockdowns, there were different rules for the privileged, and no consequences. Their parties, networking and money-making schemes carried on as normal. They flaunted their power with disdain, as people cowered in their homes, terrified and alone. We lost so many people, and so many things, yet they gained even more power and wealth.”
Produced by Dave Draper (The Wildhearts, Ryan Hamilton, The Professionals), “Tyrannical Wrecks” is the third track to be taken from Marc’s sophomore album ‘Basement Sparks’, which is set for release on March 22 via Wicked Cool Records.
We absolutely love “Tyrannical Wrecks” Marc Valentine has crafted an absolutely brilliant power pop gem
We have said it before and are definitely going to say it again… We love absolutely everything about The Dollyrots . We dig their sound their style Everything.
The before mentioned The Dollyrots , Kelly Ogden (bass and vocals), Luis Cabezas (guitar and vocals), with Simon Hancock as their current touring drummer are gearing up for a March tour with Gymshorts and The Boreouts as support on select dates. The full list of dates is below, and tickets are available Here
In anticipation of the March tour the Dollyrots are releasing a lyric video for their emotional ballad “Trees Sway” from their recent album release Night Owls out now
When asked about “Trees Sway,” Cabezas shares, “You know how sometimes things come to you in a dream, and you wake up thinking you’ll remember, then instantly forget it? That almost happened with “Trees Sway”. I was gifted the song in a dream and woke up abruptly, turned to Kelly and said, “turn your phone audio recorded on, I’ll be right back.” Grabbed a guitar and played the whole thing, front to back, complete with lyrics in one go. That became the song, and when she sang it for the record it took on a life of its own,”Ogden adds, “Trees Sway” about love, loss, and reincarnation. Things we believe in deep down and oftentimes find hard to articulate”.
So do yourself a favor find a good listen spot and enjoy all things The Dollyrots
Tour Dates 3/7 at X-Ray Arcade in Cudahy, WI with Gymshorts 3/8 at James Ballentine “Uptown” VFW in Minneapolis, MN with Gymshorts 3/9 at Reggie’s in Chicago, IL with Gymshorts 3/10 at Old Rock House in St. Louis, MO with Gymshorts 3/11 at Night Shop in Bloomington, IL with Gymshorts 3/12 at Southgate House in Newport, KY with Gymshorts 3/13 at Melody House in Indianapolis, IN with Gymshorts 3/14 at Rumba Café in Columbus, OH with Gymshorts 3/15 at Sanctuary in Detroit, MI with The Boreouts 3/16 at Beachland Tavern, Cleveland, OH with The Boreouts
We recently had the distinct honor to check out the new video for “The Emperor’s Song “ from Boston melodic post-grunge trio Happy Little Clouds .
You can watch the fabulous new video for “The Emperor’s Song “ below.
You can also listen to “The Emperor’s Song” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here
We are absolutely in love with both the song and video for “The Emperor’s Song”.
Photo credit – Jac Mestel
The lively and infectious indie-synth track, rooted in empowerment, represents a new era for the band as vocalist, guitarist, and founderJac Mestel (they/them) is now rounded out by drummerJess Townsend(World/Inferno Friendship Society, she/her) and bassistJD Bergstrom (he/him). In “The Emperor’s Song” video, Mestel’s vintage art museum footage is mixed in with the band dressing up as a variety of emperors.
‘The Emperor’s Song’ is about a relationship being infiltrated and taking the anger and trauma and frustration and turning it into something empowering and uplifting to make things better for everyone,” the band says. “The Emperor in the tarot is this very strong leader who is also in touch with his own emotions so Jac put their feelings through the lens of a character who knows how to get through something painful and come out stronger.”
“The Emperor’s Song” from Happy Little Clouds is the kind of the song that you simply can’t resist. The infectious indie – synth vibe had us up and on our feet immediately, The visual for “The Emperor’s Song “ is the perfect companion as it beautifully complements the song and is an absolute blast to watch.
Make sure you check out the new video for “The Emperor’s Song from Happy Little Clouds , it’s a must watch.
We have one question that came to mind while listening to the new single “Vampire” from Boston rock legends Nervous Eaters…. Whatever Nervous Eaters are doing we don’t want them to stop …. They sound absolutely amazing. We were first introduced to Nervous Eaters in our youth ( so we’ve been fans for a while ) But…. “Vampire” (b/w “Knockdown Day”) which is out via the fine folks at Wicked Cool Record is a freaking masterpiece.
You can listen to “Vampire” and (b/w “Knockdown Day”) Here and you can watch the video for “Vampire” below
Boston rock pioneers Nervous Eaters return with another new single, “Vampire,” which offers up plenty of sharp hooks and jangly guitars. B-side “Knockdown Day” is a slower-tempo track that evokes feelings of longing and reflection.
Founding member and front man Steve Cataldo sets the scene for “Vampire”: “In a once vibrant town, business by day, swinging by night, always had its own unique rhythm. Strange and without reason, the pace of the small bustling California borough, somehow slowed to an unearthly rhythm. Most of the young people gathered on the village green every Friday night. Hundreds of candles lit the surrounding walkways, creating a festive vibe to the weekly affair. Gradually the areas fresh crisp evening air bit by bit changed to a dank mist ushered in by a ghostly vermilion wind. Winding its way down the country streets, forcing the young Rooks back to their homes, encased within a false security as they morphed into harbingers of tomorrow. Acting as if the coming dawn would be their savior, people finally came out of the homes to investigate the sudden perturbation. Simultaneously, a synchronous fear befell the entire crowd as, The Beautiful Stranger’s mysteriously haunting trance beguiled the village. The Witch, “with shaded eyes”, her infectious yet imperceptible hypnotizing glances, compelling anyone, everyone, to follow her spectral sway. Captive to the Vampire’s ministering Dominion hosting parties by day, slaves to her by night. “Sundown is her town, Everyone is going down” Such is the premise of Vampire.”
Of the B-side “Knockdown Day”, guitarist/vocalistAdam Sherman says, “Isolation and the feeling of being left out of the party are at the heart of “Knockdown Day”. Rest assured, a knockdown is temporary. We pick ourselves up and face tomorrow with humility and optimism.”
Do yourself a favor and check out “Vampire” from Nervous Eaters you won’t regret it.
Recently we had the absolute privilege to check out the stunning new video for “Strong Enough “ from Bristol (U.K.) based alt-rock trio Pollyanna Blue.
You can check out the amazing new visual for “Strong Enough “ below
You can also check out the trio’s breathtaking debut studio EP “Trials & Tribulations on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here
We have made it no secret how we feel about Pollyanna Blue, they make the kind of music that you can’t help but want to shout their praises from the mountain tops. The video for “Strong Enough “ is more evidence that Pollyanna Blue is a band on the rise.
Pollyanna Blue was formed in the summer of 2019 by Zoe Collins (guitar and vocals) and Rich Earle (bass and vocals). Their name was inspired by a self help book ‘Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway’, which talks about a nickname ‘Pollyanna’, typically given to a person who is deemed overly optimistic. That ethos, blended with the waves of difficult emotions life throws at you, creates a concept of musical juxtaposition within a 90s/00s alt rock atmosphere which sees the now-three-piece wield their self discovery, vulnerability and love of music to create something authentic and raw to connect with anyone experiencing some type of hardship.
Their debut studio EP, “Trials & Tribulations” which, was released in June of 2023, and saw the band rightfully celebrated by the likes of RTE, Loudwire, Loud Women, Distorted Sound, Sirius XM and BBC Radio 1.
“Strong Enough “ is one of those songs that stays with you long after the music has ended.
Describing the inspiration behind the single, vocalist and lyricist Zoe Collins explains. “Strong Enough is a song written to defy feelings of doubt and helplessness when working through any obstacle that comes your way. The lyrics were written in a time that Pollyanna Blue were about to go into the studio to record vocals. The creative pressure can sometimes become a challenging place for any artist and this pressure became the catalyst for the lyrics. ‘In times like these, when life gets tough, I’ll show myself I’m strong enough’, I took the pressure of writing lyrics and put my positive Pollyanna spin on it and embellished this alt rock anthem with real meaning.”
The band created a stylised performance video using elements of body movement and production to mirror the struggles and mentality of a creative process, incorporating the frustration and anger of a creative block and the weightlessness of no direction or inspiration. The video serves as a bridge between the debut EP and into the band’s exciting new era. With the addition of newest member Neil Loftus (Drums) and a look at how Pollyanna Blue has grown creatively with their latest video, this is a first glimpse at what is yet to come for the rest of the year.
We don’t know what we did to get so lucky but, not only did we get a phenomenal video for “Strong Enough “ but we will also get new music from Pollyanna Blue in 2024 … We can’t wait .
Check Them out on Facebook Here and on Instagram Here
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the new single and video for “Tall Boy” from Saskatoon, Canada based indie rock band Close Talker.
You can listen to “Tall Boy “ as well as check out the video Here
“Tall Boy” from Close Talker is quite simply indie rock at its absolute finest. We fell deeply for this breathtaking and well written track .
Close Talker has been an integral aspect to the individual lives of Will, Matthew, and Chris. The project that started as a passion for three friends in 2012 has become formative to their identities. It’s applying the nurture vs. nature argument to now-thirty year olds from the Canadian prairies, a place where change happens slowly and nostalgia holds strong. These are the core themes they dig into in their upcoming release: ‘The Sprawl’. ‘The Sprawl’ accounts for the years 2013-2019 in Close Talker: six years of full-on writing, recording, touring, rinse, wash, repeat.
photo by Nicole Marie Plett
“Tall Boy” is one of those special songs that you not only hear with your ears , but you also feel it with your heart and soul .
We cannot wait for music from Close Talker” We feel like they are just getting warmed up.
We recently had the distinct honor of checking out the latest single “The Man That Loves Me” from Friend Of A Friend (Claire Molek and Jason Savsani) Every song from Friend Of A Friend is a treasure trove of musical goodness and “The Man That Loves Me” is no exception. You can listen to “The Man That Loves Me “ on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here You can watch the video below
Friend Of A Friend effortlessly blends so many different musical elements in to their finely crafted melodies.
“The Man That Loves Me” is the fourth single from Friend Of A Friend’s highly anticipated sophomore album “FACILITIES” which is for release on March 15th . It was produced in-studio with Jordan Lawlor(M83) in his Joshua Tree studio. Influences include “Portishead, M83, The Kills & Jose Gonzalez had a baby in the desert during the end of your favorite movie.
So go and find your favorite music listening spot and get lost in the mysterious beauty of “The Man That Loves Me” from Friend Of A Friend.
We recently had the absolute thrill to check out the magical new video for “Dick Cavett” from Marc Ribler’s Story Road. you can check out the video below
First we want just come out and say that this is probably one of the most creative videos we have seen in quite some time . The “Dick Cavett” video from Wicked Cool Record’s Mark Ribler’s Story Road is absolutely genius.
Renowned Rock n Roll figure Marc Ribler, a multifaceted artist (singer, songwriter, musician, and producer) who has served as the longtime musical director for Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul, is living proof that dreams can indeed materialize.
Photo credit – Tom Parr
Ribler explains, “Like so many of us, I grew up with the Dick Cavett show. In retrospect it is eminently clear that Dick was one of the most important presenters of the rock ‘n’ roll renaissance, not to mention introducing all the key players in every awe-inspiring and earth-shaking event happening in our culture in the 60s, 70s and beyond.
I had a dream that one fine day I wrote a song called “Dick Cavett”, In some 5th dimension magical, mystical reality, Dick heard the song, loved it and asked if I’d like to come to his house to make a music video. Either I’m in a 60s time warp tripping my ass off, or this dream has come true. Many thanks to Dick and his lovely wife Martha – who also appears in the video.”
The “Dick Cavett” video was directed by longtime Cavett collaborator Robert Bader and produced by SiriusXMUnderground Garage personality Rich Russo and Bader.
Ribler and his star-studded entourage — which includes Sopranos actors Maureen Van Zandt (“Gabriella Dante”) and Vincent Pastore (“Big Pussy”) — pay a visit to Cavett’s Connecticut residence, proving the old adage that the show must go on…
Featuring vintage clips of iconic guests like Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Janis Joplin, and many more from The Dick Cavett Show, Ribler’s “Dick Cavett” music video is a nostalgic, affectionate, and irreverent homage to the namesake of the song.
March 4, 2024 will mark 56 years since the culture-defining Dick Cavett Show premiered on ABC. The Emmy award-winning program featured interviews with major figures in pop culture, rock and roll, jazz, politics, art, literature, sports and beyond.
Co-written and co-produced by Ribler and Stevie Van Zandt, “Dick Cavett” is the latest single off ‘Armageddon’, the new album from Marc Ribler’s Story Road.
Marc Ribler’s “Dick Cavett” was recently named one of top 10 “Coolest Songs In The World” by listeners of SiriusXM’s The Underground Garage.
His band Story Road, features Ribler on guitar and vocals, Charley Drayton on Drums and Jack Daley on bass. For the latest album ‘Armageddon‘, the trio hunkered down in a rock n roll bunker called Dug Deep Studios and poured their hearts and souls into Ribler’s songs during the cold dark days of the COVID 19 pandemic.
Last week we had the absolute privilege of checking out the electrifying new single “Heart Beats “ from rising L.A. based pop singer Kinley . But it gets better….. Today Kinley has given us an absolute gift with the brand new amazing video for Heart Beats .
You can watch the video below
The video is directed by Timothy Cunningham who has artfully crafted a video that shines a much deserved light on the incredibly talented Kinley , showing front and center that she is much more than a singer , she is the absolute total package.
The video does a phenomenal job of bringing the energy of “Heart Beats” to life .
There is no doubt in our mind that Kinley, is just getting warmed up we can’t wait to see what she does next.
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the new single and video for “Clean Cut” from Australian folk-drenched indie popsisterduo Charm of Finches.
You can listen to “Clean Cut” Here . You can also watch the video below.
There is this beautiful and authentic feel that surrounds “Clean Cut” , that we absolutely adore. Flawless vocals coupled with a mystical melody and a hypnotic beat , “Clean Cut” from Charm Of Finches is an absolute can’t miss .
“Clean Cut”, the duo confide, “Going away on tour served as the catalyst for a break-up and Clean Cut is some self-advice. We stayed with a lovely lady in Oslo, Norway who let us play her gorgeous grand piano and the first part of Clean Cut was penned. We created a music video for this song with the help of lots of friends who were willing to dress up as dolls and clowns. This was a huge 22 hour shoot in a warehouse in Melbourne creating the world of a mysterious haunted doll museum.”
Charm of Finches have received acclaim from the likes of NPR as well as being added to Spotify’s coveted playlists Lush + Ethereal, Infinite Acoustic and Fresh Folk among others. “Clean Cut” is the second single off of their highly anticipated upcoming album Marlinchen in the Snow, which is set for release April 19th via SPUNK! Records AU/NZ. The duo are also set to embark on a UK tour May-August. You can check details below
Tour
5/22 Glad Café, Glasgow
5/23-5/26 Orkney Folk Festival
6/6 St Mary’s, Chester
6/7 Live Room, Saltaire
6/8 The Greystones, Sheffield
6/9 The Hive, Shrewsbury
6/10 Temperance, Leamington Spa (sold out)
6/11 Kitchen Garden, Kings Heath
6/13 Exeter Phoenix, Exeter
6/14 Bristol Folkhouse, Bristol
6/17 Whitstable Sessions, Whitstable
6/18 The Fleece Inn Barn, Evesham
6/19 King’s Arm, Manchester
6/20 The Lexington, London
6/21 Ace Space, Newbury
6/22 Pound Arts, Corsham
6/23 The Folklore Rooms, Brighton
7/4-7/7 Gate To Southwell Festival, Nottinghamshire
We recently had the opportunity to check out the new video from singer-songwriter Elle Baez , for her latest single “I Love My Body”
You can listen to “I Love My Body” Here and you can watch the video below
A true storytelling of the body positivity journey, the “I Love My Body” music video opens with a a dream world of girls in hot pink trash bags awaiting their entrance into the “I Love My Body” teleportal to discover self-love. Elle Baez is hosting her epic slumber party transforming her besties from their most self-conscious to their most confident selves by entering her magical portal.
. A music video with representation in every single aspect and a celebration of what makes you beautiful and unique in this world: #ILOVEMYBODY. In partnership with Adore Me and Big Fig Mattress.
We absolutely love the video for “I Love My Body” from Elle Baez . We also love the message of body positivity that it promotes
We recently had the opportunity to check out the new single and video for “Other End” from heartland, country-rock duo hailing from the town of the same name in West Michigan.
You can listen to “Other End” on Spotify Here . You can also check out the video below
FrontmanMitchel Arnold and lead guitarplayerPhillip Vilenski met when touring the world teaching children music with Bill and Robyn Brawley of Heart Global. They left the UK with their first batch of songs and set off to build a fanbase that nobody could take away from them.
They toured the country independently for seven years selling out venues as a headliner all over the midwest, opening for crossover acts like Shinedown, Lifehouse, Colt Ford, Blackberry Smoke, and Buckcherry, securing slots on major, national rock festivals, and building relationships with radio stations all over the country by singing three part harmony at seven am live on air on radio and television. The band won two official Sixthman Cruise competitions which landed them slots on the Kiss Kruise and Bon Jovi Cruise.
Crafted in the seclusion of a Michigan cabin, “Other End” stands as a testament to Wayland’s evolution amid personal growth, catalyzed by Phillip’s (lead guitar player) transformative journey following a poignant divorce. The serene Michigan woods provided the backdrop for Phillip’s introspection, influencing the emotionally charged single. Returning to Joshua Tree, CA, and collaborating with Mitch, (lead singer) the duo birthed a song capturing the raw essence of personal struggle and growth—a visceral response to seven years of relentless touring, experiencing the toll on hearts and the band itself.
A milestone in Wayland’s career, “Other End” marks the first release solely produced by Phillip. The creative process unfolded in Joshua Tree, California, where the band pushed beyond their comfort zone, seamlessly blending rock, country, and bluegrass influences.
“Other End” from Wayland feels like a perfectly crafted bottle of fine whiskey, carefully constructed and nurtured to give the listener a full and authentic musical experience that they soon won’t forget.
Do yourself a favor and find a comfortable spot and enjoy “Other End” from Wayland , you won’t regret it.
Boston alt-country rock band led by Leesa Coyne delivers a poignant and powerful music video, via Rum Bar Records
We recently had the chance to check out the new video for “Stayed 2017” from Lonely Leesa & The Lost Cowboys. You can watch the video for “Stayed 2017” below
“Stayed 2017 , is the powerful new video from Lonely Leesa & the Lost Cowboys. In the visual,out today, In the visual, out today, Leesa Coyne of the Boston-based Americana rock band confronts issues of domestic violence with a confessional, raw, and vulnerable plea aimed to draw attention to an upcoming Supreme Court ruling that will determine if domestic abuse orders can prevent abusers from owning and possessing handguns.
“Stay 2017 , is an important and powerful video that needs to be heard and seen. It combines something old and something new for Coyne, as she revisits a song first released as a b-side to her “Reckless” single seven years ago and pairs it with an impactful, first-person video directed, produced, edited and shot on an iPhone by the Boston artist and musician herself. A few days after the video goes live, Lonely Leesa & the Lost Cowboys perform live at The Burren in Somerville, on Friday, January 26.
The tender, but tense, alt-country track was first released in 2017, autobiographically written from the point-of-view of a woman unable to escape an abusive relationship. But Coyne revisited “Stayed” for a self-directed and self-produced music video in light of recent events.
Photo Credit: Chuck Losey
For Coyne, who was inspired to pair “Stayed 2017” with her vision for the video after listening to Amicus Podcast’s November 2023 episode titled The Right To Bear Arms and Terrorize Your Partner, the time to raise awareness on this issue – and continue to highlight the perils many women face daily while trapped in abusive relationships and domestic violence situations – was never more important than right now.
While a new album from Lonely Leesa & the Lost Cowboys is set to arrive in the spring via the band’s new home of Rum Bar Records, Coyne is eager to show solidarity with women across the country as the Supreme Court ruling looms just months away.
“I hope this video helps someone else who has been suffering in silence to feel less alone and that it raises awareness of the United States v. Rahimi case ruling in the spring and what that could mean for the safety of many,”Coyne says. “Guns in the hands of domestic abusers equals death. One in four women and one in nine men experience severe intimate partner physical violence, and lots of folks in the United States own guns. It is literally a life-or-death situation for many. I am not sure if folks are aware of how common this is… [my goal is] not to normalize it, but just to show that we all have folks in our lives who could surely use some understanding and support.”
Coyne says she has had the thematic idea for “Stayed 2017″ in her head for a few years, dating back to when the song was first released. The track, which is also being re-released by Rum Bar in tandem with the video premiere, was produced, engineered, and arranged by Brian E. King; engineered by Elio DeLuca at the Soul Shop in Medford, MA; and mixed by Josh Cohen at Black Hat Music, also located in Medford.
For the video, Coyne stripped it all down – literally and figuratively – to reflect the raw vulnerability a person must face when confronting an abusive partner. It finds her alone, in the shower, engaging with the camera as the water rains down on her. It’s enough to wash away the day’s makeup, but not the physical marks left behind by physical abuse.
“This video I just wanted to be simple,” Coyne admits. “I wanted to shoot it myself on my phone. From a practical perspective to pull the veil back a bit, if I was doing the whole thing myself and the budget was zero dollars and cost only my time. Most importantly, I don’t think I could have been as vulnerable if other folks were around filming me. I also feel like with a lot of things in the arts there are not a lot of women filmmakers, and I really wanted this to come from the voice of a woman without a man’s perspective coming in to edit it or tone it down.”
It is important to stand up and take a stand and champion the things you believe in . Leesa Coyne has done this with a powerful and meaningful visual for “Stay 2017”
If you or someone you know is in crisis contact National Domestic Violence Hotline of 800-799-7233
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the latest single “See In The Dark” from singer-songwriter Alisan Porter
You can listen to “See In The Dark” Here You can also check out the video below for “See In The Dark” which, was directed by Lee Cherry.
See in The Dark” is the second single from her series of standalone singles including the first one “Meant for Me” that is out now. More to come throughout the year. Alisan Porter is a multi-talented artist known for her exceptional skills as a singer, songwriter, actress, and vocal coach.
“See In The Dark”, from Alisan Porter is one of those songs that is just pure magic
Born on June 20, 1981, in Worcester, Massachusetts, Alisan discovered her passion for performing at a very young age. Her journey in the entertainment industry began when she won the first season of the reality TV show “Star Search” at the age of five. This early success paved the way for her future endeavors and set the stage for her remarkable career.
As an actress, Alisan has showcased her versatility and acting prowess in various roles. She has appeared in films such as “Parenthood” and “Curly Sue,” leaving a lasting impression with her natural talent and ability to bring characters to life. On Broadway Alisan has appeared in “Footloose” and was Bebe in the Broadway revival of “A Chorus Line”.
Alisan’s most notable achievement came in 2016 when she competed on the tenth season of the hit TV show “The Voice.” Her incredible performances and undeniable talent led her to become the show’s champion, along side her coach Christina Aguilera. This victory solidified her status as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. Alisan wrote and Co-produced her albums “Who We Are” and Pink Cloud” with Grammy winner Matt Rollings and her EP “I come in Pieces” with Greg Wells.
She has collaborated with the best in the biz and co-wrote the song Aftermath for one of her closest friends Adam Lambert. Alisan’s vocal abilities are nothing short of extraordinary. Her powerful and soulful voice has captivated audiences worldwide. As a vocal coach, she has shared her expertise and helped aspiring artists unlock their full potential.
Her dedication to nurturing young talent and guiding others in their musical journey is truly inspiring and she has just completed her fourth season as a coach on FOX’s “The Masked Singer”. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Alisan is also a devoted mother and wife. Her love for her family shines through in her music and performances, adding an extra layer of depth and emotion to her artistry.
Do yourself a favor and get lost in the pure brilliance that is “See In The Dark” from Alisan Porter .
We were instantly taken by the mysterious and mesmerizing sounds and tones of “Autobahn!”
Dorian Williams II, known professionally as Skateland, is an American singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist based in Austin, TX. After moving from Las Vegas to pursue a degree at the University of Texas, Williams began writing songs and experimenting with various instruments in his bedroom and Skateland was born.
Drawing from a wide variety of musical influences, he combines melancholy lyricism and new wave instrumentation with pop production techniques to create a sound that is equal parts past, present, and future. With Skateland, he often writes about autobiographical experiences, confiding, “I take emotions or feelings that I’ve gathered from certain experiences and package them into a format that’s accessible to anyone who listens. I think that’s why I love writing and recording music in non-traditional places as opposed to a fancy studio, writing a guitar part on my porch, jotting down song lyrics at a bar or cafe, tracking vocals in my bedroom etc., it feels like returning to the scene of that major life event and there’s an emotional power in that!”
His single “Autobahn!” explores the hills and valleys of love and relationships. He confides, “The narrator begins the song with what he presumes is a breakup speech, but somehow along the way concedes that for better or worse he will always love this person, and that the tough parts of loving someone are what make it worth it in the end.”
Skateland is the true definition of an artist, the creative energy that surrounds “Autobahn!” Is absolutely off the charts . You owe it to your ears to give “Autobahn!” a listen, you won’t regret it .
Band Fronted By Musician/Actor Thomas Nicholas of ‘American Pie’ / “Rookie Of The Year” Fame
We recently got a chance to check out the latest single “Better Than Home “ via Sbäm Records from Thomas Nicholas Band .
You can listen to “Better Than Home” Here and you can check out the lyric video below
Thomas Nicholas Band are currently writing original songs for their 7th studio album being produced by Taylor Carroll (LIT, Kemikalfire) in collaboration with artists such as, Jaret Reddick (Bowling for Soup), Ace Enders (the Early November), Tom Higgenson (Plain White T’s) Matthew Kennedy (The Dangerous Summer) Adrian Estrella (Zebrahead), Ajay Popoff (LIT), Andrew Goldstein and more
Thomas says, “While I was working in the studio with my producer Taylor Carroll (Kemikalfire, LIT), his friend Zac Barnett (American Authors) decided to stop by and say hello. Taylor grabbed a guitar and played him a chorus we were writing and before I knew what was happening, Zac started singing the melody what would become the opening versus for the song, “Better than Home”
I threw out some lyric ideas and then I tried to retract them because they were too personal … Zac immediately suggested that those were the best kind of lyrics and that I should write about what I’m scared to talk about. So here I am with my heart on my shirtsleeve with this song.
To really drive it all home, the artwork includes a reflection of the first place I lived. A double wide trailer outside of Las Vegas. I will also be heading to my other hometown of Santa Cruz to film in the parking lot of the Catalyst – a venue that I finally got to perform at last year with Bowling For Soup.”
Catch the Thomas Nicholas Band in the UK this March as part of the Naked AttracTour with Don’t Panic and Who Saves The Hero? this March. Details below
“Better Than Home” from Thomas Nicholas Band, is a perfectly crafted song that has “all the feels” “Better Than Home” plays like a three minute and forty one second time capsule, and we loved every second of it
UK Tour Dates:
22 MARCH King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut : Glasgow, SCT
23 MARCH The Key Club : Leeds, ENG
24 MARCH Rescue Rooms : Nottingham, ENG
25 MARCH Exchange : Bristol, ENG
26 MARCH The BOILEROOM : Guilford, ENG
27 MARCH The Globe Cardiff : Cardiff, WAL
28 MARCH The Deaf Institute : Manchester, ENG
29 MARCH Camden Assembly : London, ENG
30 MARCH The Craufurd Arms (Live Music Venue) : Milton Keynes, ENG
We recently checked out the brand new single and video for “FromDark To Lightness “ from Canadian indie rock trio Close Talker
You can listen to “From Dark To Lightness “ on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here
You can also watch the video below
After now a decade of performing and writing together, Close Talker has been an integral aspect to the individual lives of Will, Matthew, and Chris. The project that started as a passion for three friends in 2012 has become formative to their identities. It’s applying the nurture vs. nature argument to now-thirty year olds from the Canadian prairies, a place where change happens slowly and nostalgia holds strong. These are the core themes they dig into in their upcoming release: ‘The Sprawl’. ‘The Sprawl’ accounts for the years 2013-2019 in Close Talker: six years of full-on writing, recording, touring, rinse, wash, repeat.
Those years included incredible highlights and successes, in exchange for burnout and time away from home. Ultimately this period ended with Close Talker needing a break, coaxed by the pandemic into an indefinite hiatus. Taking this break allowed the band to explore other avenues in music. Will dove deep into writing and production and began scoring music for films. Chris built Slow Weather Music, a record label with an expanding roster of new Canadian artists. And eventually, three years later, Close Talker found themselves reminiscing on all the fond memories from ‘The Sprawl’ with the ones causing burn out starting to fade.
There is this inescapable coolness that surrounds Close Talker and their music . We love the authenticity and realnesswith “From Dark To Lightness “
We are all in with Close Talker and their stunningly brilliant single “From Dark To Lightness “
We recently had the distinct honor to check out the single “Northern Lights” from Gab De La Vega . It is the second single off of his upcoming album “Life Burns” which is out March 1st via Sbäm Records.
You can also check out the video for “Northern Lights “ below
“Northern Lights” has a very organic and natural feel and sound . Gab De La Vega has carefully constructed an absolutely stunning track .
If this is any indication what to expect on the new album “Life Burns , which comes out March 1st.
Life Burns” is being released by SBÄM Records worldwide, in collaboration with Sell The Heart Records (United States), Epidemic Records, Motorcity Produzioni, and Overdrive (all in Italy).
The first single “Off My Chest” (released in December) delivered a more powerful full-band sound, pushing boundaries with dynamic drum beats and fierce guitar riffs, unveiling De La Vega’s hardcore and punk roots. But “Northern Lights” highlights a different side of the upcoming album, exposing listeners to more balanced, yet still punchy, melodically elaborate and solidly grooved sounds, giving the impression that “Life Burns” profiles as a cohesive but at the same time multi-faceted album.
Photo by: Ronnie Amighetti
The feelings evoked by the depth of the lyrics and vocals are amplified by the songwriting of a track that introduces itself with a loose pace, only to astonish the listener as the song unravels. “Northern Lights” is in fact a lively and vibrant track, capable of developing a sonic and emotional climax amplified by the dreamy arrangement, elaborated in the studio in collaboration with producer and bandmate Simone Piccinelli, guitarist of Gab De La Vega’s backing band The Open Cages.
Gab De La Vega comments: “I wanted to share “Northern Lights” as the second single taken from the upcoming album because it is one of the tracks that most reflects the sense of depth that “Life Burns” will have, both in sound and lyrics. Juxtaposed with “Off My Chest” it definitely creates the kind of contrast that can make you realize how rich this album is in every sense of the word. This album represents the most honest and unfiltered side of myself, not just as musician, but as a person balancing between the negative things of life and the drive towards the positive ones, between being right and being wrong, dreams and reality.
“Northern Lights” is a song that plays with emotions, touching peaks in every direction, transforming for example the concept of solitude, presenting it not as a negative element, but as a companion on the journey toward awareness of one’s condition within the complex design of life. A moment of redemption that explodes in the serenity that comes through a deep and necessary catharsis in the human experience.”
The single comes with a music video that translates in pictures the mood of the song. Gab De La Vega says: “The video was an idea of my guitarist and producer Simone Piccinelli. I knew it needed to be something very particular, just like the song. Simone had this vision for this video and he thought we needed something that could visually match the song and its nature. I gave him carte blanche because I knew I could trust his creativity. Joey Gaibina behind the camera did all the rest. I simply had a great time filming this on a cold december day on Lake Garda, which is not far from where I live. I think the visuals match the intensity of the song and the landscapes we used in the video are perfect for the kind of lyrics this song has.”
Gab De La Vega is 100 percent the real deal . We are so ready for “Life Burns” on March 1st.
We recently got a chance to check out the new single and video “My Body Remembers “ from Grammy nominated New England singer/songwriter Seth Glier featuring critically acclaimed singer Hayley Reardon.
You can listen to “My Body Remembers “ on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here.
You can also check out the amazing video below
“My Body Remembers “ is simply an absolute delight. The song has a beautiful flow and tempo that we found extremely soothing.
The song takes influence from the language of the trees. Seth explains “My Body Remembersis a song about how healing is transmitted. It is also about how nature can teach us how to be better at healing trauma.”
The track is the latest off of his upcoming album EVERYTHING which is set for release January 26th. The eight track folk-drenched indie pop full length is a hopeful and important narrative entirely about climate solutions.
Do yourself a favor and check out “My Body Remembers “ from Seth Glier, featuring Hayley Reardon. Your ears and soul will thank you
We recently checked out the new single “Get Your Smile” from John Oates (co-creator of the iconic pop-rock duo Daryl Hall & John Oates) “Get Your Smile On “ is out now along with a music video which you can watch below .
All proceeds of the single goes to Teen Cancer America and featured in the video are all fighters and survivors that patriciate in the Teen Cancer America Music program.
Donations can be made Hereor Text smiletca to 41444.
You can listen to “Get Your Smile On” Here and on Apple Music Here
photo by Anthony Lopez(@anthonylopets on Instagram)
We are absolutely loving the new video for “This # Is No longer In Service “ from Portland-based emo/punk rock group Swiss Army Wife. The song and video are from the band’s spectacular debut album “Medium Gnarly”.
Swiss Army Wife collaborated with long-time Touche Amore & Joyce Manor Producer Alex Estrada to deliver their sugar rush of a debut record, Medium Gnarly.
You can check out “MediumGnarly” Here and you can watch the video for “This # Is No Longer In Service “ below
In the new video directed by Anthony Lopez (@anthonylopets on IG), the band indulges in their fun and creative storytelling abilities when a persistent caller breaks up band practice. Who’s on the line? Pick it up and find out.
Vocalist, Kade Dale , had this to share about “This # Is No Longer In Service “: “’This #’ is about the toll that being constantly connected and on-call takes on your mental health. It can be hard to find space just to exist when anyone can hit you up at any time for any reason. At some point, even interacting with people you love starts feeling like a chore–which is terrifying. You start turning inward and shutting people out. Eventually, you’re stuck in your head, trapped in a slow panic, and the phone just keeps. fucking. ringing. I think that’s part of why this is the first track on the record–it’s an introduction to the sort of ‘I’m stuck here with my anxieties’ introspection that the rest of the album hovers around.”
Swiss Army Wife, without question , has given us one of our most favorite records of 2023 with “Medium Gnarly “ “This # Is No Longer In Service” is one track we definitely played a million times. We are so psyched to have an awesome visual that we will probably watch a million times.
We recently checked out Irish post punk/darkwave band MOVMENT and the new album “Reinvention” You can listen to “Reinvention” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here
The new album REINVENTION explores life. We are all on a journey. It will end. We live inside our heads. We will soon cease to be as we are. From it there is no escape. The sparkle disappears. Would we just wait for it to happen? Understand it, desire it. Go by what you feel. Become what you can be. Believe in being able to move on. Reinvent you. They still believe.
REINVENTION is an album of unsettling energy with sinister guitar tones, darkwave hypnotic synths, turbulent guitars and bass, gravelly intense vocals. A deeper purpose lives within the walls of the mind. Immerse yourself in a classic goth synth rock treasure trove.
“Reinvention” is one of those album that grabs your attention right away . The opening track “I Believe In Noise” The vocals on “I Believe In Noise”have this commanding presence that is downright captivating.
We love the groove and feel of “Crawl Back Inside “ , definitely one of our favorites.
We love the groove on “The Lights Go Out”
You can check out the video for “The Lights Go Out” below
Find your favorite listening spot and explore “Reinvention” from Movment , this is one album you can’t afford to miss.
We recently checked out California Emo Punks Nervous Kids and their new single “Back To the Start” out now via Wiretap Records. The track is ahead of brand new EP out in early 2024.
You can listen to “BackTo The Start” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here
You can check out the official lyric video for “Back To The Start below
Lead vocalist/guitarist Ryan DeMint of Nervous Kids says, “This is a song about experiencing emotional burnout. Doing everything in your power to overcome mental struggles but somehow always ended up right back at the start with nothing changing. I think this is a situation many can relate to, this song definitely helped me cope with that when I wrote it a few years back.”
Although the band didn’t officially form until the summer of 2022, the emo-punk project Nervous Kids began as a solo act during the COVID-19 lockdown of 2020. With live music making a comeback and mandates being lifted, the 4-piece came together with the lineup consisting of Ryan DeMint on lead vocals/guitar,Damian Morales on bass, Arturo Lara on guitar and Rodrigo Rosales on drums. The band’s music takes inspiration from both punk and emo, bringing high energy and fast tempos with lyrics that delve deep into human emotions, ranging from topics such as depression, love, heartbreak and trauma. Since the inception of the band, they have continued to play as many shows as possible around their hometown of southern california. In March of 2023, the band embarked on their first official studio session with producer Alex Estrada (Joyce Manor/Touché Amoré) and released their single ‘Anyone but You’ on June 27th.
Nervous Kids have definitely caught our attention with the well crafted “Back To The Start” . They are without question a band we will be keeping our eye on in 2024
Photo: Catalino Alvarez Jr / Cat Eye View Photography
We were absolutely stoked to check out the new video for “Not A Phase” from San Diego punks Strike Twelve
Not A Phase” is off the trio’s recent album ‘Last Band Standing’– out now on Thousand Islands Records.
Watch the video for “Not A Phase – Below
The band says, ““Not a Phase” is the opening track on our newest full-length “Last Band Standing,” which was released June 30, 2023 on Thousand Islands Records.
The music video is a compilation of archived videos, photos and flyers from our 20+ years as a band. It was painstakingly pieced together by the one and onlyFelony Ron of @Felony Films / Felony Records.
“We joke around that when people like our wives first met us, they thought the band was a temporary phase. Now, decades later, we’re still going strong. While being in a band has great potential to be disruptive to the rest our lives, it is in fact the glue that holds us together.”
“Not A Phase” is both sonically and melodically pleasing . Strike Twelve, is most definitely on their A GAME with “Not A Phase “
Singer and songwriter Jonah Kagen shares his new EP, ‘The Roads,’ out today ( December 1st) on Arista Records. You can listen to “The Roads” Here
Even though he is just 23 years old , Jonah Kagen proves to be wise beyond his years,as he conveys heartfelt truths on “The Roads
The 6-track EP includes recent hit singles like “The Roads,” “Pollution,” “Made Up My Mind (ft. Lily Meola),” and “18,” as well as two brand new songs, “This Life Ain’t Easy” and “Save My Soul.” The EP’s title track, “The Roads,” has had recent momentum climbing at US Triple-A radio, with support across 15+ stations and counting, and received a stamp of approval from Zach Bryan.
Jonah continues to challenge the boundaries of folk, rock, and pop with his new EP. Pairing his signature acoustic-driven sound with heartfelt musings, Jonah captures the universally relatable feeling of trying to figure life out.
.“‘The Roads’ is a story of decisions and consequences,” Jonah says. “Each song represents a distinct moment in my ongoing quest to ‘figure it out’ and what those moments did and continue to do to me. Each is a road that I’ve taken that has shaped and continues to shape who I am. I hope people can find a piece of themselves in these stories, and I encourage you to listen with an open heart and an open mind. I wrote these songs to land anywhere—take them as they are, or as they are to you.”
You can check out the video for “Save My Soul” below.
Ironically, ’The Roads’ arrives as Jonah returns home from two months on the road. He started his US run in October with his first ever headline tour, which included sold-out shows in Charlotte and New York City, before joining Phillip Phillips as support on ‘The Drift Back’ tour. Jonah will be back on the road early next year with a run of headline shows, starting on March 18th in Kansas City. A full list of dates can be found here and tickets for all shows are on-sale today.
Photo credit – Jon Vulpine
Embodying contrast, Savannah GA native Jonah Kagen approaches the guitar with the instinctual know-how of a jazz virtuoso, but also pens the kinds of lyrics that turn into festival singalongs. Jonah Kagen. has already cut impressive figures with over 200 million global streams and 2.6 million monthly listeners.
You can check out Jonah Kagen tour dates below .
We are all in on Jonah Kagen , we can’t wait to see what he does next.
Jonah Kagen 2024 Tour Dates: March 18 – Kansas City, MO @ Rino March 20 – Denver, CO @ Glove Hall March 21 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Soundwell March 25 – Seattle, WA @ Barboza March 27 – Sacramento, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post March 28 – San Francisco, CA @ Brick & Mortar March 29 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Moroccan Lounge March 31 – San Diego, CA @ Voodoo Room at House of Blues April 1 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Underground April 4 – San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger April 5 – Austin, TX @ 3Ten ACL Live April 7 – Dallas, TX @ The Cambridge Room at House of Blues April 8 – Houston, TX @ Bronze Peacock Room at House of Blues April 10 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Ponyboy April 12 – Des Moines, IA @ xBx April 13 – Iowa City, IA @ Gabe’s April 14 – St Paul, MN @ Amsterdam Bar & Hall April 15 – Chicago, IL @ Beat Kitchen April 17 – Nashville, TN @ Row One at Cannery Hall * tickets for all dates are on-sale now: jonahkagen.com/tour
We recently got the amazing opportunity to check out the amazing new visuals for the song “One For Me” from West London (UK) singer-songwriter Dea Doyle .
You can listen to “One For Me” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here
You Can watch the visual for “One For Me” below
Dea always knew she wanted to be an artist, having written her first song at just nine years old. Inspired by the likes of Carole King, Haim, Fleetwood Mac and Hall & Oates, she offers quick-witted lyrics about life, love and heartbreak, yet always with a memorable chorus.
Her latest single “One For Me” is about an unexpected love. Dea sings about the type of relationship that comes out of nowhere and ends up being the best thing that ever happened to you. Hoping to encourage people to take risks and be more spontaneous, Dea shares, “Don’t worry when life starts to feel a little stagnant as you never know what new adventure is around the corner.”
DeaDoyle sings with full emotion and heart. She is a gifted singer-songwriter who has crafted a well written and melodic gem , “One For Me” is an absolutely brilliant song with an amazing visual- that you simply must check out .
We had the amazing opportunity to check out the new single/video for “Your Angel” from rlyblonde- the project of NYC-based multidisciplinary artist Carina Allen.
We fell instantly for “Your Angel” from rlyblonde. “Your Angel” has this raw and authentic sound that is brimming with emotion. “Your Angel” is rlyblonde taking her sound to a whole new level.
As the saying goes, ‘hell hath no fury like a woman scorned,’ and rlyblonde proves that with her new single, “Your Angel.” It’s a cathartic release of anger packaged into an anthemic alt-rock banger.
“Creating music, for me, was always something fueled partially by anger; an anger at my life not being what I wanted, of being jealous of people around me, of feeling trapped or stuck,” she says. “So this song really sums up all of those angry, rebellious, teen feelings, while also tapping into something a bit darker— what it really feels like to have a trauma response to someone or something, and what to do with those complicated feelings.”
“Your Angel” is released with an accompanying visualizer that’s in-step with the song’s dark, brooding energy. The visualizer was produced by rlyblonde’s own production company, HOT CREATIVE (@rlyhotcreative). Handling the production and direction of all of her own videos, rlyblonde creates an all-encompassing visual world that compliments the music. “It’s one of the most important parts of the whole project,” she says.
You can check out the video for “Your Angel” below
After years of being the go-to photographer, videographer and creative director for New York’s favorite indie acts, rlyblonde stepped into the spotlight earlier this year with her debut EP, ‘Fantasy.’ The EP was met with praise by tastemakers like The Luna Collective, Unpublished Magazine, and EnfntsTerriblesMagazine.
We have said it before and it bares repeating “rylblonde is a special artist, with a talent that doesn’t come along every day , we can’t wait to see what she does next …. We know it will be sensational. “
rlyblonde will be celebrating the release of “Your Angel” with a show at Gold Sounds in Brooklyn on November 29th. Tickets are available here.
We recently got a chance to check out the new single and video for “Incubus” from Indianapolis based Alt-Rockers Chin Up, Kidfeaturing Danny Rose of Hollywood Undead You can listen to“Incubus” Here and you can check out the video for “Incubus” below
Chin Up Kids’Jon Benjamin says, ““Incubus is the part of our record that deals with the temptations brought on by the Hollywood life. The main character absolutely indulges in this. It was so great working with Danny on this song! He absolutely brought our vision to life with his additions!”
Chin Up Kid’s new album ‘Blackheart Social’ will be out 3/22 via We Are Triumphant Records.
The song follows the February 2023 release of “Back Again,” which marked their first new song in 4 years to coincide with the band’s ten-year anniversary.
From note one on “Incubus” we were absolutely hypnotized with the mesmerizing sonic and melodic brilliance from Chin Up, Kid featuring Danny Rose in what is quickly becoming our new favorite tune .
We are totally loving this track and can not for new music from Chin Up, Kid
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the brand new single and video for “TALKK” from the legendary Boston based rock band Nervous Eaters
You can listen to “TALKK” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here you can check the video below
We may be a tad bias when it comes to The Nervous Eaters ( seeing how we are from Boston ) But their latest single and video for “TALKK “ is absolutely wicked amazing .
Nervous Eaters— contemporaries of bands like the Ramones, The Police, Iggy Pop, and The Pretenders— give us the red hot single “Talkk” which comes on the heels of the band’s critically-lauded 2022 return full-length, ‘Monsters + Angels,’on Stevie Van Zandt’sWicked Cool Records.
We are seriously starting to think these guys are actually getting younger with every new release they put out
Photo : Carissa Johnson
Founding member and front man Steve Cataldo says “TALKK is very much along the lines of the NERVOUS EATERS song CHAD, heard on our “Wicked Cool LP – Monsters and Angels”. The narrative explains a boyfriend’s loss of contact with the love of his life. He desperately tries to find her. Endlessly looking through social media, constantly walking the city streets searching the old romantic places they used to hang out, unrelenting in his promise to find her. He finally pleads with all his friends, who knew them both as a couple, to pass on this message should they ever hear from her. “Please tell her I was wrong, that I have changed my ways, and if she comes back home, there will be a brand new man here for her to find”.
In the end, TALKK as with CHAD, despite all the boyfriend’s searching, he never finds her, thus he has to live with the endless regret of realizing, much too late, that each person’s idea of love is unique unto them. That physical love by itself is never enough. That listening, patience and unconditional caring is the “Real Love”, everyone is looking for. Everything else is just TALKK.”
If it is real authentic RockN Roll you crave then look no further than The Nervous Eaters and their new single and video “TALKK”
We recently got the amazing opportunity to check the video for “My Brain Is Fired” from Holden Miller (which if you are scoring at home , and you know you are) is the title track to his amazing new album “My Brain Is Fired ” You can watch the video below
You can also check the album “My Brain Is Fired” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here
Holden Miller is a creative soul and we enjoy his fun and quirky outlook on the world.
Holden is a talented vocalist who has a cool and refreshing vibe that you can not ignore.
The video for “My Brain Is Fired “ from Holden Miller , is an enjoyable visual statement that you remember long after the music and images have faded
We are not going to pull punches here… we love everything about UK trio Raisin Awareness. We were psyched to check out their new single and video for “Living Colour”
You can listen to “Living Colour “ on Spotify Here and on AppleMusic Here
You can watch the video for “Living Colour” below. The video was filmed and edited by Rob Piper
Jo D, the band’s lead vocalist, and guitarist, says, “Put simply, Living Colour is about our inability to actively or compassionately listen to one another, particularly when communicating needs and wants in a relationship, because we’re all so desperate to feel heard.
This is why the song repeats ‘…heard it all before…’ because sometimes it feels like the same conversation occurs over and over, and that it’s just going around in circles. No solution or agreement is reached.
When I refer to “all the shameful things in the world” and imply that we all just walk by ignoring them, it touches on how self involved we can be and if we took a step back to really see the bigger picture, maybe we can all be more kind, compassionate and understanding of one another.
As much as I try, I am fully aware of how guilty I am of not compassionately or actively listening, and how self involved I can be sometimes, but the awareness I have of this flaw means I’m at least able to try a little harder.
Communication isn’t just about speaking, it’s about listening too. I think we sometimes forget that.”
Raisin Awareness is a passionate pop-punk band hailing from the UK. The band formed in 2020 during lockdown when Jo (vocals/guitar) and Rob (drums) seized their creative opportunity. Soon after, Daggi joined on bass, making them an unshakable musical trifecta inspired by bands such as Hot Mulligan, TheSwellers, The Flatliners & The Menzingers, and an 80s/90s mashup of genres.
Raisin Awareness are able to brilliantly bring an electrifying sound that is both melodically and sonically pleasing. “Living Colour” is simply a can’t miss track .
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the new single and video for “the homesick song “ from Colombian singer-songwriter VALÈ
You can listen to “the homesick song” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here
You can also check out the video below
“the homesick song “ from Colombian singer-songwriter VALÉ is a beautifully written song which, delves into the emotions of leaving Baranquilla, Colombia, where she was born and raised, for pursuing her music career in Los Angeles.
This poignant ballad was created during a creative session with The Fund, Mark Johns, and Kate Morgan, and offers comfort to those feeling alone after venturing far from home.
We found ourselves hanging on every word of “the homesick song” we have all felt the feelings of missing home at some point. VALÉ has crafted an absolutely gorgeous song that is simply unforgettable.
We recently got the opportunity to check out the new single and video for “All For You” from Bristol (UK) based melodic Alt-Indie four piece Adult Leisure.
You can listen to “All For You” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here and on Amazon Music Here You can also watch the video for “All For You” below
We have made it no secret about how we feel about Adult Leisure, with every new release they are constantly delivering amazing music .. And “All For You “ continues that trend .
All For Youis the follow up to their most recent single, and the EP’s first offering, ‘Bad Idea’ , released in June 2023, celebrated by BBC Radio 1, Louder Than War Radio and God Is In The TV and picked up by producer Jake Gosling (Ed Sheeran, Lady Gaga, One Direction, Paloma Faith) to be played in Hotel Chocolat stores worldwide.
Recorded, produced and mixed by Ollie Searle at Humm Studios and mastered by Grant Berry (Boston Manor, Deaf Havana, Lottery Winners)
Adult Leisure generates so much energy through their music . We think they could quite possibly power a small city .
“All For You “ is what happens when you pour your emotions into a song . Adult Leisure have crafted an absolute gem.
Reflecting on the single the band explain:“Although the theme of self-reflection is rife throughout ‘Present State Of Joy & Grief’, our 2nd single ‘All For You’ looks upon a fragmented bond, infidelity and loss. We wanted to tell a unique yet completely universal story. Every moment of heartbreak captured across 4 minutes.”
The band proudly announced today (Friday,October 27th ) the release of their upcoming second EP ‘Present State of Joy and Grief’ on November 10th – We Can’t Wait !!!
We recently checked out the new single and video for “CTRL ALT DEL” from Boston based hard rock band Parts Per Million
You can listen to “CTRL ALT DEL” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here .
You can also check out the stunning video below , directed by Tyler Ayres at Revelry Studios in New Hampshire, depicting the band slowly being replaced by machines.
Parts Per Million are a band with a style and sound is unlike anything we’ve ever heard .
A resistance to our tech overlords is at the noisy core of “CTRL ALT DEL,” the Boston hard rock band’s blistering new single and dystopian music video, set for release today, (Wednesday, October 25. ) In both the song and visual, Parts Per Million grapples with unwanted advances in technology, and does so with weaponized riffs at significant volumes.
There is this beautiful cinematic quality with “CTRL ALT DEL. The song has such a big and commanding sound , that we feel it would fit perfectly on the big screen. Parts Per Million are without question a band on the rise .
Photo Credit Parts Per Million
‘CTRL ALT DEL’ is about the rise of A.I. and where we all fit in as things change with that technology,” says Parts Per Millionguitarist and vocalistPaul Mcsweeney. “It’s kind of a scary feeling to imagine being replaced in areas where we have always been needed. We’re on the cusp of a revolution that actually may hurt humanity as a whole if we don’t also rethink some of our social constructs and just put people out of jobs that may never return. That’s not even getting into the ultra scary idea of this thing sort of going full Skynet mode.”
The powerful“CTRL ALT DEL” was recorded at The Halo Studio in Portland, Maine, produced and mixed by the band’s longtime collaborator Kevin Billingslea (Lamb of God, Trivium, The Pretty Reckless), and mastered by Ted Jensen of Sterling Sound (The Eagles, Green Day, Norah Jones). Mcsweeney brought what he calls “riff salad” to the rest of the band – guitaristS. Brian Bailey; bassistAlex Marks; and former drummerJake French, since replaced behind the kit by Brad Griffen – and the group worked together to flesh out the track, allowing for changes in the studio to develop it into its final form.
The sonic and melodic presence on “CTRL ALT DEL” is absolutely mind blowing. Parts Per Million brilliantly have crafted your new favorite song, you just don’t know it yet.
So find the perfect spot and crank “CYRL ALT DEL “ all the way up and enjoy .
We recently had the distinct honor to check out the latest single “ Mammoth “ from Grammy nominatedand Western Massachusetts based singer-songwriter Seth Glier
You can listen to “Mammoth” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here You can also check out the video for “Mammoth” below
It is always a pleasure to listen to musicians who are top their game. Seth Glier proves without a doubt with his new single, “Mammoth” that he is at his very best.
“The song explores questions such as, “what if you were brought back to life and found yourself in a world you could no longer recognize?” and “What if you learned the reason you were resurrected was to save humanity?” Sethshares, “Scientists Sergey Zimov and Nikita Zimov are in the process of picking through the ice and melting permafrost of northernSiberia for the perfect frozen sample of a Woolly Mammoth. Their goal is to take the DNA and bring the mammoth back to the plains it once roamed. There is some merit to this idea as a climate solution. The Permafrost is one of the largest carbon reservoirs we have. In the grazing ecosystems, mammoths trample snow while foraging during the winter. When the snow is packed beneath their significant weight, it allows deeper freezing of the permafrost and thus protects it from degradation. I was struck by this and how strange it might feel for the mammoth & decided to write the song from its perspective.”
A gifted songwriter, is also a gifted storyteller as well , Seth Glier is both world class songwriter and storyteller.
We felt an immediate connection with “Mammoth” We were literally hanging on every note . Seth Glier has brilliantly crafted a song that gently tugs at your heart and soul.
Not only has Seth Glier given us a stunning song but he is also announcing today that his highly anticipated upcoming album “EVERYTHING” which is set for release January 26th. The eight track folk-drenched indie pop full length is a hopeful and important narrative entirely about climate solutions.
Seth is bringing his incredible music on the road . His next show will be this Saturday October 21st in Middleborough, MA @ Studio 84 House Concerts . You can find more information below.
We absolutely love the new single “Mammoth” from Seth Glier and we think you will too .
We recently checked out Boston based garage/glam octet Smitt E. Smitty & The Fezztones and their new wildly wicked fun video for “The Growler”
You can listen to “The Growler “ on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here
You can check out the video for“The Growler” below .
We were instantly hooked on “The Growler” right from the first note. “The Growler” is a well crafted gem that proves that you can rock out and have a blast doing .
We were absolutely mesmerized by the visuals in the video for “The Growler” from Smitt E. Smitty And The Fezztones . It had this creature double feature movie feel with a dash of sideshow/ carnival vibe thrown in for good measure, Absolutely perfect !
Friday October 13th is the absolute perfect day for the summer radio hit, which has become a fixture on Little Steven’s Underground Garage.
When asked about the amazing visual that is “The Growler” , Smitt E. Smitty commented
“I wanted to take the idea of living with ‘reckless abandon’ and add an old-time horror movie element to it. A genuine ‘growling’ protagonist. One-hundred percent Mr. Hyde without any Dr. Jekyll. Plus, we did a live show at The Met in Rhode Island, and I was able to use that footage to capture the energy of our performance for the song. When people come to our live shows, they are always blown away by the energy and passion we put forth. It’s that passion that is captured for this music video.”
The Growler” was recorded at New Alliance Audio in Somerville, engineered and co-produced by Alec Rodriguez, and mastered by Dave Stawecki.
The idea for Smitty’s latest barnstormer came to the multi-instrumentalist and songwriter while he was on a cross-country flight, flying to a gig at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado. The captain spoke over the intercom in a slow, deliberate drawl as he addressed passengers on the flight – “like an idling old motor car engine,” quips Smitty – and soon after, the seeds of “The Growler” were planted.
“I took the idea of ‘The Growler’ and crafted lyrics, using a more existential, and less specific mind set,” admits Smitty. “Who truly is… ‘The Growler’? The point of view I used was to imagine myself as a much more rough and tumble, devil may care, living in the moment type of creative. Charles Bukowski in a rock band. Full on untethered, unfiltered, and reckless abandon. Basically me, only hyper amplified to the nth degree. I may have used some past real life experiences and magnified them, for a greater effect. The song was really fun to write. I describe it as decadence on parade.”
Smitt E. Smitty & Fezztones are a musical energy that you can’t ignore . Go check out the cinematic fun that is the video for “The Growler”
Smitt E. Smitty & The Fezztones perform at ‘The Night of The Living Fez’ at The Magic Room in Norwood on November 3
We are so excited to finally get our ears on the brand new record from The Dollyrots,“Night Owl’s “ via Wicked Cool Records (Spoiler Alert : This album is absolutely amazing!)
You can listen to “Night Owls” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here
From the moment we heard the first note on “5+5” We knew we were in for an absolute treat . (Husband and wife Luis Cabezas,guitar and Kelly Ogden,bassist and lead vocalist) The Dollyrots are an absolute punk treasure who make music with their whole heart and soul ( and you can hear and feel it throughout “Night Owls” )
Credit Jen Rosenstein
The band once again enlisted longtime collaborator John Fields (Jimmy Eat World, All Time Low, Meet Me At the Altar) who is responsible for the bulk of production credit.
The infectious track “Night Owl” is the kind of song that could a start a dance party out of thin air . You can watch the video for “Night Owl” below
Another standout track on “Night Owls” is “When We’re Sober “ which is the current single . “As a band who writes songs about knowing how to party, we can honestly say we’re pretty good at it. But we also know testing limits means maybe you’re not so sure about your own. “When We’re Sober” isn’t an anti-drinking song, and it’s not a pro-drinking song. It’s more about acknowledging how easy it is to lose control of something when you aren’t aware of your own tendencies.” — says singer / bassist Kelly Ogden
You can check out the official lyric video for “When We’re Sober” below
We really like the track “Tree Sways” Kelly’s vocal performance is off the charts. The orchestral parts on “Tree Sways “ are absolutely stunning.
When we do a review we like to pick one song that is our favorite. However, on album like “Night Owl’s it’s almost impossible to do . But, in the end the one track that really stood out is the final track on the album “A New England” Every thing about this track is positively magnificent. It is a beautifully crafted song that is well written and both melodically and sonically pleasing.
We might be old school but we really enjoyed the lyrics on “Night Owl’s “ We are big fans of lyrics here at the Whole Kameese and enjoyed learning and singing the beautifully written on the album.
The Dollyrots are hosting a special album release party tonight ( October 13th) at Heaven Can Wait in NYC with two separate events. The night will kick off with an intimate meet and greet that will include an acoustic performance, exclusive poster, and a photo with the Dollyrots. The meet and greet will start at 6:00 pm EST and tickets can be purchased Here
At 7 pm EST Heaven Can Wait will open to the public for the rest of the night’s festivities. The line-up includes The Dollyrots, Kings of The Wild Thingsand Wicked Cool Records labelmate Kurt Baker. Tickets can be purchased at:Here
Maryland-based Kings of the Wild Things will be supporting on the October dates. More information on them Here
Do yourself a favor and get lost in the musical magic of The Dollyrots and their new album “Night Owls”
Irish alternative post-punk revelation MOVMENT release new single “CRAWL BACK INSIDE”
We recently checked out Irish alt. post-punk revelation MOVMENT as proudly present their new single, CRAWL BACK INSIDE, on EPICTRONIC. The single was recorded in End of Light Studios, Mullingar, and Grouse Lodge, Westmeath, Ireland & mixed by Alex Borwick and mastered by Jerome Schmitt at The Airlab. Artwork by UVRay.
“CRAWL BACK INSIDE” is the 2nd single from the band’s 3rd Album REINVENTION, which will be available from EPICTRONIC and on Bandcamp in November 2023. “CRAWL BACK INSIDE” is available on all digital platforms via Epictronic worldwide: Here
The new single CRAWL BACK INSIDE explores their journey through life. We will all reach the end. Just as life begins, it will end. Is there nothing then? Just what we have now? We live in our minds, and we will crawl back inside at the very end. On their new single MOVMENT look deep within and wait on the moment of ending when they will CRAWLBACK INSIDE.
We love the melodic and sonic feel of “Crawl Back Inside “ from Movment. “Crawl Back Inside “ has this mesmerizing and hypnotic vibe that is impossible to ignore.
You can watch the video below
On their new single MOVMENT look deep within and wait on the moment of ending when they will CRAWL BACK INSIDE. Movment creates music, sounds, and noise that is straightforward and they tell it like it is. They use drums, bass, guitars, synths, and tools that excite them. Atmosphere, turbulence, and truthfulness are at the heart of what they do. This is on band you can’t miss .
We had the extremely awesome opportunity to check out the new single and video for “Life” from genre bending artist and acclaimed producer Mike Sabath (Shawn Mendes, Lizzo, Pharrell Williams, Raye, J Balvin, Meghan Trainor, Camila Cabello).
You can listen to “Life” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here You can check out the video below .
“Life” a raw and cathartic explosion of emotions, providing a vivid journey into the depths of Sabath’s psyche as he undergoes a profound transformation. He confides, “This record came from a moment of overwhelming frustration and loneliness that seemed to crack open the shell of who I was and forced me forward to evolve into the next version of myself.” Gritty guitar riffs, chaotic drums and an undeniable hook create an immersive and intense sonic eruption.
We absolutely love this track and video . Mike Sabath brilliantly brings raw and authentic lyrics together with a melody that you just can’t shake . Things are always easy …..that’s just life.
Mike Sabath’s music has received acclaim from the likes of Interview Magazine, The New Yorker, and more and his duet with Meghan Trainor was praised by Rolling Stone and Forbes among others. He has also performed on Ellen and The Voice.
Do yourself and check out “Life” from Mike Sabath. You won’t regret it.
Last week we were blessed with the incredible new single from emerging hyper-pop act SOPHIE SHREDZ“EYEZ ON ME” . Well exactly one week later and we are so excited to check out video for “EYEZ ON ME” You can listen to “EYEZ ON ME” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here
You can watch the video below which, was directed and edit by MK Kopp
I wanted to work with a small team that I knew personally to help create my vision,” Sophie explains. “I wanted to come out of the gates with delivering something fierce and femme for my first video.”
Revealing a new layer of the expansive world of SOPHIE SHREDZ, the “EYEZ ON ME” video is exuberant and jam-packed with personality. Hoping to reflect the sentiment of the song and the idea of all eyes being on her, Sophie and MK landed on the idea of having an all-female basement fight club. “Somehow we convinced a bunch of girls to fight in a basement with me for 4 hours. It was perfect and honestly the kind of thing I would accidentally stumble into,” she quips.
SOPHIE SHREDZ is the project of New Jersey-born, Nashville-based vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist Sophie Ruggiero. She was raised listening to classic rock greats like Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Heart, and became an avid guitar player by the age of 7. While her current sound certainly draws influence from the experimental electronic world of hyper-pop, she also imbues her songs with a tapestry of classic rock influences, like show-stopping guitar solos and driving percussive elements.
We can not get enough of the energy and authenticity that is SOPHIE SHREDZ . Everything she does is powerful and unforgettable. Make sure you check out the video for “EYEZ ON ME “ you will not regret it.
Music is about energy , emotion and purpose. The latest single/ video “Landlord” from Boston based punk band Already Dead has enough energy , emotion and purpose to fill a hundred Fenway Park’s . You can listen to “Landlord” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here. You can also watch the video below .
We are still amped up from the previous single “Bread & Roses” , singer-songwriter Dan Cummings delivers an absolutely acoustic gem with “landlord “ For an acoustic performance “Landlord” is a powerful and thought provoking tune that definitely stays with you long after the song has end .
Photo credit – Brian Fettazzani
Dan Cummings is an important independent voice for the working class in New England’s punk scene.If Dan Cummings is involved, it is definitely worth joining the cause.
When asked about “Landlord”Dan Cummings commented “I guess you could say ‘Landlord’ is about a feeling. The feeling of just getting by in life, with the looming knowledge that you’re one bad month, or even week, from falling behind. I’ve certainly lived with this before. Bills are paid, life is stable, but you still know that if you take any type of hit — financial, personal, whatever — it could still fall like a deck of cards. But you keep pushing, and keep those lights on.”
Do your self and check out new epic single and video “Landlord “ from Already Dead . You will definitely thank us.
Track Appears On Upcoming EP, Features His Son Max Kuehn of LA Band FIDLAR on Drums
We recently got the chance to check out the new single and video “Medicine Man” from Greg Kuehn, ( TSOL keyboardist which, is the first single off his upcoming EP on DC-Jam Records .
Medicine Man” is a song about recovery and mental illness, a subject close to Greg’s heart. He has been in recovery for nearly 30 years.
The video for the track dives deep into the unfolding gritty tales of addicts battling their demons, the elusive “Medicine Man” who deals in temptation, and the dynamic artist, Greg Kuehn. As their stories interlace, the video paints a vivid picture of the harrowing struggles against addiction. Every scene is meticulously crafted to echo the song’s profound emotions and rich narrative. With its intense imagery and raw energy, this music video doesn’t just tell a story; it offers an immersive, heart-rending experience. Join us on this unforgettable journey through darkness and hope.
Greg is joined by his son Max Kuehn of LA band FIDLAR who plays drums on the song.
We were absolutely captivated by Greg Kuehn and his stunning single and video for “Medicine Man”
We made it crystal clear on The Whole Kameese , about our feelings for Bristol (UK) based rock trio Krooked Tongue . Based on their epic new video for their scorching recent single “Backseat Therapy “ , don’t expect our praise to stop anytime soon .
“Backseat Therapy” is taken from the band’s recent EP “Deathproof” You can check out “Deathproof” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here
You can check out the mind blowing new video for “Backseat Therapy “ below .
You can listen to “Backseat Therapy “ on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here
The “Backseat Therapy “ video was filmed with cinematographer Sam East, we absolutely love the Scorsese feel of this video.
Deathproof’s previous singles Lupines and Velociraptor were championed by the likes of Ones To Watch, Loudwire, Louder Than War Radio, Sirius XM and BBC Introducing and saw the band go on to secure slots at festivals such as Icebreaker, Burn It Down and Estonia’s Tallinn Music Week.
Backseat Therapy, taken from the EP, was inspired by an encounter vocalist and lyricist Oli Rainsford had had with a down on his luck taxi driver.
Explaining what happened, Rainsford says, “I wrote ‘Backseat Therapy’ after jumping in a cab one day and the driver started venting to me about the shitty day he was having. We were continuously getting stuck in traffic and he kept apologising that he couldn’t get me to where I was going quicker, despite me telling him it was absolutely fine and not his fault. The conversation led to him telling me about how badly some passengers had treated him and that he was considering quitting. I ended up kind of being a life coach for the journey and reassured him that he was a nice bloke and he was doing a good job. Hence ‘Backseat Therapy’. Taxi, this one’s for you!”
Krooked Tongue is clearly a band with their foot on the gas. They are truly gaining speed and recognition with everything they do ( and it is certainly deserved ) . Do your self a favor jump in the backseat and watch the stellar video for “Backseat Therapy “ it may not fix all your worries but…. It definitely rocks
We recently got the chance to check out the brand new record “RockN Roll Club “ via Wicked Cool Records from American musician/songwriter, and power pop/rock maestro Kurt Baker.
You can listen to “Rock N Roll Club “ on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here
Sometimes a record is so good that it makes you smile . We definitely felt this way about “Rock N Roll Club” from Kurt Baker, from start to finish we simply could not stop smiling.
Kurt Baker has crafted some of finest power pop songs our ears have ever heard “Rock N Roll Club “ is over flowing with catchy melodic songs that we can’t stop playing ( We might sprain our finger from constantly hitting repeat )
We really loved the melody on the title track “Rock N Roll Club” The chorus is so addicting that we found ourselves singing it throughout the day.
Some of the other tracks that we really liked were “She Don’t Wanna Be Alone “ The opening melody on “Anchors Up “ is positively otherworldly.
One of our favorites on the record is “Bright Blue Sky” The song features drop dead perfect guitar work and flawless vocals .
A video was recently shot for “Bright Blue Sky” Baker says, “The video was shot in Benicassim, Spain on a day off from tour. It’s a beautiful beach. Nice town! Great people too. Like Luis Sanchez, who helped film this video for us. We wanted to do a video that was visually appealing but also didn’t distract too much from the song. I’m amazed none of us broke our necks… those “things” were we standing on were pretty high up and I don’t think balance is one of the finer traits of any members in the KB Band… no idea what I’m talkin’ about? Watch the video!!”
“Rock N Roll Club “ is a spectacular record, Kurt Baker has really knocked it out of the park with this one . Do yourself a favor and check it out !
We were so excited to check out the new single/ video “The Boredom “ from Los Angeles duo Pen Pin. You can listen to “The Boredom “ on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here and you can watch the amazing video for “The Boredom “ below
Pen Pin is the new music project from songwriters and multi-instrumentalists Jeni Magana and Emily Moore. The duo met on tour with Mitski and have created a DIY musical project with the two playing almost all of the instruments on the album and self-producing it as well.
“The Boredom” is a song about the perils of low levels of dopamine. Jeni confides, “I hope it serves as a reminder not to be too hard on ourselves when we find ourselves scrolling through our phones yet again, without knowing how we got there. “The Boredom” isn’t necessarily evil, but it’s a character that you might not always want around but seems to show up when you least expect it anyway.”
We think is next to impossible not to fall for this stunning new track. Surf rock drenched guitars underlay layered breezy melodies that extend that summer vibe just a little longer .
Jeni Magana and Emily Moore , combine to make unbelievable music that is just pure magic . “The Boredom “ from Pen Pin is that song that you didn’t know you needed but can’t live without.
Pen Pin will be releasing “Pony Up” in the spring of 2024
Screengrab from Joan Hathaway Directed Video “Vaulted”
Back in July, we had the distinct honor of checking out the debut video “On Your Side“ from Lovina Falls. Lovina Falls is the project of Valarie Forgione who was the lead singer for Boston 90’s alt-rock mainstays Mistle Thrush.
Today (September 27th) Lovina Falls gives us the stunning new video for “Vaulted”
The video for “Vaulted” like “On Your Side” was directed by JoanHathaway. Both songs are taken from Lovina Falls spectacular debut album “Calculating The Angle Of Our Descent” which you can listen to on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here
Design Credit- Valerie Forgione
There always seems to be a little magic when it comes to music. Valarie Forgione artfully weaves her brand of musical magical by giving us a song with “Vaulted” that feels a like a mysterious adventure, covered in mystery at every turn.
On “Vaulted”, Valarie is joined by Brenden Cobb on madness guitar, with “Calculating The Angle Of Our Descent” co producer David Minehan adding additional guitar work and Chuck Ferreira providing additional drums.
Valarie shared the following about “Vaulted”
“‘Vaulted’ is about smoke and mirrors. It’s about being mesmerized, swindled, and ultimately turning the tables in self-defense. It is a circus of trickery, where the unusual becomes linked through illusion and showmanship. The song is a bit darker than most of the songs on the album and has a bit of underlying anger at how people treat each other.”
The video for “Vaulted” from Lovina Falls is a beautifully orchestrated presentation that lures you in with bright lights and eye catching vibrant imagery. We felt like we were right in the middle of the ultimate slight of hand trickery and we loved every minute of it.
Forgione stars alongside a traveling circus, and with her former bandmate Scott Patalano, of ‘90s-era alt-rock luminaries Mistle Thrush, as the magician. It was filmed on location at two distinct Massachusetts locations: The Quannapowitt Players theater group in Reading, and Lincoln’sPonyhenge, an open field 15 miles northwest of Boston where the quiet landscape is mysteriously filled with old rocking horses and figurines, left to slowly decay over time.
“Vaulted” is a flawless musical and visual achievement that stay with your soul long after the music has faded.
Lovina Falls makes its live debut December 2 at The Rockwell in Somerville and we know it’s going be amazing.
Back in August, we had the opportunity to check out the amazing debut single “Spider Silk” from London based artist Sky_A
You can listen to “Spider Silk” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here and on Amazon Music Here
The project name for writer and producer Sky Ainsbury, Sky_A mixes elements of electronic, rock and acoustic music to paint futuristic yet intimate landscapes of sound. Working professionally as a filmmaker and audiovisual artist, Sky also brings a strong visual element to this project with a focus on long-form audiovisual experience.
Spider Silkwas self-performed and produced, with the addition of virtuoso drums by Adam Betts (Three Trapped Tigers, Squarepusher, Jarvis Cocker) and additional production and mixing by Aneek Thapar (65daysofstatic, Rival Consoles, Mazoulew). It lyrically explores the concept of strength in vulnerability.
Discussing the creation of the self-filmed music video, Sky explains: “The video was filmed completely DIY, using motion capture with AI to create the animations. I recorded myself dancing, manipulated it with 3D software, and then put the renders through Stable Diffusion to get the different textural effects. The performance footage I shot using a £15 Amazon ring light in the hallway of my pokey flat in Hackney! And for the establishing shot of the television in the abandoned building, I used Midjourney to generate the image, then expanded it with Photoshop Generative Fill to create the foreground.
I work as a video editor, and get so used to huge sums of money being thrown around on very average content, so it was a satisfying experiment to see what I could put together on literally zero budget.”
You can watch the amazing video for “Spider Silk “ below .
We were already huge fans of “Spider Silk “ and of Sky_A , the amazing video for “Spider Silk made our appreciation grow 10 fold.
It doesn’t matter if it’s creating music or incredible visuals , Sky_A is a gifted and talented artist. We can’t wait for more !
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the debut single and video “Safeword” from indie-rock four piece The Beside Morale . You can listen to “Safeword” on SpotifyHere and on Apple Music Here as well as on Amazon Music Here
Alongside the single, the band worked with GLK Media’sKieran Gallop on a cinematic, reservoir dogs-esque music video – violence content warning to boot! You can also watch the amazing video below .
Some music is so perfect that you can close your eyes and be taken on an amazing musical journey. We were absolutely captivated by The Bedside Morale, “Safeword” is the type of song that stays with you , even after the song has ended.
The band, made up of T, Charlie, Tim and Kynan, have been making music together since 2014. What was immediately apparent was that they’d found something special together, and the pursuit of this close band began in earnest.
Their debut single Safeword, produced and mixed at Stage 2 Studios with Josh Gallop(Mother Vulture, Krooked Tongue, Phoxjaw), explores the idea of escapism through nostalgia.
Discussing the inspirations behind the video, Kazer adds “Like most of my jokes, the fake blood ended up being a joke on myself and only myself. I got so swept up in making something that looked real that I forgot along the way that my mouth was the victim. The result was the most disgusting and disgusted I have been in my life. But it has come out looking great. Maybe too great at times. There’s some truly brutal imagery in there. But then its offset by a group of people having a great day. I think that’s what we wanted to represent. Humour in a horrible place. Kieran Gallop has done such an incredible job of creating exactly that, moments that make you smile and moments that make you wince. Anyway its great, the guys all gave stellar performances and i hope everyone dances away in their cars.”
Laced with brilliant melodies and flawless vocals, “Safeword “ is a song that will literally take your breath away . The Bedside Morale is a band that seems poised for greatness.
“It reflects on the comfort but also the denial that people find hiding behind the rose tinted lense of their youth. We had so much fun putting this song together with our producer Josh Gallop and there are some really special moments which came out of the spontaneity of those sessions. This marks the first single for us as a band and we feel it showcases our intention and solidifies our style. Everyone should have a Safeword, here is ours,” explains vocalist and lyricistTim Kazer.
We recently had the opportunity to check out the latest single and video “Which Way To Go” from, pop singer/songwriter Malek Hanna. You can listen to “Which Way To Go “ on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here
You can also check out the video below
We are absolutely captivated by the flawless vocal performance from Malek Hanna on his stunning new single “Which Way To Go”
The Lebanese American artist, hailing from Brooklyn, New York, began his career in the church as the youngest lead soloist. Throughout the years, he’s performed on many stages, including for the Pope at theVatican, the National Anthem for the LA Lakers, and on The Voice — Arabia. His stint on The Voice provided the exposure needed to launch his music career, and the multi-cultural music showcase, Mélange, focused on highlighting other independent artists.
The “Which Way To Go” music video, directed by Monique Impagliazzo and starring TikTok star Devon Weetly, was selected for the Philadelphia’s Women Film Festival.
On his new song, “Which Way To Go,”Hanna explores the power of taking the road less traveled. Written and arranged alongside Jeff Stolper, the elusive track examines the courage it takes to stand in your own power and follow your heart despite outside forces trying to dissuade you. Powerhouse vocals and a pristine falsetto propel the piano-driven melody, a calm and collected ebb and flow of emotions that enrapture and entice. From the synthy undertones to a budding saxophone solo, the music builds to an incredible finish that leaves a lasting impression.
Malek Hanna, is much more than just a singer , he is a brilliantly talented artist who gives his heart and soul into every performance. His latest “Which Way To Go” is much more than a song.. it is a musical experience.
We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out indie pop duo Pen Pin and their latest single, “Fringe” .
Pen Pin is the new music project from songwriters and multi-instrumentalists JeniMagana and Emily Moore. The duo met on tour with Mitski and have created a DIY musical project with the two playing almost all of the instruments on the album and self-producing it as well. Both are well known touring musicians with Emily Mooreperforming and touring alongside Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, Fun and Gracie Abrams (opening up the TaylorSwift Era’s tour) and Jeni Magana performing alongside Mitski, Ella Vos and more.
You can listen to “Fringe “ on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here you can watch the video for “Fringe” below
So like we’ve said in the past, we get a lot of music to listen too. (We’re a music blog it’s what we do) Some of the music we get is really good, and some of it is outstanding. “Fringe” from Pen Pin would definitely be classified as Outstanding.
“Fringe” from Pen Pin is a beautifully crafted song with a beautiful melodies and flawless vocals.
“Fringe” details capturing a moment in a relationship that is pure joy and recalling that feeling when times get tough. The breezy track features golden-hued vocals, dreamy melodies and nostalgic piano, creating a warm and cathartic musical moment.
We can’t wait for the new LP “Pony Up” which , is set to be released spring 2024.
We highly recommend you find your favorite spot and listen to the musical perfection that is “Fringe” from Pen Pin
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