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Sun Atoms

Video Premiere: "The Cat's Eye" feat. Alex Maas of The Black Angels by Sun Atoms

27 August 2021

Portland, Oregon-based Jsun Atoms (The Upsidedown, Daydream Machine) unveils a mesmerizing and noir single/video from his upcoming LP.

Paragon Cause

Video Premiere: "Two To Play" by Paragon Cause

26 August 2021

Canadian alt-/synth-pop/rock outfit Paragon Cause (with input from The Raveonettes’ Sune Rose Wagner) drop a super-cool storytelling arcade game music video.

The Successful Failures

Song Premiere: "Julie the Redeemer" by The Successful Failures

26 August 2021

New Jersey-located Americana/indie rock hybrid band The Successful Failures unleash a dynamic and tuneful single from their upcoming LP.

Emily Frembgen

Video Premiere: "Silver Lining" by Emily Frembgen

25 August 2021

NYC (by way of Denver) singer-songwriter/musician Emily Frembgen unveils an acerbically cheeky video for a bittersweet song about failed relationships.

Furrows

Song Premiere: "Grey Cities" by Furrows

25 August 2021

Brooklyn-based folk-pop singer-songwriter Furrows (AKA Peter Wagner) announces his debut album with an entrancing pastoral track.

Sons of Southern Ulster 2

Album Premiere: Turf Accountant Schemes EP by Sons of Southern Ulster and Pete Briquette

24 August 2021

Irish rock ‘n’ roll outfit Sons of Southern Ulster are bolstered by Pete Briquette of The Boomtown Rats on a re-worked and re-mixed collaborative EP.

JATA

Video Premiere: "Crazy Game of Phobias" by JATA

24 August 2021

Synthpop/indie rock artist JATA (AKA Gaetano Russo) reveals a slick and uplifting track from his upcoming EP via Seahorse Recordings.

The Transonics

Song Premiere: "Orange Sunshine" by The Transonics

24 August 2021

South Carolina-based indie retro-pop act The Transonics unveil a mellow and hazy jangle pop track from their upcoming summertime EP.

Hello Mary

Song Premiere: "Evicted" by Hello Mary

23 August 2021

New York City-located indie alt-rock band Hello Mary releases their 2nd enticing and turbulent single ahead of a new album that’s in the works.

Pale Dian

NEWS: Darkwave/ethereal group Pale Dian return with a starkly entrancing single

23 August 2021

The Austin, TX-based band that blend darkwave, post-punk, ethereal, and shoegaze on their transfixing tracks are working on a 2nd LP.

Bambies

Album Premiere: Summer Soon by Bambies

20 August 2021

Montreal-based garage rock/punk-pop outfit The Ramones… I mean, Bambies, unleash a rousing, tuneful, and gritty summer-fun debut album.

Kramies 2

NEWS: Patrick Carney of the Black Keys & Jason Lytle of Grandaddy join Kramies on his beautiful new single

20 August 2021

With lyrics reflecting on mortality and nostalgia set to flourishes of sonic creativity, “Days Of” paves the way for Kramies’ highly anticipated EP.

Video Premiere: "You" by Unpinnable Butterflies

20 August 2021

Ahead of a full album debut, NYC’s Unpinnable Butterflies release a joyous and infectious single that mixes uplifting grooves with sassy pop vibes.

The Bevis Frond

Song Premiere: "My Own Hollywood" by The Bevis Frond

19 August 2021

British cult legends The Bevis Frond return with a tuneful and breezy guitar-driven track from their upcoming double album via Fire Records.

Craig Klein of Ohr

Video Premiere: "Level Up" by Ohr

18 August 2021

Seattle-located psych/rock/ambient musician Craig Klein returns as new music project Ohr and is set to release his double LP in September.

Sleep Diet

NEWS: Los Angeles art punker Sleep Diet shares politically charged single "Change Candidate"

18 August 2021

Sleep Diet, the songwriting project of David Charles Boe, releases a funk-imbued pop number with a quirky performance music video.

Cravism X Maya Diegel

Video Premiere: "It's Okay"by Cravism X Maya Diegel

17 August 2021

Collaborators Maya Diegel and Cravism release a chilled-out and seductive R&B-inflected number from their upcoming album via Komplex Recordings.

Harry Stafford and Marco Butcher 2

NEWS: Harry Stafford & Marco Butcher rant about beloved Manchester on 'Termite City'

17 August 2021

It’s the latest collaborative track from their new Bone Architecture’album, a 12-track effort to be released in a few weeks’ time via Black Lagoon Records.

Ben Bostick

Video Premiere: "Lucky Us" by Ben Bostick

17 August 2021

Georgia-based singer-songwriter Ben Bostick reveals a touching music video centered on his family for a poignant track from his upcoming heartfelt LP.

William Harries Graham 2

Video Premiere: "Autumn" by William Harries Graham

16 August 2021

Austin-based multi-instrumentalist and producer William Harries Graham unveils a expressive dance-oriented video for a ruminative track off his new EP.

Ashley Virginia

Album Premiere: And Life Just Goes On Living by Ashley Virginia

13 August 2021

Sixties and ’70s-inspired folk-rock artist Ashley Virginia reveals a deeply personal, perceptive, and socio-politically relevant new album.

Typhoid Rosie

Album Premiere: Queen of Swords by Typhoid Rosie

12 August 2021

Brooklyn-based alternative rock/pop-punk outfit Typhoid Rosie unleash a dynamically rousing and self-empowering fourth studio album.

Zeni Geva

NEWS: New release for out-of-print single and comic book set from noise rock/punk band Zeni Geva

11 August 2021

SKiN GRAFT Records’ latest offering is a Steve Albini-produced single from ’90s Japanese experimental music outfit Zeni Geva formed by multi-instrumentalist K.K. Null.

TRAITRS

NEWS: Toronto duo TRAITRS do a fantastic post-punk dance on new single ‘Oh, Ballerina’

10 August 2021

Their latest single arrives via Berlin-based Freakwave Records and previews an upcoming darkwave/post-punk-driven full-length album.

Keeley 2

NEWS: Buzzing indiepop artist Keeley presents new dream-synth single, concert dates

10 August 2021

New EP Brave Warrior is out now via Dimple Discs, a record that delves into the cold case of German tourist who was murdered in Northern Ireland in 1988.

Cruzados

Video Premiere: "She's Automatic" by Cruzados

10 August 2021

Veteran rock ‘n’ roll outfit Cruzados return after 3 decades with a potent and tuneful new single/music video from their upcoming 3rd album.

Guest Directors 2

Video Premiere: "Treading Water" by Guest Directors

9 August 2021

Seattle-based indie rock band Guest Directors offers up a ruminative folk-rock single with a music video that celebrates the natural world.

Jack Skuller

Album Premiere: My Disappearing Act EP by Jack Skuller

6 August 2021

New Jersey-located singer/songwriter Jack Skuller (of blues rock band The Skullers) returns with a heartfelt, reflective, and tuneful solo record.

Fime

NEWS: Los Angeles-located dream-punk band Fime return with anthemic "Born 2 Love"

6 August 2021

The starry-eyed slab of dreamrock Fime have conjured up with “Born 2 Love” is the perfect summer swan song, and preview of what’s to come.

The Umbrellas courtesy of Force Field PR

NEWS: Bay Area indie pop outfit The Umbrellas release live performance set

6 August 2021

Influenced by classic indie pop, The Umbrellas will be releasing their upcoming self-titled debut album in the near future.

Wildflower

NEWS: Maine's Wildflower share '70s pop gem "Golden" & Discuss Coastal Inspiration

6 August 2021

Wildflower’s vibrant soft pop-rock ‘n’ roll new album The Ocean Rose is expected via Nightbloom Records on September 10th.

People Years

Video Premiere: "Bloody Tongue" by People Years

5 August 2021

Indie rock band People Years drop an amusingly oddball comic book-inspired storytelling music video for a track off their upcoming LP.

Pulsars

NEWS: Late '90s Chicago-based act Pulsars return with Lost Transmissions

4 August 2021

Pulsars are back with Lost Transmissions, an archival collection of B-sides, outtakes, and alternate mixes from brothers Dave Trumfio and Harry Trumfio.

Emperor Of Ice Cream

Video Premiere: "High Rise, Low Rise" by Emperor of Ice Cream

3 August 2021

Sweet sounds to the ears, Emperor of Ice Cream is a band to watch throughout 2021 with several releases and videos planned over the next year.

Pas Musique 2

NEWS: Brooklyn electronica experimentalists Pas Musique trip out on "Ancient Scottish Legend"

3 August 2021

NYC label Alrealon Musique will be releasing a new album from the band that includes six new electronic, experimental Krautrock-influenced tracks.

Thomas Abban

Video Premiere: "High Moon" by Thomas Abban

3 August 2021

Folk/rock singer-songwriter Thomas Abban unveils a riveting live performance music video for a poignant track off his second album.

BOY

Video Premiere: "Fit Back In" (acoustic version) feat. Kaiser Quartett by BOY

1 August 2021

Celebrated Swiss-German music duo BOY return with a captivating studio performance video for the acoustic version of a recent poignant single.

Lauds

Album Premiere: Lauds EP by Lauds

30 July 2021

Wilmington, North Carolina-located guitar-based dreampop band Lauds unveil their captivating debut EP via Fort Lowell Records.

Jeff Elbel + Ping "Waiting Room" video

Video Premiere: "Waiting Room" by Jeff Elbel + Ping (Marathon Records)

29 July 2021

“Waiting Room” paves the way for Chicago-area prog/roots-pop collective Jeff Elbel + Ping’s new album The Threefinger Opera. The tongue-in-cheek video is directed by Andrew “frosh.” Pickett.

Fat Cops

Video Premiere: "High Expectations" by Fat Cops

28 July 2021

Six-piece music group Fat Cops release a storytelling music video for a single produced by Teenage Fanclub’s Norman Blake that features Loki – The Scottish Rapper.

P.J. O'Connor

NEWS: NYC’s P.J. O’Connor Shares Gratitude & Hope with New Video for “Summer Squall”

28 July 2021

The veteran troubadour who’s played for/with The Bogmen, Radio 4, and Gordon Gano of Violent Femmes shares a vibrant and inspiring NYC-centric music video.

The Speed Of Sound

Video Premiere: "Tomorrow’s World" by The Speed Of Sound

27 July 2021

British rock stalwarts The Speed Of Sound return with an engaging sci-fi themed single and accompanying animated music video.

Harry Stafford and Marco Butcher

Video Premiere: "There's Someone Tryin’ To Get In" by Harry Stafford & Marco Butcher

27 July 2021

Manchester-located blues king Harry Stafford and punk blues veteran Marco Butcher collaborate on a gritty and raw upcoming LP.

Orefice Roth

NEWS: Music collective Orefice Roth brings modernity and a new trajectory to traditional C&W music

27 July 2021

The Ohio-based music project of songwriter Skylar Keffer will release their debut EP this August, which is preceded by a reflective single.

The Roomsounds

Song Premiere: "Waiting Out The Storm" by The Roomsounds

26 July 2021

Texas-based veteran rock ‘n’ roll band The Roomsounds release a tuneful and engaging Americana lead single from their upcoming LP.

Dread Eyes

Album Premiere: Dread Eyes EP by Dread Eyes

23 July 2021

Veteran NJ-based rock/punk musicians Ryan Struck (Scary Hours, The 65’s) and Joe Pugsley (The 65’s) release a compelling EP as new project Dread Eyes.

Crash the Calm

Album Premiere: A Town Named Nowhere: Volume 1 EP by Crash the Calm

22 July 2021

Long Island, NY-based post-hardcore band Crash the Calm unfolds the beginning storyline of a stirring album set in the hardscrabble 1930s Southwest.

Acid Tongue

Album Premiere: Blossom EP by Acid Tongue

21 July 2021

Garage rock ‘n’ roll band Acid Tongue, with a host of guest artists (Calvin Love, Death Valley Girls, more), deliver a retro rockin’ to soulful record.

Creux Lies

Video Premiere: "Misunderstanding" by Creux Lies

21 July 2021

Fast-rising darkwave/post-punk outift Creux Lies unveil a darkly alluring electropop track/music video ahead of their 2nd album come October.

Harry the Nightgown 2

NEWS: Art pop duo Harry the Nightgown sign to Dangerbird, share infectious "If You Were Wrong"

21 July 2021

LA-based Spencer Hartling and Sami Perez (Cherry Glazerr, The Shes) have both have worked as engineers/producers at Tiny Telephone.