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Maisyn Whajne

Video Premiere "Sweet Talk" by Madisyn Whajne

3 November 2020

Madisyn Whajne is a First Nations artist from Ontario who presents a crossover blend between pop and indie rock with hooks as catchy as they come

The Roogs

NEWS: Los Angeles-based Lynchian pop duo The Roogs release eponymous LP

3 November 2020

Indie rock duo The Roogs present their self-titled debut album, a hybrid collection of ethereal/aggressive, electronic/acoustic music.

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Video Premiere: "I Go Low" by Aaron Nathans & Michael G. Ronstadt

3 November 2020

Alt-folk duo of Aaron Nathans & Michael G. Ronstadt (nephew of renowned Linda Ronstadt) deliver a foreboding socio-political missive on Election Day.

Jameison Ledonio and Freedom Bremner

News: Jameison Ledonio and Freedom Bremner reinterpret "Stand" to motivate people to vote

2 November 2020

NJ duo Jameison Ledonio and Freedom Bremner offer their take on Sly and The Family Stone’s classic to inspire us to vote and create positive change.

Toni and John Baumgarter - Speed the Plough

Song Premiere: "Open Door" by Speed the Plough

2 November 2020

Toni and John Baumgartner of the venerable Speed the Plough are joined by the son of a former member on guitar for a contemplative number.

Johnny Goth

News: Electro/pop/rock noir artist Johnny Goth drops his moody new album

30 October 2020

Perfect for Halloween, Johnny Goth blends Tim Burton-esque pop noir, trap music, industrial, and rock genres on his new LP.

The Spits

News: Old-school punk rock 'n' roll band The Spits return with a new album

30 October 2020

Michigan-originating, Seattle-residing veteran punk rock ‘n’ roll band The Spits return with a new lo-fi, high-energy punk/rock record

Science Man

Song Premiere: "Give The Ghost To Me" by Science Man

29 October 2020

Buffalo, NY musician John Toohill, under the moniker Science Man, delivers a noise rock blast from his upcoming LP via Big Neck Records.

The Readymades

Song Premiere: "Living In the Movies" by The Readymades

29 October 2020

Record label Liberation Hall is releasing reissues from San Francisco’s acclaimed 415 Records from the start of the New Wave era.

My Dear Mycroft

Album Premiere: Heaven's Entertainment by My Dear Mycroft

28 October 2020

New York City-based dark rock band My Dear Mycroft unveil their mesmerizing debut album along with a Track-By-Track rundown.

Soft Kill

Video Premiere: "Floodgate" feat. Tamaryn by Soft Kill

27 October 2020

Acclaimed Portland-based post-punk/dreampop noir band Soft Kill unveil another captivating single from their upcoming album.

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Album Premiere: These Mortal Covers by Black Needle Noise

27 October 2020

Renowned UK producer and musician John Fryer has released another compelling collaborative album as Black Need Noise with a bevy of guest vocalists.

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NEWS: I Am a Rocketship's "Shooting Star" brings Atlanta indie pop to your own galaxy

27 October 2020

I Am a Rocketship’s new single seems to be a nod to the lives of those individuals lost in the struggle for a kinder and better America.

Video Premiere: "Any Way I Can Get It" by PLS PLS

27 October 2020

“Any Way I Can Get It” paves the way for Atlanta-based synth-rock sextet PLS PLS’ new album Everything That’s Left. Drummer Takashi Takemura’s hand-animated video follows a personal calamity that expands to the cosmic scale.

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Fleeting Joys Announce Despondent Transponder Reissue

26 October 2020

The first release from Fleeting Joys is now available again on vinyl! Released on CD at the start of 2006 followed by the vinyl version in 2011 with both versions long sold out since, Despondent Transponder is now the subject of a limited edition re-release.

B. Adams

Video Premiere: "You Are My World" by B. Adams

26 October 2020

South African-born singer-songwriter B. Adams reinvents Daft Punk’s smash “Around The World” as a deeply heartfelt dance ballad.

The Luxembourg Signal

Album Premiere: The Long Now by The Luxembourg Signal

23 October 2020

Acclaimed indie/dreampop band The Luxembourg Signal releases a luminously captivating album via Shelflife and details it with an illuminating track-by-track rundown.

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News: Singer-Songwriter Kacey Johansing shares the title track from her upcoming album

23 October 2020

It’s another glimpse into what’s proving to be one of the year’s most promising LPs, further establishing Johansing as a compelling modern songwriter.

Summer Set

Video Premiere: "Comfortable Town" by Summer Set

22 October 2020

North Carolina-based Fort Lowell Records is set to release GROW: A Compilation in Solidarity with Black Lives Matter to help combat racism.

Citrus Clouds 2

Song Premiere: "Whoa" by Citrus Clouds

21 October 2020

Arizona-based shoegaze/dreampop band Citrus Clouds return with a reflective to dynamic new track from their upcoming 2nd album.

The Pinkerton Raid

Song Premiere: "Rebel Mama Blues" by The Pinkerton Raid

20 October 2020

Garage/psych-rock band The Pinkerton Raid deliver a politically astute number with frontman Jesse James DeConto waxing philosophical about the US political divide.

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NEWS: Renowned producer/mixer Tim Palmer offers first taste of Beauty in Chaos Out Of Chaos Comes… LP

20 October 2020

The album will be released in time for Halloween via Los Angeles’ label 33.3 Music Collective and is previewed with a track ft. Curse Mackey.

Peter Colclasure

Album Premiere: Una Corda by Peter Colclasure

20 October 2020

An award-winning pianist and composer, Peter Colclasure’s new album presents 12 cinematic and minimalistic compositions.

Fir Cone Children

Song Premiere: "Max & Hax" by Fir Cone Children

20 October 2020

Berlin-based dream-punk/indie rock project Fir Cone Children, helmed by the prolific Alexander Leonard Donat, drops a euphorically bright tune.

Sundae Crush

Video Premiere: "Good Boy" by Sundae Crush

19 October 2020

Seattle-based indie pop/rock band Sundae Crush delivers a tasty treat with the copacetic animated video for a catchy jam from their upcoming album.

Juanita Stein

Video Premiere: "Hey Mama" by Juanita Stein

19 October 2020

Howling Bells frontwoman Juanita Stein unveils a gently compelling performance video for a poignant song off her upcoming album.

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Album Premiere: Fromthing Somethat by the black watch

16 October 2020

Indie rock/jangle pop outfit the black watch, led by Renaissance man John Andrew Fredrick, releases a vibrant, melodic, and dreamy new album.

Gone From My Sight

News: Dark electro-ambient outfit Gone From My Sight unveil their new album

16 October 2020

NYC/San Francisco-based Quinn Raymond and Keith Watts release their spare and rhythmic ambient/electro-rock album today.

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Video Premiere: "13 Besties" by Henry Hall

15 October 2020

Endearing singer-songwriter Henry Hall (son of Julia Louis-Dreyfus) drops a fresh, fun, and falsetto-driven track/video from his upcoming album.

Freekbass and The Bump Assembly

Video Premiere: "Under Krameria" by Freekbass

14 October 2020

Irrepressible bass guitar master Freekbass and his talented crew bow an amusingly surreal performance video for a sizzling-cool instrumental.

Jason Simon

News: Jason Simon, Split Moon, and Alex E.T. perform livestream on October 15

13 October 2020

Jason Simon of Dead Meadow heads a 3-band bill, including Split Moon and Alex E.T., for a livestream event from Gold Diggers in Hollywood.

Candy Opera

Video Premiere: "These Days Are Ours" by Candy Opera

13 October 2020

Jangle pop stalwarts Candy Opera, who emerged during Liverpool’s 1980s musical golden age, unveil a new video for a track off their recent LP.

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NEWS: Fred Abong (Throwing Muses) gets under your skin on new "The Minit" single

13 October 2020

Musician Fred Abong (Throwing Muses) returns with an engaging taster from his upcoming album, Our Mother of Perpetual Help.

Gibraltar

Video Premiere: "O Devilish Sailor" by Gibraltar

13 October 2020

Seattle-based indie rock/post-rock stalwarts Gibraltar release a passionate performance video for an equally vibrant and dynamic track.

Dan West

Video Premiere: "Falipa" by d'Animal

12 October 2020

Veteran musician, arranger, and composer Dan West delivers a sweet and heartfelt jangle pop tribute to his dearly departed cat Falipa.

Egopusher

News: Swiss music duo Egopusher return with a new ambient/film music album

11 October 2020

Egopusher just dropped their second full length via Quiet Love Records that traverses subdued cinema scores to synths-based ambient music.

JEEN

Album Premiere: JEEN by JEEN

9 October 2020

Canadian indie rock/pop singer-songwriter Jeen O’Brien (recording as JEEN) releases a vibrant, dynamic, and reflective new album.

Milly

News: New indie rock/dream-pop band MILLY drops a captivating new song/video

9 October 2020

The music project was formed by Brendan Dyer and is now a full-fledged band that will release a debut EP in 2021 via Dangerbird Records.

Stream Train Hearts

Video Premiere: "Smoke & Cinder" by Steam Train Hearts

8 October 2020

Melodic indie rock band Steam Train Hearts (Wallace Dietz of the Silent Boys and Bruce Smith of Dismal Swamp Lords) release an engaging track/video.

Ben Morey and the Eyes

Video Premiere: "Cry Cry Cry" by Ben Morey and the Eyes

7 October 2020

New York-based Ben Morey and the Eyes offer up an engaging video for a track off their upcoming indie folk/alt-country-imbued album.

Philip Parfitt

Video Premiere: "All Fucked Up" by Philip Parfitt

6 October 2020

Veteran English musician/singer-songwriter Philip Parfitt unveils the video for a reflective and unhurried track from his upcoming album.

John Fryer

NEWS: Black Needle Noise puts a surprisingly dark spin on Louis Armstrong classic

6 October 2020

Renowned English producer and musician John Fryer, under the collaborative moniker Black Needle Noise, releases a track ft. Tom Berger.

Purple Witch of Culver

Song Premiere: "Eulogy for a Sunbeam" by Purple Witch of Culver

6 October 2020

Los Angeles-based experimental music duo Purple Witch of Culver deliver a piquant stand-alone jazzoetry ode (jazz and poetry blend).

James Houlahan

Song Premiere: "What Is Our Love" by James Houlahan

6 October 2020

L.A.-based indie folk singer-songwriter James Houlahan releases an engaging and up-tempo track from his upcoming album.

Tired Radio

NEWS: New Album from melodic punk band Tired Radio slated for a joint vinyl release in November

5 October 2020

The Brooklyn-based band will drop its debut album Patterns via Pyrrhic Victory Recordings, Engineer Records, and other international labels.

Long Tall Jefferson

Video Premiere: "Better Man" (Live Session) by Long Tall Jefferson

4 October 2020

Indie folk musician Long Tall Jefferson (AKA Simon Borer) and two friends unveil a delightful live performance video for a track off their new album.

Worthitpurchase

NEWS: Art-pop/shoegaze duo Worthitpurchase reveal details about their new album Dizzy Age

2 October 2020

Nicole Rowe and Omar Akrouche of Worthitpurchase exclusively detail a Track-By-Track, with images, for their new album that releases today.

Sparxssea

Video Premiere: "Chariot" by Sparxsea

2 October 2020

Indie folk/pop singer-songwriter Sparxsea unveils a lovely outdoors performance video for a reflective track off her upcoming LP.

Joey Molland

Song Premiere: "All I Want To Do" by Joey Molland

1 October 2020

Renowned veteran musician Joey Molland (Badfinger) releases a shining and melodic single about love and desire from his upcoming album.

Conan Neutron

Song Premiere: "Without the Poison… What Am I?" by Conan Neutron & the Secret Friends

30 September 2020

Rock band Conan Neutron & the Secret Friends unleash a roiling single about depression from their upcoming album about mental health.