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I LIKE TRAINS - Photo Credit: Ben Bentley

Video Premiere: "The Truth" by I LIKE TRAINS

6 May 2020

Renowned indie/post-rock/post-punk band I LIKE TRAINS return with a politically trenchant video for a track off the upcoming album.

NEWS: Human connection gets a heartfelt soundtrack in Ethan Gold’s "Not Me. Us" single

5 May 2020

LA-based singer-songwriter Ethan Gold uses his gentle and perceptive new music as a call for unity in troubled times.

Diane Gentile

Video Premiere: "Perfect People" by Diane and the Gentle Men

5 May 2020

Veteran NYC musician Diane Gentile returns with her band the Gentle Men for a captivating pop-rock album out now via Velvet Elk Records.

Andee Blacksugar - Photo Credit: Hypnodoll)

Video Premiere: "This Is Crazy Town" by Black Sugar Transmission

4 May 2020

Brooklyn-based Andee Blacksugar (KMFDM, Peter Murphy’s touring band) unleashes relevant, industrial-driven music on his upcoming LP.

Anton Barbeau w/ Kenny backing band

Video Premiere: "Land of Economy" by Anton Barbeau & Kenny

3 May 2020

Renowned musician Anton Barbeau bows an engaging performance video for a revamped melodic track from his latest LP out via Big Stir.

BOAT

Album Premiere: Tread Lightly by BOAT

1 May 2020

Tacoma/Seattle indie rock legends BOAT return after a 7-year hiatus with an engaging indie rock/power pop album that hits the sweet sonic/lyrics spot.

Oozelles

Song Premiere: "East Of The River" by Oozelles

30 April 2020

LA-based art-rock/jazz-punk ensemble Oozelles (w/ members of Warpaint, Dante Vs Zombies, Swahili Blonde, more) unveil a trippy single.

Liar, Flower

Song Premiere: "Geiger Counter" by Liar, Flower

29 April 2020

Katiejane Garside (Daisy Chainsaw, QueenAdreena, Ruby Throat) and her partner Chris Whittingham return as the totally transfixing Liar, Flower.

The Electric Mess

Video Premiere: Beneath the Yellow Moon video EP by The Electric Mess

29 April 2020

NYC-based rock ‘n’ roll/garage-punk band The Electric Mess offer up a unique 4-song video EP with some seriously entertaining A/V vignettes.

BNN and PIG

Video Premiere: "‘Seed of Evil" by Black Needle Noise and < PIG >

28 April 2020

Renowned music producer John Fryer (Black Needle Noise) and the legendary < PIG > (KMFDM) join forces on a new video.

Short Hair Domestic

NEWS: Iconic UK producer Tim Friese-Greene debuts first offering from Short-Haired Domestic duo

28 April 2020

Renowned producer and musician Tim Friese-Greene, along with his life partner Lee Friese-Greene, release an engaging single.

Loveblind

Video Premiere: "A Strange Place" by Loveblind

28 April 2020

International synthwave specialists Loveblind reveal a mesmerizing reverie/video from their stunning new LP via Saint Marie Records.

Lunar Twin - Photo Credit: Frank Sarafin

Video Premiere: "Slow Down" by Lunar Twin

27 April 2020

Downtempo/dreamwave duo Lunar Twin unveil a hypnotic single and accompanying video ahead of the release of their latest LP.

999 - Bish! Bash! Bosh!

Album Premiere: Bish! Bash! Bosh! by 999

24 April 2020

Legendary UK punk rock outfit 999 return after 13 years with a stormin’ and tuneful new studio album, out via Cleopatra Records.

The City Gates 2

Video Premiere: "Cape of Good Hope" by The City Gates

23 April 2020

Canadian post-punk/shoegaze band The City Gates unveil these atmospheric video for a captivating single off their latest album.

Zilla

NEWS: Avant-pop artist Zilla With Her Eyes Shut drops her new album

22 April 2020

The UK-based singer-songwriter revels in pop, electronica, R&B, and ambient music on her latest LP out via Accidental Records.

6TH CROWD 2

Video Premiere: "You're Not An Island" by 6TH CROWD

21 April 2020

Electronic project 6TH CROWD (Dari Maksymova of post-punk band On The Wane) drops a lyrically/visually relevant video during the pandemic.

I Like Trains

NEWS: Leeds, UK indie rock stalwarts I Like Trains sign to new UK label, Atlantic Curve, with album forthcoming

21 April 2020

The reinvigorated indie alt-rock veterans will release new music in May, ahead of their 4th studio album via Atlantic Curve.

Jordan Rome

Song Premiere: “Charon” by Jordan Rome

21 April 2020

Kansas-located Jordan Rome roams through various genres on his output, including Western Americana on his mesmerizing new single.

Linda Draper - live

Video Premiere: "Good As New" by Linda Draper

20 April 2020

NYC antifolk singer-songwriter Linda Draper unveils a heartfelt video and will head back into the studio for another project later this year.

Global Giving

NEWS: Songathon Prompt Challenge for songwriters – How “Distance” Can Raise Awareness

20 April 2020

NYC’s Songathon Prompt Challenge competition asks songwriters around the globe to create music to help Global Giving’s Coronavirus Relief Fund.

Galanos 2

Album Premiere: Three Songs EP by Galanos

17 April 2020

Kingston, New York-based art rock/post-punk band Galanos release a noir, gritty, and galvanizing EP via Pyrrhic Victory Recordings.

Killer Workout

Song Premiere: "Too Late" by Killer Workout

17 April 2020

Seattle-based dance-pop/retro-pop outfit Killer Workout drop a peppy and crisp track from their upcoming New Wave-inspired EP.

Proud Creature - Opening Creature EP

NEWS: Psychedelic electronica/ambient outfit Proud Creature unveils new EP

16 April 2020

The project is the brainchild of NYC producer Todd Brozman (Moon Casual) and the EP exudes soothing to compelling mood-influencing music.

You, Me, and This F-ing Guy

Song Premiere: "F.B.I." by You, Me, and This Fuckin' Guy

16 April 2020

Veteran NYC-based musician John S. Hall (King Missile) joins forces with Azalia Snail and Dan West on a quirky and rude-‘tude project.

Syncretism

NEWS: Dave Scotland and Peter Koppes (The Church) form band and release lead single from upcoming LP

16 April 2020

The new musical duo will drop their debut album in a few months’ time, but ahead of the LP’s arrival comes a transporting single.

Rubaiyat

Video Premiere: "Drive" by Rubaiyat

15 April 2020

Los Angeles-based doom-wop/indie rock band Rubaiyat drop a flowing video for a gently dreamy to fiery track off their debut EP.

Harry Stafford 2

Video Premiere: "Black Rain" by Harry Stafford

14 April 2020

Manchester-based blues rock musician Harry Stafford (Inca Babies) releases an urban Gothic video for a track off his latest album.

Felixity

Song Premiere: "You&Me" (Oberkon Remix) by Felixity

14 April 2020

British pop songstress Felixity gets an Oberkon remix of her latest single, which comes off of her upcoming Love Sick debut album.

Charles Hayward 2

Song Premiere: "Helix" by Charles Hayward Vs. Harmergeddon

14 April 2020

Acclaimed drummer Charles Hayward (This Heat, Camberwell Now) teams up with A/V duo Harmergeddon on a new LP via God Unknown Records.

Blesson Roy

Video Premiere: "In Tune With The Moon" by Blesson Roy

13 April 2020

Take an appealing dream-pop/Americana journey with Terry Borden (Idaho, Pete Yorn) on a dreamy and earthy single from his upcoming EP.

Fearing

Album Premiere: Shadow by Fearing

10 April 2020

Oakland, CA coldwave/post-punk band Fearing emerge from the shadows with a darkly despondent debut album via Funeral Party Records.

Dramarama

Song Premiere: "The Cassette" by Dramarama

10 April 2020

Renowned veteran NJ-based alternative rock ‘n’ roll band Dramarama roll out a dreamily flowing reverie tinged with regret from their upcoming 7th LP.

Good Co

Video Premiere: "Come Alive" by Good Co

9 April 2020

Seattle-based unique electro swing band Good Co deliver a high-energy, good-times video for a jumpin’ cut off their upcoming LP.

Secret Cameras

Video Premiere: "The Silence" by Secret Cameras

9 April 2020

London-based electronic rock band Secret Cameras (w/ members of Echobelly and Mono Club) drop a dynamic performance video.

Rev Rev Rev

Video Premiere: "Sealand" by Rev Rev Rev

8 April 2020

Premier Italian psych-shoegaze/fuzz-rock band Rev Rev Rev unleash an intense video for a scouring and relentless track off their latest album.

Lazaris Pit

Song Premiere: "You Don't Tag Me In Memes Anymore" by Lazaris Pit

7 April 2020

Raleigh-based indie rock band Lazaris Pit deliver a modern-day break-up song from their upcoming LP that was mastered by Alex Kretov (Ummagma).

NIkavo

Song Premiere: "Yummy Miami" by Nikavo

7 April 2020

San Francisco-based Swiss/Russian electronic duo Nikavo (with a member formerly in INHALT) drop a fun, dance-oriented single.

John Stewart

Song Premiere: "July, You're A Woman" (demo) by John Stewart

7 April 2020

Omnivore Recordings to release previously unheard demos from renowned musician/songwriter John Stewart (the Cumberland Three, the Kingston Trio).

The National Honor Society

Song Premiere: "First Among The Last" by The National Honor Society

6 April 2020

Seattle dream-pop/shoegaze band The National Honor Society delivers a winningly blissful and wistful lead single from their upcoming LP.

Wayne Everett

Album Premiere: Two Ghosts by Wayne Everett

3 April 2020

Musician Wayne Everett (Starflyer 59, The Prayer Chain, The Lassie Foundation) weaves a captivating spell on his album.

Crazy & The Brains

Video Premiere: "I Don't Deliver Pizza Anymore" by Crazy & The Brains

2 April 2020

North Jersey/New York punk rockers Crazy & The Brains deliver a tasty slice of video animation for a garage-pop track off their upcoming EP.

Jack Swing

Song Premiere: "Whether I Do" by Jack Swing

1 April 2020

Pittsburgh-based blues/rock/funk hybrid band Jack Swing releases an exuberant and rhythmic single from their upcoming EP.

Victor DeLorenzo

NEWS: The Violent Femmes drummer Victor DeLorenzo releases Tranceaphone EP

31 March 2020

DeLorenzo, who is also part of chamber rock outfit Nineteen Thirteen, dropped his compelling and restless new EP on March 19th.

Martin Bisi

Video Premiere: "Let It Fall" by Martin Bisi

31 March 2020

Renowned veteran Brooklyn-based experimental musician and producer Martin Bisi returns with a tripped out track from his latest LP.

Bromide - Alastair Indge 2

Video Premiere: "I'll Never Learn" by Bromide

31 March 2020

London-based noise-pop/rock band Bromide deliver the ’90s indie rock/pop-inspired goods on a lyrically meaningful animated video.

True Body

Song Premiere: "Youth Hotel" by True Body

30 March 2020

Virginia-based Goth-pop/post-punk band True Body deliver a mesmerizing and noir track from their upcoming debut LP via Funeral Party Records.

Outward 2

Album Premiere: I Will Be Something by Outward

27 March 2020

Outward (AKA Corey Philpot) blends shoegaze, grunge, alt-rock, and dream-pop on a vivid and dreamy to heavy second LP via Somewherecold Records.

Seablite

Video Premiere: "High-Rise Mannequins" by Seablite

26 March 2020

Bay Area fuzz-dreampop band Seablite return with a 10” EP and a prescient new video for the EP’s sweet and driving title track.

The Warlocks

Video Premiere: "Dear Son" by The Warlocks

26 March 2020

Renowned psych-rock band The Warlocks, who return soon with their 10th studio album, drop a compelling story-telling video.