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The Velvet Hands 1

Video Premiere: "This Feeling" by The Velvet Hands

30 October 2019

British garage rock ‘n’ roll band The Velvet Hands deliver a boisterously kicky and casually brash performance video.

The 1865 - Photo Credit: Ed Marshall

Video Premiere: "John Brown's Gat" by The 1865

29 October 2019

NYC-based avant-/alt-punk collective The 1865 release a bold, illustrated music video that tackles historically important social issues.

NEWS: Foxes Halloween Extravaganza featuring members of Bauhaus, Wolfmother, Cat Power, The Germs

29 October 2019

FOXES Magazine, Club FOXES, Peroni & El Silencio Mezcal presents their 1st annual HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA ‘Welcome To Our Nightmare’ at The Lodge Room in Highland Park.

Blind Boy De Vita

Video Premiere: "Hold The Knight" by Blind Boy De Vita

29 October 2019

Shamanistic singer-songwriter Blind Boy De Vita offers up a colorful and fun video for a rich and wild track off his upcoming record.

Joy Cleaner

Song Premiere: "See Through" by Joy Cleaner

28 October 2019

New Jersey-based power pop/indie rock band Joy Cleaner release a bright, abrasive, and driving track from their upcoming album.

The Camino Side Project - Paul Farran

Album Premiere: North America EP by The Camino Side Project

25 October 2019

Canadian globe-trotter and alternative singer-songwriter Paul Farran (Pacer) as The Camino Side Project delivers a reflective and perceptive new EP.

Martin Kennedy of All India Radio

Video Premiere: "The Edge of Infinity" by All India Radio

24 October 2019

Master soundscaper Martin Kennedy (All India Radio) is set to launch a new album and prefaces it with a mesmerizingly spacey song/video.

The Persian Leaps

NEWS: The Persian Leaps' Track-By-Track Rundown of New Album Electrical Living

23 October 2019

Indie rock/power pop band The Persian Leaps delve into the details of each track off their fantastic new album out now via Land Ski Records.

Scizzorman

Song Premiere: "Skin" by Scizzorman

23 October 2019

Australian minimalist experimental rock/funk band Scizzorman deliver a positive-themed, peppy track that comes off of their new LP.

Wayne Hussey - Tour dates 2

NEWS: The Mission's Wayne Hussey launches 2nd leg of UK tour with Evi Vine

22 October 2019

Wayne Hussey of UK alternative rock legends The Mission will be playing a new wave of UK dates with London-based dark ethereal artist Evi Vine

Stars on Fire

Album Premiere: Songs for the Summer by Stars On Fire

22 October 2019

Currently Seoul-based indie pop artist Christoph Mark (ampersand) returns with a delightful and nostalgic end-of-summer second EP.

Bleu Roi

Song Premiere: "Front Yard" by Bleu Roi

22 October 2019

Swiss indie pop/ambient band Bleu Roi unveil a reflectively breezy single that comes off of their upcoming second LP.

Aaron Semer

Song Premiere: "Risingsun, OH" by Aaron Semer

21 October 2019

American rock singer-songwriter Aaron Semer relates a touching and relevant narrative on an acoustic track from his upcoming LP.

Distant Witch

Video Premiere: "For Myself" by Distant Witch

20 October 2019

Australian musician Chris Cox (previously in the band Hound) drops an EP for a new post-rock/punk/pop music project named Distant Witch.

The Endangered Species

Album Premiere: The Endangered Species by The Endangered Species

18 October 2019

Brothers Robin and Wade Divver pay tribute to their late father and promote positive change on a powerful and masterfully crafted album.

The Skullers

Video Premiere: "Still Life" by The Skullers

17 October 2019

New Jersey-based rock ‘n’ roll band The Skullers (led by Jack Skuller) deliver a lively video for a stirring track off their new EP.

Fly My Pretties

Song Premiere: "Quiet Girl" by Fly My Pretties

16 October 2019

New Zealand collective Fly My Pretties (formed by Barnaby Weir and Mikee Tucker) turn their live hits into studio recordings on a new LP.

The Veldt - Todd L. WIlliams

Video Premiere: Oak City Session 2019 by The Veldt

16 October 2019

Pioneering shoegaze and progressive soul band The Veldt unveil an exciting and absorbing live performance video shot in Raleigh, NC.

Heazza

Video Premiere: "Occupied" by Heazza

15 October 2019

Chicago-based ambient-soul/synth-pop songstress Heazza drops an engaging video for an ethereal to soulful track off her new EP.

Gabriel Delicious

Song Premiere: "Punisher In Paradise" by Gabriel Delicious

14 October 2019

Garage/glam-rock singer-songwriter Gabriel Delicious (AKA Gabriel Nardin) delivers an insouciant, lyrics-driven, retro-‘70s single.

Night Tongue

Album Premiere: The Stag King by Night Tongue

13 October 2019

LA-based (by way of Australia) darkwave/post-punk duo Night Tongue unveil their darkly mesmerizing and hauntingly atmospheric debut LP.

Tino Drima

Album Premiere: Suitin' Up EP by Tino Drima

11 October 2019

San Franciscan, self-described “doo wop rock” band Tino Drima keep it emotionally intense and soncially groovin’ on their new EP.

Noctorum 3 - Photo Credit: Olivia Willson-Piper

NEWS: Noctorum previews new single off upcoming The Afterdeath EP

11 October 2019

Marty Willson-Piper (The Church, All About Eve, The Saints, Anekdoten) and producer Dare Mason aim to recoup funding lost to PledgeMusic with upcoming EP.

Morsifire - live

Album Premiere: Metanoia by Morsifire

10 October 2019

San Francisco-based alt-music artist Morsifire offers up a deeply personal, but relatable and cathartic debut album about life and loss.

Gone Sugar Die

Song Premiere: "Grey Eyes" by Gone Sugar Die

9 October 2019

Canadian/American synth-punk band Gone Sugar Die (members of The Bravery, The Cut Losses, more) unveil their latest scintillating track.

Creation Dream Machine 2

NEWS: Creation Dream Machine hook up with Ride to bring LA an After Party

8 October 2019

Creation Dream Machine presents RIDE After Party with JUGGS, Kav Blaggers (Blitz Vega), and Rose Knows (Lethal Amounts) on October 14th.

Milly

Video Premiere: "People Are Forever" by Milly

8 October 2019

Fresh LA-based slowcore band Milly drop a new video and cassette EP in support of their upcoming tour with shoegaze veterans Swervedriver.

Populuxe 2

Song Premiere: "Where Did I Go Wrong?" by Populuxe

8 October 2019

LA-based indie rock/pop band Populuxe drops a rhythmically swaying R&B-touched number from their upcoming concept album.

Djunah

Video Premiere: "Animal Kingdom" by Djunah

7 October 2019

Chicago-based noise rock/post-punk band Djunah unleash a wild video for the killer lead single off their upcoming debut album.

WaterPenny - Photo Credit: Courtney Bowlden

Album Premiere: Forward Motion EP by WaterPenny

4 October 2019

Newly formed, Seattle-based Americana/folk-rock band WaterPenny release a reflective to dynamic, and always compelling, debut EP.

Mini Meltdowns

Album Premiere: Destined For Disaster EP by Mini Meltdowns

3 October 2019

Rock ‘n’ roll/power pop band Mini Meltdowns, with Jon Phillip (Limebeck, Tommy Stinson’s band) at its core, unveil their latest dynamic and catchy EP.

The Cordial Sins

Song Premiere: "You Are A Weight" by The Cordial Sins

3 October 2019

Ohioan alt-rock/dream-pop band The Cordial Sins reveal their driving and fuzzed-up second single from their upcoming EP.

Lady Lazarus

Video Premiere: "Golden Heart" by Lady Lazarus

2 October 2019

Alt-/dream-folk artist Melissa Ann Sweat, recording as Lady Lazarus, delivers a spare video for a minimalist track off her upcoming LP.

Happy Wheel

Song Premiere: "Crown Prince" by Happy Wheel

2 October 2019

Chinese synth-rock/pop band Happy Wheel roll along with an instrumental track that shifts through pop, funk, and rock with aplomb.

Black Sea Dahu

NEWS: New EP out from Swiss urban folk outfit Black Sea Dahu

2 October 2019

The band have also scheduled a European tour through the New Year in support of the elegant and catchy songs on their new EP.

Tombstones In Their Eyes

NEWS: Tombstones In Their Eyes offer new dream-psych kaleidoscope

1 October 2019

The LA-based dream-/stoner/psych-rock band unveil a 2-track taster for the upcoming album out via Somewherecold Records.

Jordan Sommerlad

Album Premiere: Your Favorite Palindrome by Jordan Sommerlad

1 October 2019

New York-based (by way of LA) indie pop/rock artist Jordan Sommerlad shares his first official nostalgic, yet modern solo album.

Ampline

Video Premiere: "Silver Wave" by Ampline

30 September 2019

Ohioan heavy rock band Ampline drop a surreal animated video clip for their song contribution to a compilation from Aquabear Legion.

The Cabin Fever 2

Album Premiere: Alone Together EP by The Cabin Fever

27 September 2019

LA-based gloom-pop band The Cabin Fever revel in ruminative, cinematic tracks on their hazy and brooding new EP.

Federale

Video Premiere: "Aim For The Heart" by Federale

26 September 2019

Western/psych-rock ensemble Federale (spearheaded by Collin Hegna of Brian Jonestown Massacre) drop a kaleidoscopic video.

Song Premiere: "Interstellar Fantasy" by Summer Vapour

26 September 2019

Chinese indie pop band Summer Vapour gets a U.S. premiere of their dreamy and dancey synth-pop track out via Neo Soul Entertainment.

The Hussy

Song Premiere: "Ode To Self" by The Hussy

25 September 2019

Wisconsin’s psych/garage-rock band The Hussey burst out with a rough and rousing track from their upcoming LP via Dirtnap Records.

Medicine

Song Premiere: "Sentimental Lady" by Medicine

24 September 2019

Cult U.S. shoegaze act Medicine (most known for cameo in The Crow and “Time Baby 3”) return with a vibrant lead single from their upcoming LP.

Grandpa Jack - live

Song Premiere: "Creatures" (acoustic) by Grandpa Jack

24 September 2019

Brooklyn-based power trio Grandpa Jack unveil the spacey to fiery lead single off their upcoming captivating acoustic EP.

Noctorum 2 - Photo Credit: Olivia Willson-Piper

NEWS: Marty Willson-Piper's Noctorum releases new EP to recoup funds lost to PledgeMusic bankruptcy

24 September 2019

Marty Willson-Piper (The Church) unveils Noctorum’s The Afterdeath EP post-Pledge Music shutdown to help fund next album.

Tuff Sunshine

Video Premiere: "Two Kids In The City" by Tuff Sunshine

23 September 2019

Brooklyn-based indie rock/power pop band Tuff Sunshine (led by Johnny Leitera) unveil an eye-catching video for a kicky and tuneful track.

Futurist

Album Premiere: Omens by Futurist

20 September 2019

Brooklyn-based alt-rock/psychedelic pop band Futurist launch their vibrant, soulful, searching, and psych-tinged second album.

R.W. Roldan

Video Premiere: "Lauryn's Song" by R.W. Roldan

20 September 2019

Veteran Americana/alt-country R.W. Roldan unveils a sweet and loving video for a heartfelt track off his latest album.

Kris Kelly - Photo Credit: David Mesa

Video Premiere: "Cracked Porcelain" by Kris Kelly

19 September 2019

Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Kris Kelly unveils a riveting narrative animated video for a poignant track off his debut chamber pop LP.

Midnight Divide - Firehouse

Song Premiere: "Inherent Vice" by Midnight Divide

19 September 2019

L.A.-based alternative rock band Midnight Divide show off a more nuanced side with a reflective confessional from their upcoming EP.