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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.

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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.

7AM

Video Premiere: "Everytime" by 7AM

18 September 2019

Slovenian alt-rock band 7AM unveil a laid-back track (touched with noise) and an eye-catching and creative artist-drawing-in-real-time video.

Watch Clark - Christy Wiseman

NEWS: Seattle’s Watch Clark dishes up synth-laden kaleidoscope on Couch LP

17 September 2019

Seattle-based synth-pop artist Watch Clark (AKA Paul Furio of Static Engine and SMP) drops a danceable and vibrant new album.

Tigercide

Video Premiere: "The Remedy" by Tigercide

17 September 2019

Southern California duo Tigercide unleash a powerful video for a mesmerizing darkwave track off their upcoming EP (and answer a few Qs).

Big Star - In Space

Song Premiere: "February's Quiet" (demo) by Big Star

16 September 2019

Legendary power pop band Big Star gets the reissue treatment via Omnivore Recordings for their captivating album In Space.

Big Cheese

Album Premiere: Wild to Be Born by Big Cheese

13 September 2019

Brooklyn garage rock band Big Cheese deliver a raging, raw, and robust slice of punk, grunge, and Americana-flavored fervor on their new LP.

Magnapop

Song Premiere: "Dog On The Door" by Magnapop

12 September 2019

Renowned alt-rock ’90s band Magnapop return with a tuneful and propulsive rocker from their upcoming album on HHBTM Records.

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NEWS: NYC-based singer-songwriter/guitarist Fiona Silver releases new single

12 September 2019

On-the-rise artist Fiona Silver drops a feel-good garage pop single from her forthcoming EP.

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Song Premiere: "Chasing Rabbits" by dielines

11 September 2019

Symphonic folk/post-rock hybrid band dielines unveil a beautifully dreamy and lush reverie about anxiety from their upcoming LP.

Elizabeth The Second - photo by Dario Campagnaro

Song Premiere: "No One Cares" by Elizabeth The Second

11 September 2019

Italian garage rock band Elizabeth The Second channels British rock on their brash and vivid single from their upcoming EP.

Stephen Clair

Video Premiere: "Strange Perfume" by Stephen Clair

10 September 2019

Multi-genre musician Stephen Clair showcases his rock ‘n’ roll roots with a narrative video for a vibrant track off his upcoming LP.

Creation Dream Machine

NEWS: Los Angeles to host Creation Dream Machine in collaboration with Alan McGee's Creation23 Records

10 September 2019

The event takes place Thursday, September 12, 2019 at The Monty Bar from 9pm- 2am Pacific time. 21+ event. No cover.

Lee Hazlewood - Light in the Attic Records

Song Premiere: "Run Boy Run" (demo) by Lee Hazlewood

9 September 2019

Light In The Attic Records is set to release a new collection of demos from renowned singer, songwriter, and producer Lee Hazlewood.

Shallow Waves

Album Premiere: Parallel States of Consciousness by Shallow Waves

6 September 2019

Toronto psych/alt-rock band Shallow Waves release a mini-album that is filled with a massive, dynamic, and fiery barrage of sound.

Kristin Hersh

NEWS: Kristin Hersh Electric Trio kicks off West Coast & Midwest tour dates

5 September 2019

Renowned Kristin Hersh, along with Fred Abong (Throwing Muses) and Rob Ahlers (50FOOTWAVE). embarks on a West Coast and Midwest tour.

Bug Martin

Video Premiere: "Dharma Blues" by Bug Martin

5 September 2019

NJ-based singer-songwriter Bug Martin drops an atmospheric performance video for a plaintive track off his latest LP via Pyrrhic Victory.

The Muffs

Song Premiere: "To That Funny Place" by The Muffs

4 September 2019

Renowned gritty ‘n’ sweet indie garage rock/power pop band The Muffs return with catchy and varied LP via Omnivore Recordings.

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Song Premiere: "About Your Record" by The Persian Leaps

3 September 2019

The Persian Leaps delight yet again with the vibrant and engaging hybrid indie rock/power pop lead single from their upcoming album.

Another Heaven

Video Premiere: "Running Up That Hill" by Another Heaven

2 September 2019

Minneapolis sludgegaze band Another Heaven tackle a Kate Bush classic to mesmerizing effect ahead of the release of their 2nd EP.

All Eyes West

Album Premiere: Like Lightning by All Eyes West

1 September 2019

Chicago-based alt-rock band All Eyes West delivers an intense, propulsive, and passionate third album that verges on hardcore at times.

Tashi Dorji and John Dieterich - live - Photo Credit: Ben Peck

Album Premiere: Midden by Tashi Dorji & John Dieterich

30 August 2019

Renowned musicians Tashi Dorji and John Dieterich collaborate on an experimental, free-form electric guitar-driven album.

Mellotron Variations

Video Premiere: "Into the Sunrise" by Mellotron Variations

28 August 2019

Renowned musicians Pat Sansone, John Medeski, Robby Grant, and Jonathan Kirkscey team up on mellotron for an intriguing LP and live show.

The Cure Pasadena Daydream

The Cure Brings Pasadena Daydream Festival to Los Angeles

27 August 2019

The Cure headline the Pasadena Daydream Festival this weekend in Los Angeles, joined by alt-rock heavy-hitters Pixies, Deftones, Mogwai, Throwing Muses and The Joy Formidable.

Lost Bayou Ramblers

Song Premiere: "Steh" (live) by Lost Bayou Ramblers

27 August 2019

Grammy award-winning Cajun band Lost Bayou Ramblers let off some steam on a lively number from their upcoming live album.

The Dirty Clergy

Video Premiere: "Trials" by The Dirty Clergy

26 August 2019

Alabama-based indie/alt-rock band The Dirty Clergy offer up a hazy and melodic ’60s-steeped power pop track off their upcoming LP.

Disturbed Furniture

Album Premiere: Continuous Pleasures EP by Disturbed Furniture

23 August 2019

Reunited NYC-(and Club 57-)based veteran post-punk/art-rock band Disturbed Furniture release a spirited and stylistically diverse EP.

LANDROID

Song Premiere: "Ça Plane Pour Moi" by LANDROID

22 August 2019

Desert duo LANDROID (from California) delight with a vocally warmer and sonically post-punk take on a Plastic Bertrand classic.

Extra Arms

Song Premiere: "No Enemies" by Extra Arms

22 August 2019

Detroit-based indie rock/power pop Extra Arms offers up an amped-up, yet tuneful and heartfelt single from their upcoming album.

Tracy Shedd

Video Premiere: "Holding On" by Tracy Shedd

21 August 2019

Renowned singer-songwriter Tracy Shedd (The Band & The Beat) releases an engaging performance video for an up-tempo track off her latest LP.

Cielo Oceano

Video Premiere: "Space Has Always Reduced Me To Silence" by Cielo Oceano

21 August 2019

Multi-talented Tom Lugo (Stellarscope, Panophonic) and Andres Lugo (Pneuma) collaborate on a new shoegaze/space-pop project.

Cellista 2

NEWS: Experimental multi-media artist Cellista kicks off U.S. tour on September 6

20 August 2019

Groundbreaking experimental cellist and multimedia artist Cellista supports her recent transfigurating multimedia work album and book.

Goodbye Mr MacKenzie - Photo Credit: Andrew Barr

Song Premiere: "The Rattler" by Goodbye Mr MacKenzie

20 August 2019

Leading Scottish musical export Goodbye Mr Mackenzie (with Shirley Manson of Garbage fame) release an extended, remastered version of a hit track off their reissued LP.

Teleportal - Photo Credit: Yuya Ohashi

Song Premiere: "The Organizer" by Teleportal

20 August 2019

Experimental rock band Teleportal (with members of Hovercraft, Schema, Sulaco, more) drop an impassioned, fiery track from their upcoming LP.

Jimbo Pap - Photo Credit: Emilia Pare

Song Premiere: "String Of Pearls" by Jimbo Pap

19 August 2019

L.A.-based Americana band Jimbo Pap release a heartfelt and plaintive ballad with dual vocals from their upcoming root rock album.

Golden Ghost

Album Premiere: The Big Sleep: Future by Golden Ghost

16 August 2019

NYC-based singer-songwriter Laura Goetz unveils her dreamy and haunting fifth full-length that incorporates a post-Earth narrative and journey.

Fake Figures - Brad Alexander

Song Premiere: "Hole In The Sky" by Fake Figures

16 August 2019

SoCal melodic hardcore band Fake Figures (formed by Atreyu’s guitarist Travis Miguel) unleashes an exhilarating and soaring rager.

Pet Fangs

Album Premiere: Ultra Deluxe by Pet Fangs

15 August 2019

South Louisiana garage-pop band Pet Fangs unleash a wildly lively and fun ride through the electro-rock and synth-pop genres.

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Video Premiere: "Broken Innocence" by Phantoms vs Fire

14 August 2019

Brazilian ambient soundscape artist Phantoms vs Fire (AKA Thiago Descant) unveils a dreamy, yet foreboding video set in the natural world.

Jonny Morgan

Video Premiere: "Your Touch" by Jonny Morgan

14 August 2019

British indie rock/pop artist Jonny Morgan drops and engaging performance video for a vibrant single off his upcoming debut EP.

Sebastian Straw - Photo Credit: Luca Faustinella

Video Premiere: "My Friend" by Sebastian Straw

13 August 2019

Italian singer-songwriter/musician Sebastian Straw drops a Britpop-tinted video for a track off his upcoming album on Seahorse Records.

Johanna Kuvaja - photo by Jari Sokka

Song Premiere: "Shower" by Johanna Kuvaja

13 August 2019

Finnish pop singer-songwriter Johanna Kuvaja pulls through personal and health problems to get back into music and release a saucy single.

Jenn Vix; Photo Credit: Reybee Inc.

Video Premiere: “Rover” by Jenn Vix

13 August 2019

Veteran electronic pop/rock multi-instrumentalist Jenn Vix releases a mysterious video for a thought-provoking track off her latest record.