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Wizard Rose - Photo Credit: Chris Elves

Album Premiere: Wizard Rose by Wizard Rose

16 May 2019

Brisbane, Australia ‘70s’/‘80s retro-fresh hard rock band Wizard Rose deliver rip-roaring and heavy to lightly reflective tracks from their debut LP.

Kelly Hunt - Photo Credit: Lori Locke

Album Premiere: Even The Sparrow by Kelly Hunt

16 May 2019

Kansas City-by-way-of-Memphis traditional folk singer-songwriter Kelly Hunt delivers a spare, sincere, and spellbinding debut album.

Thee Hounds Of Foggy Notion by Thee Oh Sees

Video Premiere: Thee Hounds Of Foggy Notion (short film) by Thee Oh Sees

15 May 2019

Renowned indie rock band Thee Oh Sees (among other appellations) see the reissue of their 2008 live performance album and short film.

Fred Abong, Kristin Hersh, and Rob Ahlers

NEWS: Kristin Hersh reveals US tour dates ahead of Throwing Muses reunion

15 May 2019

Indie rock icon Kristin Hersh (Throwing Muses, 50FOOTWAVE, solo) recently released her turbulent and mesmerizing Possible Dust Clouds LP.

Alexander Kretov and Shauna McLarnon of Ummagma

Video Premiere: "Ty i Ya" by Ummagma

14 May 2019

Ukrainian-Canadian indie pop/electronic rock duo Ummagma unveil a funkily strutting to dreamily chill number from their upcoming exploratory LP.

Chip and Tony Kinman of Blackbird - Photo Credit: Marcus Leatherdale

Song Premiere: "Jersey Girl" by Chip and Tony Kinman (as Blackbird)

14 May 2019

Legends and brothers Chip and the late Tony Kinman (the Dils, Rank and File) shine as the act Blackbird on a previously unissued cover song.

Photo by Michael Aguilar

Video Premiere: "There Were Only Shadows" by Seablite

13 May 2019

San Francisco-based fuzz/dream-pop band Seablite unveil an engaging video for a darkly dreamy single off their upcoming LP.

Blue Unit - live

Album Premiere: Blue Unit EP by Blue Unit

10 May 2019

Milwaukee-based dream-pop/shoegaze band Blue Unit (w/ members of Brief Candles and Trusty Knife) release their dreamy to stormy debut EP.

Nickel and Dime Ops - Photo Credit: Gulnara Khamatova

Video Premiere: "People's Champ" feat. Boyd by Nickel and Dime Ops

10 May 2019

NYC-based hip-hop/jazz collective Nickel and Dime Ops release a powerful video for a socially relevant track off their latest album.

Onesie

Video Premiere: "Customers" by Onesie

9 May 2019

Brooklyn-based indie rock/power pop band Onesie (led by Ben Haberland) delivers a fresh ‘n’ culturally relevant video for a track off their upcoming LP.

Catacomb Saints - Photo Credit: Ip Hoi Wan

Song Premiere: "Shanghai Grill" by Catacomb Saints

8 May 2019

Canadian downtempo duo Catacomb Saints unveil a poignant narrative about loss from their upcoming EP, with a full-length LP to follow.

Fever Feel

Song Premiere: "In The Palm Of Her Hand" by Fever Feel

8 May 2019

Canadian psych-pop/rock duo (of brothers) Fever Feel delivers a brief, but jauntily breezy slice of retro-pop from their upcoming LP.

Para Lia - René Methner

Song Premiere: "Hawk Hill" by Para Lia

6 May 2019

Eastern Germany-native pop/rock duo Para Lia drop a gritty, driving, and tuneful new single with dual vocals after the release of their debut LP.

Paul Den Heyer - Photo Credit: Ian Hayes

Song Premiere: "Technicolor Summer Sunshine" by Paul Den Heyer

6 May 2019

Liverpudlian singer-songwriter (and member of The Red Sided Garter Snakes) Paul Den Heyer releases a gently radiant track off his new LP.

Golden Gardens

Song Premiere: "Desert Rose" by Golden Gardens

6 May 2019

Seattle-based dream-pop duo Golden Gardens release an enchanting and mysterious track with alluring and ethereal vocals.

Evan Thomas Way

Album Premiere: Long Distance by Evan Thomas Way & The Phasers

3 May 2019

The Parson Red Heads founder Evan Thomas Way goes solo on a warm, nuanced, and insightful album, and he also gives details about each track.

Council

Video Premiere: "Rust to Gold" by Council

3 May 2019

NYC-based pop/rock band Council (a trio of brothers) officially premieres their rousing video for an anthemic track used during the Winter Olympics.

Dan Kleederman of Grand Kid - Photo courtesy of Dan Kleederman

Video Premiere: "She'll Be / I'll Be" (Live at Welterweight) by Grand Kid

2 May 2019

Captivating Brooklyn post-/indie rock band Grand Kid (led by Dan Kleederman) drop a spellbinding live video and play Brooklyn Bazaar tonight.

Porcupine - Photo Credit: Chris Goyette

Video Premiere: "Distraction" (Lyric Video) by Porcupine

2 May 2019

Minneapolis indie rock band Porcupine delivers an artful de- and re-construction video of the album’s cover image for a laid-back track.

Karyn Kuhl Band - Christina Pepe

Song Premiere: "Hey Kid" by Karyn Kuhl

1 May 2019

Veteran Hoboken musician Karyn Kuhl and her talented band (including Larry Heinemann of Springhouse) captivate on an empowering single

Nevill and Sugary Staple

Video Premiere: "Working Hard Everyday" by The Neville Staple Band

30 April 2019

Ska legends Neville (The Original Rude Boy) and Sugary Staple return with a catchy and relatable tune that radiates party vibes.

Big Tide - Photo Credit: Owen Bake

Song Premiere: "Wrong Number" by Big Tide

30 April 2019

Liverpudlian Ben Thomas (founder of rock outfit Big Tide) releases a bucolic retro-pop single from his upcoming LP via A Turntable Friend.

Frieda's Roses -2  Photo courtesy of Frieda's Roses

Video Premiere: "Jessica Triangle" by Frieda's Roses

30 April 2019

Teenage indie rock trio Frieda’s Roses, working with Azalia Snail and Dan West, deliver a delightful, up-tempo romp in sonic and video form.

Datura4

Video Premiere: "Black Dog Keep Running" by Datura4

29 April 2019

Australian psych-/heavy rock band Dantura4 have released their 3rd studio LP and a cool performance video for a gritty and burning track.

Vsitor - Photo Credit: Dario Kneubühler

NEWS: Swiss avant-pop trio Vsitor drop their debut album

27 April 2019

Each member of the atmospheric electronic-slowcoregroup also reveals details about a especially meaningful track from the LP.

Cat Hall of Dissonance

Album Premiere: Ascent by Dissonance

26 April 2019

Vocalist and composer Cat Hall releases a new uptempo electronic dance album as Dissonance via Hakatak International.

Patrick Galactic

Song Premiere: "My World Alone" by Patrick Galactic

26 April 2019

Seattle-based psych-pop singer-songwriter Patrick Galactic releases a crooning, insouciant single that puts a spotlight on toxic masculinity.

Home Body - Photo Credit: Anja Schutz

Album Premiere: Spiritus by Home Body

25 April 2019

Fever-pop duo Home Body drop a vivid blend of electronic, New Wave, and avant-pop on their captivating new album, and a track-by-track rundown.

Snowy and Zac of No Local

NEWS; Australian music duo No Local releases debut and final album

25 April 2019

An off-shoot of Aussie favorites The Ocean Party,Snowy and the late, lamented Zac Denton are featured on the LP out via Emotional Response Records.

New Age Healers - Photo Credit: Owen Murphy

Video Premiere: "Satellites" by New Age Healers

24 April 2019

Seattle-based shoegaze/psych-rock band New Age Healers, led by Owen Murphy, drops a fun and trippy video for a dreamy and driving track.

Holy Tunics - Photo Credit: César Betanco

Song Premiere: "Upside Down In Wonderland" by Holy Tunics

24 April 2019

Brooklyn-based power pop/indie rock band Holy Tunics release a tuneful and upbeat lead single from their forthcoming album.

Cellista - Photo Credit: Temira Decay

Video Premiere: "Look Homeward, Angel" by Cellista

23 April 2019

San Francisco-located cellist/multi-disciplinary artist Cellista offers an involving contemporary dance video for a baroque classical music/ hip-pop track.

Earnhardt - Photo Credit: Polly Watson

Album Premiere: Earnhardt by Earnhardt

23 April 2019

Brooklyn-based hybrid band (Americana, classic rock, alt-country) release their self-titled 2nd album that’s chock full of heartfelt and tuneful songs.

Massy Ferguson - Rich Zollner Photography

Video Premiere: "Maybe The Gods" by Massy Ferguson

23 April 2019

Seattle-based veteran Americana-rock band Massy Ferguson deliver a rousing and engaging video/song from their upcoming 5th LP.

Danielia Cotton

Video Premiere: "She Too" by Danielia Cotton

22 April 2019

New Jersey-born, New York based blues-rock artist Danielia Cotton releases a socio-econo-politically powerful and relevant video.

Tim Baker - Britney Townsend

Album Premiere: Forever Overhead by Tim Baker

19 April 2019

Canadian singer-songwriter Tim Baker, of indie rock band Hey Rosetta!, releases his heartwarming, vibrant, and insightful debut solo LP.

Membranes

NEWS: Renowned post-punk stalwarts The Membranes return with new single ahead of LP

19 April 2019

The band’s 8th studio album, What Nature Gives… Nature Takes Away, will arrive on June 7th via Cherry Red Records.

Dinosoul live - Photo Credit: Tom Bush

Song Premiere: "Let Me Go" by Dinosoul

19 April 2019

Dark pop/indie rock duo Dinosoul drop a lyrically perceptive and sonically propulsive synth-rock track about positive change.

John Andrew Fredrick of the black watch - Photo Credit: Brendan Holmes

Video Premiere: "Get Me Out of Echo Park" by the black watch

18 April 2019

Prolific and renowned veteran musician John Andrew Fredrick and his bandmates deliver an uptempo, dream-vibe track from their next LP.

Eva Gardner - Photo Credit: Le Tanguerrant

Song Premiere: "Dirty Bird" by Eva Gardner

18 April 2019

L.A.-based singer-songwriter Eva Gardner electrifies on her gritty and uptempo lead single from her forthcoming debut solo EP.

Major Moment

Video Premiere: "Talking To Myself" (Lyric Video) by Major Moment

18 April 2019

Boston-based dynamic, yet insightful alt-rock trio Major Moment release a thoughtful lyrics video ahead of their 2nd LP.

The Harmaleighs - Photo Credit: Ruth Chapa

Video Premiere: "Sorry, I'm Busy" by The Harmaleighs

17 April 2019

Indie rock/pop/folk duo The Harmaleighs drop an engaging video for their upbeat and melodic lead single off their upcoming LP.

Deep Gold - Photo Credit: Courtney Mooney

Video Premiere: "Don't Worry" by Deep Gold

17 April 2019

Magnetic dark folk singer-songwriter Deep Gold (previously in Brooklyn band JOAN) delivers a surreal and eye-catching video directed by Nick Bazz.

Burning House - Photo Credit: Frankie Knight Photograph

Song Premiere: "Mimosa" by Burning House

16 April 2019

British alt-/psych-rock/shoegaze band Burning House delivers yet another incendiary track which comes up their highly anticipated debut LP.

An American Forrest - Photo Credit: Nicole Freshley

Video Premiere: "Rawhide" (Live at Blue Room Studio) by An American Forrest

16 April 2019

Modern cowboy/singer-songwriter Forrest Van Tuyl, as western music project An American Forrest, releases an appealing live performance video.

Pale Moon

Album Premiere: Dust of Days EP by Pale Moon

15 April 2019

Icelandic/Russian neo-psych/indie rock-pop duo Pale Moon reveal an engaging and bright debut EP and reveal some info about the record.

SecondStillAllisonLittrell

Song Premiere: "Double Negative" by Second Still

14 April 2019

Los Angeles post-punk/coldwave band Second Still release a restless, noir, and magnetic second single from their upcoming 2nd LP.

Diminishing Jim - Photo Credit: Sarah Pech

Album Premiere: See You Soon EP by Diminishing Jim

12 April 2019

Connecticut indie rock band Diminishing Jim drop their engaging alt-rock/melodic synth-pop EP that incorporates ’80s/‘90s music styles.

Christine Shields - Photo Credit: Jude Mooney

Video Premiere: "Animals Eat The Sky" by Christine Shields

11 April 2019

Songwriter/performer Christine Shields unwraps a surreal, dreamy video which was directed by Charles Schneider and edited by Anthony Hays.

Song Premiere: "Sleep" by Blue Glass

10 April 2019

Seattle-based Blue Glass, the music project of Michael Shunk, unveils an atmospheric and restless post-punk number that recalls the classics.