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Song Premiere: "I'm On Fire" by Hawk (remastered)

17 November 2016

Rock ‘n’ roll/roots band Hawk, led by David Hawkins of Be, drops the rousing title track from remastered album I’m On Fire.

Keith Canisius; Photo Credit: Rasmus Elm Rasmussen

Song Premiere: "Milky Way" by Keith Canisius

16 November 2016

Dream-pop/electronic artist Keith Canisius is back with a new album and bright, starry-eyed single.

The Veldt; Photo Credit: Ed Marshall

Video Premiere: "In a Quiet Room" by The Veldt

15 November 2016

Experimental shoegaze/dream-pop pioneers The Veldt bow a sensual, NSFW video for the contemplative “In a Quiet Room”.

This Frontier Needs Heroes; Photo Credit: Dennis Ho

Video Premiere: “Don’t Let The Dreamers Die" by This Frontier Needs Heroes

14 November 2016

Plunge into Brad Lauretti’s sea ‘n’ sunshine-themed video for a track off his 4th album as This Frontier Needs Heroes.

The Blue Poets; Photo Credit: Olff Appold

Song Premiere: "For a God" by The Blue Poets

11 November 2016

German-Australian alternative/blues rock band The Blue Poets, led by master guitarist Marcus Deml, bows a resonant, smoldering rocker.

The Dazies; Photo Credit: Erin Shaw

Video Premiere: "Piece of My Love" by The Dazies (Live)

9 November 2016

Alternative rock/power-pop band The Dazies gets raw and real on a rousing live version of its new single.

Sounds of Sputnik; Photo Credit: Tatiana Kalitkina

Video Premiere: "Light Scheme" feat. Ummagma (Sputnik Remix) by Sounds of Sputnik

8 November 2016

Moscow-based dream-pop/electronic/post-rock band Sounds of Sputnik glows on its video for the scintillating “Light Scheme” (Sputnik Remix).

Hollis Brown; Photo Credit: Shervin Lainez

Song Premiere: "Run Right To You" by Hollis Brown

8 November 2016

Queens, NYC Americana/roots rock band Hollis Brown gets raw and energetic on its new limited edition 7” single.

Mean Jolene; Photo Credit: Ali Copeland

Song Premiere: "Doubt It" by Mean Jolene

7 November 2016

Power-pop/rock ‘n’ roll band Mean Jolene balances edginess and sweetness on its surf-rock splashed 3rd single.

Phoebe Nir - Side Hustle EP

Song Premiere: “Lust for Life” by Phoebe Nir (cover)

4 November 2016

NYC-based creative Phoebe Nir brings a brash enthusiasm to her colorful cover of an Iggy Pop classic.

A Tree Grows; Photo Credit: Amber Gress

Video Premiere: "Tragic" by A Tree Grows (Live)

3 November 2016

Brooklyn-based jazz-art collective A Tree Grows sonically wanders through Bushwick Open Studios 2016 in its new live video.

Rosebug; Photo Credit Caroline Yoder

Song Premiere: "I Am The One" by Rosebug

2 November 2016

Brooklyn-based dream-pop foursome Rosebug bows a bittersweet and yes, dreamy, new single.

Rachel Mason - video still for "Heart Explodes"

Video Premiere: "Heart Explodes" by Rachel Mason

1 November 2016

Multi-media artist extraordinaire Rachel Mason delivers a timely and relevant video about female self-identity and empowerment.

Michael Hollis; Photo Credit Caylene Cahill

Song Premiere: "Oh October" by Michael Hollis

31 October 2016

Singer-songwriter Michael Hollis of the now-on-hiatus band Breakfast In Fur pens a reflective song about loss and renewal.

Desario live; Photo Credit: Chris Cimicata

Album Premiere: Haunted EP by Desario

28 October 2016

Moody and gritty indie rock band Desario returns with a new EP that captures its energetic live sound.

Relations - "Carry On" Song Premiere

Song Premiere: "Carry On" by Relations

27 October 2016

Get caught up in a wave of indie rock nostalgia with “Carry On”, the new single from New York-based band Relations.

Soft Pyramids; Photo Credit: Kunle Space Future

Album Premiere: Planes by Soft Pyramids

26 October 2016

Boston-based indie rock band Soft Pyramids flies high on its sweeping second effort.

Heidi Gluck - Pony Show

Video Premiere: "Better Homes and Gardens" by Heidi Gluck

24 October 2016

Singer-songwriter Heidi Gluck blends substance with style on her latest album and new video.

The Lovely Intangibles - air & numbers

Song Premiere: "Horses On The Run" by The Lovely Intangibles

21 October 2016

New York-area dream-pop outfit The Lovely Intangibles has unveiled a gorgeous, cinematic album and single.

The Scenics

Video premiere: "Do The Wait" by The Scenics (Live)

27 September 2016

Toronto’s mid-70s “secretly famous” subterranean idols are touring in the flesh

For Now Photo by Lana Dandan

Video premiere: "The Mask" by For Now

6 September 2016

Shadows and scary faces in the dark

Picnic Lightning

Album premiere: S/T by Picnic Lightning

30 August 2016

The Texas band’s debut LP covers a lot of territory in its eight tracks.

Sansyou Photo by Nalinee Darmrong Photography

Video premiere: "Let It Expand" by Sansyou

25 August 2016

We love beagles, and we love this tune!

The Chairman Dances

Album premiere: Time Without Measure by The Chairman Dances

24 August 2016

The album depicts the lives of ten (mostly) activists who demanded progress and, in return, were demonized by the powers that be.

Waiting For Henry Photo by Mitch Easter

Song premiere: "Gutterball" by Waiting for Henry

23 August 2016

Mitch Easter works his magic on an homage to Steve Wynn

Terra Lightfoot

Song premiere: "Lily's Fair" by Terra Lightfoot

22 August 2016

We’re delighted to share the latest from this top-notch Northern rocker!

Heroes Of Toolik Photo by George Kopp

Album premiere: Like Night by Heroes Of Toolik

19 August 2016

New York underground supergroup takes us on an intriguing, alluring journey through new realms of coolness.

Evolfo

Song premiere: "Rat City" by Evolfo

18 August 2016

“The first time I heard that Rat City was another name for Allston, MA was the first time I was arrested there”

My Son Bison

Album premiere: Two Faces And A Vase by My Son Bison

16 August 2016

Ambitious, eclectic, creative, fresh — we’re delighted to premiere this fine, fine LP for you all today!

Sugarfest 2016

Sugarfest Music Festival August 12-13 to benefit WFDU-FM

10 August 2016

Members of the New York/New Jersey regional music scene are coming together this week to support a college radio station that has been very supportive of local music.

Rose Berlin of SPC ECO

Song premiere: "Bare to Lie" by SPC ECO

8 August 2016

Dean Garcia of Curve returns with “a sci-fi epic with a large dose of unhinged sonic dust.”

The Eastern Sea

Video premiere: "The Fool" by The Eastern Sea

26 July 2016

Two crazy kids get mixed up in love…and other stuff

Valery Trails Photo credit: Colin Hockey

Song premiere: "Fall Around" by The Valery Trails

25 July 2016

Just a nice bit of indie rock for a Monday afternoon.

Stage Republic

Video premiere: "I Got Your Back" by Stage Republic

22 July 2016

This song oozes the romantic, hopeful, and instantly catchy charm of late ‘80s/early ‘90s rock

The Fireworks

Song premiere: "Go So Slow" by The Fireworks

21 July 2016

Think Vaselines, Pixies, Raincoats, but mit a schmear of shoegaze.

Blankus Larry

Video premiere: "Cat Money" by Blankus Larry

20 July 2016

Watch this video or the terrorists win

Jon Reynolds

Song premiere: " '63" by Jon Reynolds

19 July 2016

Activist songwriter travels back to the future

AMFM

Video premiere: "Heroes" by AMFM

15 July 2016

Not a Bowie cover, but catchy

Dario Slavazza Photo by Pat Mazzera

Video premiere: "Subtle Thrill" by Dario Slavazza

14 July 2016

This groovy number is aptly named

Sarah Simmons

Video premiere: "Staring At The Sun" by Sarah Simmons

13 July 2016

This song is an absolute, knockout, scorcher!

Michael J. Hall a/k/a Mucklo

Song premiere: "Double Dealing" by Mucklo

11 July 2016

A head-bopping, bass-driven, slacker-psych groove

Ultan Conlon

Video premiere: "Lonely Avenues " by Ultan Conlon

8 July 2016

This brilliant Irish singer had us weeping in our beer

Grant Earl Lavalley

Video premiere: "Let The Light Shine In" by Grant Earl Lavalley

4 July 2016

A compelling new artist emerges from the Mohave desert

Matt Kidd of Slow Meadow

Album premiere: Slow Meadow Digital Deluxe Edition by Slow Meadow

4 July 2016

The original 11-song record plus four bonus tracks previously available only via a handmade CD/vinyl hybrid disc.

Antlered Aunt Lord Photo by Brigette Adair Herron

Video premiere: "Monopilot" by Antlered Aunt Lord

1 July 2016

Have we found the missing link between The Pixies and The Byrds?

We The Wild

Video premiere: "Ol' Boy" by We The Wild

29 June 2016

Sophisticated post-hardcore, at once brutal and intricate, melodic and roaring

Son Step

Video premiere: "Palmas & Paradiso" by Son Step

28 June 2016

The Philly trio’s latest is a carnival of sound and vision

Robert Harrison of Cotton Mather as photographed by Valerie Fremin

Song premiere: “Life of The Liar” by Cotton Mather

27 June 2016

The first single from the band’s first new album in 15 years!