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Private Victories

Album premiere: s/t by Private Victories

17 May 2016

Quiet, unassuming, but glowing with vitality, Private Victories is a delight from top to bottom

The Scientists

Reissue premiere: "Frantic Romantic" by The Scientists

16 May 2016

The seminal Australian post-punk band gets a long-overdue retrospective release!

Emily Rodgers Photo by Danielle Mediate

Video premiere: "Two Years" by Emily Rodgers

16 May 2016

Indie-folk artist returns with her first album in seven years

The Soft Underground

Video premiere: "Untrue" by The Soft Underground

13 May 2016

A super-catchy track from the NYC band’s debut LP

Round Eye photo by Rachel Gouk

Video premiere: "Billy" by Round Eye

12 May 2016

Oh MAN this video is DARK and INSANE and NSFW and WE LOVE IT. That’s all, just watch it.

Anna Tivel Photo by Chad Lanning

Song premiere: "The Lines and the Tide" by Anna Tivel

11 May 2016

A sweeping, dream-like exploration of raw imagery and powerful storytelling

The Cabin Project

Song premiere: "Highway" by The Cabin Project

10 May 2016

From Portland, majestic, orchesttal indie pop, driven by insistent strings and explosive drumming

Red Sleeping Beauty

Song premiere: "Tell Me More" by Red Sleeping Beauty

9 May 2016

Swedish indie-pop legends release first album in 19 years

The Big Takeover #78

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6 May 2016

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MCG

Song premiere: "Bomb's Away" by MCG

6 May 2016

A mid-tempo minor-key stomper that showcases Mariclaire Gamble’s impressive vocal chops

Jane Telephonda

Video premiere: "Into the Light We Go" by Jane Telephonda

4 May 2016

Stark Icelandic landscapes are the background to a powerful, thrilling song

Colorworks

Video premiere: "Daydreams" by Colorworks

4 May 2016

We love the hazy ’60s vibe and propulsive groove of this track

Bencoolen

Song premiere: "Spice" by Bencoolen

2 May 2016

This Virginia-band is not too cool for school

The Dandelion Deadbeats Photo by Tuva Villa

Song premiere: "Dear Elisabeth" by The Dandelion Deadbeats

29 April 2016

An infectious new single from fast-rising Norwegian pop-meisters

Citrine

Video premiere: "This Fabric" by Citrine

28 April 2016

DIY dream-pop from Baltimore

Martin Kennedy of All India Radio

Video premiere: "Dark Star" by All India Radio

27 April 2016

Aussie electronic auteur returns with his tenth studio album

Carmelle and The Intro Factory

Video premiere: "Discovery of The Shape" by Carmelle and The Intro Factory

26 April 2016

Design theory meets dance-pop on the streets of New York’s Lower East Side

Don Tigra photo by Bryan Lemon

Album premiere: S/T by Don Tigra

25 April 2016

From Kentucky, a bold but accessible collection of indie-pop

Prince: An appreciation

22 April 2016

1958-2016

Robert Francis

Song premiere: "Sad Girl" by Robert Francis

22 April 2016

A breezy, balmy new single from the celebrated songsmith

Party Of One

Song premiere: "Flat-Soled Shoes" by Party Of One

21 April 2016

The Minneapolis band’s first new recordings in 13 years!

Calisse playing live at Dante's in Portland Sept 30, 2015

Album premiere: Farewell Blacksheep by Câlisse

20 April 2016

Happy 4/20, everybody! It’s a day made for Câlisse

Julia Haltigan

Song premiere: "Money" by Julia Haltigan

18 April 2016

Hot new single from a badass biker and bombshell rocker

Duke Chevalier

EP premiere: Ace Of Swords by Duke Chevalier

15 April 2016

From California comes “meta-modern cosmopolitan pop music” of Sam Eliot Stern

The Posies Photo by Dot Pierson

Song premiere: "March Climes" by The Posies

15 April 2016

Auer and Stringfellow respond to recent tragedies with a vigorous leap in a new direction

Jeff Runnings of For Against

Song premiere: "Maze" by Jeff Runnings of For Against

14 April 2016

An exclusive first taste of Jeff’s solo debut!

Michael Friedrich of Gurus

Video premiere: "Going Home" by Gurus

13 April 2016

A new single from a group that may or may not be a cult.

Henry Chadwick

Video premiere: "Alright" by Henry Chadwick

12 April 2016

Catchy indie-pop from the father of baseball (not)

Justin Keller of Land of Leland

Song premiere: "Daylight Savings" by Land of Leland

11 April 2016

A lovely, wistful tune from the Brooklyn band’s upcoming sophomore release.

Benjamin Cissner

Song premiere: "Division" by Benjamin Cissner

6 April 2016

A morose and bitter little ditty with a melancholy melodica hook

Alan Chapell

Video premiere: "Iggy" by Chapell

5 April 2016

Veteran NYC music-maker emerges with a brilliant debut LP produced by Jerry Harrison

David Hawkins of Be

Album premiere: "You" by Be (featuring Ken Stringfellow)

1 April 2016

“A sonic altar of sorts; a place to bleed and rise up again.”

Fly Moon Royalty

Song premiere: "Grown Man" by Fly Moon Royalty

31 March 2016

Seattle-based electro-soul duo gets into “delicious trouble” on their new single

Hard Left

Song premieres: "Economy" and Hoxton Market Forces" by Hard Left

30 March 2016

Our favorite UK Marxist punks are back, kicking against the pricks

The Two Tens Photo by Oly Kaz

Video premiere: "Life" by The Two Tens

29 March 2016

EAT! ROCK! ROLL! SHIT! SLEEP! REPEAT!

7Horse Photo credit: Jeff Fasano

Video premiere: "Two-Stroke Machine" by 7Horse

28 March 2016

An immensely catchy and rockin’ tune from ex-Dada members

Gleasons Drift

“Always Midnight” by Gleasons Drift

25 March 2016

Heyna! It’s an Appalachian rock n’ roll dance party!

Jared Putnam of The March Divide as photographed by Greg Gabrisch

Video premiere: "Exit Signs" by The March Divide

24 March 2016

A prolific Texan unveils his latest

Snakes Snakes Snakes

Song premiere: "In My Head" by Snakes Snakes Snakes

23 March 2016

Snake, rattle, and roll with a smashing new single!

Hammock

Song premiere: "Clarity" by Hammock

17 March 2016

Another step forward in the Nashville duo’s musical journey

Whiskerman by Riki Feldmann

Song premiere: "Waking Up in Providence" by Whiskerman

15 March 2016

The Bay Area band heralds the release of Champions with a forceful, soulful single

The Bonnevilles photo by Peter Graham

Song premiere: "The Electric Company" by The Bonnevilles

10 March 2016

From the North of Ireland, a duo channels the Deep South

Richard McGraw

Video premiere: "Sadness" by Richard McGraw

9 March 2016

Be sad. Be goofy. Be both

East Of Venus

Song premiere: "Who's To Know" by East Of Venus

6 March 2016

Members of Winter Hours, The Feelies, The Bongos, and Luna unite for a super single!

face to face photo by Ben Pier

Album premiere: Protection by face to face

29 February 2016

The melodic punk institution celebrates their 25th anniversary with a new LP — and we’ve got it, exclusive!

Big Bill

Song premiere: "Mainly Manly" by Big Bill

25 February 2016

Keeping Austin weird since 2011

Bruce Soldano

Video premiere: "Tighter, Tighter" by Bruce Sudano

23 February 2016

A music veteran revives his old band’s 1970 hit song

Film School

EP premiere: June by Film School

11 February 2016

The original “Beggars” lineup release their first new music in 10 years!

Dan Stuart and Twin Tone Photo by Gerardo Landa

Video premiere: "Elena" by Dan Stuart with Twin Tones

10 February 2016

The Green On Red founder rocks out down Mexico way

Jon Patrick Walker

Song premiere: "Oh Rosie" by Jon Patrick Walker

9 February 2016

Actor-rocker channels Mott The Hoople on his new single