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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!

David Thomas of Pere Ubu

Pere Ubu on tour now, performing songs from 1975-1982

25 June 2016

Concert draws on the music from the two recent box set releases, Architecture Of Language, 1979-1982 and Elitism For The People, 1975-1978

Jon Lindsay Photo by Carolyn Barrett

Video premiere: "Little Queen Drum Machine" by Jon Lindsay

24 June 2016

This one is strange, disturbing — and yet undeniably catchy

Dénudés

Video premiere: "Black Satellite" by Dénudés

23 June 2016

Vivacious and inculcating rock n’ roll from Miami. Play it LOUD.

ODDITY

Album premiere: Settle Down by ODDITY

22 June 2016

The Band Formerly Known As Fletcher returns with a new name and a kick-ass new album

The Fontaines

Song premiere: "Handstand" by The Fontaines

21 June 2016

The new EP is even more joyfully rocking than their debut!

Korgy & Bass Photo by Reed Ricker

Song premiere: "She Said (ft. Coco Columbia)" by Korgy & Bass

20 June 2016

Shimmery and languid future-pop from PDX

Made Of Boxes

Video premiere: "Mountains" by Made Of Boxes

17 June 2016

Get in the car, drive anywhere, nowhere.

Emily Doom

Song premiere: "News Breaks" by Emily Doom

16 June 2016

A new indie label steps out with a genre-bending new band from Philly

The Big Takeover #78

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15 June 2016

Good news! Big Takeover #78 Spring 2016 issue with Savages on the cover is out on the stands!

LOVEYOU

Song premiere: "Outed The Time" by LOVEYOU

15 June 2016

Groovy, dark and swirly indie-pop from LA