by Cassandra Dailey | May 20, 2019 | New Music
Austin TX’s Jamey Cummins pieces together the best of indie rock in his single “Maybe Chicago.” His coffeeshop tranquility takes on a new life with the help of jangly guitars, meandering bass lines, and cementing keys to bolster the sound. It’s dreamy and wistful,...
by Cassandra Dailey | May 20, 2019 | New Music
UK alt-pop newcomer TRACKY plays off his Liverpool roots and unbridled spunk in his debut single “BOYS IN BLACK.” Pairing buzzing synth lines with funk-inspired guitars, this track is all youthful defiance and angst wrapped up in an unwavering 80’s-inspired beat. Even...
by Cassandra Dailey | May 20, 2019 | New Music
Following their two year hiatus, South Africa’s Hunter As A Horse unlock a dreamy synthpop mentality in their track “New Light.” As the preface to their upcoming third EP, this track taps into youthful vitality as they dive headfirst into the present and shake off the...
by Cassandra Dailey | May 20, 2019 | New Music
UK duo Portrayal funnel moody alt rock into the groundwork of their single “Clearing Houses.” Bringing in a haunting grit that only Brit Rock can really harness, the track combines robust guitar lines with stirring vocals and a frenetic beat, giving the band’s...
by Cassandra Dailey | May 20, 2019 | New Music
Super Paradise’s latest grunge-laden anthem “6:30” is an energetic ball of fire, sonically venturing across peaks and valleys with the same unrelenting force from start to finish. The London expats bring hints of psych rock into their brand of beachy garageband...
by Cassandra Dailey | May 20, 2019 | New Music
Sonar.Suite, the hip-hop/funk-fused brainchild of Brandon Thomas invites listeners to drop their serious guises in his latest track “Be Coool (Gon’ Take It So Easy).” While acknowledging the inherent negativity of the world, Thomas encourages embracing the...
by Cassandra Dailey | May 20, 2019 | New Music
LA outfit War Strings tee off with their latest raucously cinematic single, “My Alien Heart.” The overall effect is both noisily grating and symphonic, combining the edge of distorted guitars with gossamer suspended strings. Where the chorus is a crashing wave, the...
by Cassandra Dailey | May 20, 2019 | New Music
Singer-songwriter Zoe Zobrist may be young, but her soulful voice and stirring lyricism belie her years in her latest track “Someday.” The track measures out nostalgia and introspection in heaps, finding comfort in the temporality of feeling lost. Twangy guitar lines...
by Cassandra Dailey | May 20, 2019 | New Music
New York alt pop duo Fly By Midnight provide a strong follow up to their 2018 album Rerunning with their latest synth-ridden single, “Waiting Tables.” A tongue and cheek take on biding your time until the tides shift in your favor, this track tackles touchy subject...
by Cassandra Dailey | Jan 5, 2019 | New Music
ERINA hit another one out of the park with their penchant for soulful indie rock in “Nastiness Of The Wait.” The Olympia, Washington natives combine jazz-inspired croons with animated guitar pairings, making for an uplifting sound that’s hard to get enough of. The...
by Cassandra Dailey | Jan 5, 2019 | News
The Faded North take on the next leg of their sonic journey with their single “Security.” The band’s mix of Brit rock, post-punk, and alternative align similarly with the likes of Interpol, The Vaccines, and Foals. The video for this track pictures vintage film...
by Cassandra Dailey | Jan 3, 2019 | New Music
Citing influence from across the post-rock, punk, and math rock spectrum, Minneappolis’ Self-Evident evade the ordinary with their track “The Cutter.” The shifting time signatures and weaving guitars lines give the track a disjointed, yet calculated feel, trading...
by Cassandra Dailey | Jan 3, 2019 | New Music
L.A. electropop duo Joy Downer get wrapped up in the throes of materialism in their track “Plastic Wrap.” Blossoming synth lines and steadfast vocals bind the track together, while the lyrics mull over the artificial, money-driven motives of high society. It’s...
by Cassandra Dailey | Dec 19, 2018 | New Music
Budding Colorado hip-hop act A-Skinny plays with pitch and repetition in his track, “Limousines and Weed.” His laid back approach and infectious synth loops give the track a lackadaisical vibe, playing up clear-cut lyricism and sharp percussion. It’s a commentary on...
by Cassandra Dailey | Dec 19, 2018 | New Music
Enticing synthpop act Oberhofer harness the best of pop through the decades with their latest release, “Dreamt I Was Gonna Be Your Man.” The L.A. troupe channels 80s pop domination in the video for the track, playing with hyperbolic storytelling and analog-style video...
