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Bo Milli – “Good Kid”

February 1, 2023

After a couple of exceptional singles in 2022 (see our features on them here and here), Bo Milli, the 22 year old musician from Bergen, Norway, brings us her latest with “Good Kid,” a cathartic indie rock jam with a crushing chorus. Bo Milli puts an earnest voice to collective dread and paralysis of a generation staring at the void of anxiety and doom that is the oncoming climate catastrophe. Bo opens the song by singing curiously, “I turn on the TV / I see people doing pretty much the same as me,” lyrics that brings the apathy of a generation towards the environmental crisis into the long view. Soon that melancholic reflection turns self critical with the titular chorus bursting forth in a cathartic and crushing “I’m a good kid / I’m not meant to change the world / I’m sorry I’m already such a disappointment.” Bo Milli continues[...]

Watching Tides – “Have You Seen”

February 1, 2023

Berlin based emo rockers Watching Tides have released their latest single “Have you seen” for the world to hear. The song’s big sound centers around fat guitar chords filling the room while the lead vocals are restrained and melodic yet earnestly passionate in perfect emo fashion.  The rest of the song is filled out with chest thumping drums that echo in your chest while simultaneously being tightly structured which gives  each room filling guitar chord a clear rock shape that is so tasty.  Here is the band talking about writing their new track, “Have You Seen” is a song about the impact of the pandemic. Sometimes, after a nightmare, even though it’s hard to remember what you dreamed, you’re left with this uneasy feeling in your gut. A feeling of shame, guilt and unease that can’t be defined exactly. This is the feeling that the pandemic triggered in me. An[...]

Local Weatherman – “Standing Next To Me”

February 1, 2023

New York City based group Local Weatherman has their first single of 2023 out now with the stellar and raucous song, “Standing Next To Me.” “Standing Next To Me” brings a guitar-driven indie rock sound full jangly thick guitar tones layered up to create a space of familiarity and earnestness. The track’s energy builds with the momentum of the guitar licks as earnest and youthful lyrics are delivered with a slacker rock aplomb. Guitar screes and honeyed melodies truly make this track pop – fans of Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh, and Pavement will love this fuzzy indie rock song. Find Local Weatherman’s other music and videos on their linktree and instagram. Check out “Standing Next To ME” on YouTube now.

morgen – “make u mine”

February 1, 2023

Indie artist morgen is here with her first track of 2023, the instantly gratifying “Make U Mine.” “Mine” is the fourth single released (and title track) for their upcoming sophomore EP. “Make U Mine” starts with a poppy and clean guitar beat that meets a warm wobble bass, both interlocking and becoming instantly alluring. morgen’s sugary, earnest vocals join a crescendo of tom-toms and the song kicks into overdrive with a chorus that is anthemic and an addictive. morgen’s layered vocals create delicious pop harmonies that will make you want more while simultaneously creating a spacious big sound that is high energy indie pop at its best. Fans of The Strokes, Robyn, and Girl in Red will find lots to love about this track. When asked about writing the song morgen said: “I wrote ‘Make U Mine’ about the nostalgia of a friendship I lost through unsaid feelings and miscommunication.[...]

2 La Kil – “Numb”

January 31, 2023

Virgina rapper 2 La Kil is here with a hot new track, “Numb,” to fill your speakers with. The song is featured on the upcoming full mixtape Rolling Stoned, the prequel to 2014’s The Rolling Stoner. 2 La Kil’s voice warps and shifts taking you from the street to outer space and all the way to the bedroom while shifting from rapping to singing and back. 2 La Kil’s vocal talents are even more impressive as he drops virtuous bars over jazzy smooth piano beats and velvety soul vocals that dance over the whole track, while tucking his verses perfectly in the beat. Fans of Shabazz Palaces, Earl Sweatshirt, or Cities Aviv will find lots to love in this one. You can find “Numb” on Spotify, Apple Music, and Soundcloud. Check out the video for “Numb” on YouTube.

HIGHWAYVES – “FRAME IT”

January 31, 2023

Debuting their first single, HIGHWAYVES brings us “FRAME IT,” a thunderous and earnest indie rock song. Shimmering guitars and cymbals open the track with a calm before the featured tragic couple “see the sparkle fade from your eyes” and their emotional storm erupts. Dreamlike washes of shoegaze guitar blend seamlessly with the dark aggression of grunge, spacious sonics of West Coast psychedelic rock, and the ear worm song arrangement of alternative rock. HIGHWAYVES wraps the track in the theme of ill fated young love and every aspect of the track communicates that impressively with the track building bigger until it erupts in the refrains emotional howls. These big earnest emotions are what HIGHWAYVES is looking to achieve with the project, bearing themselves through their lyrics and sound to provide collective catharsis to its new fans.  Another one who likes the music of Ty Segall, Foo Fighters, and My Bloody Valentine[...]

Kraków Loves Adana – “Hiding In My Room”

January 30, 2023

Today, German artist and producer Deniz Çiçek under the moniker Kraków Loves Adana, unveils the new song “Hiding In My Room” as another tease of the upcoming album Oceanflower, due out February 14th. Surrounded by pulsating synth arpeggios and 80s disco flair, Çiçek whispers hopeful thoughts about loneliness and adolescence into our ears. It bolsters the already impressive discography of KLA, full of airy and dreamy soundscapes about love and heartbreak alike. In case you missed our previous features on Kraków Loves Adana check those great pieces here, here, here and here. Deniz Çiçek on “Hiding In My Room:” “This song is a rebellion against depression, isolation, hopelessness. It is also a testimony of me pulling myself out of a very dark place mentally. Music helps. Therapy helps even more. I am proud of how far I have come.“ Find more from Kraków Loves Adana on their Instagram and Bandcamp.[...]

ever,ending – “neptune”

January 29, 2023

ever,ending new music is out now with single “neptune.” “neptune” wears its influences on its black-frayed sleeves with grunge, alternative rock, and Midwest emo elements coming together to make a raw, emotional punch of a song. Lyrics about a love interest’s father’s disapproval spill from the lead singer’s mouth with apathetic pronouncement full of disdain for the parental rejection. It’s delivered with pure sincerity, a heart-on-your-sleeve display of true heartache. Fans of basement shows, Nirvana, and the pop melodies of Blink-182 with love the emotional punch of “neptune.” Listen to ever,ending’s new track on their soundcloud. ever,ending · neptune

Early Bird – “My Town”

January 24, 2023

Buffalo artist Early Bird’s hot new release “My Town” is the latest single following a year filled with numerous new tracks. “My Town” is a party song with smooth vocals featuring  heavy 808’s as well as a catchy hook with repeated lines that will have you singing along. Early Bird’s verses fit perfectly with the beat and carry the momentum through the whole track, creating a flow that feels like it has a current running through it. Early Bird’s music career started in 2016 as lead vocals for a metal group, but he shifted genres for his solo work. Taking influence from various genres including hip hop, rap, R&B, and metal, Early Bird eventually released his first single “Racks” in 2019. When he’s not working on his master’s degree, or locked in the studio, you can find Early Bird hanging out with his friends at the best local Buffalo spots.[...]

apocalypseboyo – “Moving On”

January 24, 2023

Apocalypseboyo is bringing the bass, the vibes, and scope with debut single, “Moving On.” The duo draw from indie rock and hip-hop, hinting strongly at pop melodies while playing with larger soundscapes, all while maintaining the groove and bass as the focus of the song. Sharp hip hop drums keep you in pocket they create, while the bass slathers all over the track. The drum and bass are joined by hip hop and indie influenced vocals that dance with the bass hand in hand. apocalypseboyo’s debut track was an important song in bonding Adam and Joel, with the duo working on their SP404 sampler until they built it out into a full band piece. Fans of Mac Miller, Steve Lacy, Thundercat, and Bartees Strange will find a lot to love on “Moving On.” Listen to the song now on Spotify and find all the groups info here. apocalypseboyo · Moving[...]

Paul Jacks – “Left In A Haste”

January 23, 2023

Alaska’s synth-pop maestro Paul Jacks is back (catch our previous feature on Paul here)! Amphibious, his first LP in three years, releases March 3 on Tritone Records. Leading the release is single “Left in a Haste,” a bright pop song whose synths burst forth with melody and dance with the interweaving guitar lines. Your hips start shifting and swaying as Paul Jacks reverb’d vocals bounce on the beat while telling a story of regret and self admonishment, consoling oneself after making a familiar mistake that has burnt the singer before. Fans of David Bowie’s pop sensibilities, Phoenix, and Chromatics will find lots to love about this track. Listen to the new track on Paul Jacks SoundCloud. Team Clermont · Paul Jacks “Left In A Haste”

Beachdust – “Ghost Dance”

January 23, 2023

California Native, Anthony Geovanny, brings us their latest single “Ghost Dance” from his collaborative solo project Beach Dust. This sun bleached indie-pop track swirls around, lifting you up on melodic synths while Anthony sings freeing fatalist declarations down a reverb hallway. Guitar strums and tambourine shakes pair with subtle pop percussion to give the indie-pop track a full bodied tasty sound. “Ghost Dance” promises a dance hall filled with geists and spectres, and that’s exactly what you’ll find filling your head, all while you dance eyes closed hand in hand with a silent visage from a past life. Beach Dust explores a vast spectrum of sound and hopes to deliver something unique with each release continually breaking in to new sonic territory. Listen to the new track on Spotify and Apple Music. Beachdust · Ghost Dance

Hayes Noble – “Forget It”

January 23, 2023

Northwest Illinois native Hayes Noble’s debut album Head Cleaner is due out in under a month and they are starting strong with first single “Forget It.” The single combines earsplitting shoegaze and post-hardcore with a nod to guitar driven indie noise that burst out of the mid-80’s punk scene. Fuzzy, tube driven guitar surges forward, scattering and dispersing into a wide wall of sound that Hayes harnesses into riffs and rocking rhythms. Young Hayes’ earnest vocals stand on that bed of noise while never being engulfed by it. The home recording enthusiast uses a strong punk drum beat, full of fun punk fills. The rhythms leads you right to a choice guitar solo, chunky, soaring and full of emotion. This coming-of-age noise rocker is blazing a new trail in a town with no scene, coming from small town middle America. Hayes worked with Daytrotter co-founder Pat Stolley to record and[...]

Savagery – “Laughter”

January 23, 2023

Savagery released their first track, “Laughter,” a fuzz-pop track gone awry. The song centers around a scorned relationship eroded after disloyalty that can’t be laughed off. Sonically sharp staccato’d percussion compressed so far it almost sounds like a glitchy hard drive clicking while being revisited by Savagery’s past love, them full of regret reflecting on their disloyalty and the happiness they missed because of their betrayal. Savagery’s haunting singing is the center piece with synths layering under them to create a ghostly double vision effect, while melodic synths and interweaving guitar line dance above their venomous lyrics. Listen to the new track on Spotify and Apple Music. Savagery · Laughter

Bobby Saffron x Eliza Shaddad – “Oceana”

January 22, 2023

Coming from Birmingham, Bobby Saffron combines his skills with Eliza Shaddad for a new indie pop track called “Oceana.”  The bouncing rubbery bass, hand claps, and sugary synths keeps you bopping along with Bobby and Eliza’s shimmering pop vocals which play off each other wonderfully. The track culminates into an ear worm chorus but is outdone by a deft and smooth bridge before the sugar rush of the final chorus. In the summer of 2020, a panic attack on the Ilkley Moors kicked off a period of anxiety for Bobby, leading him to reconsider various parts of his life, including his role as frontman for South London slink rockers CHILDCARE. In the resulting tussle with his sanity, he moved to Birmingham, built a studio in his garden, and started making music on his own. Fans of Alex Cameron, Hot Chip, and Ariel Pink will find this track delicious. Check out[...]