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Rilo Wye – “Cold Front”

July 30, 2023

“Cold Front” is the latest single from LA artist Riley Sieverts and his newest project, Rilo Wye, and it is anything but cold. A diddly of a guitar intro gives way to a tight bass line and Sieverts’ relaxed vocals; the latter certainly informed growing up around Rastafarian and surf culture in Honolulu. As he put it, “Surfing was my first passion. As a kid I spent hours watching old surf videos, and that vibe hovers in the background of every track I make.” His straightforward yet relaxed style is reminiscent of Rex Orange County, Crumb, or a slightly less whispery/depressing Sufjan Stevens. Fans of all three and everything in between would certainly find something to enjoy with “Cold Front,” which you can find on Spotify along with his 2022 EP Better for Whatever Reason. Be sure to let us know your thoughts on “Cold Front” and if you’d like more[...]

Coyle Girelli – “Museum Day”

July 21, 2023

I’m not quite sure how karaoke, museums, and surfing have any semblance of a cohesive date night, but Coyle Girelli finds the links (and the hooks) in his newest single “Museum Day.” “I want to go out/ anywhere with you,” he croons in this post-punk infused banger; ostensibly describing the perfect partner and how it doesn’t matter what they’re doing, as long as it’s together. The subtle bass riffs help carry the guitar licks throughout, occasionally giving way to understated drum beats that allow Girelli’s crooning voice to shine frame by frame. If you told Interpol that they were allowed to be happy sometimes and gave Paul Banks a puppy and sent him to the beach, you’d come close to the vibe of “Museum Day.” Be sure to give that and Coyle Girelli’s other tracks a listen over on Spotify, and let us know what you think over on our[...]

Ava Earl – “Jealous of Her”

July 20, 2023

Alaskan-based songstress Ava Earl brings us a folk-tinged, twee sounding melody in “Jealous of Her” off of her forthcoming album Too Much. Speaking to the track, Earl had this to say: “‘Jealous of Her’ is about coping with unrequited feelings. In many of my songs, I like to take real life inspiration, and elevate it to a place somewhat outside of reality, and that’s what I did with this song.” Impeccably produced tracks combining Earl’s incredible voice with guitar and background effects that resonate throughout make “Jealous” stand out through a sea of indie-country adjacent crossovers. Listeners looking for (or listening for) something less mainstream than the almighty Taylor Swift yet still palatable to your indie sensibilities (a la Phoebe Bridgers) would find a lot to enjoy with Ava Earl. You can find “Jealous of Her” over on Spotify, along with a strong backlog of well crafted songs and albums.

Late Guest At The Party – “Strapped To The Rhythm”

July 20, 2023

Brooklyn based indie electronic group Late Guest At The Party (henceforth LGATP) brings us a fun effects-laden ballad for you here in “Strapped to the Rhythm.” If you’re more of an indie person but are looking for that crossover that sways you ,look no further than “Strapped to the Rhythm;” a superbly fun beat to bop around or dance to and infinitely catchy. Taking a page from fellow NYC indie darlings LCD Soundsystem, (::cough:: James Murphy ::cough::) LGATP plays around with composition and finds fun ways to subvert the genre. Speaking to that, the band said: “Usually, we go for strong beats and dance rhythms but this time we decided to leave all that behind and write a “no-beat-ballad.” Be sure to check out “Strapped to the Rhythm” on Spotify and Bandcamp as well as the recently remixed version “Strapped To The Rhythm (Drums of Death Version).” DoDV takes the[...]

Midnight Granger – “Hey Now”

July 20, 2023

“Hey Now” is the newest single from mysterious indie artist Nicholas Levenson under the guise of Midnight Granger (can I call you Nick or do you prefer Midnight?). Looking for dulcet, folk-adjacent guitar with light drums and bass with a smattering of piano (and harmonica)? Say no more fam. Better than the sum of its parts, “Hey Now” shines brightest with Levenson’s understated lyrics that pair nicely with the aforementioned accompaniment. As a whole, this is roughly the equivalent of a stripped down Randy Newman (of “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” fame), giving him a magical indie artist serum without the use of his zany arsenal of sound. You can find “Hey Now” over on Spotify, along with his previous songs. Best listened to when winding down after a long day or going for a contemplative drive before making a major life decision (or if you enjoy indie folk[...]

Family Man – “CONVICTION”

July 16, 2023

“CONVICTION” is the unapologetic, in your FACE single from alt-punk four piece Family Man off of their upcoming album Iconoclast. Bombastic bass and non-stop guitar start off right off the bat and only fade for a brief interlude, but pick up to bring home the last 1:20 of the track. Family Man has a feel somewhere between newer, angular indie rock and a touch of old school, falling somewhere between Parquet Courts, Fontaines D.C., and Black Flag. Front man Conner Root says regarding “CONVICTION:” “There have always been members of Family Man who openly identify as being LGBTQ+, but the band adopts an ‘I am who I am, and if you don’t like that, I couldn’t care less’ mentality. ‘CONVICTION’’ is the first time we touch on that publicly.” You can hear “CONVICTION” and their prior tracks over on Spotify and Apple Music. Be sure to let us know how[...]

Goodman – “Requiem For Schrödinger’s Cat”

July 16, 2023

Goodman is the project of NYC based musician Michael Goodman and “Requiem For Schrödinger’s Cat” is his latest single. Switching between mournful and contemplative, “Requiem…” is definitely a lyric-forward track with light instrumentals. This could easily turn into a milquetoast affair with other artists, but the subtleties of Goodman’s picking and warm vocals really push this song forward – definitely an understated banger. Fans of that sort of nouveaux classic rock revival vibe would find enjoyment with this track and many others Goodman has to offer. You can hear “Requiem For Schrödinger’s Cat” and the rest of his extensive catalogue (six albums and counting!) on Spotify or  Soundcloud. Goodman · Requiem For Schrödinger’s Cat

Tapeworms – “Puzzle”

July 16, 2023

Tapeworms is a three piece indie electronica act hailing from Lille, France. Synth and effects galore abound in this delightful romp that I can best describe as a tasty cloud with a 16-bit aftertaste. Fans of Purity Ring, MGMT, or lo-fi indie beats would be right at home with Tapeworms and their whimsical vibe. “Puzzle” doesn’t fall into the trap of being overproduced and is easily accessible for someone who is looking to expand their horizons beyond the usual three or five piece with guitars/bass/drums. Speaking to “Puzzles” (from the band’s Facebook) they had this to say: “This one is pretty special to us. We wrote it together, over an afternoon, during last summer and it felt truly soothing. It’s a hymn to lazy, boring days, longing for connection and personal completeness.” You can hear “Puzzles” on Spotify or the embedded Bandcamp link below. You can also catch the band[...]

Daisy The Great – “Looking U Up”

July 16, 2023

New York based indie-pop duo Kelley Nicole Dugan and Mina Walker are the two halves that make up Daisy the Great, and “Looking U Up” is their latest single. If you’ve ever opened up Tik Tok, you may have heard their single “The Record Player Song” off of their debut EP I’ve Got a Few Friends and I Wish they Were Mine; this led to some success clocking in with over five million streams since 2019. “Looking U Up” is a fun romp with crooning guitars and cheeky lyrics about dating in the social media age and (as you may have guessed) getting stuck on someone. Fans of Lucy Dacus and Wet Leg (with less sex puns) would find a lot to enjoy here, and with work progressing on a new album happening now, you shouldn’t have to wait too much longer! You can hear “Looking U Up” on Bandcamp,[...]

Far Caspian – “Pet Architect”

July 5, 2023

Far Caspian is the moniker under which Irishman Joel Johnson produces music and “Pet Architect” is his latest single. Tight drums along with subdued, stripped down guitars move this track along at a steady clip, but you thoroughly enjoy the journey. His vocals walk the line between an almost whisper yet maintain a warm, melancholy tone throughout. If you’ve never heard him before or you’re looking for a similar sound, you wouldn’t go amiss with Sparklehorse, Autolux, or The Radio Dept. Johnson speaks to the nature of the of the song: “I wrote ‘Pet Architect’ after a Crohn’s flare up I had on tour that made me feel alienated from the rest of the group… I was reading about Japanese architecture and how they filled in tiny spaces on the street between buildings with condensed buildings and I felt like that worked as a metaphor for how I felt being[...]

His Old Chain – “Out In The Sun”

July 5, 2023

“Out in the Sun” is the latest single from cowboys cum songwriters Christian Lyles and Stefan J. Selbert, the two members of His Old Chain. We’ve written about the band previously here – what we dug up there is about all there is to find about this mysterious duo online. Their soothing vocals and chillwave-esque guitar effects kept me listening, but also also paired really well with a relaxing strain of “green tea.” As far as vibes go, if you like Voxtrot but wanted to somehow make them more chill you would get something resembling His Old Chain. Bonus points if you can figure out what is said within the first 10 seconds of the track; I will literally buy you a beer because I pretty much peaked in high school with basic French (poorly, I might add). You can hear “Out in the Sun” along with a growing collection[...]

Georgia Mulligan – “Omissions”

July 5, 2023

Georgia Mulligan is an Australia-based songsmith, by way of Sydney, out with a new single entitled “Omissions.” You may recognize Georgia from her regular appearances in the UK and Ireland touring/festival circuits both independently and as a backing member of fellow Aussie Julia Jacklin’s band. The song is spearheaded by a somber guitar riff throughout, providing the perfect accompaniment to Mulligan’s haunting vocals. Speaking on the song, Mulligan says: “…It is about the lies that we tell to ourselves and to those around us. What one person considers a lie is to another, simply an omission. We curate. We don’t always mean to deceive, but often, we do.” Fans of Mitski, Angel Olsen, or her bandmate Julia Jacklin will feel right at home with “Omissions,” not to mention the rest of Georgia Mulligan’s catalogue Give “Omissions” a listen on Spotify and/or Apple Music and be sure to let us know[...]

Mainland Break – “Calling After”

July 5, 2023

Denver-based Mainland Break brings us a fun, folksy tinged flavor of indie pop with their single “Calling After.” Appropriately dubbing themselves “Jangle Pop/Car Trip Rock,” the guitars are, to wit, quite jangly. While I wasn’t able to review this song while on a road trip per se, I did drive to the supermarket and I can confirm that it does indeed “rock” whilst on the road. Fans of Real Estate or Courtney Barnett would find apt similarities to be interested, with plenty to differentiate so as not to fall into the trap of being a rehash. You can hear “Calling After” and the rest of Mainland Break’s catalogue over on Spotify and Youtube. Be sure to let us know your thoughts on Mainland Break and if you’d like to hear more like this on our social meedz.

Pagla Kid – “Stuck On The Avenue”

June 28, 2023

“Stuck On The Avenue” is an EDM song released by amorphous musical collective Pagla Kid. The production value is quite impressive; proving to be a very danceable number with tight beats and synth interspersed with lyrics you could get lost in on the dance floor or in a festival setting. Chillwave fans would enjoy this tune – I’d point you in direction of more from Pagla Kid but this is all we’ve heard so far. They promise “a musical collective with a strong intention to make music happen trough inspiring collaborations” and invite you to “Get ready to dive into the colorful world of Pagla Kid!”. All you’ll find of Pagla Kid’s presence is a WordPress page with a link to this single on Spotify. If you know anything about them or represent Pagla Kid we’d love to hear more from you. Slide into our DMs or comments!

Tamar Berk – “Drop in the Bucket”

June 28, 2023

“Drop in the Bucket” is the lead single off of Cleveland native Tamar Berk‘s upcoming album tiny injuries, out August 18th. A heartfelt, guitar-driven track about the small grievances that build up in a relationship, Tamar brings a nice mix of poppy grunge in a similar vein of Bully, Liz Phair, or Soccer Mommy. With two albums released within the past couple years that leaned more into the pop aesthetic, the rougher edge of “Drop in the Bucket” should prove that Tamar Berk isn’t a one trick pony. For me personally, artists who are open to expressing themselves in different ways while still maintaining their voice is such an awesome thing to behold and something that current fans can appreciate and maybe bring some new listeners into the fold. Be sure to check out “Drop in the Bucket” on Spotify or Bandcamp and give tiny injuries a listen on August 18th!