English electro alt-pop trio, Suzi Island, reflect on life and memories in the video for their kinetic new single, “The Real Life.” Clap your hands and sing along to an anthemic beat featuring shimmering synths, groovy basslines and epic percussions. It’s the perfect party track to lose your mind and voice to with amazing friends. Feast your eyes on the visuals below. For more Suzi Island, go to their Spotify here and Facebook here.
Banger alert. Lock into the new week with Pittsburgh spitter, F.R.H., and his rowdy new single, “Locked In.” The Steel City emcee owns this track with his velvety flow and masterful rhymes and wordplay. Laid underneath his fiery flow is a bouncy, out-of-this-world beat that would get Elon Musk sparking up. This track will get you ready to take on the world, so turn the bass way up and bump it below. Keep your eyes on this promising upcoming artist by checking out F.R.H.’s SoundCloud here.
NYC indie rock trio, Meyru, bring us their first and rocking new single, “Running Day Dreams,” off their upcoming album, Good to See You. It’s a nostalgic track that will catch your ear and jog your memories of the early aughts with crooning vocals and full-bodied riffs. If you’ve ever wanted to take a trip in an indie rock time machine, this song is your perfect vehicle. Grab the keys and give it a spin below. Check out more Meyru on Spotify here or their official site here and look out for their upcoming album, Good To See You, later this summer.
Get ready to dance like you’re at a Charlie Brown party with the latest single, “Civilian Stuff,” from California new wave pop act, New Me. This is the latest in a series of monthly releases and features distant vocals, twinkling synths and an invigorating chorus. Give it a listen below and get yourself moving. For more New Me tracks, check out their Facebook here or Spotify here and watch out for their next single dropping later this month.
Brooklyn indie pop act, Aaron Taos, releases the video for his thrilling single, “Dazed & Amused.” Off his new album, Birthday Boy, Taos’ stellar vocals are caught between apathy and fear while backed up with twangy riffs and dancy drums. This intoxicating combo makes for a record that’s too irresistible to sit still to. Check it out below and if it doesn’t catch your ear then check your pulse. Listen to Aaron Taos’ new album, Birthday Boy, on Spotify here and check out his official site here for more videos.
Aussie electro-dance trio, Crooked Colours, drops off the ethereal single, “Hold On,” off their highly anticipated sophomore album, Langata. This steamy track will get you ready for the dog days of summer with a hot and bouncy rhythm and effervescent vocals. Check it out below and have a fan ready because this one’s going to make you break a sweat. Crooked Colours’ new album, Langata, is due out May 17th. Pre-order it on their official site here and be sure to check out more tracks on Spotify here.
There’s a rock show tonight at Buffalo’s Mr. Goodbar (downstairs) that should absolutely be on your radar. Can’t wait for the Strokes global comeback tour? Well, tonight you get the next best thing with the headlining act, Slow Animals, a Strokes cover band and patchwork of local talent. Come out and jam along with this on point five-piece as they perform your favorite tracks off albums like Is This It and Room on Fire. Sharing the spotlight is SMUG, the hometown pop-punk trio your mother warned you about. This set’s going to be a total party with addictive, booze-soaked anthems that will make you want to trash a living room. Everyone’s going to be there so give in to the peer pressure and don’t miss it. You know you want to. Topping it all off with a nostalgic indie rock sound that’s more comforting than a bowl of chicken noodle[...]
Bummed out? Force a smile with the single, “Bluff,” from Pennsylvania sad rockers, Old Ways. This is the first track off the three-piece’s recently released debut EP Fair Enough and will hook you with its lyrical and heartfelt opening plea. Supporting vicariously sullen vocals are poignant chords and a rocking drum beat. Misery loves company so sidle up next to this catchy tune below. Check out more Old Ways on their official site here and listen to their debut EP Fair Enough on Spotify here.
London-based bedroom indie-pop solo act Philip Brooks drops his latest single, “Spend Some Time Alone Inside My Head,” a laidback and somber track that’s perfect to drift away with. Although it features a dreamy, atmospheric beat composed and performed by the 21-year-old multi-instrumentalist, Brooks soft and hazy vocals float over it like a rain cloud as he details struggles with mental health. It’s a record well worth your time so give it a spin below. For more Philip Brooks songs, check out his official site here and Spotify here.
Walk a mile in the shoes of Canadian prog indie rockers, Colour Tongues, in the new video for their electric single, “Southbound.” This intoxicating track will get you dancing like no one’s watching with hair-raising guitars, stamping drums and a warm sing-a-long chorus. It’s a blast of energy that’s impossible not to get swept up in. Watch it below and do your ears and eyes a favor. For more Colour Tongues, visit their official site here and Spotify here.
The Hold Steady frontman, Craig Finn, spreads his wings and soars with the fantastic new single, “Something to Hope For.” Off his upcoming solo outing, I Need a New War, Finn flexes his songwriting muscles like he’s Mr. Universe with an ensemble of spirited melodies and uplifting harmonies. The track lifts off to new heights with the acclaimed crooner’s bold and captivating vocals that will melt away the world around you. You definitely want to give this one a listen below. Look out for Finn’s new album, I Need a New War, out this Friday 4/26 on his official site here and Spotify here.
French psych-rock act, Trumpets of Consciousness, release the visuals for their delightful single, “Stephanie Saturday.” Hot off their just-released LP, Approximate, this vibrant track features a finger-snapping dance beat complete with quirky synths and keys. Singer Thibauld Labey’s weightless vocals bring everything together for a playful daydream that’s a joy to get lost in. Watch it below. Stream Trumpets of Consciousness new LP, Approximate, on Spotify here.
Snuggle up with the endorphin-releasing new single “Once in a While” from Canadian dream pop nightingale, Rosemary Fairweather. This track will envelop you like a warm, cozy blanket with Fairweather’s delicate, whispering vocals that are softer than an apparition’s. Pulsating drums and shooting star guitars build to an irresistible chorus that will leave you hypnotized. Check it out below. With her new album out in August, Fairweather will release a new single on the last Friday of each month leading up to its release. Follow her SoundCloud here and Spotify here and watch for the next single dropping this Friday.
Breakout Chicago producer Whethan collaborates with Norwegian producer Bearson and Irish singer-songwriter SOAK on the bubbly new triple threat dance track “Win You Over.” Prepare your feet for a sugary sweet nu-disco beat with effervescent vocals that will keep you going long after the party’s over. Give it a spin, or a hundred, below. For more Whethan, visit his SoundCloud here and Spotify here.
Portuguese dream pop act, Ditch Days, lulls you into a state of relaxation with the video for their breezy single, “Even If You Know.” Teaming up with vocalist Erica Pender (Terry vs. Tori), this whimsical and carefree track feels like a wind chime in the summer with ethereal vocals and a breezy melody. Kick back and relax with this laidback tune below. For more Ditch Days, check out their Bandcamp here and Spotify here.