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Touch The Clouds – “Gordie and the Cruisers

December 21, 2022

Detroit’s Touch The Clouds revisit the emo of the late 90s on their latest offering, “Gordie and the Cruisers.” Reminiscent of Sunny Day Real Estate, The Appleseed Cast, and early Foo Fighters, “Gordie” pairs a soaring guitar lead with emotive lyrics and a warm, approachable mix. Fun fact: you might recognize singer Joe Philips as the vocalist behind the Pokémon: Black & White tv series theme song. About “Gordie,” the band says: “‘Gordie and the Cruisers’ is an anthemic recollection of youthful freedom, painted with broad strokes and big colors, yet skewing an underlining truth. Exploring gauzy memory counterbalanced by stark reality, “Gordie and the Cruisers” reminds us that sometimes rosy retrospection activates a sense of declinism, and we need to be aware that the fantasy of sunny yesterday often omits the horizon’s dark clouds.” You can find “Gordie” on Bandcamp, or, learn more about the band here. touchtheclouds ·[...]

Strumbrush – “Rewound”

December 21, 2022

Atlanta’s Strumbrush are creating something special – their latest single, “Rewound” is an ultra-unique collection of sounds, atmosphere, and artistry that rewards multiple listens. Bringing to mind acts like Alex G, Mac Demarco, and even Animal Collective, “Rewound” experiments with abstract sounds and creative song structure without ever losing its indie rock edge. In the intro, you’re immediately greeted with sparkling faerie dust guitars and your patience is rewarded with a rolling tom beat outro – this is one you truly must experience for yourself. “Rewound” is also available on Spotify. strumbrush · Rewound

Swnami – “Anghyfarwydd Haul (Feat. Thallo)”

December 11, 2022

Here’s a cool bilingual one from North Wales-based act Swnami. The award-winning quartet start things off with a swelling, ambient intro before launching into a bombastic indie-pop composition reminiscent of Bombay Bicycle Club or Two Door Cinema Club. Expect beautiful vocal melodies, a deep and unique percussive groove, and a pleasant mixture of synth and analog sounds. You can find “Anghyfarwydd Haul” on Spotify, or, check out the rest of their offerings via this handy link.

Michael B Thomas – “Berlin”

December 11, 2022

Leeds-based musician Michael B Thomas operates in subtlety as evidenced by his latest single, “Berlin.” With pleasant guitar warbling; a laid-back tempo; and Michael’s warm and inviting vocals, “Berlin” is one of those songs that you put on when you want to sink deep into your couch. Although the song feels warm, cozy, and inviting, “Berlin” is actually more inspired by wanderlust – check out what Michael has to say below: “‘Berlin’ tracks the thoughts running through someone’s head as they embark on their first holiday abroad. It’s about wanting to see and do as much as possible with the limited time we’ve got.” “Berlin” is out now via You can also find “Berlin” on Spotify. Michael B Thomas · Berlin

Gaisma – “Reasons”

December 7, 2022

Gaisma is here with one that will mellow you out, a bedroom-pop song she’s calling “Reasons.” Swelling synths and sparse basslines give this one a woozy, late-night feel, while Gaisma’s soulful delivery and catchy vocal melodies give this a forlorn, but ultimately soothing vibe. Falling somewhere on the spectrum between alt pop, jazz, and bedroom-pop, “Reasons” is one of those songs that has appeal to fans of varied genres – give it a listen below (via Bandcamp) and see for yourself. You can find “Reasons” on Spotify too. Mirrors Of The Cosmic Cinema by Gaisma

garbagepink – “Overthinking”

December 7, 2022

We’re loving the latest single from newly-minted Swedish act garbagepink. “Overthinking” is the type of neurotic indie pop jam you’d expect from a title like that – with lyrics about “not fitting in, about making a fool of yourself, and over analyzing every situation,” garbagepink nails the mindset of your chronic overthinker. She puts it over the top with a super tight acoustic-guitar-driven instrumental, full of enough spicy accoutrements to keep any seasoned listener’s ear invested. You can find “Overthinking” on Spotify too. garbagepink · Overthinking

The Subteens – “Hard To Be Lonely Tonight”

December 7, 2022

The Subteens have 25+ years of experience in their Memphis hometown and they continue to write fun songs with big hooks and big energy. The “trash-pop” trio is here with another jam, “Hard To Be Lonely Tonight” – “Tonight” is the opening song on the band’s new album (for good reason!), their first new record in a while. Reminiscent of The Replacements, The Weakerthans, and The Ramones, “Tonight” is a hyper blast of chuggy guitar chords and “uh-huhs” and “oh yeahs.” You can find “Hard To Be Lonely Tonight” on Spotify and Apple Music too.

Bo Milli – “FOMO”

December 7, 2022

Our friend from Bergen, Bo Milli, is back with another single, the angsty indie rocker “FOMO.” Specializing in brutally honest lyrics, Bo outlines the struggles of modern love through her use of crunchy guitars; anxious and urgent chord switches; and her glassy-eyed vocal prowess. Fans of Soccer Mommy, Lomelda, and the almighty Phoebe Bridgers are going to find lots to love here. About the song, Bo explains: “I like writing lyrics that sketch out what someone would say to another person if they were actually honest. In that vein, ‘FOMO’ is about the breaking point in a casual relationship where I lose my cool – in a very literal sense: while that other person is out partying with cool people, I’m unable to hide my true feelings on the matter, unable to stay emotionally distant and hard-to-get. It’s about losing a game you’ve been engaged in with someone, because you[...]

Meija – “How You Like”

December 7, 2022

Meija (aka LA-based producer/songwriter Jamie Sierota) has had a long and storied career, culminating in the synth-drenched indie-pop of his most recent music. We recommend his latest, “How You Like,” a fun and upbeat bop full of acoustic guitar strumming; bursts of percussive piano; buzzing guitar ambiance; and Sierota’s omni-palatable vocals. The song has an interesting lyrical presence, best explained by Meija himself – about the song, Jamie says: “It is a song about intimacy and how our culture talks (or doesn’t!) about it. Nobody sees you at your worst quite like the clerk who works at the store down the street. You run out, last minute, barely dressed, to go make some embarrassing purchase. I mean, what’s more intimate than that? They might even know more about you than your closest friend!” “How You Like” is also available on Spotify.

The Luka State – “More Than This”

December 6, 2022

The Luka State are gearing up to release their second album More Than This and they’ve recently shared the title track with us. “More Than This” is, more than anything else, a protest song about how our current way of living is failing us. Of course, we’re happily drawn to the big guitars and energy reminiscent of The Dirty Nil, Biffy Clyro, and Arctic Monkeys… But there truly is a deeper message here. About the song, The Luka State singer Conrad Ellis explains: “[I had an encounter with a single mother of two while [I] was delivering food parcels during the pandemic. She did everything she could for her boys working two jobs a week to put food on the table but she was let down by the system.” You can find “More Than This” on Spotify and Apple Music as well.

Kuni – “A Feeling”

December 5, 2022

Rome based singer/songwriter Eleonora Danese (aka Kuni) hit us up with her latest guitar-pop single, “A Feeling,” and we’ve been bobbing our heads along ever since. With sugary-sweet melodies and just a hint of the Japanese culture Kuni’s so enamored with, “Feeling” sounds like a bright, sunny day (even if we’re stuck in the dead of winter here in Buffalo). We’re lucky enough to get a thorough explanation from Kuni themselves – here’s what she had to say about “A Feeling:” “‘A Feeling’ is the song I musically feel the most kindred to. As a child, I grew up listening to a lot of punk and rock music and I always dreamt of being on the stage wrecking a guitar (preferably a black and white Gibson Les Paul Jr, if you get the reference to my childhood absolute idol). I believe I currently am exploring my musical identity and all[...]

Sylvia – “Wires”

December 5, 2022

Melbourne’s Sylvia sounds like four people getting together to play music in a room and that’s exactly what we love about them. Like previous single “Fold Imaginary” (see below), “Wires” was recorded in the storage container the band practices in. Full of wall-of-sound guitar tones, a frantic drum presence, and a shy-but-endearing vocal presence, this quartet certainly embodies their self-imposed genre of “shy-gaze…” They even keep it at a brisk 1:53, as not to overstay their welcome. ICYMI – here’s our write up of a previous Sylvia single, “Fold Imaginary.” Check out “Wires” via YouTube below – you can also find the song on Spotify and Apple Music.

Ali Dellas – “Heart Eyes”

December 5, 2022

Writing love songs is HARD… But the latest single from Ali Dellas sounds like it flew right out of her effortlessly. “Heart Eyes” is breezy and simple, and could almost pass for an adult contemporary number from Colbie Caillat or Jason Mraz – but there’s just enough irresistible indie-pop glitter on this that has our eyes sparkling right alongside hers. Simple details like “brushing teeth” and “cleaning your room” become full-blown moments of romance for Ali and her loved one. If only all relationships were this easy! Be sure to check out Ali’s Spotify too – you can find “Heart Eyes” there as well.

Laura Lang – “Love Letter”

December 5, 2022

17-year-old wunderkind Laura Lang sure knows how to write a banger – her latest offering, “Love Letter,” caught our ears with it’s understated indie rock smolder. The Memphis-based singer/songwriter has a lovely vocal presence, far more sophisticated than her age belies. She pairs it well, utilizing crunchy guitars, simmering drums, and plenty of ethereal ambiance that all capture her coming-of-age angst perfectly. Be sure to add “Love Letter” to your Spotify playlist. Laura Lang · Love Letter

Steve Luxembourg – “Weeping Weeds”

December 5, 2022

There’s something wonderfully understated about the new single from Germany’s Steve Luxembourg – “Weeping Weeds” pairs his glassy-eyed baritone with a twinkling synth arpeggio and a shuffling drum beat. All the while, gentle guitar strums sigh in the background, giving the song a somber mood without ever stepping too far into melancholy. Fans of The National, Bright Eyes, or Iron and Wine will find something to love here for sure. You can also find “Weeping Weeds” on Spotify and Apple Music