by Nick Sessanna | Jan 20, 2017 | Preview
Put out a single, play a show… That’s exactly what Buffalo’s dirtiest, grimiest, and all-around badass-iest band The Slums are doing tonight. In an effort to flip our new president a gigantic bird, they’ve decided to donate all the money raised...
by Nick Sessanna | Jan 19, 2017 | New Music
Lowly is a Danish quintet worth checking out. The group pairs smooth synthscapes with a skittering drumbeat and lilting female vocals, a winning combination in our book. Fans of Sylvan Esso, Phantogram, or Feist will dig Lowly’s vibes. Keep your eyes open for...
by Nick Sessanna | Jan 19, 2017 | New Music
NY chilltronica duo Soy Christmas has already landed two songs on Spotify’s “New Indie Mix”” and “Undercurrents,” so it’s no surprise that their newest release, “Tinsel,” is also ear candy. The duo combines lightly...
by Nick Sessanna | Jan 17, 2017 | New Music
We think slowcore act Swain is worth a few minutes out of your day. “I, You” is a lesson in calm and beautiful indie rock, featuring a meandering guitar, smooth vocal harmonies, and chiming atmospherics. Swain says this particular jam is inspired by...
by Nick Sessanna | Jan 17, 2017 | New Music
Doombird is an indietronica band based out of Sacramento. You may recognize frontman Kris Anaya’s gentle voice from folksy Drive-Thru records act An Angle. Doombird is truly a new direction; ambient, indie/electronica vibes with strong influences from Caribou...