German surf-punkers Drens are here with a TBT to the early 19th century. “Yellow Teeth” is full of pistolero riffs and plinky, surf guitar rock, and tells the story of torture, fortune, fortitude, and being a lone-wolf desperado in the middle of your nowhere town. Beyond that, we dig their modern take on the dusty old west via their infinite surf-punk energy and peppy aesthetic. Listen for yourself below. Drens is EVERYWHERE. Check out your listening options at this link.
Sometimes there’s nothing better than a cosmic music video to get lost in, and “Won’t You Stay” is certainly in that territory. River Meets Sea is the band responsible, and in this five-plus minute jam, they contemplate mortality and existence over top their spectral brand of folksy indie rock. There are plenty of jangling guitars, thumping bass, and drum flourishes for everyone throughout this sprawling, spectral song – see for yourself via the embed below. River Meets Sea has you covered, there are lots of ways to listen to this jam. Check them all out here.
The last time we featured Cuesta Loeb, we were waxing poetic about the calming properties of her ethereal single, “Festival 2017.” This time around, we’re jazzed on her latest collaboration with H Y D E S, the piano-laden “Golden Days.” Pairing H Y D E S’ penchant for emotional electronica and Cuesta Loeb‘s lilting presence, we think there’s something here for everyone to enjoy (especially the monster hook of the chorus). Check it out below. Keep up with H Y D E S here and Cuesta Loeb here.
Spooky Cigarette got together over a love of synths and new wave music. Their latest jam is “In Due Time,” a song about “the exasperation, the wishing for a change, all the while knowing that change takes time.” We’re certainly smitten by the squiggly organ and upbeat punk/doo-wop jank, but the juxtaposition of classic and modern together is the real game changer here. Have a listen for yourself via the widget below. If you like what you hear, add “In Due Time” to your Spotify playlist.
R&B singer Class Jackson drops Austin Leeds’ club remix of his track “Fire on the Floor.” Take flight with this bouncy rendition that features a dreamy and invigorating beat laid under Jackson’s terrifically airy and hazy vocals. This track has all the dance floor flair you need to keep you dancing through the rest of 2018, so give it a listen below. For more Class Jackson, visit his SoundCloud here.
Take a journey with Moscow electronica troupe EIMIC through the virtual visuals of their latest single, “The Odyssey.” Watch as a digital character and world evolve around an atmospheric electro dance beat complete with metallic tones and twilight vocals. Check it out below and let your inner club rat out of its cage. For more EIMIC tracks and remixes, check out their SoundCloud here.
Jacksonville alt-indie rock outfit, Rip Junior, drop off their fiery new single, “Creature.” This righteous and robust track is packed with exhilarating twists and turns and led by spirited vocals that breathe life into raw, rhythmic riffs. Tune up your air guitars and get ready to shred with this awesome barnburner below. For more Rip Junior, check out their SoundCloud here and their official site here.
Dublin, Ireland’s own indie dream rock group, The Family Knife, showcase the new single, “Yeah, Maybe,” off their debut self-titled album. Featuring hazy vocals, punchy drums and ethereal riffs, this atmospheric track is catchy and jubilant, yet textured with a pinch of melancholia. Give it a listen below. Listen to The Family Knife’s debut album on Spotify here and follow them on Twitter here.
Psych rock multi-instrumentalist, Biig Wiill, reveals his laidback single, “You’re Gonna Want Me so Bad,” off his debut album, Wild. You’ll be drifting off to a lazy island paradise with this easy listen full of sunshine riffs, wave-crashing drums and shady vocals. It’s a welcomed and warm breeze during this Buffalo winter so check it out below. Listen to Biig Wiill’s debut album Wild on Spotify here or SoundCloud here.
Canadian soul pop mystique, Rhye, releases the sultry and captivating visuals for the remix of “Count to Five” by German DJ and producer, Tensnake. Off the just-released Blood Remixed album, this fantastic interpretation puts an upbeat spin on an R&B beat once methodical and mellow. Tensnake maintains Rhye’s signature intimacy while impressing his own electronica influences, creating a track that’s kindred to spirits on a dance floor. Get your body moving to this spectral redux below. Stream Blood Remixed on Spotify here and check out Rhye’s official site here.
San Diego act, Twin Ritual, premieres the neon-tinged visuals for their electropop single, “Hand Through the Mist.” Off their debut EP of the same name, this awesomely catchy track is perfect for a crowded dance floor or when speeding down a moonlit highway. Frontwoman, Laura Levenhagen, lends her dreamy, Blondie-esque vocals to a wonderfully airy dance rock beat crafted by bassist, Anthony Spells, guitarist, Nathan Leutzinger and drummer, Mike Buehl. Give it a listen below and boogie down. Check out Twin Ritual’s debut EP Hand Through the Mist on Spotify here.
Australian electronica duo, PINES, cut loose their latest and greatest club banger, “Speak.” Grab your glow sticks and a Monster Energy drink because this track is going to keep you dancing all night. It features an atmospheric and floor-quaking beat guided by siren vocals that builds to euphoric highs with a cascading chorus. See why it’s a required spin for a rave of any size, whether it’s one or one thousand, below. Find more PINES on Spotify here and at their official site here.
Corona, CA alt-rockers, Castle Pines, drop off the video for their latest single, “March Mellow,” a harmonic and delicate tune that balances conflicting emotions. Inspired by drummer Sterling Fairfield’s frightening hospitalization due to Crohn’s Disease, this West Coast four-piece whips up an upbeat, yet somber, easy listen with soothing vocals, reclined riffs and snappy drums. Whether you’re feeling up or down, relax with this peacefully effervescent record below. For more Castle Pines, check out their Spotify here or SoundCloud here.
Aussie lo-fi garage rockers, The Belafontes, unveil their sugary and undeniably sweet new single, “Gemini.” Comprised of musicians and lovebirds, Paul and Jess, the two trade sweet nothings over an infectious bubblegum pop rock track with surfer flair. It’s puppy love at it’s finest. Check it out and fall for this breezy, feel-good listen below. You can find more tracks from The Belafontes on Spotify here and SoundCloud here.
Non-binary Toronto multimedia and queer noise artist p0st3rb0y (aka Kenton Smith) has released a video for “Everything Sad” that’s gritty, avant-garde, and cathartic… all at the same time. Directed, shot and edited by Sean Keenan, “Everything Sad” feels like performance art, with our protagonist doing his thing in a cold and hostile world and paying some harsh dues in the process against DIY pixilated psychedelic backdrops and out in the streets and alleyways of TO. “Everything Sad” is off of p0st3rb0y’s third EP, Get Fucked, a piledriving 10 minutes of corrosively entropic electronica that crushes hard, and makes your inner ears feel real funny, and you can check out the video below.