New Music

La Fonda – “In The Summer”

March 13, 2018

La Fonda is a dream-pop sextet from Seattle, WA led by two sisters, Veronica and Valerie Topacio. Their latest offering is called “In the Summer,” and it certainly makes us yearn for a time where we didn’t have to layer our clothing just to leave the house. Between bell-tone guitars and an incredibly groovy bass line, the good vibes in this song bring to mind the carefree feelings that come along with warm weather. Click play below and let this one warm your icy bones and heart. “In the Summer” is available on Bandcamp.

Cecilia Ebba – “Just Fantasy”

March 10, 2018

Swedish born, London based alt singer-songwriter, Cecilia Ebba, releases her smoldering new single, “Just Fantasy,” an enthralling ballad with a hint of danger straight out of a James Bond opening title sequence. Ebba’s stunning and bewitching vocals ruminate on her love/hate relationship with London over a subdued full-band melody that boils over into an enthralling emotional chorus. With previous work having been featured on Spotify’s “The Most Beautiful Songs in the World” playlist, it shouldn’t take much more convincing to give this captivating track a listen below. Check out Ebba’s SoundCloud here and expect her debut EP later this year.

Ghodsy – “FORTRESS”

March 8, 2018

Rising LA emcee, Ghodsy, creeps out of the shadows to drop the visuals for his latest loosie, “FORTRESS.” Featuring an ominous, paranoia-provoking beat that would leave Charles Manson looking over his shoulder, Ghodsy spits intricate brag-raps with an impressive command over a velour flow that switches up with ease and consistency. Having graduated from UC-Berkeley and leaving behind a normal life to focus on music full-time, Ghodsy is a writer’s rapper not to be slept on. Peep the video below and check out Ghodsy’s official site here for more tracks and videos.

Kimotimo – “RPG Character (ft. Shady Monk and Drive45)”

March 6, 2018

Helsinki, Finland’s Kimotimo comes to us with a new collaboration with Shady Monk and Drive45 for a 16-bit bubblegum electronica track that will surely give you a sugar high. Featuring a retro-future beat that matches the programming of an overly optimistic robot, Kimotimo crafts a cavity-causing sundae for the ears with Drive45’s fluffy vocals as the cheery cherry on top. If you’re feeling down, give a listen below and try not to crack a smile. Get more scoops of Kimotimo’s electropop tracks on his SoundCloud here.

Mio – “All About It”

March 6, 2018

Take flight with Mio’s latest electronica track, “All About It,” a collaboration with London-producer and multi-instrumentalist Andrew McDonnell about the indecisiveness of the creative process. This foggy, synth-heavy beat starts off as a sparkling whimper and quickly builds to a soaring chorus with rays of light piecing through the haze like a light show. Mio’s graceful and captivating vocals are on full display making for a listen akin to a creative breakthrough that will set you free as a bird. Check out more Mio tracks on her SoundCloud here.

Colin Magalong – “Blossom”

March 3, 2018

Colin Magalong might be onto something… “Blossom” is the perfect mix of funk, r&b, and pop – it’s a super upbeat number that was literally crafted to get you moving (and it works!). There are definitely hints of Bruno Mars, Michael Jackson, and even Daft Punk here. Magalong’s undying energy and sultry-rasp vocals are a perfect combo for this kind of jam… Peep it below. While you’re at it, drop Colin a follow on IG.

Vacation Forever – “Blank Ocean”

March 3, 2018

Vacation Forever is a brand new project from Swedish songwriter Zacharias Zachrison. After a very rough 2017, Zachrison started from scratch, resulting in the genre-blurring appoach of Vacay Forev… Combining the aesthetic of early/mid 90s effected drums with vaporwave vocals and a pinch of emotion, we think “Blank Ocean” is a pretty good place to start. Zachrison himself calls it “tropical emo” but there’s definitely some electronica and vapor in there somewhere… Check it out below and decide for yourself. Dig it? Smash that “add this song to your Spotify Playlist” button.

Coach Phillips – “W.C.H.B.?”

March 3, 2018

“What could have been?” We’ve all been there before, and Coach Phillips has embodied that feeling in their latest single, “W.C.H.B.?” Beyond the simple, catchy indie rock body, the song features a unique saxophone accompaniment from drummer Chet Baughman… The Seattle quartet also pepper the track with delightful male/female vocals that duel pleasantly throughout the entirety of the song. Definitely worth a listen, check it out below. “W.C.H.B?,” along with the rest of Coach Phillips’ stuff, is available via Bandcamp.

PIANO CLUB – “Think For Yourself (feat. Blu Samu)”

March 3, 2018

Belgian space-pop act PIANO CLUB sent us over a new music video for “Think For Yourself.” It sounds a little like Daft Punk featuring a sick verse from Missy Elliott (we mean this in an entirely complimentary way), and is infectious enough on its own to get stuck in your brain… Check out the video below and live vicariously through the club-goers featured within. If you like what you hear, PIANO CLUB has a merch store – check it out here.

Birthday Boy – “Future Me”

March 3, 2018

Birthday Boy is a Philly act who recently caught our attention with the massive guitar-driven sound of their latest single, “Future Me.” Fans of Basement, Citizen, or Title Fight will find lots to like here – emotional lyrics and gigantic, heavy guitar work form the backbone of this track. Their sound is clearly influenced by the grandeur of 90s grunge, but also has a smart, 2010s indie/emo vibe. Have a listen below and judge for yourself. The entire Mercy Rule EP is available via Bandcamp now – check it out. Mercy Rule by Birthday Boy

Northern Nomads – “Phoenix”

March 3, 2018

“Phoenix,” the latest single from Seattle synthpop outfit Northern Nomads is neon drenched, epic, and it needs to get beamed into your ears right away. For his latest jam Northern Nomads mastermind Mario Sibaja trades the Nile Rodgers guitar work that made last year’s revelatory  Love Is All We Have EP obscenely irresistible for a pulsating riff that exudes sexy, apocalyptic power… with yet another exquisitely crafted and delivered chorus that makes you want to dance with your shoulders like you were in an 80’s music video. Check it out.

Tickle Torture – “Psychic Playmate”

March 2, 2018

Sexier than a whisper in your ear, Tickle Torture gets all up in your business with this delightfully debaucherous single off his new sex-pop EP, Lovequake. A provocative dance track that’s as eccentric as it is sleazy; it features a seductive electro-funk beat coupled with promiscuous vocals caught in the throes of passion. Let your freak flag fly and give it a listen below. Check out more titillating Tickle Torture tracks on his SoundCloud here.

UV Rays – “Facade”

March 1, 2018

“Facade,” the new track from Brooklyn power pop quartet UV Rays, is an indie treasure, plain and simple. With contribution from richly melodic guitar capable of acerbity just as well, the tune is an emotionally charged ball of fire about reconsidered thoughts and crumbling feelings in a relationship. Its fast pace and fervent, layered blow makes the sub-3 minute listen a demanding but beyond-rewarding one. Check out the track below:

Spirits of Leo – “Legacy”

February 27, 2018

“Legacy,” a new track from post-punk band Spirits of Leo, is rife with nostalgia, a byproduct of early Cure-esque guitar work mixed flawlessly with an atmospheric, shoegazing undercurrent. It’s slick, dark and as warm and inviting as it is elusive. Like the best of My Bloody Valentine, to name a forerunner to stylistic aspects running through Spirits of Leo, the lyrics here are difficult to discern, but the track is almost better from that perspective–the voice is reverted simply to an instrument of pure lush feeling in this case. Founded in Santa Rosa, California, but now grounded in Brooklyn, Spirits of Leo recorded and self-produced their upcoming album Equinox on both the east and west coast over the past four years. The LP is set for release on March 23.

didi – “Stampede”

February 27, 2018

Indie rock band didi spearheaded the release of their debut album with a breezy single, “Stampede.” Drawing in influences that span the spectrum from math rock to bombastic pop, the Ohio four-piece bring a vitalizing energy that can only come from doing what you love with some of your closest friends. Having 3 songwriters in the mix only adds to Didi’s conglomerate of sound, patching together unique instrumentation, voices, and song structure. There’s no telling what they’ll come up with next, but it’s sure to end up praiseworthy and unabashedly didi. Since their 2015 outset, the band has shared stages with a whole cast of indie rock sweethearts like Diet Cig, Speedy Ortiz, and Jay Som, with the promise of more touring in 2018. Get yourself acquainted with “Stampede,” and hit up the rest of the album for the full picture.