New Music

Hibou – “Fall Into”

January 26, 2018 Nick Sessanna

Hibou sent us the retro-flavored music video for “Fall Into…” Beyond the striking visuals and retro flavor, “Fall Into” is a poppy and dreamy preview of his latest endeavor, Something Familiar (due out on Barsuk Records March 2nd). A funky, rolling bassline propels this song forth, peppered with Hibou’s distinct vocals and synth flourishes. The song ends in a beautiful, washy climax – better heard than read about. Check it out via the video below. There are many ways to consume “Fall Into,” check them all out here. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for Hibou’s next release, Something Familiar.

Russian Baths – “Slenderman”

January 26, 2018 Nick Sessanna

Russian Baths specialize in incorporating dissonance into traditional song structures. “Slenderman” makes this perfectly evident by blending atonal noise, 70s space rock, and modern indie punk sensibility into a three minute wall of sound. This NYC four-piece has jammed their songs full of big muff driven guitars, rolling tom beats, and cavernous female vocals… Dirty, but beautiful. Russian Baths’ new EP is out 2/23/2018 via Good Eye Records. Check it out on iTunes.

Abbot Kinney – “It’s the Middle of the Night (NRVS LVRS Remix)”

January 26, 2018 Nick Sessanna

Abbot Kinney is an alternative rock band that specializes in big melodies, big choruses, and accessible songwriting. We’re bringing attention to a remix of their latest single, “It’s the Middle of the Night.” This song features a huge chorus with memorable vocal hooks and lots of frantic drum and synth work… Check this out if you’re a fan of MGMT, Foster the People, or Neon Trees. Do you like this song? Be sure to add it to your Spotify playlist.

Sorrytown – “Know”

January 26, 2018 Nick Sessanna

New Mexico act Sorrytown infuses the desolation of their hometown into their particular brand of heart-on-your-sleeve emo rock reminiscent of Hum, Sunny Day Real Estate, and Superheaven. “Know” is our recommendation of where to start… Between the gut-wrenching lyrical content and the in-your-face grit of the guitar tone, this one is sure to get your emotions churning. “Know” is available on Bandcamp. Too by Sorrytown

OKKAH – “Concrete Murder”

January 24, 2018 Jason Klaiber

If the title “Concrete Murder” isn’t enough to draw you into this new song from Utah alternative pop group OKKAH, perhaps its bursting rhythm will do the trick. OKKAH’s sound possesses noticeable influence from eastern cultures, a touch derived from their time spent in East Asia and sculpted with the universal appeal of amorous vocals and a catchy, electronica-like melody. Check out the track below:

Language Arts – “With Me”

January 24, 2018 Jason Klaiber

“With Me,” a new track from Canadian art pop duo Language Arts, is pleasing beyond belief. The song is a full-bodied, engrossing concoction. The deep-seated bass, sparkling keyboards and gentle vocals make for a delightful four-minute listening endeavor that will relax and energize you at the same time. The music video for “With Me,” which can be viewed below, is a dazzling visual that arouses psychedelia and the stylings but not the downfalls of the rave scene. The band is currently on a small tour and in the process of putting together their third album.

The Fontaines – “Good Times”

January 23, 2018 Jason Klaiber

Ringing in their new track “Good Times” with charging drums and an ensuing melody similar in the coolest way to the Law & Order theme song, Los Angeles brother-sister duo The Fontaines are a breath of fresh air. The simultaneously sultry and powerful vocals of Charlotte Fontaine are put through an amp here, giving the song a gritty and unique appeal. The brief instrumental solo in the latter half of the track is like a surge of high voltage, and the following breakdown shows the band’s mastery of different dynamics. Fresh off a sold-out gig at The Troubadour in Hollywood, The Fontaines will also be appearing at South by Southwest in March.

Hear the Taste – “Lost”

January 23, 2018 Jason Klaiber

The new tune “Lost” from the Idaho-based recording artist assuming the pseudonym Hear the Taste is a mesmerizing and memorable stab at experimentation. Recorded in the artist’s practice space at the Boise Bomb Shelter from the middle portion of 2017 and this newly welcomed year, “Lost” opens with a thumping rhythm joined with a heavenly aura of instruments. Then, in come layered fresh and passionate vocals hurdling over perfectly jittery piano. Midway through, on the final utterance of the chorus, we get a climactic rise in the song before the instruments take it from there. A barrage of quickened percussion leads into a somewhat murky melody guided by piano and analog synth. The track fades off with a more upbeat and funky batch of classic rock guitar riffage. Check out Hear the Taste’s “Lost” down below.

chris x slikk – “Get It Get It”

January 21, 2018 Matt Burgerhoff

St. Louis rap duo chris x slikk team up for their first record of 2018 in what will hopefully be the first of many. With an impressive command of their flows, both chris and slikk compliment the bouncy and undulating beat perfectly, switching between laidback and urgent cadences with seamless ease creating a full and satisfying track. Relax with a listen after a long day and watch your worries melt away. Expect solo projects and a collaborative mixtape from these promising emcee’s in the near future.