New Music

courtship. – “Tell Me Tell Me”

October 5, 2017

Courtship. have released their single “Tell Me Tell Me” to close out the summer season with warm jams. The release of “Tell Me Tell Me” comes while the Los Angeles based pair embarks on their West Coast tour with Saint Mesa. With features on Sirius Alt Nation, Los Angeles’ ALT 98.7 and Minneapolis’ Go 96.3, courtship. has made waves within indie alt. The buoyant synths and positive lyrics about letting love out grasp for a happier feeling. The song wants the listener to let all of their feelings out about love.  Check out “Tell Me Tell Me” below via SoundCloud.

The Artful Force – “What Would You Do For Me”

October 4, 2017

Australian producer/musician Mike Dotch aka The Artful Force recently presented his latest low-key banger, “What Would You Do For Me.” With a heady mix of rhythmic piano, sparkling synths, and a buoyant bass line, this song captures the uplifting spirit of nudisco with a splash of 80’s synthpop flare. Each instrumental track has its time to shine as it creeps out of the groove-driven texture, all while the vocals loop back into a ceaseless mantra. Get a hypnotic dose of electropop with “What Would You Do For Me” below, and find more house-inspired dance tracks from The Artful Force here.

CHUCK – “Happy Birthday”

October 4, 2017

CHUCK (aka Charles Griffin Gibson) is a NYC (via Massachusetts) bedroom pop artist whose lo-fi single “Happy Birthday” has us feeling all tingly inside. Through use of piano, Casio drum samples, and unique harmonies, CHUCK evokes feelings of nostalgia and longing. The cryptic imagery in the music video certainly adds to the feelings of longing… Check it out below. CHUCK is offering “Happy Birthday” for a “name your price” rate. Check it out on Bandcamp.

Neighbourhood Youth – “Lately”

October 4, 2017

Buzzing Melbourne quartet Neighbourhood Youth recently hit us up with their video for “Lately” and we dug it a lot. The video gets the vintage-filter-treatment and shows a montage of the band at their best, touring the country and having fun both on and off stage. Beyond the official video, their particular brand of indie rock is loud, brash, swimmy, and most importantly, fun. Give it a look-see below. “Lately” is also available on Bandcamp for a very reasonable “pay what you want” rate.

Sego – “Whatever Forever”

October 4, 2017

Sego are an art-punk duo from LA who are currently on tour with El Ten Eleven… If you’re a millennial (or really anyone alive/existing in 2017), we’re sure you can find some common ground with the apathy found in their latest jam, “Whatever Forever.” Singer/guitarist Spencer Petersen finds himself numb to the world and laments about the varying extremes he’s willing to take to find feeling again… All the while pumping out minimalist, yet frantic indie-punk. “WF” is from a yet-to-be-announced LP, so stay tuned. If you’re picking up what Sego is putting down, add “Whatever Forever” to your Spotify playlist.

Daniel Pope – “Terrible King”

October 3, 2017

Brooding indie-folk artist Daniel Pope takes a page out of Iron & Wine/Sufjan Stevens’ book with his song “Terrible King.” Filtering in blanketing vocals and nimble guitar lines, this track smoothes out the edges while experimenting with unique chord progressions and cavernous vocal harmonies. Despite not having a multitude of instrumental tracks, “Terrible King” still manages to capture a full sound that’s both tender and moving. The track comes straight from his recent EP entitled Sad Zoo, the second album release for Daniel Pope. Test the waters with “Terrible King” below.

Max García Conover – “fire on i-295”

October 3, 2017

Singer-songwriter Max García Conover’s latest album was penned in true acoustic-folk fashion – while traveling across the US via vintage motorhome. With a goal to pen one song a week, his album motorhome was born, and with it his lead single “fire on i-295.” There’s a distinctly homey feel to the track, almost as if reminiscing over an old story with a close friend. He opens the door and invites you in, urging you to stay a while. It’s warm and it’s comforting, filled with anecdotes that act as much to set the scene as to bare his soul. With compelling phrases like “I’m gonna love you till my body burns,” García Conover’s lyricism has a way of surfacing to the forefront just when it’s most affecting. On the album, he states “motorhome is an autobiographical album about longing — for revelation, for a place to call home on our[...]

Simen Mitlid – “St. Hanshaugen”

October 2, 2017

Oslo’s indie-folk troubadour Simen Mitlid features his delicately crafted single “St. Hanshaugen,” fresh off his recently released album, Everything is the Same. Channeling the instrospective acousticism of Sufjan Stevens and Broken Social Scene, Mitlid ties in subdued vocal layering with growing instrumentals and tender technicality. The track is equal parts soothing and invigorating, drawing in the breath of life with the building anticipation of a massive crescendo. Take in Simen Mitlid’s serene crooning in “St. Hanshaugen” below, and indulge more fully with the entire album here.

Fellow Bohemian – “Get Away”

October 2, 2017

L.A. five-piece Fellow Bohemian draw up breezy indie rock at its finest with their track “Get Away.” The single hits its stride with the help of ethereal vocals, sun-soaked guitar lines, an energetic bass line, and intricate drum work. It’s the kind of track that comes off as genuinely carefree without trying too hard, where underlying dance rhythms meet weightless and hazy instrumentation. This type of textured sonic experience is what Fellow Bohemian have come to be known for, rivaled only by their spirited live shows. “Get Away” comes from the band’s recently released EP, Calm & Modern, aptly named from key traits of their sound. Catch the single below, and be sure to check out the full EP if you’re hungry for more.

Weslee – “Bathwater”

October 1, 2017

United Kingdom based Weslee just dropped a new visual for their single “Bathwater.” The single reached number 4 on the Hype Machine Chart and currently has over 510,000 Spotify streams, with support from Mistajam and Annie Mac on Radio 1. Weslee’s music video first came about through photos taken by Weslee’s front woman Emma. The video portrays a woman in numerous situations with water while the video boomerangs back and forth with each take. Check out the video for “Bathwater” via YouTube.

Luces – “Soak”

October 1, 2017

House group Luces comes out strong with their first release “Soak.” Artists Plastic Plates and Amtrac came together to form Luces as a collaborative project. “Soak” released through Amtrac’s label OPENERS. The single brings a ton of different textures throughout the track. There is heavy synth use and a deep bass-filled sound to the track. Many of the lays of the track mesh together to form a danceable beat. Touches from both Plastic Plates and Amtrac come out in the track, so you get a sense of balance with each artist’s style. Listen to “Soak” below via SoundCloud.

George Hollow – “Nature”

September 26, 2017

George Hollow released a glitchy new video for his single “Nature.” The video deviates from the polished style of “Yippee Kai Yi Yay” and leans towards experimental elements and video techniques. Kasper brings a heavy beat that brings the essence of horror rap to the forefront. Hollow does his part by switching up to a faster flow that hits as hard as the deep bass on the beat.  Check out the video for “Nature” below via YouTube.

Bien – “Satellites”

September 26, 2017

Nashville-based trio Bien dropped their single “Satellites” to promote their second EP Electric Dream earlier this month.  Composed of songwriters Jessie Early, Angela Lauer and Tim Lauer, the group have driven their focus into the world of pop music. “Satellites” thrives on its mixture of organic and analog elements. The vocals are full-bodied and heartfelt, giving the song soul in the process. In addition, The slight sound of the strings mixed with the analog elements of the song creates a balance between old and new.  Check out “Satellites” below via SoundCloud.

Redwood Skyline – “The River”

September 22, 2017

San Francisco-based band Redwood Skyline recently released their powerhouse of a second single, “The River.” Drawing in the best of folk, rock, and pop, the four-piece cite an array of influences from The Avett Brothers to Modest Mouse. “The River” highlights twangy vocals, sharp guitar lines, and rolling percussion in a way that’s both homey and striking. This track is all about contrasts, meeting gravelly and crystal-clear vocals, and light distortion with walking basslines. Tune in to “The River” below, and keep an eye out for more from Redwood Skyline.

Freedom Fry – “Party Down”

September 22, 2017

Los Angeles’ own Freedom Fry are keeping the ball rolling with another track off their recently released EP, “Party Down.” Taking cues from the indie pop greats like Passion Pit and Grouplove, the duo set the vibe with bright rhythm guitar, glowing synth lines, and energizing vocals. It’s a surrounding experience, touching all bases with expert track layering and engaging interplay among both vocalists. “Party Down” is the kind of track that’s hard to get enough of, and luckily there’s more where this came from with Strange Attraction, out now and available everywhere.