New Music

The Feather – “All My Life”

February 2, 2025

Winning the award for one of the most wholesome songs you’ll hear this week, “All My Life” is not a Foo Fighters cover, but rather a song of sibling love by Belgian solo artist The Feather (aka Thomas Medard, of Dan San fame who are also worth a listen). This song is filled to the brim with vibrant synth and *impeccable* bass licks that will leave you in a puddle. Medard’s vocals along with the groovy effects (both electronic and visual in the video below) craft an impossibly catchy track.   You can see the music video for “All My Life” below from YouTube. You can add it to your synth heavy playlist(s) on Spotify. Keep your ears peeled for more after this and 2024’s “Invisible” album; you won’t be left wanting but you’ll certainly be hankerin’ for more.  

KOTE – “To Be Horrified”

February 1, 2025

“To Be Horrified” is the latest from mysterious musician (and possible time traveler and/or vampire/deity) Veronique Bertelle, better known as KOTE. Bertelle’s lyrics mesh well with the tight combo of drums, bass, and rhythm guitar and showcase a story of strength against the patriarchy. Speaking to their experiences, Bertelle had this to say:   “My name is Veronique Bertelle, but I am not me. I don’t live, nor have I ever lived, by your rules of space and time. I was born in the United Kingdom in the ’50s, in an era that already felt the first beats of a musical revolution. In 1984, I was reborn in Italy, a fracture in the timeline that redefined who I was. Until 1990, I lived between 1965 and 1975, moving between Los Angeles and El Cerrito. In those places, immersed in sound and experimentation, I walked alongside artists I intimately knew through[...]

Two-Man Giant Squid – “Weird Recordings (you’ve got some)”

January 29, 2025

Brooklyn post-punk act Two-Man Giant Squid released their driving new song “Weird Recordings (you’ve got some)” earlier this week. The track is the lead single off the band’s forthcoming self-titled album, out March 7, 2025 via Mint 400 Records.   The band started as a faceless solo bedrom project from Mitchell Vonikur, eventually fleshing out to a live fivetet. The new single is about the frustrations of the creative process, letting dead ends take up too much time and effort. Not everything has to be perfect, it’s important to embrace creativity and the voice-in-your-head isn’t always right.   “Weird Recordings (you’ve got some)” has the post-punk rawness of Parquet Courts, the crescendo indie groove of early Modest Mouse, and the franticness of LCD Soundsystem when they are giving Nancy Whang a rest. Check it out below.   Weird Recordings (you’ve got some) by Two-Man Giant Squid

Buddy Wynkoop – “Electric City”

January 29, 2025

Oregon art punk project, Buddy Wynkoop, have a new single that’s bound to get you to the dance floor. The four-piece formed in 2019, surviving the COVID-19 pandemic and seemingly emerging stronger as a project. They are a current staple of the lauded indie scene in Portland. “Electric City” is an amalgamation of some of the most noteworthy art punk acts. Their new single “Electric City” combines IDLES’ punky staccato semi-spoken delivery, with the bleep bloop playfulness of LCD Soundsystem and first wave nods to DEVO. “Electric City” is the first single off the forthcoming album Better Than Botox, set for release February 20, 2025. Mark it in your calendar. In the meantime, get a taste for the band that’s selling out venues in the pacific northwest below. Electric City by Buddy Wynkoop

Errol Eats Everything – “Round N Round”

January 28, 2025

Industry veteran Errol Eats Everything steps back into the booth with a new persona and a cyclical short story to tell on his latest single, “Round N Round.” Channeling Jay Electronica through his deep voice, vivid imagery, and impressive internal rhymes, Errol talks through the cycle of gun violence and its impact on communities – cultural commentary that Errol espouses throughout his releases. “Round N Round” features a dastardly jazz loop on which Errol certainly eats. The Errol Eats Everything character is coupled with a Boondocks/hip hop Boss Baby character to ramp up the interest and immersion in Errol’s performance – Check it out on IG for the full experience. “Round N Round” is the second single from the NYAM! EP with an album to follow in February – follow Errol on Spotify to keep tabs on that and other releases. Listen to “Round N Round” alongside other recently-featured underground[...]

quickly, quickly – “Enything”

January 28, 2025

Portland, Oregon based quickly, quickly is the brainchild of Graham Jonson, and “Enything” is their latest song. I was briefly disappointed as I thought this was going to be a celebration of Enya (jk), but was genuinely very impressed with the lo-fi bedroom pop mouthfeel. The cavalcade of instrumentals, both big and small, reminded me of a lovechild betwixt Elliot Smith and Sufjan Stevens; parts jazzy and folksy, but altogether a most satisfying endeavor. If you aren’t taken in by the music video below, you’ll at least be able to enjoy crescendos that come out of nowhere and fade back.   You can watch the music video for “Enything” below on YouTube. You also have your pick of  Bandcamp and Spotify so you can throw this on your bedroom pop playlist (of which you should have many from us, right?).  

Fright Years – “Do What You Wanna”

January 28, 2025

Edinburgh based Fright Years brings us their latest track with “Do What You Wanna.” The rare, bass-heavy track that celebrates the idea that we can find joy in expressing ourselves without fear or judgement. The intro reminded me of “I Am One” from Smashing Pumpkins first album, Gish, with the heavy emphasis on the bass and drums. The guitar comes in the help carry us through the rest of track just before a minute has elapsed, but, in all honesty, I could listen to this chunky bass riff allllll day long.   You can hear “Do You Wanna” below from YouTube or add it to your punky/psychedelic-adjacent playlist on Spotify. The single also includes “Aftersun” and “Stars” and are also worth your time, showing the true range of the band.  

georgia, georgia – “friends”

January 28, 2025

It’s been a minute since we last heard from Italy-based musician georgia, georgia. We last covered her here back in October and, much like then, we’re quite stoked to hear her latest offering “friends” (back then it was “things you do”).   Other than thumbing her nose at capitalizing, Giorgia Piva has crafted an impeccably catchy dream pop track where the guitar and synth play second fiddle to her vocals. She makes the entire affair sound effortless even with her wispy-yet-strong vocals. Fans of Phoebe Bridgers or Clairo would find a lot to enjoy here, as would anyone who enjoys a well crafted song from start to finish (… so, probably everyone).   You can hear “friends” below from bandcamp or add it to your Spotify playlist of perfect pop songs delivered in a whisper song voice.   friends by georgia, georgia

Label Mou – “Sparkling Lights”

January 28, 2025

Label Mou, Italy-born and based in Germany, brings us her latest track “Sparkling Lights.” Mou’s vocals deftly weave through the house beats that underpin the track. The song was released as a message of support to people impacted by the Los Angeles fires (of 2025). Lyrically, “Sparkling Lights” is “an imaginary story of a devastating natural disaster, inspired by the strength found in love and the transformative power of reconnection, even in the face of overwhelming challenges.” While at first glance this may seem a little on the nose, the track itself was written a few years ago and was purposefully and thoughtfully released.   You can hear “Sparkling Lights” below from YouTube and can throw it on your “chill house around the house” mix on Spotify. I found a few other tracks she was featured on, as well has her past project Might at Night, but this was the[...]

honeygaze – “Heartthrob”

January 28, 2025

“Heartthrob” is the latest single from Philadelphia hyperpop band honeygaze. A combination of EDM, pop, punk, and then some, that comes together better than the sum of its parts (and not some (or perhaps some(?)) Frankenstein mish mash). Encompassing anywhere between Charlie XCX or “scawy monstews and nice spwites :3″ from Fraxiom, it’s quite the gap!   The track itself reminded me a lot of one of my personal favorites: Silversun Pickups – in particular, the fuzzed out guitar which keeps this rooted in indie rock. The synth and voice modulation keep the track interesting but not to the point where the band loses the plot and you’re left wondering what you’re listening to. Not that there’s anything wrong with that! Sometimes you need something so out of pocket that it haunts your dreams. In this case, honeygaze reigns in the wildness of hyperpop to create something left-field, but melodically[...]

Spectaculous – “Tempo”

January 27, 2025

Whimsical compositions and biting lyricism prove to be the secret formula on the debut single from Madison, WI artists Spectaculous. Five years in the making, bandmates Dequadray White (vocals) Jason Kutz (keyboards), Ben Ferris (bass) and Mike Koszewski (drums/percussion) are executing a realized, distinctly unique project. The Spectaculous four recruit additional instrumentalists for “Tempo,” a piece with carefully composed classical music elements (including parts for flute, clarinet, oboe, etc.) in a hip hop package. The bubble gum, Fairly Oddparents palette and Dequadray’s sharp pen combine for a one of a kind listening (and viewing) experience. “Tempo” comes with a fully animated video from DaBolis House that you’ve gotta check out. You can follow the band’s future output, including plans for multiple EPs, on Spotify.  Check out our Underground Hip Hop playlist while you’re there.

Chrome Waves + A-F-R-O + Jeristotle – “My Mind is My Biggest Gun”

January 24, 2025

UK beatmaker Chrome Waves recruits rising artists A-F-R-O and Jeristotle on his latest boom bap single “My Mind is My Biggest Gun.” Chrome takes us back to his 90s roots on this track – spotlighting some tasteful DJ scratches and a simple, menacing sample flip for the rappers to take aim at. A-F-R-O sounds like GZA or a DOOM collaborator when he gets the mic, realizing the song title with internal rhyme schemes and vivid imagery. Jeristotle takes a visionary approach to the second verse, channeling lucid dreams, thought leadership, and other philosophical musings. Chops, scratches and other beat seasonings transition the song from verse to verse, giving listeners a hypnotizing head-nod along the way. Add this one to your playlists focused on masterful boom bap and lyricism. Check out more from Chrome Waves, A-F-R-O and Jeristotle on Spotify – you can find them and more on our Underground Hip[...]

Disco Nap – “Do It”

January 23, 2025

Chicago-based act Disco Nap know how to groove – evident on their latest offering, “Do It.” Glassy guitar tones, a bumping bassline, and an absolutely insane drum presence power this one forth, channeling contemporaries like Crumb with their jazzy blend of indie rock. More of a mood than a song, “Do It” challenges notions of contemporary songwriting with a deep-seeded feel that transcends tried-and-true verse-chorus-verse methods. It’s set off by an omni-pleasant vocal presence that never overpowers – laying a soothing melody over this neurotic but soothing jam.   You can find “Do It” on Spotify, but be sure to preview using the Soundcloud embed below.   Disco Nap · DO IT

Cold Camp + The Dirty Sample – “Excellence”

January 20, 2025

Our Rocky Mountain brethren have crafted a subzero lo-fi hip hop soundtrack for the Buffalo winters. Hailing from the mysterious northwest range is Cold Camp, a hip hop collective headed by veteran producer The Dirty Sample. Their latest effort, “Excellence” features crunchy boom bap drums, a cold piano sample, and a mischievous narrator ready for trouble in the high peaks. Things are a bit less interesting topographically here, but the icy aesthetic and frigid lyrical references Cold Camp bring down from the Rockies is the perfect accompaniment to a January walk in the city. An extended version of “Excellence” appears on the aptly named We Hate Summer project. Check it out for more lo-fi, icy hip hop production – and check out everything Cold Camp and The Dirty Sample on Spotify.

Rokeaux – “Heauxtel”

January 20, 2025

Virgin Islands rapper Rokeaux channels Damien Marley and Drake influences for his hypnotic new track “Heauxtel.” Anchored by Rokeaux’s anthemic hey/ohhs and killer reggae guitar lines, you can classify this track as Caribbean Hip Pop. “Heauxtel” (“hotel”) discusses a no-strings-attached relationship, leaving emotions at the door in pursuit of red-blooded desires. Lighthearted but thematic, “Heauxtul” works for late night playlists, tropical dance sessions, break-up mixes, and more. The track is the latest single in a string of new releases from Rokeaux – catch his full catalog on Spotify. Interested in more 2025 Underground Hip Hop? Check out our playlist on Spotify.