New Music

Daisy The Great – “Looking U Up”

July 16, 2023

New York based indie-pop duo Kelley Nicole Dugan and Mina Walker are the two halves that make up Daisy the Great, and “Looking U Up” is their latest single. If you’ve ever opened up Tik Tok, you may have heard their single “The Record Player Song” off of their debut EP I’ve Got a Few Friends and I Wish they Were Mine; this led to some success clocking in with over five million streams since 2019. “Looking U Up” is a fun romp with crooning guitars and cheeky lyrics about dating in the social media age and (as you may have guessed) getting stuck on someone. Fans of Lucy Dacus and Wet Leg (with less sex puns) would find a lot to enjoy here, and with work progressing on a new album happening now, you shouldn’t have to wait too much longer! You can hear “Looking U Up” on Bandcamp,[...]

T-Mass x Staarz – “Bad Guy”

July 14, 2023

T-Mass and Staarz have mixed their creative chakras to create electronic alchemical gold with the newly released track “Bad Guy,” a cover of the Billie Eilish hit. While the original is an exercise in whispered swagger, bated pauses, and ear bending transitions, the cover takes the song out of the bedroom and sets it cruising through neon dripped city streets on an Akira motorcycle. T-Mass laces the track with subtle drops before opening the throttle and hurling you into lush maximalist electronic production that never breaks the cool that the original hit branded into our collective mind. The song wisely keeps the gut punch of the famous warped vocal “bad guy” but instead of a muted bravado, T-Mass makes the production a blurried full throttle joyride filled with melody and texture reminiscent of TNGHT, Hudson Mohawke, and Rustie. This release is the first track in six years for T-Mass and[...]

MILANOSPORT – “Sushi”

July 9, 2023

Five piece MILANOSPORT are transmitting a potent and living interpretation of their home city Milan’s nightlife with their debut single “Sushi.” The new track blends post punk, surf rock, and shoegaze synth into a focused slice of savory-salty scrumptiousness, a prosciutto crudo of a single for sure. Deadpan vocals fall from the singer’s lips like a cigarette divorcing the bottom lip of a slack-jawed midnight reveler. The lyrics tumble out as a fraying rhythm guitar chugs and pounds along with impeccable rock drumming bolstered by a carbonated bass riff. “Sushi” is effortlessly cool while progressing and shifting into exciting post punk sounds before slapping you back with stiletto guitar lines. Finally, they open all the dissonance for a climax that feels like the end of a long Milan night that extended long past the aperitif. Fans of Interpol, Art Brut, and Ought will find lots to love on this track.[...]

Zivi – “Move Along”

July 9, 2023

“Move Along” is a dreamy new single from Zivi who operates out of Los Angeles. “Move Along” is wonderfully produced and mixed impeccably, it brings that beautiful balance of soft rock sound perfected by Fleetwood Mac with a 2023 twist. Exemplified by tight drums that fit into guitar lines like clockwork and a tireless guitar that plays out like a heart tapped, it flows endlessly, letting emotional stimuli push, pull, and bend the flow that falls from it eternally. Zivi coos warmly in the middle of the track with his hazy vocals, which get thickened by a rounded, caramelly bass line combining to cover the whole track in a suede texture that you will love. Fans of War on Drugs, Kurt Vile, and Dinosaur Jr. will find plenty to sink their teeth into on this one. Give “Move Along” the new single from Zivi a listen on Soundcloud, Apple Music,[...]

Conflict At Serenity Pools – “Stained Glass Curtain”

July 9, 2023

Conflict At Serenity Pools calls Venice Beach, California home, but has collaborators that span well beyond Dogtown (read our previously feature here). CASP for short has just released their latest piece, a blurred bite of sumptuous surf citrus flavored indie, “Stained Glass Curtain.” It is their first single off upcoming LP Ladders of Misfortune coming out Sept. 29th. The new song has a care free confidence evocative of The Velvet Underground that lets a pop creativity flow freely into their indie guitar sound.  An undeniable California surf sound brings the bright energy to that carefree tude and buzzy rhythms create a savory hit that you can feel in the back of your jaw as bright guitar lines twinkle dazing you with Beach Boys pop tones. The upcoming album explores collage and time; “Stained Glass Curtain” is lock step with the project’s themes, referencing patchwork both in fabric and in happiness. Let[...]

Shanf x Waxamilion – “Wipelash”

July 8, 2023

We’re digging this mathy/inexplicable collab between Shanf and Waxamilion that they’ve entitled “Wipelash.” With bumbling synth flavors; an airy, vocoded vocal presence; and a shuffling percussive presence, “Wipelash” sounds like your favorite, twinkly emo band run through a very pleasant 8-bit filter. In case you needed any extra inspo to like this one, be sure to stick around for the dueling synth/guitar solo around the 1:55 mark – it’s exquisite. Check out “Wipelash” now via Bandcamp (below) and/or Spotify. MEATBALL by Shanf

sheep eyes – “Should Be Blood”

July 8, 2023

LA-based band sheep eyes was born out of a desire to create danceable garage rock/post-punk. We think they’ve hit the mark on their latest single, “Should Be Blood,” which has all the energy of the ’00s rock revival without ever sounding a pastiche. A meandering guitar grind powers this one forth while punctuated vocals create a catchy and groovy rhythm. Fans of Parquet Courts, The Strokes, and Viagara Boys will find lots to love about this. PS: if you need inspiration (and a visual represenation of how WE danced to “Should Be Blood”), give the music video a whirl. Check out the YouTube video for “Should Be Blood,” purchase it via Bandcamp, or add it to your Spotify playlist.

Far Caspian – “Pet Architect”

July 5, 2023

Far Caspian is the moniker under which Irishman Joel Johnson produces music and “Pet Architect” is his latest single. Tight drums along with subdued, stripped down guitars move this track along at a steady clip, but you thoroughly enjoy the journey. His vocals walk the line between an almost whisper yet maintain a warm, melancholy tone throughout. If you’ve never heard him before or you’re looking for a similar sound, you wouldn’t go amiss with Sparklehorse, Autolux, or The Radio Dept. Johnson speaks to the nature of the of the song: “I wrote ‘Pet Architect’ after a Crohn’s flare up I had on tour that made me feel alienated from the rest of the group… I was reading about Japanese architecture and how they filled in tiny spaces on the street between buildings with condensed buildings and I felt like that worked as a metaphor for how I felt being[...]

His Old Chain – “Out In The Sun”

July 5, 2023

“Out in the Sun” is the latest single from cowboys cum songwriters Christian Lyles and Stefan J. Selbert, the two members of His Old Chain. We’ve written about the band previously here – what we dug up there is about all there is to find about this mysterious duo online. Their soothing vocals and chillwave-esque guitar effects kept me listening, but also also paired really well with a relaxing strain of “green tea.” As far as vibes go, if you like Voxtrot but wanted to somehow make them more chill you would get something resembling His Old Chain. Bonus points if you can figure out what is said within the first 10 seconds of the track; I will literally buy you a beer because I pretty much peaked in high school with basic French (poorly, I might add). You can hear “Out in the Sun” along with a growing collection[...]

Georgia Mulligan – “Omissions”

July 5, 2023

Georgia Mulligan is an Australia-based songsmith, by way of Sydney, out with a new single entitled “Omissions.” You may recognize Georgia from her regular appearances in the UK and Ireland touring/festival circuits both independently and as a backing member of fellow Aussie Julia Jacklin’s band. The song is spearheaded by a somber guitar riff throughout, providing the perfect accompaniment to Mulligan’s haunting vocals. Speaking on the song, Mulligan says: “…It is about the lies that we tell to ourselves and to those around us. What one person considers a lie is to another, simply an omission. We curate. We don’t always mean to deceive, but often, we do.” Fans of Mitski, Angel Olsen, or her bandmate Julia Jacklin will feel right at home with “Omissions,” not to mention the rest of Georgia Mulligan’s catalogue Give “Omissions” a listen on Spotify and/or Apple Music and be sure to let us know[...]

Mainland Break – “Calling After”

July 5, 2023

Denver-based Mainland Break brings us a fun, folksy tinged flavor of indie pop with their single “Calling After.” Appropriately dubbing themselves “Jangle Pop/Car Trip Rock,” the guitars are, to wit, quite jangly. While I wasn’t able to review this song while on a road trip per se, I did drive to the supermarket and I can confirm that it does indeed “rock” whilst on the road. Fans of Real Estate or Courtney Barnett would find apt similarities to be interested, with plenty to differentiate so as not to fall into the trap of being a rehash. You can hear “Calling After” and the rest of Mainland Break’s catalogue over on Spotify and Youtube. Be sure to let us know your thoughts on Mainland Break and if you’d like to hear more like this on our social meedz.

Oh Land – “My Freak”

July 4, 2023

Danish stunner Oh Land (aka songwriter/singer Nanna Øland Fabricius) specializes in genre-bending pop wizardry as evidenced by latest offering, “My Freak.” The disco-forward track has a lovely energy that makes use of a bubbling bass undercurrent; twinkles of warm Rhodes; and, of course, Fabricius’ silky-smooth vocals. With super-hooky rhythms and a retro-but-modernized approach, “Freak” has a sort of cosmic mass appeal, at least to our alien-esque ears. About the song, Nanna explains: “‘My Freak’ is a celebration of the deep love you find with someone as weird as yourself.” Stream “My Freak” via Spotify and Apple Music.

Worriers – “Trust Your Gut”

June 29, 2023

Brooklyn-based act Worriers has been crushing it for close to a decade, and if newest single “Trust Your Gut” is any indication, they’re still in their prime songwriting years. Packed full of peppy indie rock energy, blasts of vintage synth bliss, and singer Lauren Denitzio’s words of encouragement, “Trust Your Gut” could appeal to fans of anywhere from Bruce Springsteen to Against Me!. Their delivery on “Trust Your Gut” is approachable and surprisingly upbeat, especially when you consider the political-punk nature of their earlier work. Sometimes it’s best to hear from the artist themselves – check out what Worriers has to say about the song/video below: “The song is meant to celebrate learning to trust your intuition and advocate for yourself and your own time, even in the face of being told that everything is fine. I thought it would be a good match for the video to be an[...]

The Blues And Greys – “Black Spring”

June 29, 2023

Santa Barbara-based act The Blues And Greys recently hit our inboxes with this huge alt pop jam they’re calling “Black Spring.” Singer Lindsey Waldon absolutely explodes in the anthemic chorus here, letting loose with an undeniable hook – even better, she hits you with it before the thirty second mark, sucking you in before you even have a chance to think twice. With a grumbling bass presence, tasty guitar work, and an epic percussion presence, this one will appeal to fans of Phantogram, Still Corners, and Shiny Toy Guns. You can listen to “Black Spring” now on Spotify and Apple Music.

Constant Care – “Everything To Lose”

June 29, 2023

Constant Care (aka Oxford/Madrid songwriter Fergus Brady) is here to rile you up with his personal blend of indie jangle and midwestern emo flavors. Our latest recommendation is “Everything To Lose,” which finds Brady seamlessly blending the aforementioned genres with lightly crunchy guitars and impassioned vocals in tow. Fans of 90s indie-slacker stuff like Built to Spill, Dinosaur Jr., or Superchunk are gonna love this one. About the song, Fergus says: “I was coming out of a dark period in my life and the lyrics are my attempt to articulate some of the things that kept me going during that time. It’s a song that welcomes the dawning of a new morning.” You can find “Everything To Lose” on Bandcamp, Apple Music, and Spotify. Constant Care · Everything to Lose