Club Medd – “Oceans Deep”
If you're looking for some heady and moody electronica music, look no further than Club Medd's new offering, "Oceans Deep." This vocalless jam is tough to describe, so we'll let Club Medd speak for it himself: "I contacted some of my favorite blogs and asked them if...
Plastic Flowers – “How Can I”
London-based musician Plastic Flowers' "How Can I" is a swimmy, borderline retro tune that caught our ears immediately. We're especially impressed with their juxtaposition of chorus-laden guitars and tight retro drums with a noisy, wall-of-sound approach. PF's...
Goodnight House – “Can’t Go Back”
Nothing wrong with an endearing indie rock jam with tinges of emo and grunge. Goodnight House, aka Joel Lane, sent us "Can't Go Back" and we like it a lot. Falling somewhere on the spectrum between 90s grunge (like Hum) and mid-2000s emo (like Copeland), "Can't Go...
Honey Lung – “Stuttering Mind”
We've been following Honey Lung for some time now - their brand of post-grunge goodness just speaks to us. We last checked in with them this April with the fuzzy goodness of "Sophomore." Our new recommendation, "Stuttering Mind," is a slightly "cleaner" departure, but...
Champyons – “Living in the Movies”
The song, "Living in the Movies" serves as the latest single from the three-piece band and producer collective, Champyons. The single offers a glimpse into the band's first full-length album, to be released early 2018 via Embassy of Music. Drifting toward the...
courtship. – “Tell Me Tell Me”
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...
The Artful Force – “What Would You Do For Me”
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...
CHUCK – “Happy Birthday”
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...
Neighbourhood Youth – “Lately”
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....
Sego – “Whatever Forever”
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."...
Daniel Pope – “Terrible King”
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...
Max García Conover – “fire on i-295”
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...
Simen Mitlid – “St. Hanshaugen”
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...
Fellow Bohemian – “Get Away”
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...
Weslee – “Bathwater”
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...
Luces – “Soak”
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...
George Hollow – “Nature”
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...
Bien – “Satellites”
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....
Redwood Skyline – “The River”
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...
Freedom Fry – “Party Down”
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...
Opal People – “2 Channel”
London’s Opal People bring their track “2 Channel” to life with the help of Ruf Dig in their recent music video release. The band blends together synthpop and lo-fi for a uniquely enticing sound, featuring soaring choruses and tropical/dance influence. The video plays...
Seazoo – “Shoreline”
Welsh quintet Seazoo head up their looming album release with a second single, “Shoreline.” The band melds jangly guitar lines with strident synths and an energetic beat with precision, staying true to their DIY background while still standing out as polished indie...
Des – “Don’t You Worry”
Long Island indie pop newcomer Des brings the electronic spirit to alternative with a video for his single “Don’t You Worry.” As the latest brainchild of long-time songwriter Mike Desmond, Des’ work underlines catchy choruses and enduring hooks, adding some...
GGOOLLDD – “Excelsior Springs”
Milwaukee-based GGOOLLDD gives powerful synthpop vibes on their newly released “Excelsior Springs.” The single comes off the band’s debut EP TEETH, which will be out in December via Roll Call Records. Coming off two sold-out shows at Turner Hall Ballroom in Milwaukee,...
Joshua Moriarty – “All I Want Is You”
Joshua Moriarty of Miami Horror released his brand new track “All I Want Is You,” a single from his solo project War Is Over. The first single “R.T.F.L." strayed away from the influences of Miami Horror and focused on newer pop influences. While the first single...
morgxn – “xx”
L.A. indie pop artist morgxn made waves with the recent release of an official video for his track “xx.” In a heady mix of feathery vocals, ethereal synths, and a pounding beat, the song bares all and hits straight to the core. It’s as much a party anthem as a call to...
Cults – “I Took Your Picture”
New York duo Cults explore the wonders of 80’s power pop with their latest single “I Took Your Picture.” Drawing inspiration from new wave heroes like The Motels and The Cars, the track filters in ripples of vitalizing synths, crisp percussion, and sparkling vocals,...
Seapony – “What’s Gonna Happen”
Fresh off a recent EP release, Seapony hit the ground running after their brief hiatus with their highlight track “What’s Gonna Happen.” Featuring the band’s signature surf-rock foundation topped with silky smooth vocals, the track leaves it up to fate with the help...
B00TY – “Loosen Up”
Los Angeles based electro-funk-soul duo B00TY dropped their latest music video for the single “Loosen Up” earlier this month. The outfit is composed of vocalists and producers Edan Freiberger and Adam Epelbaum. "Loosen Up" is in between the genres of funk and analog...
SEE TAI – “Brother Sun”
Dream pop artist SEE TAI introduces his latest misty masterpiece, “Brother Sun.” The alias of former ambient rocker Jamey See Tai, the project stays laid back in nature, funneling in breezy synth lines, rambling guitar melodies, and steady vocals that come off as...
KARMS – “River”
If you're in the mood for some kick-ass rock and roll, we suggest you look no farther than the thundering four-piece that is KARMS. The Dublin-based quartet hit us up with the swagger of "River," a four-minute, guitar-driven face puncher that is sure to get you...
LOST BEACH – “Classless Man”
Los Angeles’ LOST BEACH churn out sunny indie rock in their latest toe-tapper, “Classless Man.” The five-piece troupe cite inspiration on a spectrum from James Brown to Otis Redding to Bob Dylan, shooting for the timeless endurance of vintage classics while...
Happy Abandon – “Heavy Lines”
At the forefront of their recent album release, orchestral rock trio Happy Abandon’s single “Heavy Lines” captures the band’s heart wrenching ethos in one fell swoop. Formed in the wake of loss and heartbreak, the band turned their despondency to light with their...
WHARVES – “Love Decide”
Alt-rock quartet WHARVES headed up their current East coast tour with the release of their new single “Love Decide.” Taking cues from the gritty, guitar-driven heft of Joy Division, The Strokes, and Foals, “Love Decide” brings in virtuosic guitar lines, a pounding...
Tourist – “We Stayed Up All Night (feat. Ardyn)”
London singer-songwriter William Phillips recently released a music video for his latest track under his alias Tourist, “We Stayed Up All Night.” Known for crafting fervent and wistful dance tracks, Tourist has been tied to big name artists like CHVRCHES, HAIM, and...
Tennis – “No Exit”
Denver pop duo Tennis crank things up a notch with their latest single, “No Exit.” Enlisting a groove-centric bass line, ambient synths, and unrelenting percussion, Tennis captures the feel-good zeal of 70’s and 80’s height-of-pop. Their upbeat sentiment works as a...
Surf Rock is Dead – “Everything They Said”
Brooklyn duo Surf Rock is Dead head up the release of their upcoming EP with a new single, “Everything They Said.” Despite what their name suggests, the track funnels in a good share of sunny guitar lines and reverb-soaked vocals, while bringing in the moodiness and...
Brunch – “The Goose”
London noise rock band Brunch prep for the release of their upcoming album with a video for their single “The Goose.” This track has everything we’ve come to love about fuzzy indie rock: dueling distorted guitar lines, gravelly crooned vocals, and choice moments of...
Cassia – “Sink”
The calypso-inspired rockers in Cassia deliver glittering guitar strains and sweetly syncopated drum lines in their single “Sink.” Blending the sunny rays of surf rock with African and Caribbean-driven rhythms, this track is about as vibrantly upbeat as they come....
Bucolic – “Daisy”
Bucolic brings a heavier DIY edge to his signature blend of shoegaze with his latest single, “Daisy.” This time around, Seth Carpenter trades in breezy synths for hazy distortion, lethargic vocals, and tunnel-like sound settings. Despite the laid-back feel, the track...
Shane Allen – “Life is a Dream”
Singer/songwriter Shane Allen paints an uplifting picture of vitality with his track “Life is a Dream.” Largely concerned with clever lyricism to tell his story, Allen takes the jangly edge of rock, anecdotal qualities of folk, and the homespun zest for life akin to...
all-caps LADD – “Computer Kids”
Connecticut four-piece all-caps LADD brood over life’s harsh realities in their latest track, “Computer Kids.” Their sound has a raw, sobering edge that’s not often found in a band of young rockers. Combining souped-up distortion, nimble guitar lines, swift drum...
Sights and Sages – “Aghori”
San Diego four-piece Sights and Sages will have you humming along for days with their intensely hooky track “Aghori.” There’s more to this moody alt rock number than meets the eye, featuring a salient, falsetto-fueled chorus, racing drum beat, and a driving bassline...
Ronnie Lott – “14th Ave”
Rapper/songwriter/producer triple threat Ronnie Lott brings the fire with his fierce new single, “14th Ave.” The native Texan masters an unrelenting flow with a subtle back beat, achieving a sound somewhere between Drake, Big Sean, and Migos. The track is all energy...
Oddnesse – “Are You Down”
Combining a seeping groove with silky smooth vocals, Oddnesse sets their standard for new love with “Are You Down.” What started as an in-studio collaboration amongst L.A. transplants became a newly forged duo with haunting pop sensibilities and storied music careers...
The/Wanderlust. – “Moving Mountains”
Orlando’s The/Wanderlust. channel pure optimism in their latest track, “Moving Mountains.” The instrumental indie rockers may not rely on lyrics to get their message across, but their ideas are conveyed as clear as day by way of sunny guitar tracks, all working in...
Woolbright – “What’s It Gonna Be”
Indie rock with a side of punk grit is what’s for dinner, and Southern Florida quartet Woolbright is serving up a hefty helping in their single “What’s It Gonna Be.” Melodic guitar lines are met with rhythmic fuzz, while frontwoman Candice Maritato’s fervid vocals...
Faunaphor – “Standing In The Doorway”
Art-pop duo Faunaphor stitch together raw and dazzling instrumentals in their track “Standing In The Doorway.” Their means of minimalism in this case keeps vocals at the forefront, while ethereal synth and guitar ruminations shine through over more sustained tracks...
Ayo River – “Mercedes”
Fresh off a debut album release, Ayo River keeps the ball rolling with a single from the LP, “Mercedes.” The track provides a quirky but hard-hitting narrative of an accidental car crash that singer/songwriter Weston Taylor experienced. Lyrically, he muses over...
Love Glow – “Internet”
San Diego’s Love Glow deliver pure effervescence by way of their single “Internet.” The indie rock four-piece land somewhere between Alvvays and Wolf Alice, with Caroline Corn’s sweetly subdued vocals acting as the glue that keeps understated synth lines and guitars...