Sea Span – “Diane”
Philadelphia based indie-gaze act, Sea Span, have a new song that has been the soundtrack of our weekend. The song "Diane" is a mellow song of regret about trying to rewind and make things right in a relationship. Could you win them back? Would it all be the same?...
Queue – “Falling Into Skies”
Philadelphia / DC based indie act Queue have a new song that is right up our alley. Queue's song "Falling Into Skies" is emotional, with breath-y, sweet vocals over delicate guitars. Beneath the surface, "Falling Into Skies" is about falling for someone that is...
Our Mother – “Age of Empirez”
London-based baroque indie rock quartet released their latest track from the up their upcoming debut EP titled A.O.B. this week and it's a burner. "Age Of Empirez" is falsetto waltz, a slow and a delicate dance. Fans of Dresden Dolls, minimalist Bon Iver, or a...
Islands – “Christmas Tree”
Islands are back again proving that undoubtedly Islands are forever. The project, fronted by Nick Thorburn, formerly of The Unicorns and current Serial theme song composer, released their new single "Christmas Tree," off of the band's forthcoming album Should I Remain...
Sleep Science – “Tears For The Money”
Being a non-established grinding indie rock act is hard in itself, with booking paid gigs, gaining fans, balancing work schedules, and overall managing a functioning band. Canadian bands deal with this with and then some based on their basic isolation in between...
Pusher – “Clear (ft. Mothica)”
Toronto-based electro-producer Pusher has returned after nearly a year with a song that could be the song of spring. The up-and-coming producer collaborated with Brooklyn-based singer Mothica to create a song that is best described as infectious. In the pair's new...
9 Theory – “Get Up, Dig In, Good Luck (ft. Dawn Mitschele)”
Los Angeles based electronic-producer, 9 Theory aka Gabe Lehner, released a new song last week that is making the rounds in our office. "Get Up, Dig In, Good Luck" starts of with a 4/4 heartbeat, soft keyboards, and Moby-like snippets from "Natural Blues" accented by...
Saga ft. Blu – “Up”
Brooklyn's Saga has been a king of loosies of late. His latest standalone "Up" is a perfect rap track to transition from the depths of winter into warmer vibes. The warm, easy production is handled by France's 20syl and is perfectly complimentary to the smooth flows...
Ace of Base – “Don’t Turn Around (MONAKR Remix)”
My introduction to Swedish pop sensations Ace of Base came after watching Full House. Stephanie Tanner's band, GirlTalk (not to be confused with Greg Gillis' one-man splice machine, Girl Talk), covered one of their singles for a talent show and Uncle Jesse got all...
FRENSHIP – “Carpet”
LA-based electro-pop tagteam, FRENSHIP, released their first single off their upcoming EP last week and it's a good one. The duo, composed of two former LuLulemon co-workers, teamed together to craft music they are passionate about / write songs about bangin' on...
Sun Cut Flat – “Warped Buddhism”
Right from the start, Sun Cut Flat's new single "Warped Buddhism" grabbed a hold of my ears and would not let go. The Brooklyn-based collective, fronted by Nick Lattanzi with support from a rotating cast of Berklee-trained musicians, is best described as a mix between...
Wild Year – “Setting Yourself on Fire”
LA-based indie rock act, Wild Year, released a single this past month that is totally shareworthy. The track "Setting Yourself on Fire" is starts off like a clean indie popr ock track with lead vocalist Cole Morrall cooing "none of us are what we seem, you're still...
Lost Kings (ft. Katelyn Tarver) – “You” (Proppa Remix)
Without a doubt, one of the hottest pop singles of 2016 thusfar has been Lost Kings' and Katelyn Tarver's "You." It came in just the right time for when Justin Bieber's "Sorry" was one play away from getting annoying. Almost on cue, Lost Kings and Katelyn Tarver...
Alex the Astronaut – “Half of 21st Street”
Aussie native turned temporary New York transplant, Alex the Astronaut, released her first single close to a month ago, and it's an indie-pop gem. Alex is a passionate story teller, and "Half of 21st Street" is a testament to her skills. The song is a love story (as...
David Sanya & EhCee – “Liquid Love”
David Sanya and EhCee's "Liquid Love" is a song that's ready to be featured in a commercial. The track from the Toronto-based artists has that distinct sound to it, one that'd bring your attention to the tv to watch an outfit of ethnically diverse 20-somethings...