by Cassandra Dailey | Aug 2, 2018 | New Music
There’s something undeniably holistic about Kate Teague’s latest track, “Good to You.” Striking hard after the rise of her debut single “Low Life,” Teague delivers breezy guitar lines and sweeping vocals reminiscent of delicate ‘90s singer-songwriter ballads. This...
by Cassandra Dailey | Jul 26, 2018 | Preview
Philly’s indie rock sweethearts Past Life breeze through Buffalo tonight with a stacked lineup at Sugar City. The four-piece is currently riding the wave of their recently released EP The Loudest Sound, featuring their stalwart single “Apollo” at the forefront....
by Cassandra Dailey | Jul 9, 2018 | New Music
L.A.’s Overjoy provide a dose of ethereal, groove-ridden production in their single “Same.” Dripping in resounding synths, airy vocals, and crisp percussion, this track paints pictures with stark imagery that is simultaneously matchless and accessible. The electronic...
by Cassandra Dailey | Jul 9, 2018 | New Music
Liverpool duo Her’s pave the way for their upcoming debut full length with a dusky and introspective single, “Low Beam.” The track captures their classic eerie slacker rock sound while mulling over feelings of isolation in a world that praises ‘tough guy’ masculinity....
by Cassandra Dailey | Jul 8, 2018 | New Music
Eldoradio have a classic Brit-rock sound, despite their Swedish origins, that is as distinct as it is invigorating. The proof lies in their recent single “City Lights,” telling the well-worn tale of long nights and youthful indiscretions. There’s a hint of a punk...
by Cassandra Dailey | Jul 5, 2018 | New Music
Swedish producer Hovzter plays into his strengths with a classic electro-dance track, “Left Me Broken.” Featuring vocals by Mariana Lin, the single’s impact lies in its stark dynamic contrasts and beat drops. Hovzter works with instrumentation in a way that leaves you...
by Cassandra Dailey | Jul 5, 2018 | New Music
Garage-punk quartet Poster Parents grapple with passivity in their latest single, “Hostility.” The Phoenix, AZ natives combine punk rock angst with mellower indie rock instrumentals, giving the track a bite that’s still easy enough to swallow. Citing inspiration from...
by Cassandra Dailey | Jul 4, 2018 | New Music
The collaboration between Vandelux and Jurassic 5’s Marc 7 is testament to musical worlds colliding, blending a classic hip hop flow with pulsing electronica in their track “That Look.” This partnership stemmed from Vandelux’s original remix of Jurassic 5’s track...
by Cassandra Dailey | Jul 4, 2018 | New Music
A funky electropop collaboration between Swedish producer Bacall and solo artist FrankK has produced the catchiest of summer tracks with “Ferarra.” The single acts as commentary on today’s instagram-driven fame and the carefully posed artificialness of it all. Since...
by Cassandra Dailey | Jul 3, 2018 | New Music
Some of the best bands stem from a group of friends hanging out and playing around with instruments in their spare time. That pretty much sums up the story of Massage, a band of five pals in L.A. that seemed to come together both accidentally and out of necessity....
by Cassandra Dailey | Jul 3, 2018 | New Music
Riding the high of his recently released sophomore album, Australian producer Ben Browning scouts his sound as a solo artist with title track “Even Though.” Drawing a perceivable tie to the melodic stylings of ‘70s psychedelia hit makers like Paul McCartney and Brian...
by Cassandra Dailey | May 28, 2018 | New Music
Toronto’s art rock four-piece Faults produce a cavernous wall of sound in their latest single “Should’ve Been.” Astral guitar strains, spitfire drum fills, and ambient synths fill the air as frontman Aidan Belo-Nascimento’s seeping vocals weave it all together. This...
by Cassandra Dailey | May 28, 2018 | New Music
The atmospheric indie rockers in Basement Revolver know how to pull the heartstrings, especially in their newly minted single “Baby.” Songwriter Chrisy Hurn delves into her past experiences in a way that’s deeply personal and universally felt all at once, ruminating...
by Cassandra Dailey | May 28, 2018 | New Music
Dazzling electropop act Cellars draws up an 80s-inspired dance track for the ages with her single “All The Time.” The mix of bubbly percussion, strident synths, and circular melodies conjure visions of leg warmers and scrunchies, when neon-hued pop was king. The...
by Cassandra Dailey | May 28, 2018 | New Music
Parisian pop duo Charlotte & Magon are back with another historically campy music video for their track “Yes I Am.” Their vintage-inspired cosmic pop sound sets them apart from the crowd, along with their expressive and accessible lyricism and delivery. The video...
