by Cassandra Dailey | May 28, 2018 | New Music
There’s just something about saccharine dream pop that really hits the spot. If you’re on the lookout for your latest fix, British quartet L I P S aims to please in their balmy track “Apartment.” Frontwoman Rachel Anstis’ vocal stylings echo that of the DIY...
by Cassandra Dailey | May 25, 2018 | New Music
San Francisco based The Silhouette Era funnel pure kineticism through a sieve in their recent single, “Waste Me.” This four-piece has everything you could hope for from a California band – there’s the garage rock abrasiveness, the surf rock shred, and...
by Cassandra Dailey | May 24, 2018 | New Music
There’s something immediately catchy about indie rock quartet Active Bird Community’s latest single “Spend The Night” that’s hard to put a finger on. Maybe it’s the band’s earthy garage rock feel, mixed in with a few drops of whiny punk essence. Maybe it’s faint...
by Cassandra Dailey | May 24, 2018 | New Music
Last Box of Sparklers’ track “Give Way, Long Gone” is perhaps best described as hazy psych pop. The Gothenberg indie production project-turned-experimental collaboration has a foggy, yet delicate sound reminiscent of early Teen Suicide (now American Pleasure Club.)...
by Cassandra Dailey | May 24, 2018 | New Music
The haunting disco stylings of Boston’s Oddysseys culminate in the band’s recent single release, “Fever Dreams.” If you’re into sad boys making somber dance music reminiscent of the 70s, it doesn’t get much better than these guys. Their wordpainting conjures visions...
by Cassandra Dailey | May 22, 2018 | New Music
Swedish pop duo Feelium take on a reminiscence that’s syrupy sweet in their track “Your Heart Will Learn To Recognize It In Time.” They combine video game-era electronics with dreamy saxophone, melismatic paired guitar lines, and 60s soft rock vocal refrains...
by Cassandra Dailey | May 22, 2018 | New Music
Nashville’s murky indie rock quintet Palm Ghosts dip their toes into cinematic soundscaping with their latest track, “Who Knew Me Better Than You.” Meandering guitar lines set the song up for success, combined with the brooding fervor of Joseph Lekkes and Erica...
by Cassandra Dailey | May 12, 2018 | New Music
L.A.’s Digisaurus is not your average electropop project. The handiwork of James Allison, Digisaurus combines years of production and performance experience with electrifying vitality and neon hues. Allison’s storied career boasts tours with Weezer and recording...
by Cassandra Dailey | May 11, 2018 | New Music
UK quartet Courts defy genre boundaries and refute definition via their latest tune “Tonight.” This track seems to crack the code for the optimum party anthem, stringing together an anthemic disco-inspired chorus with jangly guitar lines, a soulful backbone, and a...
by Cassandra Dailey | May 11, 2018 | New Music
Denver’s ironically named indie rock foursome Coastal Wives meets youthful energy with gritty guitar-ridden angst in their latest single “Ramen.” An ode to the beloved discount noodles/college kid meal of champions, the song digs into some coming of age themes and the...
by Cassandra Dailey | May 9, 2018 | New Music
Budding San Francisco producer Maratta promotes a greater appreciation for the art of dance music in his single “Love’s For Real (feat. Kerry Reeve.)” This track is an homage to Maratta’s assortment of influences, from jazz, to house electronica, to disco....
by Cassandra Dailey | May 9, 2018 | New Music
Aussie electronic duo Juno Disco bridge genre gaps with their debut single “Do What You Want.” What starts off as tropical take on electro-funk quickly brings in hints of synthwave, indie pop, and house. If you consider yourself an electronic music skeptic, this song...
by Cassandra Dailey | May 6, 2018 | New Music
Everyone loves a good concept album, right? In the age of the hit single, it’s often refreshing to see an artist put in the effort to mold a cohesive listening experience over several tracks. Miami’s Firstworld keeps the dream alive with an upcoming EP...
by Cassandra Dailey | May 4, 2018 | New Music
Soulful 8-piece supergroup Miss Mojo lightens the mood with a video for their recently released track “Fly Me Up.” As the leading single from the band’s forthcoming debut full-length album, this song sets the tone for positive vibes and energy to last for miles. This...
by Cassandra Dailey | May 4, 2018 | New Music
Tetra, Philly’s latest fuzz rock four-piece give a tongue and cheek take on relationships in the modern age with their debut single “Weekend.” Blending the virtuosity of psych rock with jazz-inspired swinging croons, the track has a little something for everyone...
