Feel the burn with the vibrant new visuals for the single, “Alright,” from German indie electronica aces, KYTES. This feel-good dance track will give you a reason to smile with its catchy and bombastic beat wrapped up in a positive and carefree message. This breath of fresh air is one you’ll definitely want to add to your workout mix so watch and enjoy below. For more KYTES, visit their SoundCloud here or Spotify here.
Nashville’s female indie pop duo, The Harmaleighs, swoop in with their sleepy and folky new single, “Don’t Panic.” Off their upcoming and deeply personal concept album, She Won’t Make Sense, this somber bedroom tune strikes a chord with emotionally intimate vocals and Americana instrumentals. Check it out below. She Won’t Make Sense is our August 2nd. Pre-order the album on their official site here and visit their Spotify here for more tracks.
Long Island emcee, Alex Russell, drops his latest single, “Shawty,” a bumpin’ break-up track that will make you forget about your ex. Russell pours his heart over genuine and relatable raps with a smooth and silky flow. Complimenting the rhymes is an upbeat, yet faded production composed of a trunk-thumping bass and airy tones. So quit stalking Instagram and move on with this new track below. For more Alex Russell tracks, visit Spotify here.
Plug into the groovy new single, “Capable,” from California indie rockers, The National Debt. Off their debut self-titled album, this talented five-piece craft a robust and unique sounding tune. Bassy undertones, shimmering accents and measured strings will keep your head nodding while frontman Nicholas Crespin’s soothing vocals tie everything together for a track you’ll want to hear over and over again. Give it a listen below. Be sure to check out The National Debt’s debut self-titled album on Spotify here.
Finnish electronica wunderkind, Rony Rex, collabs with London-based siren, Carla Monroe, on the bubbly new dance track, “Milk It.” Distinguishing himself from the dark and dreary Finnish sound, Rex lays down a bright and playful production for Monroe. Her seductive vocals hopscotch across the beat and are enough to turn a 4am warehouse party into a bounce house. Bust a move and spin it below. For more Rony Rex goodness, check out his official site here or Spotify here.
Take the gnarliest trip of your life with LA art-rockers, The Manx, and the visuals for their surreal new single, “Hateful Goo.” Off the outfit’s upcoming album, Malibu Slime, this track is a total head rush with its thrashing punk beat and cult-like vocals. Each band member, playing an eclectic mix of instruments ranging from an electric banjo to an accordion, worked double duty to bring this wild video to life by tapping into their animation backgrounds. Prepare yourself for something you’ve never seen before and watch it below. Be on the look out for The Manx’s Malibu Slime dropping July 12th via their Bandcamp here.
Brooklyn dance-punk duo, Detective Logan, share their latest catchy cut, “The Line.” Consisting of Kate Garfield and Michael Hanf, the former lends her confident and defiant vocals to an irresistibly punchy garage rhythm that will swirl around your head for days. Crank it up and give this bold track a listen below. For more Detective Logan, check out their Spotify here or official site here.
Oakland-based indie rockers, Same Girls, drop off their wistful and catchy new single, “Wait.” What started off as a jam quickly took on a life of its own when vocalist Taifa Nia stretched his nostalgic aught-like vocals over a jangly and kinetic melody. Give it a listen below for a killer track that will hook you from start to finish. Check out more Same Girls on SoundCloud here and Spotify here.
Take your life back from the grips of Mark Zuckerberg and social media with the authentic new single, “I’ve Been Waiting My Whole Life for It to Begin,” from NY singer, producer and songwriter, Llavz. Pronounced “jazz,” the Dominican American artist pulls from a variety of influences, including alt-rock, hip-hop, Latin American accents for a soulful rendition that will make you feel human again. Check it out below. For more Llavz, visit his Spotify here or follow him on Instagram here.
Indie rocker, Lauren Ruth Ward, gets a lot off her chest in her awesome new release, “We Are Grown Ups.” Letting go of relationship frustrations and stresses, Ward lets her powerful voice rip over a wonderfully emotive melody grounded with folk, 60’s and garage rock influences. Flip your worries and problems the bird with this cathartic single below. For more Lauren Ruth Ward, check her out on SoundCloud here and Facebook here.
Dance along to the funky debut track, “Hey! I Don’t Want That Anyway,” from electro-funk newcomer, AKA Lui. The Aussie producer mixes airy vocals with a retro-sounding beat that’s filled with bassy undertones, catchy handclaps and sexy strings. Dust off those platform shoes and get yourself on the dance floor with this intoxicating track below. Keep an eye on this upcoming talent through his SoundCloud here and Facebook here.
Creeping out of the shadows for some fun in the sun are spooky surf rockers, The Hamiltones, with their tubular new instrumental EP, The Shape of Walter. Having risen out of the Buffalo party scene like a Chubbies-clad Dracula from his coffin, this cheerfully eerie trio has crafted a rad 4-track record that perfectly captures their upbeat and gothy surf rock sound. The release features three killer original tunes and a special cover of “Without You” from the Son of Dracula (1974) soundtrack, all courtesy of maestros Richard Reynolds on bass and organ, John Toohill (Science Man, Alpha Hopper, Radiation Risks, Night Slaves) on guitar and Chris Scamurra (Kharlos, Space Wolves) on drums. As soon as you drop the needle on this bad boy you’ll feel like you’re catching a wave with the Munsters on their summer vacation. Each vibrant track stands out with its own identity and is a[...]
Never sleep again with the dominating new track and Germs cover, “We Must Bleed,” from Austin death metal lords, Mammoth Grinder. Singer/bassist Chris Ulsh’s (Power Trip, Impalers) full-throated growls and shrieks petrify a deafening, breakneck beat driven by drummer Ryan Parrish’s (Iron Reagan, Darkest Hour) blasting punk percussions. This suffocating cacophony builds to and ends in an absolute shred fest by guitarist Mark Bronzino (Iron Reagan) that could wake the dead. Do yourself, and your soul, a favor and spin this awesomely unholy goodness below. Check out more Mammoth Grinder on their Bandcamp here or Facebook here. Lunar Mass by Mammoth Grinder
Underground heavyweight emcee, Diabolic, teams up with death-defying producer, Vanderslice, in the visuals for their new joint, “Think of That.” Fresh off their collaborative album, Collusion, the infamous Long Island battle rapper comes out swinging with braggadocios and disrespectful bars that are sharp and, at times, hilarious. Laid underneath like a subway track is Vanderslice’s bumpin’ beat that channels a 90’s hip-hop vibe to perfection. Give this head nodder a listen below. Check out Diabolic and Vanderslice’s new album, Collusion, on Spotify here.
Airplane Man drops off their euphoric new single, “Borderline,” a retro synth-pop track that will melt your brain from sheer joy. The multihyphenate duo of Daniel Feldman and Tim Sommers architect a neon new wave beat that’s overjoyed with funky bass lines, hyper-metronomic drums and a hysterically catchy chorus. ADHD be damned; grab hold of something and check out this jubilant track below. For more Airplane Man, visit their SoundCloud here or Spotify here.