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Clover County – “Under These Conditions”

November 20, 2024

Athens-based singer/songwriter Clover County has a new single called “Under These Conditions” off their debut EP Porch Lights. The single highlights Clover County’s gentle delivery and is all about re-focusing and re-calibrating life. Under the surface, the lyrics touch on bucking traditional norms and expectations placed on someone  (ADULTS) and forging your own direction. Fans of Florist, Big Thief, or Shakey Graves would be a fan of this one. Check it out below or give the full EP a listen over on Spotify.     

Must See Shows (11.20.24-11.26.24)

November 19, 2024

Thursday, November 21st @ 8pm Delicious Monsters @ Area 54 / Amy’s Place Punk-y new wave quartet Delicious Monsters are playing a cozy storefront gig this Thursday evening. Based out of Milwaukee, the band is in the midst of an east coast jaunt, dubbed the “Jazz Shrimp Payphones Kiss Collect Clear Stars Expedition” Tour. Delicious Monster’s sound is like a driving B-52s vibes with a dab of D.C. post-punk, which should make this a fun one. Joining the bill will be local horror punks BLACK & WHITE CAT/ BLACK & WHITE CAKE who will be playing in support of their new self-titled album, as well as Escape Pod. Ten buckeroos. Florist by Florist (photo by Carl Solether) Sunday, November 24th @ 7pm Florist @ 9th Ward Gentle indie folk act Florist will be playing a Bills-free Sunday evening at the 9th Ward on Sunday. Lead by singer/songwriter Emily Sprague, Florist’s[...]

Go Hawaii – “Auburn”

November 18, 2024

When you are you’re looking hazy surf pop, you’re expecting the bands to be emerging from the West Coast or formed by some Brooklyn transplants. That’s not the case with Italian dream pop duo Go Hawaii, who just released the lead track of their forthcoming EP “Auburn.” Set for a January 2025 release date, the upbeat sunshine of this track is a contract to the lyrics which are about the slow and boring moments in life. Fans of The Smiths, The Drums, or DIIV should give them a follow on Instagram. In the menatime, check it out below. Go Hawaii · Auburn

These Dead Machines – “Phantoms”

November 18, 2024

Manchester alt rockers These Dead Machines have a new single that delivers quite the ear worm on the chorus. Formed out of the disintegration of 1000 Evils, These Dead Machines arose during the vast lockdowns the world saw with the outbreak of COVID-19. The new single “Phantoms” is about dealing with loss and the complexities that can arise from it. People make an impact on your life and shape you into who you are as a person or artist. Without these influences, would you really be who you are today? This could be true for the ending of a relationship or a permanent loss of a loved one. Regardless, that time spent together inspires and impacts your outlooks and outputs. Fans of Queens of the Stone Age, Muse, or Royal Blood would be into this one. Check it out below. These Dead Machines · Phantoms

The Spyrals – “Dream Believin'”

November 18, 2024

“Dream Believin” is the new single from Echo Park psych rock act The Spyrals. The California-based trio has a bit of a vintage lo-fi sound that would have been easily on a mid-2010s Burger Records compilation. There is a beach-y vibe to this with some nods to some 70s classic rock jams. “Dream Believin'” is the lead single from the band’s latest effort, Retrograde, which has high expectations as the band’s last album, Same Old Line, eared positive praise from critics and fans alike. Check it out below and give Retrograde a full listen over on Spotify.

Bimbo – “XOXO”

November 18, 2024

Marquette-based sibling art rock duo, Bimbo, released a new track that romanticizes the lost art of writing a letter. The lyrics are inspired by the band’s deep appreciation for the patience and effort that communicating via the post takes. You can really sit on and thoroughly form an idea or feeling, and there is no “delete message” option once you send an message (or confession of love) to a recipient. Wearing your heart on your sleeve can be quite an intimidating act in the times of Snapchat and Vanish Mode. The band’s sound has a bit like a disjointed, math-y Emily Haines fronting Pavement vibe. Check it out and write a letter to your crush. BE BRAVE! Bimbology by Bimbo

Bug Day – “Cockroach Kid”

November 15, 2024

Buzzing Rochester art-rock act, Bug Day, released a video for their new single “Cockroach Kid” at the tail end of October. The video, shot by Shepherd Moon Studios, goes deep into the seedy underbelly of cocklepicking industry. For the uninformed, a cocklepicker (or cockleman) is a fisherman who catches cockles (duh), which is another word for a European clam. The sleeper bit on this video is band’s incessant usage of a twig as the microphone. Fans of Cloud Nothings, Microwave, or Sleeping Bag should give them a follow. The band is active outside of the Rochester area, so they may be coming to a town near you (or Buffalo).

CAROLA x 7KY – “ABC”

November 14, 2024

A is for Afterparty. B is for Bougie. C if for Champagne Crazy. Keep this in mind for all the new parents that are sick of the antiquated apple, bird, cat lesson plans. “ABC” is the new collab between Brazilian up-and-coming producer Carola and 7ky. Already a familiar face in the nu-disco / EDM scene, Carola has received praise from many of the big players such as Sofi Tukker and David Guetta.  This track is simply infectious and quite dangerous to write about on a Thursday afternoon. Plan on calling out sick tomorrow and start your weekend early, or be honest and tell your boss you stayed up teaching the ABC’s.

Sugar Soap – “Talk”

November 14, 2024

East Coast Australia’s Sugar Soap dropped a new single last week that’s been pumping out of our office speakers all afternoon. The single” Talk” is an upbeat indie pop number that touches on being true to oneself in a hectic world. It’s a bit more of a reminder to take a step back and live in the moment. Remember the appreciate the simpler things in life, which seems fitting to many during these unknown times in across the globe. If you are a fan of The Drums, Surf Curse, or Dayglow, this single is up your alley.    

3am – “Have You Tried Turning it Off and Back On?”

November 14, 2024

Jangly midwest emo act 3am have released the anger-triggering single “Have You Tried Turning It Off and Back On?” If you’ve ever had to call a help line for customer service, then you are well-aware of this rage-inducing question. 3am is based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan and have been writing anxiety influenced tracks since 2020. Their latest single (I won’t say it) is super mathy and reminiscent of California Cousins, Del Paxton,  or Taking Meds.  Check it out.

Phantom Sugar – “Punch Drunk”

November 14, 2024

Bounce-y Canadian fuzz pop act Phantom Sugar dropped the first single off their new EP Habitual. Released on Rockasaurus Records, the single “PUNCH DRUNK” is a driving Strokes-esque diddy with a tad of an earnest home producer appeal. The video below begins with some prime summertime goofin’ which hits different on this chilly fall day. Fans of San Cisco or Middle Kids would like this upbeat track. Check it out below and check out the full EP over on Spotify.

Must See Shows (11.13.24-11.19.24)

November 12, 2024

Wednesday, November 13th @ 7:30pm Say Anything @ RiverWorks Mid-aughts pop-punk royals Say Anything are in town mid-week to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their breakthrough album Is a Real Boy on Wednesday. Is a Real Boy holds a place in the heart of many millennials, as the album was almost anthemic with themes of defying the norm and embracing oneself. The band will be playing the album in its entirety, which will surely be accompanied by a chorus of hundreds of die hard fans. Hopefully, the band has time for their latest album …Is Committed, as it is a promising evolution on the band’s signature edgy delivery. Angel Du$t and Social Animals will be sharing the bill, so get there early as you won’t want to miss this. Tickets are $46.28. SAY ANYTHING · Wow, I Can Get Sexual Too Saturday, November 16th @ 7pm Harvest Sum 20th Anniversary[...]

We Were Blank – “Summer Bones”

November 8, 2024

Local pop-punk/emo quartet, We Were Blank, are back with a one-off single “Summer Bones.” The new track hits a bit more on the punk realm than the band’s usual catalog, with comparisons to heavier pop-punk acts like Microwave and PUP. Lyrics-wise, this track is about the pains of getting older and feeling listless. There is a yearning to go back to the times of having summer bones, which is a younger, fresher, and ultimately more exciting time than having these aging autumn bones. Check out the band’s resume on Spotify and keep a look out for We Were Blank, because they are always gigging around the city.

Negative Shawdy – “Is It Me?”

November 8, 2024

Negative Shawdy‘s newest track “Is It Me?” is a mix of breakbeat, hyperpop, hip-hop and R&B crafting an intricate recipe to create quite the earworm.  This track is the latest single of of Shawdy’s debut album Dancing with the Lights Out, which was released this morning at 12:01am. “Is It Me?” touches on hitting all time lows, with self reflection and self realization being a real turning point. Shawdy turns this downpoint into a positive, turning the pain into healing and learning. With support already from big radio stations like KEXP and KCRW, this most likely won’t be the last time you hear this one. Check it out. Future Gods · Negative Shawdy – Is It Me?

22° Halo – “Cobwebs”

November 8, 2024

It’s not the first time and will likely not be the last time we pick up one of 22° Halo‘s singles. Will Kennedy, the mastermind behind the project, released a new single today titled “Cobwebs” and it’s already promising for a weekend domination on our playlist. Released via Tiny Library Record, “Cobwebs” is lead single off the new album Lily of the Valley, a very somber and serious piece journaling Kennedy’s wife’s battle with brain cancer. “Cobwebs” is about the early days of the cancer diagnosis and trying to build a positive outlook when things might not seem so. Fans of Grandaddy, Magnetic Fields, or Pinback would be into this one. Check it out.