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Extra Space – “Never Wanted”

September 22, 2025

It has been a minute since we checked in with Extra Space back in July, with a review of their album Green Season here. Lead by Joey Puleio and Chris Kyle, “Never Wanted” is the latest single from their next album New Colors. Not a single note is out of place, which is important with most songs, I suppose but even moreso when it’s on the softer side like this one.   Don’t mistake “loud” for “good” and “quiet” for “bad;” you can hide mistakes with turning things up to 11 but when you bare it all and do it quietly with that Midwest emo sentimentality? Different story. Light drums and guitar guide us through the track with Puleio’s dulcet tones pushing things forward to a very satisfying fade out to black with a diddy of a guitar solo at the end.   You can hear “Never Wanted” below from the[...]

Fulton Lights – “Hold That Thought”

September 22, 2025

Pull up a comfy chair and throw on the latest from DC-based Fulton Lights, the brainchild of Andrew Spencer Goldman. “Hold That Thought” is a nice jaunt somewhere between rock and folk that manages to be contemplative without being droll. The guitar work is deliberate and gives way to what I thought was a harmonica but was actually its cousin, the melodica! Speaking to the track, Goldman had this to say:   “[The song is in some ways] … trying to remain open to those moments where creativity is born – and capturing and releasing them – before they dissipate. It can be an act of resistance against all of the things conspiring to distract.”   You can hear “Hold That Thought” below from Bandcamp, as well as Spotify. This is the perfect track you’ve been missing for your long thoughtful drive at night or winding down at home with[...]

Kisu Min – “Uncanny Valley”

September 22, 2025

Poland’s Kisu Min stretch the boundaries between human and inhuman in their latest single, “Uncanny Valley.” The Łódź based quartet specializes in icy but frantic post-punk, led by a spiraling lead-guitar that sounds otherworldy – the signal is barely organic, layered thick with effects. This neurotic energy is bolstered by an absolutely blistering drum presence and set off by glassy-eyed but powerful vocals. Emotional and robotic at the same time, you’ll find yourself experiencing the eeriness associated with uncanny valley while you listen to this one… Or maybe that’s just indie-rock-induced euphoria?   Check out “Uncanny Valley” via the Soundcloud embed below, or, find it on Spotify/YouTube.   Rudolf Steiner House by Kisu Min

Eat Greedy G – “Where I’m At”

September 22, 2025

Dallas rapper Eat Greedy G pairs his southern drawl delivery with the throwback 2000s production of Ziggy Made It for a memorable new number from the D. Cash Money brass and Zaytoven piano anchor the beat while G brings you to his world. Rapping on the hook, “Never gotta ask me where I’m at, 9 times out 10 I’m somewhere trying to get a check” G speaks to his grind while also highlighting his extracurriculars. Sometimes it’s mixing substances, other times it’s stealing your girl. Not much you can do about it. It’s a throwback piece of braggadocio that always sounds dope when you have a delivery that G does. Best listened to on a burnt disc. “Where I’m At” is a key single off of Eat Greedy G‘s latest release, I Signed MySelf featuring more southern influence across G’s vocal delivery and through the awesome production work of Ziggy Made[...]

Bulgarian Cartrader – “Toothpicks”

September 20, 2025

Do you think any Bulgarian Cartraders know about Bulgarian Cartrader, the genre-mashing moniker of one Daniel Stoyanov? We’re not sure either, but one thing IS for sure – “Toothpicks” is an end-of-summer banger that’s worth your ears. While we’re all draining the last of our PTO, Stoyanov sings about the desperate need to do anything except go back to work. Play hooky? Take road trip, perhaps in a car that has been traded in Bulgaria? Sign us up too… At least we know what we’ll be jamming to.   “Toothpicks” can be found via the forbidden YouTube embed below, or, on Spotify.  

Nep – “Biketoberfest”

September 20, 2025

This song is about getting blocked from living your life by a motorcycle rally in your hometown. It’s niche, it’s catchy, and, fittingly, I can all but guarantee this wouldn’t appeal to any of the bikers at the rally. Instead, Nep‘s lilting presence lays perfectly over driven drums, nimble bass runs, and pretty acoustic guitars. Fans of Soccer Mommy, Jay Som, and Phoebe are going to love “Biketoberfest…” Also, anyone who hates motorcycle rallies, I guess.   “Biketoberfest” is available below via Soundcloud, or on Apple Music and Spotify.   nep · Biketoberfest

The Sways – “Feels Like Deja Vu”

September 20, 2025

Sometimes you need a woozy indie rocker as a nightcap – may we direct your attention to newly-minted act The Sways on their latest single, “Feels Like Deja Vu.” Feelings of nostalgia swirl rapidly – maybe it’s the subtle warbles in the ambiance, or maybe it’s the stunning harmonies. Why not both? Either way, this one was crafted specifically for vibing out – hop in the hot tub on a chilly autumn night and put on this EP.   “Feels Like Deja Vu” is available now via Soundcloud (embedded below), or Spotify and Apple Music.   The Sways · Feels Like Deja Vu

Oliver Munch – “Ciggy Water”

September 18, 2025

Glitches, bloops and off-kilter rhythms form the contents of Aussie producer Oliver Munch’s latest track “Ciggy Water.” I’m not saying that sounds appetizing, but it might quench your thirst. Munch channels these abstract sounds into a track that feels casual and profound. Did I just have the best night of my life, or was it just another night with my friends? Maybe those are the same things. I accidentally just ashed my cigarette into your drink – that’s my bad. Add “Ciggy Water” to your instrumental playlists and decide for yourself what night it’s the soundtrack to. If you’re into Munch’s output, give him a listen on Spotify. For more exciting new artists, check out our Underground and Emerging Hip Hop playlist and find your next favorite track.

Whit. – “potion”

September 18, 2025

St. Louis rapper Whit. is a fan of the double entendre. Firstly, his artist name of course hints at the depth of his lyricism. But the wordplay doesn’t stop with his latest single, “potion,” which features an assist from the baritone vocals of Khiro Kano. The highlight of this track is the infectious chorus, where Whit. bounces on syllables with a rhythm that gets your head noddin.’ Trash can drums create an old school DIY feel on production, matching the stream of conscious delivery steaming from Whit.’s microphone. If you’re into Whit.’s latest, check out his SoundCloud account. He’s also on Spotify, where you can also find him featured on our Underground and Emerging Hip Hop playlist, updated weekly if not daily. whit. · potion w/ Khiro Kano

CATBEAR – “Darkness”

September 17, 2025

“Darkness” is the latest single from Catbear; a duo based out of London who are very much here to show you how to embrace the gloom. They previously asked us “Who Cares?” back in May (here) and we had nothing but good feels there (we DO care, duh). The synth is the star here, occasionally playing second fiddle to the hauntingly beautiful vocals from Zoe Konez. Appropriately, the band describes the track as “The Cure scoring the film Drive” and I agree with that 110%.   The Soundcloud embed for “Darkness” can be found below, as well as over on Spotify. This is a surefire addition to your fall playlist and one you should honestly keep the rest of the year too. For whatever reason, spoopy time equals post-punk music and you know what? That’s just fine.   CATBEAR · Darkness

Dead Movie Animals – “Dead Movie Animals”

September 17, 2025

I’m not sure when I first started thinking about how “oh, that animal from *whatever movie* (Homeward Bound, rip Shadow) is definitely dead now” but I blame the internet and 30+ years of undiagnosed ADHD. Dead Movie Animals, in a rare play, have released a self titled track. A duo based out of Mysen, Norway, DMA leans heavily into the post punk vibe and, even with a small sample size, assuredly seems to be sticking around. I was instantly wowed by the extensive guitar play and incredible sound output, reminding me a lot of bands like Billy Talent or Death From Above 1979. If your ears aren’t melted by the end of this track, you were listening to the wrong audio.   You can hear “Dead Movie Animals” below from Spotify. They seem to have an active social media and linktree, but Spotify has the most up to date tracks.[...]

Austin Martin – “WOLF OF BACKSTREETS”

September 16, 2025

“A new den every week – you know the wolf’s gotta eat.” The leader of the “cowboy beats” pack, Montana singer/rapper/cowpoke Austin Martin‘s got an ear for beats that make you wanna tip your hat, and a refined songwriting pen that makes his singles feel more expertly crafted with each listen. His latest effort, “WOLF OF BACKSTREETS”  lays down line after line of wordplay, barely ever steering away from the song’s subject. You’ll be bought in fully to the wolf lines by the time the chorus hits a second time, curious where else he can take it. Martin and co. leverage an “mmm” vocal sample and picky guitar to add some warm twang to the track, and couple it with trap drums to really ramp up the bang. Bump this one while the summer’s still hanging on. If you like how the howl sounds, give more of Austin a listen[...]

SIKADE – “body of water”

September 16, 2025

SIKADE is a solo project from Norway native Linnea Vestre, and “body of water” is their latest. This is a poppy, shoegaze-forward track that does a fantastic job being apart of a bigger whole while standing on its own. You’ll easily be drawn into the nifty guitar riff that goes right into a nautical mouthfeel with Vestre’s vocals leading the way. Somewhere betwixt folk and shoegaze, this is sure to pique you and your friend Ron’s interests (Ron loves indie folk almost as much as his firstborn).   You can hear “body of water” below from SIKADE’s bandcamp, as well as Spotify and Apple Music. The rest of the three track single is also worth your time. “seaglass” and “bloody moon” really completed the entirety the body of water experience for me. It felt like slowly slipping deeper and deeper and really hit on all cylinders (from top to bottom,[...]

bülow – “Goldmine”

September 13, 2025

*NEW BREAKUP ANTHEM INCOMING*   We’ve all been there – if you’ve been struggling to find the words to tell off your good-for-nothing ex, just give bülow’s new tune “Goldmine” a listen. There’s plenty of “fuck yous” to go around on top of the impeccably-produced dark indie pop here. Whether it’s your ex’s infectious smile or for just setting the bar too high, you’ll be spring-loaded for your next rant.   Side note – lyrically, bülow explains how tough it is to be in your feels on Christmas day which also happens to be your birthday! Those kinds of super-specific details help to give “Goldmine” that ultra-sincere quality that really helps it hit home as hard as possible.   “Goldmine” is available via YouTube (below).  

The Altered Hours – “Turn Away”

September 13, 2025

The Altered Hours made so much friggin’ noise on their new single, “Turn Away,” that we heard them all the way across the pond. Falling somewhere between accessible alt rock and ear-shredding shoegaze, “Turn Away” is a bona fide maelstrom of energy, featuring a chest-rattling drum onslaught, walls of guitar noise, and call-and-response male/female vocals. The Cork-based crew has been kicking around since 2010, so their tried-and-true songwriting is finely nuanced now – fans of Pity Sex, Slowdive, and Yuck are going to eat this up.   Head to the forbidden YouTube link embedded below, or, find “Turn Away” on Spotify.