LA indie rock four-piece, The Pretty Flowers, bloom with their new single, “Cream of Canvas.” Off their upcoming LP, Why Trains Crash, this lo-fi track will get you moving with a melodic concoction of revving garage riffs, skipping drums and a fiery chorus. Treat your eardrums and give it a listen below. Why Trains Crash drops June 22nd. Look out for it on the official The Pretty Flowers Spotify here or Bandcamp here. Cream of Canvas by The Pretty Flowers
Anchorage’s Termination Dust is here to tell you that that spring fling of yours is d-u-n-z-o with their angsty new single, “Spring Breakup.” Off their freshly released EP, It’s Never Too Late, this female dream pop duo brings us an upbeat, shimmering bubblegum beat set against brutally frank vocals making for a track that’s trouble in paradise. Crank this one up and let it all out. Want more Termination Dust? Buy and stream It’s Never Too Late on Bandcamp here. Never Too Late by Termination Dust
LA singer-songwriter, Joni, gifts us her hauntingly lucid new single, “Omens.” After writing platinum hits for other pop artists, Joni decided to step out of the shadows and into the spotlight. In this track, she showcases her hypnotic, nightingale voice over a moody pop production that blushes a dreamy haze. When you’re lying in bed awake at night, this is the song you want to be listening to. Check it out below. Expect more to come from Joni this summer. Drift on over to her SoundCloud here and Spotify here for more tracks.
LA’s WORLDS, the collaboration of songstress Erica Driscoll and multi-hyphenate Anthony Polcino, release their latest and greatest space rock single, “Comfort Zones.” This addictive listen features both high and low synth tones reverberating like comets and asteroids under Driscoll and Polcino’s dueling electric vocals. It’s an out of this world track that could make HAL 9000 assemble legs and do the moonwalk. Check it out below. Want more WORLDS? Of course you do! Stream them on Spotify here or SoundCloud here.
Aussie garage poppers, High Tropics, bring us their new single, “Wait For You,” a spirited head nodder radiating with charm. About patience and perseverance, this melodic track features electrifying garage riffs, Josh Stewart’s harmonious vocals and one hell of a catchy chorus that will spread your wings and set you free. Check out it below. For more High Tropics, check out their SoundCloud here or Spotify here.
Summer is just around the corner and Orange County’s The Caracals have our backs with their refreshing lemonade love song, “City Girl.” Lead by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Johnny Cis, this instantly catchy, retro track is flat-out fun with a killer mix of bouncy garage rock and lapping waves of surf and indie accents. Check it out below and fall in love at first listen. The Caracals are currently recording their debut EP due out in September. Until then, listen to them on SoundCloud here or Spotify here.
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 sessions with Phantogram, among a host of others, attesting to his musical mastery. Since his 2015 outset, Digisaurus has garnered a reputation for hard-hitting singles, and his latest, “A Simple Way,” is certainly no exception. The track is part of his monthly single release series, and highlights zippy synth lines, meandering guitar strains, and unwavering falsetto. The song’s production is as experimental as it is ever-evolving, making for an engaging listening experience from start to end. “A Simple Way,” along with its B side track “Detour,” lay the groundwork for the second leg of his upcoming tour, with a number of dates alongside an appearance at Norman Music Festival. Dig in to the track below[...]
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 rapid verse delivery that gives a nod towards London’s notorious grime scene. There’s something deeply infectious about a healthy dose of Brit culture with a dance-driven, indie rock groove, and we can’t seem to get enough. Lyrically, the track parses through the plasticity of existence these days, grappling with perceptions of reality in the digital age. Courts clarifies, saying the song focuses on “spirituality, love, and the connection we feel to the universe. Everyone is painting false perceptions online, not many people are being real. It’s about tapping into the positive amongst all the negative.” Check out the video for “Tonight” below, where a low-key night at the pub turns[...]
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 clumsy growing pains that come with them. The band identifies their sound as blues rock, however, the full essence of Coastal Wives is much more complicated than that. It’s easy enough to pick up on the band’s folksy influence via their meandering guitar lines, alongside a bit of an emo edge, garage fuzz, and surfy twang. Get a feel for their sound with “Ramen” below, and find the band’s full discography on their bandcamp.
Now this is how you get a party started. Elohim returns and completely blows up the spot with her addictive new anthem, “Half Love,” off her debut self-titled album. This track is dancy as hell and combines the LA artist/producer’s pristine vocals, pulsing synth, bone-rattling bass and the most badass saxophone bridge you’ll ever hear. Check it out below and expect a dance party of one to break out. Lucky for us Elohim’s been very busy this year. Her self-titled debut album is out now and available for streaming on Spotify here. You can also catch her on her current US tour where she’ll be making stops at Bonnaroo and Electric Forest. Check out her official site here for dates and tickets.
PLAZA, the UK post-indie four-piece, continues to raise their stock and expand an already impressive following with the release of their irreverent new single, “In the Know.” The track lulls you into a melodic trance with gentle riffs and soothing vocals before lashing out in a chorus filled with pent-up energy and frustration. It’s the shot of adrenaline your ears need, so give it a listen below and feel alive. Check out more PLAZA tunes on their SoundCloud here.
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. Citing inspiration across the board, including his native Seattle hip-hop, Michael Jackson, and Steely Dan, it’s no surprise that Maratta’s music crosses boundaries and genres in one fell swoop. His pulse on famed dance music of the past makes his music all the more impactful, bringing something both new and nostalgic to the production table that we don’t often see. Stay tuned to find out where Maratta’s next original release takes him.
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 just might be the one to turn you. As the title suggests, “Do What You Want” is all about staying true to yourself and letting go, encapsulated through radiating synths, light percussion, and a buzzing bass line. The mellow vocals take a page out of the M83/Vampire Weekend textbook, combining rhythmic delivery with sweeping track layers. Take Juno Disco’s premiere release for a spin below – this isn’t a band you’ll want to sleep on.
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 chronicling snapshots from each stage of a relationship. The EP features his premiere track “Space,” channeling some 80’s disco, psych pop, and early 2000s club scenes. The track gets its start with the help of thumping bass lines and pulsing synths, meeting brassy tones with ethereal clarity. It’s an invitation to tune out the rest of the world for the song’s nearly 6-minute duration. Our only recommendation is that you settle in for the ride. Tune in to “Space” below, and be on the lookout for the rest of Firstworld’s forthcoming EP, I’m Right Here.
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 is just about as feel-good as it gets, in a cocktail of pop, R&B, and jazz. The track’s video doesn’t stray far from the theme, featuring colorful landscapes and some vitalizing group dance numbers. “Fly Me Up” promises to brighten up even the darkest of days, so be sure to keep this track on file. Stay tuned for another upcoming single release and the band’s album Love in Time, due out on June 7th.