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Graffiti Welfare – Revolving Shores

July 23, 2023

Denver’s Graffiti Welfare (aka, mastermind George Lattimore) makes music to disassociate to. That’s not a dig in any sense of the word – in fact, the lush reverbs and cavernous vocal presence make for an otherworldly experience, perfect for simultaneously zoning out while listening ever-so-intently. His latest batch of music, the ten-song Revolving Shores, is archetypal in its psych-electronica approach… A solo acid trip full of thick, heady music to get lost inside of. With some psychy, freak-out albums, it’s easy to think that there’s an avant-garde approach to the music – a more “creative and freeform flailing” as opposed to something heartfelt and pure. Graffiti Welfare finds the happy medium between the two – inspired by his grandparents that passed away during the creation of the album, Revolving Shores certainly tugs on heartstrings while maintaining its ethereal charm. Fans of anyone from Tame Impala; to Pink Floyd; to Animal[...]

RHNO – “Debutante”

July 21, 2023

It’s tough to believe that RHNO crafted the Tame Impala-esque “Debutante” from the comfort of his bedroom, but here we are! With heady bass licks; airy vocals; and a danceable beat, “Debutante” struts and thrives with plenty of vintage tape flavors. Falling somewhere on the spectrum between lo-fi and a masterfully mixed pop nugget, “Debutante” captures a subtle vintage vibe without ever sounding dated or contrived… Even the album art matches their old-school aesthetic. Check out “Debutante” via the YouTube embed below.

Coyle Girelli – “Museum Day”

July 21, 2023

I’m not quite sure how karaoke, museums, and surfing have any semblance of a cohesive date night, but Coyle Girelli finds the links (and the hooks) in his newest single “Museum Day.” “I want to go out/ anywhere with you,” he croons in this post-punk infused banger; ostensibly describing the perfect partner and how it doesn’t matter what they’re doing, as long as it’s together. The subtle bass riffs help carry the guitar licks throughout, occasionally giving way to understated drum beats that allow Girelli’s crooning voice to shine frame by frame. If you told Interpol that they were allowed to be happy sometimes and gave Paul Banks a puppy and sent him to the beach, you’d come close to the vibe of “Museum Day.” Be sure to give that and Coyle Girelli’s other tracks a listen over on Spotify, and let us know what you think over on our[...]

Ava Earl – “Jealous of Her”

July 20, 2023

Alaskan-based songstress Ava Earl brings us a folk-tinged, twee sounding melody in “Jealous of Her” off of her forthcoming album Too Much. Speaking to the track, Earl had this to say: “‘Jealous of Her’ is about coping with unrequited feelings. In many of my songs, I like to take real life inspiration, and elevate it to a place somewhat outside of reality, and that’s what I did with this song.” Impeccably produced tracks combining Earl’s incredible voice with guitar and background effects that resonate throughout make “Jealous” stand out through a sea of indie-country adjacent crossovers. Listeners looking for (or listening for) something less mainstream than the almighty Taylor Swift yet still palatable to your indie sensibilities (a la Phoebe Bridgers) would find a lot to enjoy with Ava Earl. You can find “Jealous of Her” over on Spotify, along with a strong backlog of well crafted songs and albums.

Late Guest At The Party – “Strapped To The Rhythm”

July 20, 2023

Brooklyn based indie electronic group Late Guest At The Party (henceforth LGATP) brings us a fun effects-laden ballad for you here in “Strapped to the Rhythm.” If you’re more of an indie person but are looking for that crossover that sways you ,look no further than “Strapped to the Rhythm;” a superbly fun beat to bop around or dance to and infinitely catchy. Taking a page from fellow NYC indie darlings LCD Soundsystem, (::cough:: James Murphy ::cough::) LGATP plays around with composition and finds fun ways to subvert the genre. Speaking to that, the band said: “Usually, we go for strong beats and dance rhythms but this time we decided to leave all that behind and write a “no-beat-ballad.” Be sure to check out “Strapped to the Rhythm” on Spotify and Bandcamp as well as the recently remixed version “Strapped To The Rhythm (Drums of Death Version).” DoDV takes the[...]

Midnight Granger – “Hey Now”

July 20, 2023

“Hey Now” is the newest single from mysterious indie artist Nicholas Levenson under the guise of Midnight Granger (can I call you Nick or do you prefer Midnight?). Looking for dulcet, folk-adjacent guitar with light drums and bass with a smattering of piano (and harmonica)? Say no more fam. Better than the sum of its parts, “Hey Now” shines brightest with Levenson’s understated lyrics that pair nicely with the aforementioned accompaniment. As a whole, this is roughly the equivalent of a stripped down Randy Newman (of “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” fame), giving him a magical indie artist serum without the use of his zany arsenal of sound. You can find “Hey Now” over on Spotify, along with his previous songs. Best listened to when winding down after a long day or going for a contemplative drive before making a major life decision (or if you enjoy indie folk[...]

Family Man – “CONVICTION”

July 16, 2023

“CONVICTION” is the unapologetic, in your FACE single from alt-punk four piece Family Man off of their upcoming album Iconoclast. Bombastic bass and non-stop guitar start off right off the bat and only fade for a brief interlude, but pick up to bring home the last 1:20 of the track. Family Man has a feel somewhere between newer, angular indie rock and a touch of old school, falling somewhere between Parquet Courts, Fontaines D.C., and Black Flag. Front man Conner Root says regarding “CONVICTION:” “There have always been members of Family Man who openly identify as being LGBTQ+, but the band adopts an ‘I am who I am, and if you don’t like that, I couldn’t care less’ mentality. ‘CONVICTION’’ is the first time we touch on that publicly.” You can hear “CONVICTION” and their prior tracks over on Spotify and Apple Music. Be sure to let us know how[...]

Goodman – “Requiem For Schrödinger’s Cat”

July 16, 2023

Goodman is the project of NYC based musician Michael Goodman and “Requiem For Schrödinger’s Cat” is his latest single. Switching between mournful and contemplative, “Requiem…” is definitely a lyric-forward track with light instrumentals. This could easily turn into a milquetoast affair with other artists, but the subtleties of Goodman’s picking and warm vocals really push this song forward – definitely an understated banger. Fans of that sort of nouveaux classic rock revival vibe would find enjoyment with this track and many others Goodman has to offer. You can hear “Requiem For Schrödinger’s Cat” and the rest of his extensive catalogue (six albums and counting!) on Spotify or  Soundcloud. Goodman · Requiem For Schrödinger’s Cat

Tapeworms – “Puzzle”

July 16, 2023

Tapeworms is a three piece indie electronica act hailing from Lille, France. Synth and effects galore abound in this delightful romp that I can best describe as a tasty cloud with a 16-bit aftertaste. Fans of Purity Ring, MGMT, or lo-fi indie beats would be right at home with Tapeworms and their whimsical vibe. “Puzzle” doesn’t fall into the trap of being overproduced and is easily accessible for someone who is looking to expand their horizons beyond the usual three or five piece with guitars/bass/drums. Speaking to “Puzzles” (from the band’s Facebook) they had this to say: “This one is pretty special to us. We wrote it together, over an afternoon, during last summer and it felt truly soothing. It’s a hymn to lazy, boring days, longing for connection and personal completeness.” You can hear “Puzzles” on Spotify or the embedded Bandcamp link below. You can also catch the band[...]

Daisy The Great – “Looking U Up”

July 16, 2023

New York based indie-pop duo Kelley Nicole Dugan and Mina Walker are the two halves that make up Daisy the Great, and “Looking U Up” is their latest single. If you’ve ever opened up Tik Tok, you may have heard their single “The Record Player Song” off of their debut EP I’ve Got a Few Friends and I Wish they Were Mine; this led to some success clocking in with over five million streams since 2019. “Looking U Up” is a fun romp with crooning guitars and cheeky lyrics about dating in the social media age and (as you may have guessed) getting stuck on someone. Fans of Lucy Dacus and Wet Leg (with less sex puns) would find a lot to enjoy here, and with work progressing on a new album happening now, you shouldn’t have to wait too much longer! You can hear “Looking U Up” on Bandcamp,[...]

T-Mass x Staarz – “Bad Guy”

July 14, 2023

T-Mass and Staarz have mixed their creative chakras to create electronic alchemical gold with the newly released track “Bad Guy,” a cover of the Billie Eilish hit. While the original is an exercise in whispered swagger, bated pauses, and ear bending transitions, the cover takes the song out of the bedroom and sets it cruising through neon dripped city streets on an Akira motorcycle. T-Mass laces the track with subtle drops before opening the throttle and hurling you into lush maximalist electronic production that never breaks the cool that the original hit branded into our collective mind. The song wisely keeps the gut punch of the famous warped vocal “bad guy” but instead of a muted bravado, T-Mass makes the production a blurried full throttle joyride filled with melody and texture reminiscent of TNGHT, Hudson Mohawke, and Rustie. This release is the first track in six years for T-Mass and[...]

MILANOSPORT – “Sushi”

July 9, 2023

Five piece MILANOSPORT are transmitting a potent and living interpretation of their home city Milan’s nightlife with their debut single “Sushi.” The new track blends post punk, surf rock, and shoegaze synth into a focused slice of savory-salty scrumptiousness, a prosciutto crudo of a single for sure. Deadpan vocals fall from the singer’s lips like a cigarette divorcing the bottom lip of a slack-jawed midnight reveler. The lyrics tumble out as a fraying rhythm guitar chugs and pounds along with impeccable rock drumming bolstered by a carbonated bass riff. “Sushi” is effortlessly cool while progressing and shifting into exciting post punk sounds before slapping you back with stiletto guitar lines. Finally, they open all the dissonance for a climax that feels like the end of a long Milan night that extended long past the aperitif. Fans of Interpol, Art Brut, and Ought will find lots to love on this track.[...]

Zivi – “Move Along”

July 9, 2023

“Move Along” is a dreamy new single from Zivi who operates out of Los Angeles. “Move Along” is wonderfully produced and mixed impeccably, it brings that beautiful balance of soft rock sound perfected by Fleetwood Mac with a 2023 twist. Exemplified by tight drums that fit into guitar lines like clockwork and a tireless guitar that plays out like a heart tapped, it flows endlessly, letting emotional stimuli push, pull, and bend the flow that falls from it eternally. Zivi coos warmly in the middle of the track with his hazy vocals, which get thickened by a rounded, caramelly bass line combining to cover the whole track in a suede texture that you will love. Fans of War on Drugs, Kurt Vile, and Dinosaur Jr. will find plenty to sink their teeth into on this one. Give “Move Along” the new single from Zivi a listen on Soundcloud, Apple Music,[...]

Conflict At Serenity Pools – “Stained Glass Curtain”

July 9, 2023

Conflict At Serenity Pools calls Venice Beach, California home, but has collaborators that span well beyond Dogtown (read our previously feature here). CASP for short has just released their latest piece, a blurred bite of sumptuous surf citrus flavored indie, “Stained Glass Curtain.” It is their first single off upcoming LP Ladders of Misfortune coming out Sept. 29th. The new song has a care free confidence evocative of The Velvet Underground that lets a pop creativity flow freely into their indie guitar sound.  An undeniable California surf sound brings the bright energy to that carefree tude and buzzy rhythms create a savory hit that you can feel in the back of your jaw as bright guitar lines twinkle dazing you with Beach Boys pop tones. The upcoming album explores collage and time; “Stained Glass Curtain” is lock step with the project’s themes, referencing patchwork both in fabric and in happiness. Let[...]

Shanf x Waxamilion – “Wipelash”

July 8, 2023

We’re digging this mathy/inexplicable collab between Shanf and Waxamilion that they’ve entitled “Wipelash.” With bumbling synth flavors; an airy, vocoded vocal presence; and a shuffling percussive presence, “Wipelash” sounds like your favorite, twinkly emo band run through a very pleasant 8-bit filter. In case you needed any extra inspo to like this one, be sure to stick around for the dueling synth/guitar solo around the 1:55 mark – it’s exquisite. Check out “Wipelash” now via Bandcamp (below) and/or Spotify. MEATBALL by Shanf