by Nick Sessanna | Oct 2, 2016 | New Music
Don’t mind the mouthful of our title! “The End” is a synth jam originally by Our Time (feat. Kurt Mantheiy). Lope & Kantola took a whack at a remix which wound up in our inbox. This particular song is another from the Audiophile Live sessions,...
by Nick Sessanna | Sep 30, 2016 | New Music
Tech-house act Nocturnal Tapes sent the dark and brooding “Pieces” to us. Let’s just say… we’re feeling it. After the success of their first few singles, “Pieces” finds the duo exploring a new sound. They mix a knack for...
by Nick Sessanna | Sep 30, 2016 | New Music
Mysterious producer Hazey Eyes sent us his remix of Billie Eilish’s “Six Feet Under” and we’ve been hooked ever since. Hazey is exploring new territory, delivering a powerful drop full of delicious analog synth tones. Hazey’s work adds a...
by Nick Sessanna | Sep 30, 2016 | New Music
San Francisco act flowers on the fence appealed to our emo side with the ambient guitar rock of “Other Things.” “Other Things” is the second single from FOTF, featuring emotional lyrics, far off guitars, and a just-lo-fi-enough mix. Fans of...
by Nick Sessanna | Sep 30, 2016 | New Music
Warbly indie rockers Le Grotto have us jiving on their new jam “Sad Story.” The Olympia, WA act specializes in chiming and swirling guitar parts paired with equally warbly vocals. The result is something we can all enjoy, an upbeat and endearing...
by Nick Sessanna | Sep 25, 2016 | New Music
Forgotten Tropics is a three-piece with ambitious plans. Soon they will metamorphose into a sextet with audiovisual plans. Until then, enjoy the relative simplicity (I use that term lightly) of “Singularity,” an instrumental shred fest that mixes elements...
by Nick Sessanna | Sep 25, 2016 | New Music
UK quartet The Vellas are here and ready to take the world by storm. Their new album, Sweethearts & Counterparts, was just released a few days ago, upon which resides “Lost & Found (Too Much Blood).” L&F showcases their fuzzy britpop perfectly,...
by Nick Sessanna | Sep 25, 2016 | New Music
Late Cambrian’s new music video is a trippy affair that pairs naturally with their quasi-psychedelic synth pop. “Hot Minute” is a vibrant and poppy tune with a video that features lots of double exposures and odd body movements. Fans of Of Montreal,...
by Nick Sessanna | Sep 25, 2016 | New Music
Sorcha Richardson’s “Lost” is an ode to a heartbroken bro that we can’t help but love. About the track, Sorcha says, “He called me, sounded really down, and I just felt like making him something to remind him that he still had friends who...
by Nick Sessanna | Sep 25, 2016 | New Music
Swedish producer Ghassemi had an excellent summer and is finally ready to release his debut single. “Saturate” is a smooth discotronica track that makes use of London-based singer, River. The song maintains a simmering vibe throughout, making use of...
by Nick Sessanna | Sep 24, 2016 | New Music
Posh Lost (formerly Gloss) is a quintet from Minneapolis who specialize in gauzy, gothic tunes. We stumbled upon “Limerence,” a song soaked in reverb and flush with shrill post-punk guitar leads. These dream poppers would appeal to fans of The Cure, The...
by Nick Sessanna | Sep 23, 2016 | New Music
The Sea Awake is a NYC quintet that blends elements of math rock and emo. Boy/girl harmonies aplenty, these guys bring to mind the twinkly side of early 00s emo. “New Unbreakable” is an archetypal The Sea Awake song, pairing endlessly spiraling guitars...
by Nick Sessanna | Sep 23, 2016 | New Music
Synthy duo Foreign Fields are originally from Wisconsin but are now Nashville based (funny, the band’s doesn’t sound like they could be from either of those places). Their slick, synthy electropop pairs well with the content of their new music video,...
by Nick Sessanna | Sep 20, 2016 | New Music
Echo Movis is a psychedelic pop band from the Netherlands who wowed us with their infectious jam, “Maui//Wowie.” Combining swimmy guitars, swirly vibes, and an illusion-filled video, the quartet creates vibes that have us feeling wonky and energetic (even...
by Nick Sessanna | Sep 20, 2016 | New Music
Australian quintet Duck Duck Ghost lit up our math-rock sensors with the springy indie pop of “Small Town.” Noodly guitar parts and tight drum fills permeate this particular track, about which, they say: “I met a lot of dirtbags in the army. They’d...
