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Leanna Firestone – “You Just Didn’t Like Me That Much”

November 13, 2022

Leanna Firestone is suspiciously logical on her latest offering, the effervescent “You Just Didn’t Like Me That Much.” In a cadence reminiscent of acts like Modern Baseball or The Front Bottoms, Leanna calmly lists all the different reasons (or rather, just one) that her relationship ended. Yep, you guessed it… They just didn’t like Leanna that much. It’s all packaged up with a fun and quirky indie-pop package that perfectly compliments Leanna’s stream-of-consciousness vocal approach. If only all relationships could end this way… With a shiny indie-pop song and a smile, preferably. “You Just Didn’t Like Me That Much” is on Soundcloud (below), Apple Music, and Spotify. Leanna Firestone · You Just Didn’t Like Me That Much

Blue Lupin – “Surface of the Sun”

November 13, 2022

Here’s a nice, grungy one from UK-based act Blue Lupin. Chock full of perfectly washy guitar energy, “Surface of the Sun” brings to mind shoegaze-y acts like Pity Sex and Smashing Pumpkins while also channeling more dreamy acts like Japanese Breakfast or The Japanese House. With it’s open-book catharsis and forlorn vocal energy, “Sun” is equal parts dream-pop, shoegaze, and grunge – it’s sure to scratch all of your alt-rock itches, no matter which era you’re currently craving. About the song, singer Joanna Wolfe says: “‘Surface of the Sun’ is a song about a toxic relationship and really testing the limits of what you can handle. Although it captures a painful period in my life, I find it really energizing and cathartic the way it came out.” “Surface of the Sun” is also on Spotify.

moshimoshi – “Soon”

November 13, 2022

Here’s a barnburner all the way from Finland – moshimoshi reached out to us with the unbridled energy of “Soon” and we were immediately melted by it’s overwhelming urgency. Pair the throat-shredding screams of a band like Refused with your favorite math rock band (think Into It. Over It., toe, or Tiny Moving Parts) and you’ll start to have a semblance of what to expect. Guitar nerds are going to love the riffs; emo fans are going to love the heart-on-your-sleeve vibes; and fans of hardcore are going to love the underlying aggression here… Win. Win. Win. You can find “Soon” on Bandcamp (below), Spotify, and Apple Music. Soon by moshimoshi

elison – “Fruit Flies”

November 13, 2022

You don’t always expect intimate indietronica to come out of Iowa, but elison are here to show you a thing or two about assuming. “Fruit Flies” feels like a warm hug – a buzzy, understated single that brings to mind 90s slowcore acts like Mazzy Star while simultaneously evoking 2022-era indie rockers like Jay Som and Alvvays. Part synth and part plucky guitar, the instrumentals on the song are somehow just as heartfelt as the hush-hush vocal delivery. This is what they have to say about the song: “When I started playing music during the pandemic, after decades of wishing I was brave enough to try, I found myself revisiting the girl that ignited the dream in the first place, my sixteen-year-old self… Through that process I started questioning the actual growth I previously thought I had achieved.” Check out “Fruit Flies” on both Bandcamp (below) and Spotify. Fruit Flies[...]

LAPÊCHE – “Slight”

November 13, 2022

Here’s a fun indie rocker from Brooklyn-based act LAPÊCHE – “Slight” is a guitar-driven song flush with a shuffling drumbeat and lilting vocals from singer and guitarist Krista Diem. The band clearly has a gift for melody, packing every inch of “Slight” with melodies that were crafted to stick around in your head for days. About the song, the band says: “‘Slight’ is about the experience of living life in a constant state of bracing for impact; imposing will and control as a response to fear, and excusing actions based on circumstance. “Slight” explores waking from this trance to begin acting from a place of presence rather than reactivity.” You can also find “Slight” on Spotify and Apple Music. LAPêCHE · Slight

dani mack – “Light on the Corner”

November 3, 2022

Dani Mack unexpectedly calms it down on this gently-strummed, folksy tune she’s calling “Light On The Corner.” Converse to the crunchy guitars found on her previous single, “Fleabag,” “Corner” is a heartfelt and intimate approach that shows off Dani’s more sentimental side. Dani uses this skeletal opportunity to explore the things we do to explore loneliness – she further explains below: “‘When I hear the chord progression I’m instantly transported back to that insane time. I say insane because it was lonely but also because there was a sort of romance I felt during all of it. The lack of time, awareness, and need to be anywhere had a sort of freedom to it. It was dark and beautiful which is what I feel the song is. the song came about as I was going through an inner war with myself while also trying to carry on a casual relationship.[...]

Joe McGuire – “Build A House”

November 2, 2022

There’s something down-home and familiar about the newest single from Joe McGuire… Now that we think of it, “Build A House” is surprisingly twangy considering the musician proudly calls Chicago his home. You can expect a chiming acoustic guitar; a deliciously warbly guitar lead; and Joe’s endearing and heartwarming vocals upon your first listen, but as you listen more and more, you’ll start to envision the simplicities of small-town life. You can also find “Build A House” on Spotify. How Do You Want to Be Held? (Mono + Stereo Versions) by Joe McGuire

Sea Glass x Benét – “(I have jokes) If You Wanna Hear One”

November 2, 2022

Sea Glass and Benét teamed up for this plucky and dreamy offering they’re calling “(I Have Jokes) If You Wanna Hear One.” Built around a delay-driven guitar, “Wanna” sounds like a daydream haze, full of airy melodies and lackadaisical lyrics that make you feel like you’re frolicking carefree under the sun. Sea Glass backs this whimsical feeling up with an apt quote about where his head was at when he penned this song – read it below: “My son was just born and I was both thrilled to have this new love in our family but also overwhelmed with the added pressure that the responsibility brought. The music was a sort of escape from the moment, an idealized version of how I hoped things would go. It was written in the summer and there are definitely summer vibes to the sounds, but the escapism I’m exploring in the music also[...]

Eye Tiger – “Touchdown”

November 1, 2022

Chicago-based act Eye Tiger specializes in synth-driven, lo-fi indie rock and they caught our ears with their latest track, “Touchdown.” Upon first listen, you’ll be drawn to the gothy, 80s-post-punk-influenced vocal delivery, but upon further listening, you’ll start to appreciate all the flourishes hidden throughout the track. There are lots of layers of chorus-laden guitar and sparkly synth textures to peel back, so grab a pair of your favorite headphones, sit back, and pretend you’re watching the Bills pull off a pick six on the Chiefs (that’s a touchdown joke, ICYMI). You can find “Touchdown” on Bandcamp (below) and Spotify. Autumn Tropical by Eye Tiger

Kraków Loves Adana – “When The Storm Comes (feat. Ruth Radelet & Adam Miller)”

November 1, 2022

Checking back in with our German friends in Kraków Loves Adana, this time on their gothy, dreamy new single “When The Storm Comes.” They’ve teamed up with even MORE friends, Ruth Radelet & Adam Miller (formerly of Chromatics), to create this lovely tune. The song is a simmering slow burn, full of muted guitar strumming, soaring leads, and excellent harmonies that are simply dripping in melody. “Storm” is the debut single from her 7th(!) album, Ocean Flower, due out February 14th, 2023… So be sure to keep an eye out for that. ICYMI, check out our previous Kraków Loves Adana features on “Everything Dies” and “Rapture.” You can also find “When The Storm Comes” on Spotify.

The Mobros – “SSO”

November 1, 2022

Camden, SC-based act The Mobros bring a raucous indie rocking energy to their latest single “SSO.” This duo of brothers brings a unique blend of straight-up indie rock mixed with elements of pop songwriting and blissed-out psychedelia that perfectly compliments the song’s urgent energy. “SSO,” like many recent pieces of art, was certainly influenced by the stifling atmosphere brought on by the pandemic. About “SSO,” The Mobros say: “The pandemic had just begun when I started writing ‘SSO.’ I was chronically struggling with a disorder called depersonalization due to stress and old traumas at the time. When I listen to “SSO” now, it resembles a summary of all the emotions I felt during the pandemic. At the time, here I was locked outside of my body in a world that was physically shutting down due to a virus.” You can also find “SSO” on Spotify.

Pohgoh – “Over/Under”

October 28, 2022

ICYMI, Florida-based Pohgoh‘s been on a bit of a hot streak lately (see our previous features of both “Hammer” and “Weeds“). Like “Hammer” and “Weeds” before it, “Over/Under” carries on the storied tradition of mid-to-late 90s emo – think heartfelt vocals; punchy guitars; and sugar-sweet melodies that, while fun and endearing, can’t help but inspire you to feel real feelings. As an overarching theme across their most recent output, “Over/Under” deals with singer Susie Ulrey’s MS diagnosis and the different ways it’s affected her life. Check out what she has to say below: “‘Over/Under’ is about the random uncertainty of odds while living through a traumatic experience. In the fall of 2018 I spent 3 terrifying weeks in the hospital (including a stint in the ICU) due to a very rare reaction to an MS (Mulitple Sclerosis) treatment I had taken years prior. The odds eventually titled in my favor[...]

The Moonjacks – “Wack”

October 28, 2022

Put a surfy pep in your step with the latest song from Californian act The Moonjacks. You can absolutely hear the California lifestyle beaming through every inch of “Wack” – between the stabby guitar work; punchy drum theatrics; and rowdy vocal presence, this song may as well have been conceived, written, and recorded right at the beach. In case you haven’t gotten the gist yet, The Moonjacks explain this song pretty eloquently, here’s a quote directly from them: “This song is about having a bad day, smoking some weed, surfing, and wanting to escape from life.” Well said. You can find “Wack” (and The Moonjacks’ other jams) on Spotify and Apple Music.

Homes At Night – “Wasted On You”

October 28, 2022

Indiemo duo Homes At Night hit us right where it hurts on their latest jam, “Wasted On You.” The emotion really pours out of this track, bringing to mind thoughts of fresh breakups; forlorn love; and drinking too much in the afternoon. Spitty guitars, passionate vocals, and lots and lots of texture help to give this one a truly heartfelt feel without ever dipping into drippiness – it’s tight, sincere, and most of all, reminds us all that we can always fill that hole in our hearts with something of substance. “Wasted On You” is out now via Hazel Street Records. Peep the song on Apple Music and Spotify too. Homes at Night · Wasted on You

Herbert Walker – “Holesome”

October 28, 2022

If you’re just looking to vibe out after a long day, we suggest the latest jam from Phoenix-based act Herbert Walker. The gently-delayed guitar chords that start the song set a perfect course for the rest of this tune to unfold – between the dreamily baritone vocals, twinkling guitar textures, and perfect drum accompaniment, this one has us melting deep down into our seats. Be sure to stick around for the tasteful brass solo toward the end of the song. Check out “Holesome” on Bandcamp (below) and Spotify too. How to Enjoy by Herbert Walker