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A Days Wait – “Tongue Tied”

May 25, 2022

Canadian dream poppers A Days Wait caught our ears with their latest offering, “Tongue Tied.” You can really hear the production from Day Wave’s Jackson Phillips – expect a relaxing bedroom pop beat, plenty of cosmic guitars, and a vocal treatment that has as much in common with 2022 as it does with mid-80s acts like Tears for Fears. About the song, A Days Wait says: “Sometimes, when it’s most important to speak up, we just can’t find the right words.” You can check out “Tongue Tied” via the Soundcloud widget below – you can also find it on Apple Music and Spotify. A Days Wait · Tongue Tied

Shorty and the Grooves – “Anything At All”

May 25, 2022

Shorty and the Grooves combine retro sounds with modern day bedroom-pop on their latest offering, “Anything At All.” Jangly guitars and endearing vocals propel this one forward, giving us feelings of nostalgia and longing without ever feeling melodramatic. The song touches on how difficult dating has been through the pandemic – endless swipes through names and faces that become more and more of a blur as your doom scrolling takes over. Check it out below via YouTube – you can also find it on Spotify and Apple Music.

Stud Count – “Through My Window”

May 25, 2022

Sometimes you just need a little rip-roaring punk to get your day going, so we’re recommending the latest video from Philly punks Stud Count. It’s a fashion forward treatment (from director Matt Bender) that showcases the band perfectly – musically, expect buzzsaw guitars and blistering drum tempos that compliment singer Norelle Green’s vocals perfectly. About the song, Stud Count says: “We wrote the song about growing up and recognizing the things we unlearn as we mature in relationships. When I was a kid, I thought like a kid, but now that I’m grown, I think like I’m grown. There’s something precious found in the intimacy of commitment with one person, I’m blessed to have found that.” Check out the video below – if you like it, you can purchase it here.

Dog Ears – “Taurus”

May 25, 2022

If you’re into concept albums, you’re in for a treat. Standout single “Taurus” from LA/Nashville-hybrid duo Dog Ears tells the story of being stuck in traffic… Oh, and also, one of the drivers is a werewolf. It sounds goofy on paper, but in reality, “Taurus” could hang with any of the late 90s emo greats (think Mineral, American Footballs, etc.). A droning bassline, chiming harmonics, and vintage fuzz sounds are enough to please any fans of twinkly guitar-based rock. You can check it out on Bandcamp (below) or on Spotify/Apple Music. Shadow on the Blacktop by Dog Ears

Secondhand Sound – “Colm’s Conquest”

May 23, 2022

Nashville’s Secondhand Sound are popping off with their latest single, “Colm’s Conquest.” The three-piece pump out an impressive amount of raucous, guitar-based sound. This is their first single after heading out on their headlining tour in support of their album, Best & Worst of Times, and their time becoming a road-worn band surely shows in “Conquest’s” final product… Expect circuit-bent guitar licks, passionate vocals, and big alt rock energy that would please any fan of mid-aughts garage rock glory. Check out “Colm’s Conquest” below – you can also find it on Spotify. Secondhand Sound · Colm’s Conquest

ASJ 3 – “Sunken Place (feat. Iverson Lewis)”

May 23, 2022

Akron, OH is lucky to have aspiring genrebender ASJ 3. Although he plays with rap, rock, and lots of other styles, “Sunken Place” (which features a verse from smooth crooner/guitarist Iverson Lewis) falls into more of a dream-pop spectrum. With plenty of vocal hooks, a driven backbeat, and dripping with emotion, “Sunken Place” finds ASJ 3 exorcizing his demons and crawling out of his proverbial lows by making this excellent tune. Song high point – the irresistible refrain of “Because you take me to a place where you know I don’t wanna go.” Check it out below – you can also find ASJ 3’s music on Spotify.

Foyer Red – “Flipper”

May 23, 2022

Last time we checked in with the playfully chaotic Foyer Red, we were nerding out about their then-latest single, the World of Warcraft inspired “Slander.” They’re back with another angular jaunt, this time, called “Flipper.” Nimble basslines, tempo changes, and singer Elana Riordan’s endearing vocals bring to mind other genre luminaries like Speedy Ortiz and Great Grandpa. There’s even a woodwind(?) instrument that makes an appearance mid-song. Delight your eardrums with this one-of-a-kind tune – we’ve uploaded it below. You can also find “Flipper” on Spotify and Apple Music.

Essential Machine – “Almost Outta Here”

May 23, 2022

Squiggly keyboards and a warm, vintage mix power this latest brew from Pittsburg’s Essential Machine. This song feels nostalgic and longing in all the best ways – ever-so-slightly forlorn vocals howl over the indie rock backbone that’s as upbeat as it is nervous. The trio just released their latest EP, Exponential Crisis, earlier this year, upon which “Outta” resides. Be sure to stick around for the tasty guitar solo. Check it out on Spotify and Apple Music too. Essential Machine · Almost Outta Here

Kod!e Releases Music Video for “Can’t Function”

March 21, 2022

Buzzing hip-hop act Kod!e (aka Cody Rozler) just released a new music video for his latest single “Can’t Function.” The Buffalo-based rapper has no problem opening up to the world, bearing his soul with lines like, “I can’t function if I don’t have any drugs/sat here cryin’ cuz I’m feeling so numb.” It’s a powerful message about mental health, but also shows off Kod!e’s sharpened ear – it’s full of catchy melodies; (sadly) relatable lyrics; and a unique flow. Kod!e is fresh off a March 5th show where they apparently set venue attendance records – perhaps an early indication that Kod!e is about to pop off with a promising hip hop career. In the song’s music video produced by Nova Vision, Kod!e appears in a straitjacket with pills scattered across the floor. Check it out below. You can also find the song on Spotify and Apple Music.

Lake Notion – “It’s Complicated, Always”

March 1, 2022

All the way from Latvia, Lake Notion surprised us with this jangly energy-bomb they’ve titled “It’s Complicated, Always.” Reminiscent of neo-emo luminaries like Pinegrove, “Always” pairs big guitar sounds with emotional, but melodic vocals. Mid-song, the trio (!) surprises you with a nimble, mathy section, full of start-stop rhythms and intense, bombastic energy. Through and through, this one is an epic listen that continues to keeps you guessing, even as the huge “ah-ahhhh” vocals bring the song to a perfect close. Preview “Always” via YouTube below – you can also find it on Apple Music and Spotify

Bikini Trill – “Lemonade”

March 1, 2022

LA-based surf-poppers Bikini Trill venture into bedroom-pop warbles on their latest single, “Lemonade.” The song urges its listener to take time to find joy in the things they love doing (for example, “Play[ing your] bass all day” or “getting tattoos.” It’s done overtop a spindly guitar riff; tastefully nimble bass meandering; and an effected drum sound – it gives the song a mysterious vibe without ever losing it’s endearing positivity. If you’re curious, we also featured their song “Dead Friends” awhile back – different vibe, still dope. You can preview “Lemonade” via YouTube below, or, add it to your favorite Spotify playlist.

Jet City Sports Club – “She Don’t Need No One”

March 1, 2022

Buzzing, Sydney-based quartet Jet City Sports Club caught our ears with the sparkly indie rock of their latest single, “She Don’t Need No One.” They pair jangly, chorus-laden guitars with breezy vocals and a sunshine-y, summery mood – the perfect antidote for our currently frigid winter blight. This one feels tailor-made for a day at the beach and would sync perfectly next to fellow nautical-esque indie rockers Alvvays; a spindly indie jam from TOPS, or the mysteriousness of Crumb. You can find “She Don’t Need No One” on Soundcloud (below), Spotify, and Apple Music. Jet City Sports Club · She Don’t Need No One

SUPERFLUSH – “Yoga”

February 23, 2022

We think California-based act SUPERFLUSH nailed it on the slacker-pop vibes of “Yoga.” The shiny production and gauzy synths paint a picture of an affluent, Californian life, juxtaposed perfectly against the glassy-eyed vocal delivery about… Well, just not really caring. Right off the bat, some of the lyrics include: “I’m not gonna do this, I don’t give a fuck about your yoga class… I just want to sit alone, throw away my cell phone…” Relatable. You can find “Yoga” on Soundcloud (below) – you can also find it on Apple Music and Spotify. SUPERFLUSH · Yoga

Le Big Zero – “Beach Séance”

February 23, 2022

Right off the bat, you’ll notice there’s nothing else quite like “Beach Séance” from Brooklyn-based trio Le Big Zero. Sure, the guitars bring to mind raucous acts like Pile or Meat Wave, but LBZ specialize in sunny harmonies and a surprisingly pop-minded approach to their otherwise discordant compositions. This song is janky and angular at times, but feels sunny and warm at others… Truly a listening experience you’ll need to have for yourself. “Beach” is out now via Know Hope Records. You can preview “Beach Séance” via YouTube below, but if you like it, be sure to add it to your Spotify playlist for future listening.

Scrounge – “This Summer’s Been Lethal”

February 23, 2022

South London duo(!) Scrounge pump out an incredible amount of energy for a two-piece act – “This Summer’s Been Lethal” caught our ears immediately for it’s spindly opening guitar riff. It’s full of frantic drumming, brash guitar work, and a sassy vocal delivery that spins a web of anxious, all-consuming energy. About the song, Scrounge says: “This Summer’s Been Lethal’ is a retrospective track rooted in uncertainty, desperation and disappointment despite all the excitement of summer… Recorded on the hottest day of the year, we wanted to make something dismal yet danceable.” Check out their homemade music video below – you can also find all the varied ways to listen to “This Summer’s Been Lethal” via this link.