Harrison‘s “Atmosphere” is the second single off of his upcoming LP. The song features fellow Canadian and frequent collaborator Daniela Andrade. We dig the tasteful layering of vocals into the track, mixed with Harrison’s interesting ear for percussion. Sit back and let the swelling synths and stuttering drum work wash over you. If you want to know more about Harrison, do it while playing the cool flash game on his website.
Here’s some fresh nu-disco for you to wind down the dog days of summer – “Primordial” is another banger collaboration between hit machine Satin Jackets and singer Niya Wells. Pairing smooth disco beats with Niya’s even-smoother vocal delivery, “Primordial” gets it all right. We’re sure you’ll want to tap into your inner-most desires and let loose with this one thumping through your speakers – check it out below. “Primordial” is available everywhere.
Last time we checked in with the curiously-named The Band Ice Cream, we were waxing poetic about the spastic, upbeat indie rock of “Sand Dunes.” This time around, we’re digging “Your Guy.” It seems here that the Ice Creamers have refined their sound ever-so-slightly… They retain the rough edges of their earlier material while wrapping their songwriting into a neat little indie rock package full of blistering guitar riffs and howling vox. Fans of The Growlers or a more-raw GIRLS will dig this one. Like what you hear? Add it to your Spotify playlist.
Bokito have just released their fourth and most charming single to date – “How Dare You” is a groovy, indie-rock jam laced with synths and tropical flourishes. About the song, Bokito explains, “[‘How Dare You’ is] a celebration of finding someone that matches your madness, the insecurities and concerns that come into building a relationship and the ever growing feeling that these thoughts may be pushing the other person away… But ultimately, the comfort in knowing that someone has those same uncertainties in relation to you!” “How Dare You” is consumable via many platforms – check them all out here.
Beerwine King is an interestingly-named Oakland act whose jarring “Shot in the Head” is certainly worth a listen. Taking notes from discordant kings Pile (as well as a healthy dose of Pixies style art-rock), “Shot in the Head” is the perfect mix of angst and start/stop instrumentation. Most notable here are Beerwine King’s throaty, sardonic vocals. Give it a listen via the widget below.
Pink Skies songs were never even meant to be heard… Keep that in mind while you groove along to the synthy-indie sentiment embedded in “Passing Me By.” Inspired by his tenure in indie and punk bands, coupled with little bit of vintage psych rock and r&b influences, Arieh Berl got himself creatively inspired and dusted off his old home recordings. What resulted is the elegant lo-fi on debut EP Does it Really Matter?. Fans of Tame Impala, Foster The People, and Washed Out will dig this one – check it out below.
LA-based rapper Rozlin sold us hard with the phat, quirky flow on her latest offering, “The Hole.” Featuring an equally-kitschy music video, Rozlin spitfire-raps about the joys of living in the moment. Fans of Kreyshawn or Nicki Minaj will definitely find some common ground here, especially with Rozlin’s penchant for deadpan delivery. Caution: this one bangs HARD – check out the video below and see for yourself. Learn more about Rozlin via her website.
Self-proclaimed diarycore/wraithcore act Giant Peach will be hitting up Mohawk Place today. The trio has just released But You Made Me Such A Beautiful Thing, a sprawling, sonic evolution for the Brooklyn act, who have traded out their raw indie-punk sound for something more subtle – think Rainer Maria or Hop Along. Joining them are noisy Montreal janglers DBPS, and a stacked local lineup featuring Slow Cooker and Slinky X. Tonight’s show is at Mohawk Place at 8pm. Make sure you have at least $8 for admission, but come with a few extra bucks to buy something from the bands. But You Made Me Such A Beautiful Thing by Giant Peach
“Tomorrow is Leaving” is the second single from Dante Matas‘ latest album A Colorful Headache… Music is clearly Matas’ passion – we like the song for its interesting harmonic changes and upbeat indie-rock sound. Matas sounds like one part The Beatles, one part Sufjan Stevens, and one part Coldplay, but we’ll let you judge for yourself. Check it out below. Check out Matas’ discography here.
We’re very familiar with okaywill, having posted about another banger of his a few months ago… He has remained mysterious in terms of information, so all we can really stress is how much we enjoy this one. “The Youth Group” is a simple slice of electro-tinged bedroom-pop, pairing okaywill’s ever-pleasant voice with blippy drums and some dope electric piano. Enjoy.
“NOWADAYS” is the first single off of rapper Nate Millyunz‘s latest release, Love & War. Upon release, the album debuted at #65 on the iTunes hip-hop chart. Millyunz is a master of his own personal style he refers to as “southern drank.” “NOWADAYS” certainly has a dank swagger to it, pairing a diverse and rhythmic flow with spitfire lyrics… We got a kick out of the wild-west themes in the music video – check it out below. Like what you hear? Check out Nate’s website here.
Vancouver BC act Blue J are gearing up to release their debut EP in August… If latest single “Hard to Know” is any indication of what to expect, we’re already jazzed. “Know” is about experiencing a loss, seen through the lens of someone trying to give support. Beyond that, it’s a chill-af indie rock song with gentle guitar twinking, thoughtful bass plunking, and low-key but oh-so-pleasant vocal delivery. Fans of mid-2000s Death Cab, The American Analog Set, or The Shins will dig this jam. Be sure to add “Hard to Know” to your chill-face Spotify playlist. Hard to Know by Blue J
Talk about left field – we couldn’t help but be drawn to the offbeat electropop from ooi on their avant-garde summer jam, “Sharks.” “Sharks” tells the one-of-a-kind story of an albino alligator with a sweet tooth, a penchant for snakeskin, and a love for coke… It’s a little bonkers for sure, but we think you’ll dig their mid-tempo sonic textures and unique sentiment. Check it out below. P.S.: It’s pronounced “owi.” Be sure to add “Sharks” to your Spotify playlist.
A quick scroll through Melbourne-based singer/songwriter Ro’s Facebook page and you’ll see that she’s been pretty jazzed on the release of her confessional single, “Diary.” We are too – “Diary” is a neat little slice of low-key indie rock. Tight drums, squiggly guitars, and Ro’s distinct, ever-so-slightly hushed vocal delivery make up the backbone of this track… About the song, Ro says, “Wouldn’t it be awesome to just hand your diary over to someone and get the ‘this is me’ part over and done with? Maybe it’s a shitty life hack, but it’s a life hack nonetheless.” Well said, Ro.
Syracuse’s Trench have been very busy since their formation in 2015. After racking up 27k views on the music video for “Seaweed,” a second pressing of their debut EP, and a successful tour of the East Coast, the band is gearing up to release their debut LP, Ritual Love. Lead single “Bend” is the perfect foot to put forward, a beautifully-heavy demonstration of Trench’s penchant for quiet/loud dynamics. The band ebbs and flows, building tension with subdued, droning verses before exploding into larger-than-life choruses layered thick with distortion. Pairing influences from bands like Hum and Explosions in the Sky with contemporary flavors like Nothing or Citizen, “Bend” is dark, ethereal, and emotive – a perfect introduction to Ritual Love, due out 9/21 via Flesh and Bone Records. The underwater camera work of “Bend” is reminiscent of Trench’s post-rock, shoegazy sound, juxtaposing swirly, chorus-and-reverb-laden guitars with cinematography to match. Shot and directed by Dani Nuckols, the video is meant to evoke a certain[...]