by Sean Lynch | Jun 10, 2017 | Buffalo
Buffalo-based rapper D.A Live provides complex wordplay through his release “Everything I Ain’t Been.” With a mixture of unpredictable flows and smooth melodies, Live brings an unconventional vibe to the track. Ski Beats brings a laid-back beat with a light snare and...
by Sean Lynch | Jun 7, 2017 | New Music
Los Angeles based RaneRaps drops a song for the heartbroken through the release of his new single “Have To Go.” In question is the rapper’s love interest, who he compares as a cross between Beyoncé and Sasha Fierce. Producer Hirsh creates a confused atmosphere with...
by Sean Lynch | Jun 6, 2017 | New Music
Bringing throwback tunes from the United Kingdom, Hot Collars gets a new take on their song through the remix of “Tongue Tied.” Serving as a collaboration with The Go! Team, the song takes new form as the remix adds to the already jovial single. Kicking off with...
by Sean Lynch | Jun 6, 2017 | New Music
Six-piece Glaswegian band Pronto Mama dropped “Cold Arab Spring” to promote their debut album Any Joy out now via Electric Hone. Drawing influences from Bombay Bicycle Club and Dutch Uncles, the song takes a traditional approach to indie with some surprises sprinkled...
by Sean Lynch | Jun 2, 2017 | Buffalo
Buffalo-based emcee Short Moscato dropped a trippy new visual for his song “Steady” which came off his recent project The Colour of Air. The video goes in an experimental film route with jump cuts between rainbow-dipped images to go along with the lyrics of the song...
by Sean Lynch | Jun 1, 2017 | New Music
Los Angeles trio DWNTWN just released the first single “Bloodshot Eyes” off the outfit’s upcoming debut album, Racing Time. “Bloodshot Eyes” goes into depth about making the same mistakes over and over, but wanting change without knowing how to do...
by Sean Lynch | May 31, 2017 | New Music
Los Angeles-based group The Seige, dropped a music video for “Boing Boing,” the first track off their EP Act III: Atomic, which came out on March 8th. The Seige features Taz Conley on vocals and Riley Taylor on production. Conley tackles thought-provoking topics like...
by Sean Lynch | May 30, 2017 | Rochester
Rochester indie powerhouse Joywave dropped their second single “It’s a Trip!” earlier this month from their new album Content due out July 28th via Hollywood Records/Cultco Music. The album will be a major followup to the band’s 2015 breakout release How Do You...
by Sean Lynch | May 29, 2017 | Album Review
Two days may not seem like a lot of time to cut an EP, but Dutch artist Amber Arcades (aka Annelotte de Graaf) finished the Cannonball EP during her time off in New York from touring supporting Nada Surf. The EP follows the release of de Graaf’s debut album Fading...
by Sean Lynch | May 26, 2017 | New Music
Albany, NY based band The Plastic Faction brings infectious pop-punk tunes through their new single “Rain Season.” The song is the first single off Trinket, the band’s first album. With a mixture of harmonic guitars and catchy vocals from singer Jake Crofoot, the band...
by Sean Lynch | May 24, 2017 | New Music
NV and Da-O-Boy of 23 – 10 pack a verbal punch in their new single “Oh You Mad?” Rapping out of Kokomo, IN, the group is working towards their first EP The Love Affair. The single cracked the top 5 of Def Jam and Cash Money Records producer !llmind’s...
by Sean Lynch | May 24, 2017 | Rochester
Calicoco is the moniker of the new project fronted by Rochester musician Giana Caliolo. “Night Owl,” Calicoco’s debut single, dives headfirst into the stresses of lifestyle changes. The outfit’s upcoming Needy EP serves as the culmination of...
by Sean Lynch | May 23, 2017 | Rochester
One would think with a name like The Fox Sisters, the group would be a family affair. Ironically though, The Fox Sisters are not a group of sisters, but seven guys playing ‘60s style R&B out of Rochester, NY. The song serves as the A-side, with the track “Yeah...
by Sean Lynch | May 22, 2017 | New Music
Fresh off the release of his Baby New Year’s EP, Jazz Ingram brings the heat with his new single “Mr. Krabs.” Originally from Rochester, NY, Ingram is currently based out of Atlanta, GA. The single is a change from the EP as Ingram speeds it up and goes away from a...
