Soothing, well-crafted, and moving. That’s what Sammy Strittmatter’s brand new track, “When She Sleeps” is. This new song will appear on Stritmatter’s upcoming record, Get Out of the City, dropping May 18 via Palo Santo Records. The Texas-bred, L.A.-based artist has clearly honed his craft, and it shines in “When She Sleeps”. This track is heaven for anyone needing some great acoustic guitar in their life. The chords perfectly accompany the confident yet soft vocals.
Says Strittmatter of his new track:
I first tracked this song while living in Arlington, TX. For about five years, I lived in a house that was built in 1916 for the Mayor. It was the first house built in the South Center Street Historic District. The house was all wood, so it had amazing acoustics in every room. Also, it had this stunningly tall stairwell, and I would place microphones at the very bottom, top, and in between, capturing a unique natural reverb. It was an inspiring place to think and create, which led to me writing the guitar part for this song.
“When She Sleeps” is not a track you’ll want to miss out on, so give it a listen today.
Watch for Get Out of the City, out May 18. Stay connected with Sammy Strittmatter: Bandcamp – Facebook – Soundcloud
Need to forget about your worries? We’ve got just the song for you. Molly Moore has just released her brand new track, “No Stress”, which appears on her upcoming EP, Third Eye High. The L.A. singer-songwriter has worked as a solo artist, a member of Cosmos & Creature, and has written for the likes of Lea Michele, EXO, and Jesse McCartney. Moore’s new track is just as the title suggests: easygoing, stress-free, and laid back. Splashes of electronica on a pop canvas make for a delightfully fun yet relatable track.
Says Moore: “Self reflection can be hard, especially in a time when everyone wants to filter the best part of their story/image forward, but I try and find power in confronting the less comfortable things. Dealing with human emotions isn’t always easy but I do think that we innately want to help each other. I want my music to leave people with hope amidst the ‘reality’ we are faced with.”
Moore does a fantastic job of appealing to the tension that we all face in daily life, providing a temporary escape with “No Stress”.
Nora Rothman is to drop her brand new EP: Nora Rothman – Remix EP on April 20, which follows her self-titled EP that dropped in the summer of 2017. Featured on her remix record is “Lilies (QRTR Remix)”, a floating, driving indie folk track showcasing Nora’s ethereal vocals. Don’t let Rothman’s gentle voice fool you – she is a strong and versatile woman who seeks to empower others. The actress and singer-songwriter also was involved in Hillary Clinton’s campaign as the Colorado field organizer. Inspired to support women during her time doing political work, Rothman decided to remix her EP, with half the proceeds going to Planned Parenthood. “Lilies (QRTR Remix)” is one of the tracks on this record, and is filled the deep emotion that Rothman translates into song. The song both moves and inspires the listener, while maintaining the sincerity of sound that Rothman sticks to. The Remix EP includes the following tracks and drops in its entirety on April 20: “Lilies” – QRTR Remix “Note to My Ex-Lover” – Birch Remix
“Truth or Dare” – Libra Rising Edit
“Truth or Dare” – Suzi Analogue Club Mix
“Note to My Ex-Lover” – Ah-Mer-Ah-Su Edit
Honest and down-to-earth, Mishka Shubaly is releasing “Death in Greenpoint”, which will appear on his upcoming record, When We Were Animals. Whether writing (he is a bestselling Kindle Singles author), singing, or anything in between, Shubaly is a storyteller in every aspect of the word. His upcoming album is the cumulation of a time of self-examination, movement, and changes of mindset for Shubaly. He says about his new music: “This record shows some personal shortcomings in high relief. That’s by design — it’s time for us to call ourselves out”. His album takes a look at his own mistakes in a world where most point out the mistakes of others.
“Death in Greenpoint” is just a taste of the perfectly balanced self-deprecation that Shubaly presents in his new record. It brings aspects of Shubaly’s writing within his lyricism with hard-hitting vocal deliverance. The song takes the listener for a trip into the mind of Shubaly – a complex, driven place. What are you waiting for? Check out “Death in Greenpoint” today for a refreshingly counter-cultural tunes.
Watch for When We Were Animals, out May 2. Stay connected with Mishka Shubaly: Website – Facebook – Bandcamp
Californian singer-songwriter Chris Lambert is gearing up to release his brand new record, The Constant Education of Christopher Lambert on May 9. The indie folk album is the eleventh full-length release by Lambert, and features “Right”, a charming and well-crafted track that is both introspective and relatable.
Says Lambert, “I spent a couple of years doing a deep dive into my past, figuring out a bunch of things that had been left unresolved or unspoken for too long. Once I got that stuff out on the last album, I felt like I could finally start focusing on day to day things. I realized that it’s harder than it seems, to not dwell on the past or worry about the future.”
“Right” shows the maturity that Lambert has reached, not only as an artist, but also as a human. The acoustic track pairs insightful lyricism with a gentle yet purposeful melody. While the track involves self-conversation, many listeners can put themselves in Christopher’s shoes. It’s different yet familiar, and a refreshingly authentic track.
The Constant Education of Christopher Lambert is out on May 9, so keep an eye out for it! Stay connected with Chris Lambert: Instagram – Facebook – Bandcamp
You haven’t experienced anything like this. Florida-born, Los Angeles-based No Name Hotel is about to drop his debut EP, Tristan, on May 4. No Name Hotel (the musical pseudonym of Farahd Abdullah Wallizada) has been involved with music his whole life, but Tristan will be his first ‘official’ release. Featured on Tristan is No Name Hotel’s “Blood On Sky”, a brooding, searching track that lays down the thematic landscape of the EP. A unique track that is comprised of a two-way internal musical conversation, “Blood On Sky” brings to the surface many thoughts and feelings that we hide away: anxieties, insecurities, self-doubts.
No Name Hotel is releasing the music video for “Blood On Sky”, equally stunning and unique, and we’ve got the exclusive premiere. Spread across three screens, the video takes the viewer on not only an aural journey, but a visual one as well. Featuring both lyrics from the song and interpretative choreography/visuals, “Blood On Sky” is a treat for the senses, no matter how you take it in.
No Name Hotel is doing something completely new, authentic, and unprecedented. Eyes, ears, and heart – let your senses be engulfed by “Blood On Sky”.
Tellers have just dropped their brand new track, “Walking Blind”, and we’ve got the exclusive premiere. Masterfully layered vocals, guitar, and percussion combine for a song that will give you goosebumps. The Washington-based four piece, composed of Sarah Feinberg, Brad Heyne, Isaac Melum, and Tyler Chism, is gearing up to release their new LP Shook. If the title of their record is any indication, Tellers knows how to blow listeners out of the water, and “Walking Blind” is no exception. The new track evidences the careful composition of Tellers, and their ability to balance lyricism with instrumentation.
Says lead vocalist/guitarist Sarah Feinberg of the new track:
I wrote “Walking Blind” about hitting an impasse in a relationship that was worth fighting for. Being faced with the tough reality that it may not work out in the end we were still making the seemingly blind choice to keep going in hopes that we would find our way wavering on the edge of unraveling.
“Walking Blind” takes the listener on an auditory journey that is simultaneously new and familiar, haunting and comforting. It’s not one you’ll want to miss.
A true femme fatale, Jesse Jo Stark, has just dropped a brand new single, “Fire of Love”. Oozing with devil-may-care attitude and old-fashioned appeal, Jesse Jo creates a truly modern take with her music.
The southern California songstress has garnered attention from the likes of Teen Vogue, V Magazine, ElleAmerican Songwriter, Vice, and more. “Fire of Love” will make new listeners realize why she has been so successful. The track is filled with nods to legends of the past while making a unique and authentic sound all Jesse Jo’s own.
Says Jesse Jo of her new music : “It tells the story of lost, but it’s empowering & fearless. The woman knows just what she wants from it. It’s a continuous love story, each one a different feeling, a movement of our hearts. Some are sweeter, and some a bit more grim.” The release of “Fire of Love” follows half a year of writing and production of new music, and it is evident that her hard work has paid off.
We can’t wait to see what is to come, including her upcoming untitled EP, out this summer.
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6/15 Los Angeles, CA Teragram Ballroom
Keep an eye out for her upcoming EP, out June 1, 2018. Stay connected with Jesse Jo Stark: Instagram – Twitter– Soundlcoud.
Toronto bred, L.A. based Alexander Vincent is about to drop his brand new debut single, “I Won’t”. Following four years as the drummer for Magic!, Alexander (aka Alex Tanas) has also established himself as a producer. Now, Alexander is able to put his own sound out, including his first track, “I Won’t”.
Says Alexander on where he’s at now:
My favorite word right now is ‘vulnerable’. You just have to open yourself up, and a lot of us are just closed down. When you’re open to your emotions, when you’re crying to a pop song, there’s actually something very mature about that. Being vulnerable means challenging yourself to connect with something deeper. Saying ‘yes’ means really opening yourself up, to musicality, to a more profound experience.
His new track is the culmination of this vulnerability. “I Won’t” combines the gently delivered hard-hitting lyrics. With Alexander’s versatility as a drummer, producer, and singer, he’s able to bring the best aspects of all his talents to the table.
Alexander hopes the future will bring an LP (including “I Won’t”), and we hope so too.
