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celebrate sustaining, beautiful relationships with luz’s “permanent +1”
Like many sidelined performers during the lockdown, Irish artist Luz flexed her creative muscles, releasing three singles in 2020 (‘we’ll be fine’; ‘I’m lonely’; and ‘the author’) and one in April of 2021 (‘counting houses’). Her most recent single ‘permanent +1’...
louise kahn reinvents her sound with solo project’s debut track “water in water”
Louise Kahn is no stranger to the music world. Following the success of Terry Poison, the Israeli electropop trio she entered the industry with, she is now venturing out on her own. Her debut single "Water in Water" is a glittering, light-as-a-feather beauty, with a...
this coast bias isn’t wasting any time telling you how he feels in “waste of time”
Have you ever had a case of massive bitterness over love lost or heartbreak in general? Glittering synth-pop project This Coast Bias really wades through it with new track "Waste of Time." Despite the danceable pop composition, the song itself does not waste any time...
munnycat “so fresh”
When two talented producers join forces, you'd best bet there's some insane music coming your way. For Laurel Canyon-based duo Munnycat (K808 and Khaledzou), this couldn't be more true. The noise-pop project created some absolute magic during their down time during...
little galaxies take things underwater with “waking sea” video
If you're looking for a psychedelic escape - visually and audibly - might I suggest getting lost in the music video for Venice Beach-based Little Galaxies' "Waking Sea," which debuted just today? Through a beautiful haze, the band performs the edgy, dynamic track. And...
embrace the last few weeks of that true “summer night” feeling with libra’s latest video
Brazilian indie-pop artist Libra is making us appreciate that unique and beautiful summer night feeling with his new single of the same name, featuring the gorgeous vocals of Marnie Price. The video is shot to mirror Libra's iconic vintage style, as he strums a...
hunters chorus finds relaxing, beautiful stride with new release the boy ain’t right
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the cocker spaniels find highly relatable footing with new track “nobody wants to play last”
Looking for a quirky new track that is also highly relatable? (At least, in the music world it is.) Sean Padilla - or, in this case, The Cocker Spaniels - is releasing snippets of his upcoming album The Cocker Spaniels Are Still Alive And So Are You, and the new...
chianne implores you to come as you are in new self-love ballad “truly free”
Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Chianne focuses on conscious pop music to uplift the listener's soul. This mission is especially palpable in tracks like her new release, "Truly Free." With a big, anthemic presence, the song itself feels like a big love ballad. And...
junior mesa builds up walls with humor in entertaining new video for “pushing away”
In the mood for a bit of soul mixed into your next favorite pop-driven track? Junior Mesa has done just that, setting a relaxing mood with his high-pitched vocals that counter the bitterness in the lyrics. The track itself speaks of putting up walls when a...
the collection releases call to action with expansive new single “loud”
North Carolina-based musical collective The Collection really hit a beautiful stride with their latest release, a call to action called "Loud." The indie-alt pop group has created a string of gorgeous tracks together, each with underlying tones of hope. "Loud" follows...
wild americans make music magic “again” with new single
Alternative duo Wild Americans have given us a smooth, delectable taste of their upcoming album release in latest track "Again." Drummer Mike Neglia and guitarist Andrew Milea met and formed the musical project in New York, making beautiful music together that mimics...
when white fireworks erupt and my heart is whole again | best music videos of july 2021
July. It's the middle of summer. Things have been terribly hot. (Thanks, global warming!) You need a music video or two (or way more) to cool down with. While we can't promise that every video will keep you calm, cool, and collected, we can promise that they will keep...
“there i was on a july morning/looking for love” | july 2021
the best new tracks of july 2021
flight club establishes the perfect intro to upcoming album with new single “i’ve been kicked out of better homes than this”
2021 has proved to be a productive year so far for Flight Club. Following the March release of their single “Come Back”, they are ready to launch their debut album Until the Sun Drowns on July 30th, from Open Your Ears Records. The perfect introduction to this album...
yours truly get edgy with heartbreak in vibrant, chaotic new music video for “walk over my grave”
Punk rock outfit Yours Truly comes at us with the energy and attitude our summer was missing with their latest track "Walk Over My Grave." The video for the track is just as chaotic and beautiful as the song, a live performance of sorts. While the band plays, bright...
the bowmans release genre-defying “the crazing of polymers”
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young culture brings summertime freedom to title track for upcoming release godspeed
Oughts influenced pop-punk outfit Young Culture has certainly stayed busy during the pandemic. Made up of childhood friends Alex Magnan (vocals), Gabe Pietrafesa (guitar), and Troy Burchett (guitar), the group spent one day a week during the lockdown portion of the...