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cloves, “sicko”
London-based singer-songwriter, CLOVES, does not wait to ask for permission in her newest track and accompanying music video, “Sicko”. Every aspect of the artist’s persona demands attention. With vibrant pink hair, disjointed dance movements and an occasionally-pained...
erica reese, “i know now”
Bluesy, beautiful rock music. The debut release from Erica Reese - an enchanting, danceable track titled "I Know Now" - is truly a statement for the artist, who comes off as an old soul and someone who has lightyears more experience than she does. Blending a 90s...
nainnoh, “vital illusions”
There is a unique cadence to Nainnoh's vocals that immediately draws you into the psychedelic, genre-bending, soulful work she creates. Her Eastern European upbringing, of course, influences those vocals, and has played an essential role in the type of Georgian folk,...
zoe wees, “girls like us”
If it's been a second since you let yourself get totally wrapped up in melancholy, Zoe Wees' single "Girls Like Us" is the perfect opportunity to get all up in your feels. The woman's insanely rich vocals glide across a dance beat, as her heartbreak is laid out for...
january is the month that cares | best songs 2021
We decided to start 2021 off strong with a lyric that holds true now, more than ever before. (Plus it's a good ol' reliable, Elton John song. And since we entered quarantine while he was making a second round on his farewell tour, we will play him on repeat until...
phantom wave, “billows”
Captivating alt duo Phantom Wave released the new music video for their single "Billows" today, and we've got the exclusive premiere for your eyes only. Drenched in vivid colors and drastic, psychedelic movement, this visual is a trippy testament to the impact of the...
colin & caroline, “you and i both”
Rare is it to find a musical duo that totally creates an ambiance all their own with the way their voices blend mellifluously into instrumentals. But let me tell you... duo Colin & Caroline can make a cover song all their own in a way I have never experienced....
matt boroff, beautiful machine
On his new album Beautiful Machine, Matt Boroff ventures into unknown territory to examine our relationship with technology. While Boroff has been making music for years, this album finds him still evolving the way artists should. Boroff compares the...
la poré, “all we have is us”
On the hunt for a smooth track that will have you dancing around in your kitchen like you're at a trance club at 2 am, surrounded by neon lights and glitter? (We truly don't care who witnesses us doing this at this point. Nostalgia has us dancing everywhere these...
dark side of the light, “moist”
Jewel tones, simple, gorgeous performance visuals that dance along the fine line between simplistic and artful masterpiece. This is how we would describe the new visual for Los Angeles-based alt-indie duo Dark Side of The Light's (Nik Frost and Grant Conway)...
RⱯHM , “semiautomatical”
When working to fully connect with our human reality, music, like always, may be the best way to express our thoughts regarding the matter. That’s why RⱯHM ⚉’s new track “semiautomatical” was made. It highlights the complicated nature of our society by...
dawn drapes, “you are the one”
The Dawn Drapes are Michael Sanzo and Daniel Rice. This musical duo formed in Harrisonburg, VA in 2010, and has been cultivating their sound with notable influences of shoegaze and psych-wave over the years. Their newest release is an indie masterpiece complete with...
you me at six, “adrenaline”
British rock band You Me at Six have delivered a moody turned explosion of a track with their newest release, “Adrenaline”. This is to say that the song eases you in with a gentle, soft verse before blowing you away with loud and catchy chorus to ripple through...
kuwaisiana, “cymbal of this city”
Being faced with the daunting task of starting over in a new place and experiencing loneliness in the process can be an overwhelming and exhausting preposition, one that makes you feel like isolated and alone. Kuwaisiana’s newest release “Cymbal of this City”...
oscar delaughter, “just woke up”
The start of every new year often brings new resolutions, aspirations, and sometimes an overwhelming emphasis on the need to be “positive”. While there’s no doubt such efforts are commendable, there is something refreshing about a voice that speaks out against the...
ane brun, “crumbs”
The video for Ane Brun’s track “Crumbs”, from one of her two newly released albums “After The Great Storm” (the other is How Beauty Holds the Hand of Sorrow), is a brilliant showcase of emotions. Each scene is a carefully woven story of pain and love and the...
sarah frick, “i’m on fire”
When Dwight Twilley wrote and released “I’m on Fire” back in 1975, he probably wasn’t expecting it to be covered decades later, complete with a fresh video. Well, maybe he was! Who’s to say? Either way, the cover, featuring vocals from Sarah Frick for Back to...
nathaniel rateliff, “redemption”
In his new song “Redemption”, Nathaniel Rateliff sings of wanting to escape the ghosts of his past that continue to haunt him. You would be forgiven for thinking that he was actually writing the song about his own life instead of an upcoming movie. The...