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happy landing’s “golden” plays like a campfire sing-along
The main appeal of the Mississippi-based indie folk band Happy Landing is their sweetness and love for one another which shows in each song. On Golden, their debut LP, the tight chemistry and connection that the band has is translated into an album that’s loveable,...
bowling for soup hits kcmo as second stop on 20th anniversary tour of “a hangover you don’t deserve”
On Thursday, July 18th, pop-punk outfit Bowling For Soup hit up The Truman in Kansas City, Missouri to an eagerly-awaiting, sold-out crowd for the second stop on the 20th Anniversary tour of A Hangover You Don't Deserve. The band is expertly comprised of original...
manatee commune’s ‘simultaneity’ is EDM that soothes and heals
What makes electronic music so captivating as an art form is its wide reach of sound and the way it’s so easy to reshape into something entirely new and unique. This is something that Manatee Commune, the project of Seattle-based producer Grant Eadie, realizes and...
lexa gates touches on relationship tribulations in “i just can’t be alone”
Up-and-coming rap artist Lexa Gates just released an incredible new single “I Just Can’t Be Alone." The song, produced by Billy Lemos, is a beautiful blend of self-awareness, embarrassing frustration, and somber acceptance common in unhealthy relationships. Gates, the...
marianas trench open up on new single “i’m not getting better”
Contrary to the title of their new single, “I’m Not Getting Better”, Canadian pop-rock band Marianas Trench seems to be getting better with each new LP. The track is a tease for an upcoming sixth album to be released later this summer, following 2019’s Phantoms album....
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jagwar twin electrifies with new anthem “tomorrow [angle of eternity]” feat. lovelytheband
Hold onto your headphones, music lovers! Alt-pop sensation Jagwar Twin has just unleashed a sonic rollercoaster ride with his latest single "tomorrow [ANGLE OF ETERNITY]," featuring longtime pals lovelytheband. Released July 12, 2024 via Big Loud Rock, this...
young the giant reached into the archives for beautiful new single “metropolis”
Last week, Young The Giant - expertly made up of Sameer Gadhia (vocals), Jacob Tilley (guitar), Eric Cannata (guitar), Francois Comtois (drums), and Payam Doostzadeh (bass) - surprised their fans with the official release of a song that has been a long time coming....
valley’s latest single “bass player’s brother” is relatable, heartbreaking, and a real good time
The leadup to alt-pop trio Valley's new album Water The Flowers, Pray For a Garden has been thrilling, culminating in an international tour at the end of September that runs through mid-November. Their new track "Bass Player's Brother" - to be included in the August...
scorpio rising: we are scorpio unleashes a sonic storm with debut anthem
Detroit's rock scene is getting set ablaze! We Are Scorpio, the fierce duo of Jessica Care moore and Steffanie Christi'an, have dropped their latest single "Scorpio" like a meteor crashing into the music world. This song is a battle cry for diversity in rock and a...
care again’s new full-length “sit outside” honors authentic self connection
Portland-based artist Care Again (Brandon Kerrigan) has just released an inspired new album titled Sit Outside. The album consists of 12 songs, all characterized by their eclectic tunes and catchy choruses. Sit Outside is a culmination of ten years' worth of...
indie chamber-rock outfit cloud cult’s latest single is a philosophical masterpiece
Chamber-rock indie band Cloud Cult from St. Cloud, Minnesota has just released their newest song “The Universe Woke Up As You" and it is a philosophical masterpiece. The song consists of Craig Minowa as the band’s lead vocalist and songwriter, Jeremy Harvey on the...
cozy up to our “silky smooth modern soul” playlist
One of the most prominent and influential sounds in American music has been soul. It’s been a mainstay in the hearts of listeners for decades now. Soul has a place in most people’s daily listening, whether it’s classic ballads from the Motown era, 80s R&B from...
the posthumous “wave from the WOOniverse” is a loving tribute to funk titan bernie worrell
Bernie Worrell is one of many unsung heroes in music history. If you’re unfamiliar with him, he was the keyboardist for the legendary Parliament-Funkadelic collective and played with other artists such as Les Claypool of Primus, rapper Mos Def, and even Talking...
the dare’s “perfume” is equally off-putting and delightful
It’s somewhat daunting to review something so intentionally provocative and hedonistic like the music of The Dare, the pseudonym of New York-based musician Harrison Patrick Smith. His work is a revival of the genre “indie sleaze”, a hipster style and subculture that...
kesha comes roaring back to life with the wonderfully campy “joyride”
With it still being peak summer music season, it’s a perfect time for pop-sensation Kesha to put out a song like “Joyride”, her comeback single released this July 4th. Despite Independence Day being known as a quintessential day for pool parties, barbecues, and...
dj sabrina the teenage dj’s new single “in silence” is music you can dance and cry to
As a music journalist (at least, until my internship ends), it’s always a delight to write about something super offbeat. Case in point, a weird and entirely distinct artist like DJ Sabrina the Teenage DJ. The pseudonymous London-based producer has an identity...
bandits on the run bare their souls in haunting new single “you are not a ghost”
In a stirring testament to the power of ancestry and self-discovery, New York indie-folk luminaries Bandits on the Run unveil their most emotionally charged single to date, "You Are Not A Ghost." This haunting anthem explores generational trauma, mental health...
meg elsier’s “spittake” is worth a concentrated listen
Nashville-based singer and songwriter Meg Elsier has released her new album spittake and it is no joke! Recently making her debut in 2023, spittake is an album she describes as an ‘introduction to herself’ as an up-and-coming indie-rock artist. The album consists of...