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harley, “backseat”
Following Harley's first release "Behave", comes thrilling, smooth new track "Backseat". The amount of vulnerability that is displayed in the specifics as emotional vocals croon in your direction is astounding, and the song itself is bittersweet in its existence....
8mm, heart-shaped hell
Following in our nostalgic-tinged soundscape-leaning pattern, noir pop duo 8MM - Juliette Beavan and Sean Beavan - we hear a little 90s pop woven in with their quintessential sound in "Self-Inflicted Heartache", the first track off their new released Heart-Shaped...
host, adolescent content
Electro-pop stunner Host released her debut EP this week, and you're in for a real party with Adolescent Content. And - though the lyrics sometimes take a turn for the more serious, like third track "Taste of Your Love" and the way it highlights a breakup - the entire...
ships have sailed, “escape”
Alt-pop artist Ships Have Sailed have a new single "Escape", and it will make you feel what the title suggests. The LA based duo has been diligently working since their debut EP in 2013, releasing a slew of projects over the years. Indie rock, pop, and alternative...
episode #1: a conversation (and a premiere) with throwaway
We have been working quietly on a project for quite some time, and today is the day to unleash it unto the world! I'm proud to announce: Imperfect Fifth: A Podcast Offbeat Conversations With Our Favorite Music Industry Humans Episode #1: A Conversation with Throwaway...
donskoy, “cry by the river”
Fashion-conscious artist Daniel Donskoy's debut single "Cry by the River" is here and it is making waves. With the release of the accompanying music video, the singer/songwriter and TV star has broke through the music industry with a chart topping alternative hit....
southern avenue @ winter blues fest
Memphis blues rockers Southern Avenue performed at the Winter Blues Fest in Des Moines. Winners of Best Emerging Artist Album at the 2018 Blues Music Awards, Southern Avenue's sound is youth-infused vintage R&B soul electrified by the powerful voice and charming...
granite to glass, “with every rainfall”
Jon Kohan's Granite to Glass is chamber ensemble is much different than others, emphasizing an indie-folk sound that is both vibrant and welcoming. He created an incredible soundscape for track "With Every Rainfall", and the same can be said for its accompanying...
kleptokrat, “the view at bethlehem”
Brooklyn-based quintet Kleptokrat - comprised of Alex Carter, Walker Esner, Graham Galatro, Danilo Randjic-Coleman, and Teagan Taylor - is ready to slow it down for us all, releasing their brand new anthem "The View at Bethlehem" today. We've got the exclusive...
a day without love, “fashit” ft. bartees strange
Over the next few weeks, we will be expecting a few new tracks from alt/rock/punk project A Day Without Love (Brian Walker). Today, we've got his latest track "FASHIT" featuring Bartees Strange. With the most rock-worthy guitar, this song is approached with finesse...
trudy and the romance, “the original doo-wop spacemen”
In honor of the month of love - and perhaps also because of the act's name - Trudy and The Romance have released a super romantic video for their single "The Original Doo-Wop Spacemen". Taken from the Liverpool-based act's first album Sandman, the song is a slowly...
nubiyan twist, “permission”
Today, Leeds-based Nubiyan Twist - made up of Tom Excell, Nubiya Brandon, Pilo Adami, Finn Booth, Luke Wynter, and Oli Cadman with a horn section comprised of Joe Henwood, Denis Scully, Nick Richards, and Jonny Enser - celebrates the release of their new album Jungle...
the long ryders, psychedelic country soul
Originally formed in 1981, Los Angeles-based alt-country rock collective The Long Ryders may have been through a few lineup changes over the years, but they're back and strong as ever with new full length Psychedelic Country Soul. Within this twelve track stunner, Sid...
upsahl, “drugs”
It's been a few days since UPSAHL released her music video for "Drugs", but we figured today was the perfect day to chat about it. As she assures us she's "not tryin' to make a friend or fall in love," we're giggling at the quirky nature of the song, while...
mating ritual, “falling back”
Last week, our favorite SoCal brother duo Mating Ritual recently released their latest single "Falling Back", an easy going track that . The accompanying music video - which was released at the same time - is this quirky, enjoyable gem of a video. Between shots...
kathleen, “the longest year”
Has anyone else felt a little ruffled throughout the new year so far? 2019 has been pretty thrilling, and pretty unexpected in several ways. Well, we haven't found a track yet this year that captures that feeling quite as poetically as Kathleen's "The Longest Year"....
kismit, “look no further”
Los Angeles-based art pop duo KiSMiT have really taken things to a slow, playful, soulful place with new track "Look No Further". Once again perfectly displaying Barnette's vocal range and incredible emotional depth, "Look No Further" is truly everything we need to...
betty who + two feet @ sprint center
Saturday, February 2nd, wasn't just a day in the books because Panic! @ The Disco made an appearance at Sprint Center. Kansas City rejoiced that evening because the tow openers were there to party. Betty Who brought her crazy intense dance moves and powerful voice to...