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anya marina, queen of the night

anya marina, queen of the night

by: leigha stuiso A good album doesn’t always have to be a grand release that tries to pull out all the stops. Sticking to what works for an artist and being cohesive can lead to their best work. Anya Marina’s new album Queen of the Night is exactly that. It is a...

le fomo, swallow me whole

le fomo, swallow me whole

by: leigha stuiso They’re genre expansive, gender expansive and multi-instrumentalists. They’re LE FOMO and they’re back with their new album Swallow Me Whole. The electro thrash pop duo is releasing nine tracks that are bound to get you out of your seat and onto your...

bette smith, the good, the bad, and the bette

bette smith, the good, the bad, and the bette

by katy mombourquette A darling of charts and critics alike, Bette Smith is back with her wonderfully ferocious new album, The Good, The Bad And The Bette. Intrinsic to the wild rock and soul singer’s music is the connection that she made between the gospel she heard...

lydia loveless, daughter

lydia loveless, daughter

by: leigha stuiso After a major shift in her life, including a divorce and personal upheaval, Lydia Loveless returns with Daughter, her first album in four years via Honey, You’re Gonna Be Late Records. Across 10 songs, she goes beyond her comfort zone to tell her...

melted bodies, enjoy yourself

melted bodies, enjoy yourself

by: leigha stuiso Melted Bodies released its full-length debut album, Enjoy Yourself, via Sweatband Records. The energy is high and there is a groove that flows through each song into the next, although each has its own unique style. The Los Angeles-based band creates...

sundressed, home remedy

sundressed, home remedy

by: leigha stuiso Home Remedy tackles current issues, but gives you feelings of nostalgia with their sound. This album is the first release for Sundressed under their new label Rude Records. The indie-punk band has a sound similar to Modern Baseball, Weezer and All...

day one @ imperfect fifth year 3 bash

day one @ imperfect fifth year 3 bash

by: elizabeth schneider I count live music as one of the great pleasures in life. People from disparate backgrounds getting together in one venue, all brought together with a common love of the music. I went to live shows often and already had plans, in some cases...

tedy, boys don’t cry

tedy, boys don’t cry

by: leigha stuiso As an artist, your debut work can make or break you. It provides the foundation for a fan base and is the first opportunity to show the strengths and weaknesses of your power. Montreal-based artist Tedy is releasing his debut EP via Sony Music...