Seattle based dream-pop band Headwaves has just released their latest music video for their rising single “Left Right.” Lead singer Ryan Barber started this journey with a love of writing music that portrayed emotion and feeling. With effortless talent, Barber originally wrote folk songs, however, it soon became clear that folk music could not move an audience like he wanted. Over the span of two years and the addition of friend and musician Larson Haakenstad and producer Randall Dunn, Barber was finally able to create sound around his lyrics that had a deeply satisfying effect on his listeners. With the help of their producer, this dynamic duo feature fantastic synth rock rhythms with lush, dreamy “dance driven” beats.
The most recent music video for “Left Right,” highlights everything that listeners look for when they think of dream pop. The videography features hazy scenes and muted color schemes that seem to allow viewers the escape that they so desperately desire. Along with their creative use of color and screen writing, they were able to create an atmosphere with their music and movements that is enticing and completely envelops the listener. Now that they have several singles and the addition of this new music video, music listeners from around the country are starting to pay attention to this budding dream pop band from Seattle.
Manchester-bred Bipolar Sunshine (irl Adio Marchant) is back at it again with another amazing single. Having released hit tracks like “Whole Heart”,“Major Love” and appearing on “Middle” with DJ Snake in 2017, Bipolar Sunshine is now blessing his fans with a brand new release: “Pressure”. The single is the first of his highly anticipated 2018 EP, Imaginarium. Not only has he dropped the new single, but a spectacular music video as well.
Marchant used to sing for ska band Kid British before heading out on his solo career in 2013. Now based in Los Angeles, he continues to put out quality music, delighting both devoted fans and new listeners alike. The video, directed by Matilda Finn, is fresh, modern, and extremely aesthetically pleasing. Marchant “wanted the audience to feel like they’re watching a movie. Some Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz in the movie Blow kinda feels.” and he definitely achieved this goal; the “Pressure” video is Hollywood through and through. “Pressure” is not your typical love song; it combines angst, desire, purity, and confusion within a few minutes of music. If you haven’t checked out Bipolar Sunshine before, do it today.
London-based punk band Dream Wife is back and they are bringing with them more of the sounds, beats and messages that fans all over the world are dying to hear. Not only do they have a powerful foundation that is rooted in the women’s rights and feminist movements, but they have vocal abilities that make give their battle cries credibility and life. With an exciting rush of releases this spring season, Dream Wife has just published their music video for “F.U.U” which, since its release, has become one of their most popular tracks. Within the video, the lights and movement match perfectly the lyrics of the track that portray rough, jagged action and embodies power. But they have more than just a stunning music video in store for their fans and followers this year.
Along with filming and producing a visual spectacle that is as exciting as it is entertaining, this all woman band has announced tours on an international level that is sure to highlight their versatility as well and gather a new international fan basis. As a whole, Dream Wife is very much about the experience of pushing the boundaries of patriarchal conventions and rejecting expectations that are explicitly based on gender. Confrontation of the generally accepted social norm is one of the attractions of this wildly popular and growing band.
Unpredictability and trance-inducing music has become the expectation from fans and critics of freak-fuzz Baltimore based duo Ed Schrader. Together, Ed Schrader and Devlin Rice have created a sound that it unique and completely their own and now they are bringing their newest tour, “Riddles” to a town near you. Since their formation in 2010 this group has participated in nineteen U.S tours leaving very little amount of time to produce new records. However, with a new full length album release, they are ready to hit the road once again and see where it takes them.
With the addition of this new album to their musical artillery, the duo races through a world of synth melodies and 80’s pop influences. Their sound has often been described as unpredictable and erratic, but harmonious all at the same time. This composed chaos, however, is just one of the many attractions of Ed Schrader. With their music at the forefront of their performances, they are able to deliver a spectacle that will both amaze and surprise all that are in attendance. With the release of their new album and the announcement of their next tour, Ed Schrader has proved that he has what it takes to take these explorations into the unknown to the next level.
the lampshades, a trio from Pittsburgh, are getting ready to release their album Astrology on March the 23rd of 2018 through Mint 400 Records. As a teaser, the guys, that have been playing together since they were teenagers, have released a video to accompany their teaser single release, “Civilization and its Discontents” via YouTube.
A traveling video with plenty of the cities views with some cool effects added to the sequences. Wait for the 0:38 mark as the guys are squished together singing in unison looking just as the song says, discontent. It’s a little humorous. I definitely got the vibe of a mundane, in and out, everyday, routine where they city just becomes so blah.
Behold, as comes the ending and images of nature in flight. Maybe it represents the ability to be free and fly away, or maybe its a look at the everyday beauty of things we often take for granted as we shrug off passing the same skyscraper every day.
Either way, this indie-alternative-grunge sounding band has something to offer both visual and auditory. The Lampshades will be playing some local shows in support of the album release. HEY PITTSBURGH, get out and support your homegrown boys. For the rest of the world keep up with the lampshades by visiting their website.
Los Angeles-based Michael Goldman continues to entertain with his solo project NONA. His new track “Girls” and its accompanying video are evidence of his talents as a solo musician. A creative video, “Girls” is full of drawings of a man and a woman. The video goes through a span of a relationship and what a relationship goes through. A powerful message behind it, the video shows the power that some partners in relationships have over their partner’s body. Raw emotions that couples often deal with in their relationships come to the forefront in this visual.
Although a illustrated video, it shows the pain partners cause on one another and how they are connected. “Girls” is a fantastic video from start to finish due to the illustrations and its realism.
After distancing herself from the stage and performing, singer/songwriter Kiah Victoria is back with beautiful new hits that prove that she hasn’t missed a beat. Most recently, she has released a new single, “Remedy,” which was released on March 8 of this year. Throughout this track, Kiah speaks of love being the remedy to things that ought to be left in the past and covering the cracks that might expose weakness or dark realities. Like music that she has released in the past, this single is full of dreamy vocals and stunning juxtaposition. Vocally her sound is laced with lovely bluesy tones with rich resonance. Not only has she perfected a sound that is sure to capture all who listen, but she has put together strong lyrics that are as relatable as they are hypnotizing. Her voice, coupled with smooth beats and instrumentals has broken down the walls that would have previously held her back in years past.
Looking forward, this artist is planning on traveling around to several different stages in order to perform her music new and old for fans across the United Kingdom. Fans are excited to hear new music from this up and coming artist, especially after taking such a sudden break in her music career.
Four-piece girl group The Aces are releasing their highly anticipated debut record, When My Heart Felt Volcanic, on April 6, and have just dropped the title track, “Volcanic Love”. After a successful 2017, performing with Portugal. The Man, Joywave, and others, The Aces prepare to take center stage with their brand new single. The quartet is composed of vocalist/guitarist Cristal Ramirez, her sister Alisa on drums, guitar from Katie Henderson, and rounded out with bass player McKenna Petty.
Not only has the Utah band dropped “Volcanic Love”, but also an accompanying music video. The beautiful music video was co-directed by Nico Poalillo and Alisa Ramirez, and tells not only timeless love stories, but that of The Aces as well. with nods to The Great Gatsby, Heathers, and 500 Days of Summer among others. If the visuals of the video alone don’t, the musical aspects of “Volcanic Love” will make you fall for The Aces immediately.
If you’re wondering what the new record might sound like, give The Aces’ previous EP I Don’t Like Being Honest a listen for a feel of their sound on Spotify.
New and young the music world is fresh young band Tiny Fighter who have been together for less than a year. Despite their new appearance on the music scene, they have pulled out all the stops to start on an accelerated path to reach their dreams. Australian/Swedish group Tiny Fighter have been working on building a thriving reputation on the stage as a group full of fire and potential. Together, the group has put together a repertoire of catchy indie-pop tracks with a bittersweet edge—a style that is exploding in this genre. Along with their powerful lyricism and vocal skills, they have teamed up to create a music video for their newest release, “New Century” which embodies their sound in a beautiful and edgy way.
Although not always seen at face value, Tiny Fighter have pushed boundaries of technical capabilities in order to produce a visual spectacle that captures and demands the attention of viewers from around the world. Focusing on the urban beauty of some of their favorite landscapes, this budding duo is out to take the world by storm. In the near future, they are planning on going on their first tour through Europe and Australia and are even considering an exciting tour in the US to push their boundaries even further. Though fresh in the industry, there is nothing holding Tiny Fighter back from real success.
