Sometimes we find a song or a video or an album that we want to talk about. Whether it’s something we found, something that found us, a premiere, whatever. We will clarify, of course, but this is where you can find those.
**My dad came up with the title of this one. He’s a clever man whose wheels got turning when I said an “imperfect fifth” could also be called a “wolf interval” or “wolf fifth.”
maddie zahm releases “sheets,” announces sad & sexy tour
Maddie Zahm’s latest single “Sheets” was performed on tour last year, and was a huge highlight of the performance. It was a long wait to have a studio cut version, but finally, it’s arrived. “Sheets” is also part of an exciting, yet-to-be announced project. An...
julien baker and torres release “sylvia” off upcoming country collaboration
Indie rockers Julien Baker and Torres (Mackenzie Scott) have released the second single off their highly-anticipated country record, Send a Prayer My Way, out on April 18th. The latest song after December’s “Sugar in the Tank,” “Sylvia” is about Scott’s dog. The...
dickie’s “shakes you” won’t rattle your confidence
Dick Prall is a sentimental man. The Iowa-based indie rock singer-songwriter has been going by the nickname his mother affectionately knew him by, Dickie, for the last decade as he's unraveled his genius on the world. His talents have led him in a variety of...
eddy lee ryder brings her “sweet delusions” to the soundscape with first album release
Americana sensation Eddy Lee Ryder releases her first LP titled Sweet Delusions today. This NY-based artist is gracing us with 11 beautifully made songs, each piece delivering a romantic and almost magical experience. Ryder’s voice has a distinct country twang to it,...
michigander releases new single and music video for “giving up”
Quickly rising indie pop/rock artist Michigander just put out a new single entitled “Giving Up”, attached with a music video and a B-side called “Breaker Box”. Michigander, led by singer-songwriter Jason Singer, has been releasing music since 2016 and...
robbietheused’s track “the feels” is the new warm-weather anthem inspiring you to feel
Bert McCracken, frontman of indie rock band The Used released a new single titled “The Feels” on August 9th under his solo project robbietheused. He has collaborated with long-time friend John Feldmann to help produce this eclectic and feel-good beat. McCracken states...
36? present a sweetly snug ode to introversion in “i don’t want to go out tonight”
In unfortunate timing, this is my *37th* article for this website. Just one off, huh? Anyway, indie-psychedelic band 36? have put out a new single titled “i don’t want to go out tonight”. This is the fourth single to come from the Calgary-based group this year, after...
flowerbomb and pretty bitter are matched perfectly on split EP “take me out”
Having DC-based bands Pretty Bitter and Flowerbomb join forces together on a project weirdly makes sense, which is why their split EP Take Me Out was so exciting to listen to. I’ve written about Pretty Bitter before (here, in a review of their single from January,...
devo remain a singular presence in their npr tiny desk concert
Despite their reputation as one-hit-wonders, I think DEVO is one of the greatest American bands to come out of the 70s and 80s. If you don’t know them, DEVO is a cult-favorite new wave band that formed in 1973, with their biggest commercial success being their hit...
cloud cult runs the gamut of emotions and sounds with new album “alchemy creek”
Indie rock outfit Cloud Cult has just released their LP album Alchemy Creek via the band's very own Earthology records. Alchemy Creek consists of 11 songs including the beautiful recently-released single “The Universe Woke Up As You", which can be read about here. I...