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.”
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...
soft no burst out of the gate with their eponymous debut EP
There’s nothing like a good alternative rock release, and the self-titled debut EP from Soft No fits that bill entirely perfectly. Soft No came out only last week from the Philly-based band, made up of childhood friends Scott Signorino (guitar), Allie Lannutti...
singer-songwriter libby tisler continues to show off her talents on “age of reason”
Up-and-coming artist Libby Tisler just released (and by just, I mean literally today) her newest single, the pretty and poppy “Age of Reason”. This is the third single leading into the Nashville-based singer-songwriter’s debut EP, Hopping Dimensions, to be released...
primal scream return with their usual style and swagger on new single “love insurrection”
Despite their recognition being mainly limited to the UK, I love Glasgow-based rock band Primal Scream. Part of the group’s appeal is their wide range of playing styles and music genres. Starting out as an indie-pop band with almost no traction, they reached massive...