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.”
most captivating new music videos of august 2019
August has been a beautiful, hot, wonderful month and we are so grateful to have so much new art available to us! We continue our monthly installment of the visual soundtrack, a Youtube playlist of new music videos that we love! Most - if not all - of these videos...
nicholas altobelli, “tell me what i got to do”
Today, indie pop musician Nicholas Altobelli releases the music video for his track "Tell Me What I Got To Do". A leisurely pace and a sincere host of lyrics give this song impact, as Altobelli lays vulnerable his desires. The video is interestingly shot, with warmth...
beth bombara, evergreen
On Friday, Americana rock musician Beth Bombara released her new 10-track full-length, titled Evergreen. With robust vocals that float around the Sarah Mclachlin range more often than not, we're captivated by her well-developed sound. "I Only Cry When I'm Alone" sheds...
starbird & the phoenix, “sunbeam”
Folk-pop duo Starbird & the Phoenix - made up of Courtney Bassett and Andrew Swackhamer - are back with a groovy acoustic rendition of the hit song, “Sunbeam”. Producing a video full of summery feel-good vibes, the two are jamming out in a quaint space allowing...
miki moondrops, fuwa fuwa music
All at once natural, manmade, and the product of a dream: With Fuwa Fuwa Music, Miki Moondrops guides listeners through an ethereal world that hums, glitters, and bleeds with vivid watercolors. The allure of Fuwa Fuwa Music lies in its fantastical nature – this album...
the late innings, “our secret”
Fullerton-based indie rock musician The Late Innings (Vincent Sinex) is coming at us hard with the video premiere for his track "Our Secret". The song itself takes almost a spoken word tempo, packed with entertaining lyrics. As we get an audible glimpse into simpler...
boy in space + unheard, “cold”
Set to release on August 8, “Cold” by Boy in Space is a great new R&B track that packs a mighty punch in the depth of its lyrics. With opening sounds reminiscent of a lullaby, this song will launch you deep into your feelings, “Both you and me no we gotta let it...
james delaney, “live it up”
“Live It Up”, the newest single from LA up-and-comer James Delaney, opens to the playful bounce of a video-game bop and a twinkling tropicality - but don’t let that fool you. A closer listen reveals an ennui that borders on ironic. To clue you in, the very first...
chiiild, “count me out”
Montreal born Chiiild has recently dropped an idyllic hit single in “Count Me Out”, with hazy vocalism gently pressed over the top of true R&B beats creating delicious soul food for the ears. Picture Tame Impala teaming up with D’Angelo for this celestial sound...
garçons, “froggin'”
Its power lying in consistency, the unstoppable groove pulsating from Garçons’ “Froggin” is immediately infectious. The track expertly weaves influences of Afrobeat, R&B, and hip-hop to churn out a jam that resonates deep. This track bares a party-ready...