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.”
holy white hounds, say it with your mouth
As if the cover art weren't enough to draw you in - HELLOOOOO Earle Rock Studios -, Holy White Hounds' sophomore full-length release is absolutely extraordinary. Blending in the signature "eff you" style that they established with 2016's Sparkle, Sparkle, Say It With...
beatrix sky, “love drug”
We made it through the holidays, and for some of us that means winding down a bit. For others, that means revving back up the productivity. (Hello, running a publication!) In either case, Beatrix Sky's latest track "Love Drug" is the perfect soundtrack to make the...
sophie strauss, hard study
Songstress Sophie Strauss recently released a new 8-track album filled to the brim with poetic intensity, a sense of self shining through that we have been craving lately. From Americana-tinged "Drive Down Mama" to the pop-infused "Aphids", through the smooth...
last crush, support c.e.n.t.e.r.
Even though that one unavoidable holiday is right around the corner, you may have to wait until December 28th to feel like it's Christmas. That day will yield the official release of Last Crush's EP SUPPORT C.E.N.T.E.R. The project - which is the brainchild of...
evan petruzzi, “sideshow”
Long Island-bred singer/songwriter Evan Petruzzi has a new track out called "Sideshow", a twang-infused pop song with a pace that will make even the most cynical of humans - especially at the holidays - tap their toes. As we listen to the building instrumentals and...
fleurie, “love has no limits”
If you're looking for a cinematic chord progression, bedazzled with ethereal vocals reminiscent of Imogen Heap, then Fleurie's new track "Love Has No Limits" is the way to go. Anthemic from just the title of the track, this new single takes its time reaching its...
arthhur, lost in the walled city
Chicago-based art rock trio Arthhur - comprised of Mike Fox, Matt Cian, and Luke Dahlgren - released their fourth record on December 14th, and we're really digging it. The 6 track tape is titled Lost In The Walled City, and is packed to the brim with attitude and a...
bellhouse, “coping”
Future Swedish pop icon Bellhouse creates an ethereal, lighthearted soundscape with "Coping", a track that, honestly, isn't as lighthearted as it comes across as at first listen. Packing in meaningful lyrics aided by the fluidity of her airy vocals, there is...
cciittyy, “need you tonight”
Monthly Hits has just released the incredible "Need You Tonight" from CCIITTYY and it's an essential listen if you like emotive electronic sounds. The duo has moved from strength to strength since they first emerged as an act, and the summer saw them release the...
casey dubie, “silver”
The visual of chairs being set up in the round is slightly peculiar to the untrained eye, setting a microphone up while it pendulum swings above a stool, amps being set up. Casey Dubie's new video for "Silver" was strikingly shot by Kayhl Cooper, each frame flooded...