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.”
jane frank, “fight or flight”
Indie rock musician Jane Frank is ending 2018 on a particularly high note, with the release of her stunning, layered new track "Fight or Flight". Soft - like the caress of your fingertips on your forearm - her voice carries lightly over the instrumentals, creating a...
fox and bones, better land
Folk pop duo Fox and Bones - comprised of Sarah Vitort and Scott Gilmore - lays the groundwork for a fun, adventure-filled album from the very first lines of Better Land's initial track "Little Animal", which boasts the feeling of a mid-album track, tempo having...
zendr & james chatburn, “simply no better”
Shining brightly over on Absent Mind this week is the new single from ZENDR and singer/songwriter James Chatburn. It is the second time ZENDR has released on the newly established label, and we love this latest offering. Once again ZENDR brings out soulful,...
mona on the radio, “bright blue bathrobe”
Looking for something silly and perhaps a little sticky sweet in its pop-infused sound? We're actually taken with the upbeat production of Mona On The Radio's "Bright Blue Bathrobe", which reminds us of Owl City - meets - Weird Al, with a twinge of hip hop. And if you...
yvr, “messy”
Los Angeles-based pop duo YVR recently released their new stunner of a track "Messy", with a soundscape that couldn't be less so. Pounding bass sets the tone, Courtney Jenae's ethereal vocals make the track almost seem otherworldly. While the lyrics warn of a messy...
maybon, “better with you”
Just released on Sony Music Norway is "Better With You," the latest slice of electronic goodness from Maybon. With a whole host of wonderful sounds under his belt, the producer is back for more with this track that features Temmpo. It is somewhat darker than some of...
adam melchor, “real estate”
With his swoon-worthy vocals and gorgeous guitar work, East coast-based singer/songwriter Adam Melchor is someone we are expecting to be top-of-mind this time next year, as his mellifluous approach to his work has quite a stunning effect. His new track "Real Estate"...
we is shore dedicated, no ski here ogi sap
Hailing from Oakland, indie rock/experimental pop project We Is Shore Dedicated - the brainchild of Sam Tsitrin - has a bit of new magic to share with us this holiday season. New album No Ski Here Ogi Sap is here, boasting 9 instrumentally mellifluous tracks that will...
swerve, “she cut her hand”
Los Angeles-based rock group Swerve - comprised of Gregory Mahdesian (Vocals, Guitar), Brandon Duncan (Bass, Vocals), Ryan Berti (Guitar, Vocals), and Mark Gardner (Drums) - is reveling in the bliss that comes with releasing a new track unto the world. With a steady...
the travoltas, the travoltas
Pop-punk collective The Travoltas - comprised of Perry Leenhouts, Erik van Vugt, Jochem "Skokie" Weemaes, Wouter "Woody" Verhulst, Michel "Mikk" Meeuwissen, Daan van Hooff, Tim van Doorn - is coming at us hard this holiday season with their self-titled, 14-track...