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.”
mtrss | dreams are for real
Dreams are very meaningful machines and most of the time they are so much more than we think they are. Dreams tell you what you really know about something, what you really feel and point you toward what you need for growth. So if you want to know your soul and...
ohtis ft. stef chura, “schatze”
Since its inception in 1993, independent record label -- Saddle Creek Records -- has consistently earned itself a place on the shelf as being home to America’s favorite indie artists. From Bright Eyes, to Spoon and Big Thief; the Nebraska based...
i’m a psycho | brandon smith
These are all the songs I listened to while writing most of the album. Typically I'll listen to one of the songs I'm most intrigued by and will try to vary up drum patterns and add my own flare with the guitars. Once I have the general mood of the song, that's when...
if january stars came true | best new music videos of january 2021
What? The title didn't make this obvious? K. This month threw so much talent in our face, and 2021 really feels like something special because of it. Check out some of the best music videos we have seen this month, and check back all year to re-visit 2021's first...
cloves, “sicko”
London-based singer-songwriter, CLOVES, does not wait to ask for permission in her newest track and accompanying music video, “Sicko”. Every aspect of the artist’s persona demands attention. With vibrant pink hair, disjointed dance movements and an occasionally-pained...
erica reese, “i know now”
Bluesy, beautiful rock music. The debut release from Erica Reese - an enchanting, danceable track titled "I Know Now" - is truly a statement for the artist, who comes off as an old soul and someone who has lightyears more experience than she does. Blending a 90s...
nainnoh, “vital illusions”
There is a unique cadence to Nainnoh's vocals that immediately draws you into the psychedelic, genre-bending, soulful work she creates. Her Eastern European upbringing, of course, influences those vocals, and has played an essential role in the type of Georgian folk,...
zoe wees, “girls like us”
If it's been a second since you let yourself get totally wrapped up in melancholy, Zoe Wees' single "Girls Like Us" is the perfect opportunity to get all up in your feels. The woman's insanely rich vocals glide across a dance beat, as her heartbreak is laid out for...
january is the month that cares | best songs 2021
We decided to start 2021 off strong with a lyric that holds true now, more than ever before. (Plus it's a good ol' reliable, Elton John song. And since we entered quarantine while he was making a second round on his farewell tour, we will play him on repeat until...
phantom wave, “billows”
Captivating alt duo Phantom Wave released the new music video for their single "Billows" today, and we've got the exclusive premiere for your eyes only. Drenched in vivid colors and drastic, psychedelic movement, this visual is a trippy testament to the impact of the...