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.”
on “polkamania!”, ‘weird al’ yankovic remains endlessly silly
Who doesn’t love “Weird Al” Yankovic? Seriously, it’s impossible. The Grammy award-winning comedy/parody musician has brought joy to the hearts of millions for five decades and continues to be a singular presence in music. Al has spent a decade-long hiatus from new...
happy landing’s “golden” plays like a campfire sing-along
The main appeal of the Mississippi-based indie folk band Happy Landing is their sweetness and love for one another which shows in each song. On Golden, their debut LP, the tight chemistry and connection that the band has is translated into an album that’s loveable,...
manatee commune’s ‘simultaneity’ is EDM that soothes and heals
What makes electronic music so captivating as an art form is its wide reach of sound and the way it’s so easy to reshape into something entirely new and unique. This is something that Manatee Commune, the project of Seattle-based producer Grant Eadie, realizes and...
lexa gates touches on relationship tribulations in “i just can’t be alone”
Up-and-coming rap artist Lexa Gates just released an incredible new single “I Just Can’t Be Alone." The song, produced by Billy Lemos, is a beautiful blend of self-awareness, embarrassing frustration, and somber acceptance common in unhealthy relationships. Gates, the...
marianas trench open up on new single “i’m not getting better”
Contrary to the title of their new single, “I’m Not Getting Better”, Canadian pop-rock band Marianas Trench seems to be getting better with each new LP. The track is a tease for an upcoming sixth album to be released later this summer, following 2019’s Phantoms album....
jagwar twin electrifies with new anthem “tomorrow [angle of eternity]” feat. lovelytheband
Hold onto your headphones, music lovers! Alt-pop sensation Jagwar Twin has just unleashed a sonic rollercoaster ride with his latest single "tomorrow [ANGLE OF ETERNITY]," featuring longtime pals lovelytheband. Released July 12, 2024 via Big Loud Rock, this...
young the giant reached into the archives for beautiful new single “metropolis”
Last week, Young The Giant - expertly made up of Sameer Gadhia (vocals), Jacob Tilley (guitar), Eric Cannata (guitar), Francois Comtois (drums), and Payam Doostzadeh (bass) - surprised their fans with the official release of a song that has been a long time coming....
valley’s latest single “bass player’s brother” is relatable, heartbreaking, and a real good time
The leadup to alt-pop trio Valley's new album Water The Flowers, Pray For a Garden has been thrilling, culminating in an international tour at the end of September that runs through mid-November. Their new track "Bass Player's Brother" - to be included in the August...
scorpio rising: we are scorpio unleashes a sonic storm with debut anthem
Detroit's rock scene is getting set ablaze! We Are Scorpio, the fierce duo of Jessica Care moore and Steffanie Christi'an, have dropped their latest single "Scorpio" like a meteor crashing into the music world. This song is a battle cry for diversity in rock and a...
indie chamber-rock outfit cloud cult’s latest single is a philosophical masterpiece
Chamber-rock indie band Cloud Cult from St. Cloud, Minnesota has just released their newest song “The Universe Woke Up As You" and it is a philosophical masterpiece. The song consists of Craig Minowa as the band’s lead vocalist and songwriter, Jeremy Harvey on the...