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.”
littrell unleashes “dirty” – a visceral genre-blurring masterstroke
For those weary of pop's increasingly homogenized soundscapes, the Indianapolis duo LITTRELL emerges as a refreshing antidote. Their latest single, "Dirty," doesn't just defy genres—it blends them seamlessly, creating a uniquely turbulent and immersive sonic...
becca stevens grapples with grief and change in “now feels bigger than the past”
It’s been a known stereotype that artists will use their work to process and channel their own emotions. This could be their heartbreak into paintings, their loneliness into a story, or–with the newest single by singer-songwriter Becca Stevens–the loss of their loved...
chaka khan brings funk euphoria to her npr tiny desk concert
Maybe it’s just me, but I think Gen Z needs to be more aware of the countless R&B and funk superstars from the 70s and 80s. A lot of these artists just seem to be overshadowed by larger artists like Michael Jackson, Prince, or Stevie Wonder. I love the music of...
the video for “swallow” by liily gives us a shot of the cortisone the song seeks
Considering the band members that comprise psych-tinged alt-rock quartet Liily - Dylan Nash (Frontman), Sam De La Torre (Guitarist), Charlie Anastasis (Bassist), and Maxx Morando (Drummer) - are all artistic in a variety of ways, it comes as no surprise that the video...
myra keyes’ debut LP “flower in the brick” remembers that indie rock can rock
Myra Keyes is a good example of a modern-day Renaissance woman. The 19-year-old Chicago-based singer-songwriter released her debut LP Flower in the Brick in February and it’s a criminally overlooked release in modern indie rock. She’s a talent to watch over, wonderful...
grlztoy’s “green!” EP shows the versatility of an uber-talented new indie band
Another band I’ve seen pop up in my socials a bunch is the band grlztoy of the DMV area, made up of Theo Zamani (lead vocals, guitar) and Molly Izer (drums). Their EP green!, released last June, is an assured and confident debut I think is worth listening to for...
space fish’s “ringtone” is impressive for a band still finding themselves
Part of the fun of having a job like this is being able to write about tiny local bands you know personally or might have a friend or two in. It gives you the opportunity to give their work some exposure and you also get to count it as part of your hours. This brings...
a tribute album heard round the world: “stop making sense: everyone’s getting involved”
Talking Heads is easily my favorite band. They were the first band that really got me into being a massive music geek, and I can’t imagine where I’d be today without them. So, when I heard A24 was planning a large-scale tribute album of Talking Heads’ iconic Stop...
“heaven” by culture wars: a raw and intimate musical embrace
smooth guitars, propulsive basslines
arto vaun’s “build my own fever” is the perspective we need
Today, Boston-bred singer/songwriter Arto Vaun releases the third single from his upcoming July debut release Stuck Inside a Map. If the singles so far are any indication, Vaun's solo project is bound to take flight, on the wings of self-awareness and a proclivity for...