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.”
the late innings, “our secret”
Fullerton-based indie rock musician The Late Innings (Vincent Sinex) is coming at us hard with the video premiere for his track "Our Secret". The song itself takes almost a spoken word tempo, packed with entertaining lyrics. As we get an audible glimpse into simpler...
boy in space + unheard, “cold”
Set to release on August 8, “Cold” by Boy in Space is a great new R&B track that packs a mighty punch in the depth of its lyrics. With opening sounds reminiscent of a lullaby, this song will launch you deep into your feelings, “Both you and me no we gotta let it...
james delaney, “live it up”
“Live It Up”, the newest single from LA up-and-comer James Delaney, opens to the playful bounce of a video-game bop and a twinkling tropicality - but don’t let that fool you. A closer listen reveals an ennui that borders on ironic. To clue you in, the very first...
chiiild, “count me out”
Montreal born Chiiild has recently dropped an idyllic hit single in “Count Me Out”, with hazy vocalism gently pressed over the top of true R&B beats creating delicious soul food for the ears. Picture Tame Impala teaming up with D’Angelo for this celestial sound...
garçons, “froggin'”
Its power lying in consistency, the unstoppable groove pulsating from Garçons’ “Froggin” is immediately infectious. The track expertly weaves influences of Afrobeat, R&B, and hip-hop to churn out a jam that resonates deep. This track bares a party-ready...
corey harper, barely put together
Corey Harper’s newest EP Barely Put Together hones in on young adulthood, deftly blending moods colored with snug optimism, taut despondence, and wistful recollection. The five-track EP exhibits Harper’s talent for constructing songs that deliver the immediacy of a...
fallow land, slow down, rockstar
Ann Arbor based indie rock band Fallow Land has recently released their first LP Slow Down, Rockstar dripping with hefty arpeggios flush with reverb and repetition while emotional lyrics slide over the top. A true evolution for the band from their EP Pinscher...
devendra banhart, “memorial”
There are certain experiences in life that are universal to all of us and with his new hit “Memorial” Devendra Banhart is able to capture and express the full realm of one of these experiences, loss. His lyrical genius provides metaphors that paint an intense picture...
the revivalists, “oh no (made in muscle shoals)”
New Orleans-based rock collective The Revivalists - comprised of David Shaw, Zack Feinberg, Andrew Campanelli, Ed Williams, George Gekas, Rob Ingraham, Michael Girardot, and PJ Howard - have injected such soul and intensity into this track, that's hard not to feel it...
swimming with bears, “don’t think about it”
Pop rock outfit Swimming With Bears - comprised of Joe Perry (Lead Vocals / Bass), Alec Conte (Lead Guitar), Jonny Boy Kerr (Rhythm Guitar), and Ryan Hannasch (Drums) - recently released their upbeat single "Don't Think About It", and we're all in with the energy on...