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 paranoyds, “carnage bargain”
Though we have to wait until September 13th for the debut release from Los Angeles quartet The Paranoyds, we are being kept calm, cool and collected with the release of the music video for their surf-tinged rock single "Carnage Bargain". The group - comprised of Staz...
toopoor, “lamented”
Though the first line of TOOPOOR's new single feels like the intro to an early 2000s pop/punk track, with the quick addition of the instrumentals comes an understanding that her sound exists more in a modern punk sphere, though TOOPOOR's vocals would indicate a hint...
ritt momney, her and all of my friends
Never before have I heard - and perhaps never again will I witness - such an inspired and heart-wrenching album vocally than Salt Lake City act Ritt Momney's debut 13-track collection, Her and All of My Friends. Brainchild Jack Rutter speaks from a space of loss at...
wild sun, closed door talks
Rhode Island plays host to some pretty stellar acts, but who knew it would be the home of one of our latest favorite alternative rock acts? Wild Sun - a trio comprised of Glenn Kendzia, Paul Fazio, and Padraic Fazio - has a brand new, 9-track release titled Closed...
common hours, “looking for anyone”
Rolling, bright and temperate: “Looking for Anyone” is the newest single from self-described “easy listening” group Common Hours, and it’s perfect for a back porch at twilight. This track invites us in with warm shoegazey strums met by a texturizing, Southern-esque...
lulise, “taken”
Recently, we had the wonderful pleasure of sitting down with Lulise to chat for season 2 of our podcast. We have to wait until August to experience that gem, but for now we thought we'd bide some time and premiere her new single, if you're into it. (Frankly, we don't...
slenderbodies, “away from you”
Alternative indie band Slenderbodies made up of Max and Benji have done it again with their new hit single, “Away From You”. This smooth and dreamy tune will have you texting the person you love in a matter of minutes due to silky vocals and crisp background beats. If...
petra, “into the sun”
For those looking to escape the monotony of the corporate world and lose themselves in a universe of bouncing bubbly beats PETRA’s new single, “Into the Sun” is the perfect track. With honest vocals exclaiming the need to break free of corporate chains and pursue a...
model citizen, the next life
Rock collective Model Citizen released their new album The Next Life this morning. The 18-piece band - under their leader Mark Ciani, with help from Josh Logan, Fernando Lodeiro, Alvaro Kapaz, Matt Musty, and Ryan Gleason - packed this release with as much grit and...
soft people, “tender”
California based indie-pop duo Soft People give off massive retro vibes in their new single “Tender” being released on July 12. In this track, the traditional husband-husband combination of Caleb Nichols and John Metz is met with the impressive drumming of Pat...