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 Z (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 anyone...
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...