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“there i was on a july morning/looking for love” | july 2021
the best new tracks of july 2021
hunters chorus finds relaxing, beautiful stride with new release the boy ain’t right
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junior mesa builds up walls with humor in entertaining new video for “pushing away”
In the mood for a bit of soul mixed into your next favorite pop-driven track? Junior Mesa has done just that, setting a relaxing mood with his high-pitched vocals that counter the bitterness in the lyrics. The track itself speaks of putting up walls when a...
the collection releases call to action with expansive new single “loud”
North Carolina-based musical collective The Collection really hit a beautiful stride with their latest release, a call to action called "Loud." The indie-alt pop group has created a string of gorgeous tracks together, each with underlying tones of hope. "Loud" follows...
wild americans make music magic “again” with new single
Alternative duo Wild Americans have given us a smooth, delectable taste of their upcoming album release in latest track "Again." Drummer Mike Neglia and guitarist Andrew Milea met and formed the musical project in New York, making beautiful music together that mimics...
when white fireworks erupt and my heart is whole again | best music videos of july 2021
July. It's the middle of summer. Things have been terribly hot. (Thanks, global warming!) You need a music video or two (or way more) to cool down with. While we can't promise that every video will keep you calm, cool, and collected, we can promise that they will keep...
flight club establishes the perfect intro to upcoming album with new single “i’ve been kicked out of better homes than this”
2021 has proved to be a productive year so far for Flight Club. Following the March release of their single “Come Back”, they are ready to launch their debut album Until the Sun Drowns on July 30th, from Open Your Ears Records. The perfect introduction to this album...
yours truly get edgy with heartbreak in vibrant, chaotic new music video for “walk over my grave”
Punk rock outfit Yours Truly comes at us with the energy and attitude our summer was missing with their latest track "Walk Over My Grave." The video for the track is just as chaotic and beautiful as the song, a live performance of sorts. While the band plays, bright...
the bowmans release genre-defying “the crazing of polymers”
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young culture brings summertime freedom to title track for upcoming release godspeed
Oughts influenced pop-punk outfit Young Culture has certainly stayed busy during the pandemic. Made up of childhood friends Alex Magnan (vocals), Gabe Pietrafesa (guitar), and Troy Burchett (guitar), the group spent one day a week during the lockdown portion of the...
allegra jordyn perfectly depicts feeling out of place in a celebratory setting with new track “numb”
Toronto-based pop artist Allegra Jordyn is coming at us with a brand new track and music video, just in time for America's holiday weekend. While most of our playlists will be filled to the brim with party tracks to keep us afloat on this boat/beach-crazed holiday,...
charlotte sands does her best impression of judith viorst with new single “bad day” and we’re 100% on board
Looking for a song that will kick you in the balls? (Think Fefe Dobson teaming up with Machine Gun Kelly.) "Bad Day" by Charlotte Sands is equal parts electro-pop and nightclub, entirely danceable and entirely too fun not to be into. A little bite, a bass drop, and an...
the brothers koren display organic, angelic harmonizing abilities with new album
Isaac and Thorald Koren - or The Brothers Koren - recently released their debut collection of tracks, an exquisite full-length titled I Went To The Sea To Be Free. Dedicated to the memory of their grandmother - who flew her plane over the Southern Ocean on Mother's...
x. ari displays both romance and self-awareness in gorgeous new release “stranger to saviour”
As we celebrate PRIDE throughout June, we revel in the vulnerability that sparks new relationships, new collaborations, and new art. With light-as-a-feather vocals, artist and mental health advocate X. Ari details the experience of discovering her sexuality in her new...
laces teams up with butch walker for lyrical stunner “almost happy”
June 24th brings us the latest release from Head Bitch Music artist LACES, “Almost Happy" featuring storied musician Butch Walker. The song is both thoughtful in its lyrics and dreamy feeling in its melody. LACES’ voice quality at the beginning of “Almost Happy” is...
anthony savino encapsulates creative process in new, sun-drenched single “one-track mind”
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lizzie loveless addresses a moment of soul-searching in new track “window”
Fiona Apple fans, rejoice! Within the first 9 seconds of Lizzie Loveless' new track "Window," you can feel a familiarity in the vocals that absolutely trace back to Apple. Plus, the instrumental composition the song transitions into by the 58-second mark is absolutely...
dawson fuss cools you down with “right person, wrong time”
June has been pretty splash-worthy, what with the heatwave enveloping the country and all that jazz. The first shot of Dawson Fuss' new music video depicts cool, blue waters. The remainder of the video keeps with a majority of cool tones helping to communicate the...