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kongos, 1929, pt. 1
KONGOS ' groovy appeal is almost enigmatic. Their fun melodies and the band's chemistry might stem from the fact that the four-piece is comprised of brothers Johnny, Jesse, Dylan, and Danny Kongos. Now based in Arizona, the band released their latest full-length - a...
aria wunderland | socially conscious women
I think this is a really good moment for women in music and overall entertainment right now. The climate is really conscious, women are speaking up and advocating for themselves through various forms of art and media. I am so inspired by all of the female pop...
pickathon 2019 releases playlist with lineup announcement, tickets on sale now
Pickathon returns to the woods outside Portland, Oregon from August 2-4, 2019, with an initial lineup to be released January 21. Pickathon has built a reputation over the last twenty years as the best festival experience, combing groundbreaking programming focused on...
polyenso, year of the dog
St. Petersburg-based trio Polyenso - comprised of Brennan Taulbee, Denny Agosto, and Alexander Schultz - recently released their new EP Year of the Dog, and we've got some thoughts. Beginning with a swirling, ethereal energy in "Neon Mirror", the cacophony of sound...
x. ari, “break point”
Toronto-based electro alt-pop songstress X. ARI has done it again with edgy new track "Break Point". With her signature robust, strong vocals, she takes on emotions we can't all express correctly. Everyone's breaking point is different, and we've all been in similar...
strawberry mountain premiere “racer”, set out on winter west coast tour
Electro avant-pop act Strawberry Mountain might be based in New York City, but they are taking over the west coast starting this week! Join this effervescent band on an other-worldly journey at any of the dates listed below. But before you do, give their new track...
exasperation, “pyre”
San Diego-based rock trio Exasperation - comprised of Garrett Prange, David Mead, and Steve Dale - recently released a compelling 10-track album titled Paradise. Nestled among this bed of genius is the particularly dance-worthy lead track titled "Pyre". Starting with...
kid bloom, “sugarcoat”
If you're in the mood for a leisurely, inspired track in your life, we're not going to sugarcoat it. Kid Bloom's new track "Sugarcoat" is exactly what the doctor ordered. Hailing from Studio City, California, the band's fresh sound is just what we ordered for the new...
alice wallace, into the blue
Today, California songstress Alice Wallace released her highly-anticipated 11-track full-length, a beaut titled Into The Blue. Her fourth album, it is truly an exquisite collection of songs that evoke emotions over personal anecdotes, social issues, and the beauty of...
franchise, “here” (alessia cara cover)
Up-and-coming musician Franchise has just released his first single, an upbeat cover of Alessia Cara's "Here". Weaving in more sound effects and including more notes boasting staccato, Franchise has found a sound that sets him apart, despite the fact that this...
34 of our favorite visuals of the new year
Still in that "puppy love" stage with 2019? The New Year has given you more opportunities, more of a social life, and more things to get done too? Well, why not do it with help from some of our favorite emerging artists? 2019 has been so inviting to us, especially...
the ones you forgot premiere “luna”, share inspired first date ideas
New Jersey-based pop/rock collective The Ones You Forgot - comprised of Jenna Bruno (Vocals), Matthew Thompson (Guitar), Ferdinand Benauro (Guitar), Justin Rodman (Drums), and Lance Nelson (Bass) - has a beautiful new video for their track "Luna", and we've got the...
pup, “kids”
Toronto-based punk rock four-piece PUP released the first single off their upcoming full-length Morbid Stuff, a track aptly titled "Kids". The song is endearing, beginning at the quick clip it exists at, a fun, anthem feel to the vocals between yell-singing in...
casii stephan | her resounding step
Her step, though dainty or deep, can make any land quake. The Theme is songs that inspire me to be strong and true to who I am and what I believe in, but also let me get loose a little bit. Keep up with Casii Stephan...
gabriella rose, “welcome to the dollhouse”
A feeling of nostalgia almost bleeds from Gabriella Rose's vocals as she croons over the easygoing instrumentals in latest track "Welcome To The Dollhouse". A song that specifically addresses Rose's own mental health struggles, it is both vulnerable and inspiring in...
levy and the oaks, “on the run”
Do you absolutely love the feeling you get from Randy Newman's "You've Got a Friend in Me"? Even though instrumentally, Levy and the Oaks take their new track "On The Run" in a completely different direction, the feeling that it ignites is truly very much the same as...
superheart, “talk about it”
Electro-ambient musician Superheart has another fun one up his sleeve, this time releasing enigmatic track "Talk About It". An ethereal soundscape, his light as a feather vocals take the song to a wonderful, freeing level. As the reverb hits, you can't help but move...
cathedrals, “just a game”
With the backdrop filled with Brodie Jenkins' haunting vocals, Cathedrals' new video for "Just A Game" is absolutely entrancing. Add in dark landscapes, hints of natural light bursting through for a gorgeous and stunning contrast. Both members of the San Francisco duo...