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jack tracy, “prince”
Insightful lyrics lead dance-pop artist - and actor, writer, dancer, director, producer, and filmmaker - Jack Tracy's new single "Prince." Glittering synths dance along while he sings of developing despite distractions and drawbacks. The song itself serves as an...
eighty ninety, “forever”
Welp, indie (dream) pop duo Eighty Ninety just released such a gorgeous track heading into Valentine's Day weekend. We apologize for not sharing before the holiday, but there's only so much time in a day. BUT WOW. You know those moments when you consider different...
danger // chain, roses in a glass
This weekend is the first one where we've felt awake and like we're gaining momentum for the first time this year. Perhaps that's because we're lucky enough to host the exclusive premiere of Danger // Chain's 5-track Roses In A Glass EP, and it's been playing on...
rob kovacs, let go
Acclaimed piano virtuoso, Rob Kovacs, illustrates his talents in his newest endeavor: Let Go. The 9 track album is emotional, momentous, and provides a raw demonstration of life’s ups and downs. Having already been named "Best Pianist/Keyboardist" by the...
sharkk heartt, “work fires”
Sharkk Heartt, a moniker born from a period of starting completely anew in life, has released just 3 singles as such. But Lara Ruggles - the mastermind and solo artist behind the project - has seen transformation like no other throughout her music career. We are lucky...
tele novella, merlynn belle
Is there a better way to describe the type of genre-bending, nostalgia-brimming sonic experience Texas-based pop duo Tele Novella delivers than to call it, simply, "whimsical?" This can be said for the entirety of their first full-length release, a ten-track piece...
so your favorite band is garbage
What to do when you find out your favorite musician isRacist and/orSexist and/orHomophobic and/orTransphobic and/orCOVID-denying and/orA general piece of garbage… You know that band/musician you loved growing up? The one that speaks to you at any age. The one you’ve...
ruby fruit, “ivory tower”
"Ivory Tower” is the first single/video from the debut EP Half Moon of Rubyfruit. The Indie duo. Jenny Posnak and Kate Hamilton, currently based in Denver, have voices that complement each other completely. They are able to create harmonies and use their instruments...
alonzo, “respect”
Los Angele's latest blessing to the music world is a noteworthy new artist named Alonzo. Last week, he released his new single "Respect" and we couldn't help but put this one in the mix for new shares. The song's pace is like a slow walk through a scenic park - a...
amy farrand and the like, the one
It is with great pleasure that we wait with bated breath for Kansas City’s own Amy Farrand and The Like to play the official record release show for their debut album One this Saturday, April 28th. The band – adequately self-described as genre-defiant –...
guy keltner of acid tongue talks chopped cheese, the upstream festival, and babies
Just ahead of Acid Tongue's October full-length release Babies, the highly entertaining musical duo of Guy Keltner and Ian Cunningham - who are often joined by "friends" and operate out of New York, Los Angeles, and Seattle - has been busy, busy, busy. First...
bark, “malady”
Experimental darkwave collective BARK releases their enticingly layered track "Malady" today, and we've got your first listen. Though the collaboration itself comes from New York City at present, the origins of the three-person project - effortlessly crafted by...
riding through the influences | seth kessel
Buckle up as I take you on a ride through the influences that inspired my upcoming record "Ride On Through". I curated a playlist that includes, jump blues, soul, 50's rock 'n' roll, country, punk and it all somehow makes sense. Some artists are current and some long...
wave collector, “the masterpiece”
Former indie rocker, Neal Wright, highlights the Chinese board game, “Go”, in his most recent work. Being an avid player for most of his life, Wright honors the abstract strategy game under his project name, Wave Collector. The artist’s new single, The Masterpiece,...
“and february was so long that it lasted into march” | february 2021’s best new music
Today, Punxsutawny Phil told us we have 6 more weeks of winter. So, we had to put him at the helm of the piece. Because, you know, his shadow determines how cold we are. Right, east coast? (Who is in the ALWAYS COLD CLUB aside from me?) The Joan Baez lyrics that were...
driving backroads in indiana | russell jamie johnson
I remember driving old back roads in Indiana listening to these songs. I used to steal all these mixes from my older brothers friends, and I listened to them so much I remember where the skips used to be. These are songs that made up my youth. I hope they give you...
mtrss | dreams shattered but not broken
Dreams are very meaningful machines and most of the time they are so much more than we think they are. Dreams tell you what you really know about something, what you really feel and point you toward what you need for growth. So if you want to know your soul and...
elsie and mayhem, “cherry bomb”
If you're looking for a track with an energy unlike any other you've experienced recently, Elsie and Mayhem's new track "Cherry Bomb" is equal parts theatrical, rock, and psychedelic sidekick. They've created a monster of a track with the new single, and we're...