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arrowleaf, “hdyk”
A rush of sound, gentle vocals, a building composition that both blends together seamlessly and allows you to feel the impact of each layer singularly. Missoula-based indie rock group Arrowleaf carries their particular brand of gorgeous sound with Sarah Marker at the...
olivia morreale, “no answer”
Throbbing synths, outer-space vibes and the overwhelming sense of satisfaction that comes with bedroom pop -- what more could you ask for? Shouting out her name from the entranced hills and transcendent sunshine of Los Angeles, the multi-talented Olivia Morreale...
mtrss | dreams are for real
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...
ohtis ft. stef chura, “schatze”
Since its inception in 1993, independent record label -- Saddle Creek Records -- has consistently earned itself a place on the shelf as being home to America’s favorite indie artists. From Bright Eyes, to Spoon and Big Thief; the Nebraska based...
i’m a psycho | brandon smith
These are all the songs I listened to while writing most of the album. Typically I'll listen to one of the songs I'm most intrigued by and will try to vary up drum patterns and add my own flare with the guitars. Once I have the general mood of the song, that's when...
if january stars came true | best new music videos of january 2021
What? The title didn't make this obvious? K. This month threw so much talent in our face, and 2021 really feels like something special because of it. Check out some of the best music videos we have seen this month, and check back all year to re-visit 2021's first...
cloves, “sicko”
London-based singer-songwriter, CLOVES, does not wait to ask for permission in her newest track and accompanying music video, “Sicko”. Every aspect of the artist’s persona demands attention. With vibrant pink hair, disjointed dance movements and an occasionally-pained...
erica reese, “i know now”
Bluesy, beautiful rock music. The debut release from Erica Reese - an enchanting, danceable track titled "I Know Now" - is truly a statement for the artist, who comes off as an old soul and someone who has lightyears more experience than she does. Blending a 90s...
nainnoh, “vital illusions”
There is a unique cadence to Nainnoh's vocals that immediately draws you into the psychedelic, genre-bending, soulful work she creates. Her Eastern European upbringing, of course, influences those vocals, and has played an essential role in the type of Georgian folk,...
zoe wees, “girls like us”
If it's been a second since you let yourself get totally wrapped up in melancholy, Zoe Wees' single "Girls Like Us" is the perfect opportunity to get all up in your feels. The woman's insanely rich vocals glide across a dance beat, as her heartbreak is laid out for...
january is the month that cares | best songs 2021
We decided to start 2021 off strong with a lyric that holds true now, more than ever before. (Plus it's a good ol' reliable, Elton John song. And since we entered quarantine while he was making a second round on his farewell tour, we will play him on repeat until...
phantom wave, “billows”
Captivating alt duo Phantom Wave released the new music video for their single "Billows" today, and we've got the exclusive premiere for your eyes only. Drenched in vivid colors and drastic, psychedelic movement, this visual is a trippy testament to the impact of the...
colin & caroline, “you and i both”
Rare is it to find a musical duo that totally creates an ambiance all their own with the way their voices blend mellifluously into instrumentals. But let me tell you... duo Colin & Caroline can make a cover song all their own in a way I have never experienced....
matt boroff, beautiful machine
On his new album Beautiful Machine, Matt Boroff ventures into unknown territory to examine our relationship with technology. While Boroff has been making music for years, this album finds him still evolving the way artists should. Boroff compares the...
la poré, “all we have is us”
On the hunt for a smooth track that will have you dancing around in your kitchen like you're at a trance club at 2 am, surrounded by neon lights and glitter? (We truly don't care who witnesses us doing this at this point. Nostalgia has us dancing everywhere these...
dark side of the light, “moist”
Jewel tones, simple, gorgeous performance visuals that dance along the fine line between simplistic and artful masterpiece. This is how we would describe the new visual for Los Angeles-based alt-indie duo Dark Side of The Light's (Nik Frost and Grant Conway)...
RⱯHM , “semiautomatical”
When working to fully connect with our human reality, music, like always, may be the best way to express our thoughts regarding the matter. That’s why RⱯHM ⚉’s new track “semiautomatical” was made. It highlights the complicated nature of our society by...
dawn drapes, “you are the one”
The Dawn Drapes are Michael Sanzo and Daniel Rice. This musical duo formed in Harrisonburg, VA in 2010, and has been cultivating their sound with notable influences of shoegaze and psych-wave over the years. Their newest release is an indie masterpiece complete with...