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nomadic firs, memory weeks
Nomadic Firs was hard at work on another project when he decided to change course with the onset of the pandemic. That new project became his album, Memory Weeks, a glimpse of hope amongst all the hopelessness. “Captain Hammock” starts out with a simple guitar and...
talena bricker, “done no wrong”
I'm not sure a more poignant song could have been released during this time. As many of us wait for some pretty important results, we haven't lost hope. Talena Bricker's new track "Done No Wrong" meanders along beautifully with a country-laced composition just...
30, the introspects of a psycho
On Introspects of a Psycho, Massachusetts-born artist, 30, successfully combines rap and hip-hop with pop to tell stories about being human amidst the societal constructs we face. When it begins, we hear “Your Skin Crawls”, a sort of pick-me-up that serves to...
algiers, “cleveland 2020”
Back in 2017, Algiers released “Cleveland”, in which lead singer Franklin James Fisher takes an opportunity to list the names of black people who were either killed by police or who had suspicious circumstances surrounding their death. Now, they have released a...
wesley schultz, vignettes
Wesley Schultz isn’t just the co-founder The Lumineers. He is a brilliant performer with the ability to bring songs to life in his own way. He proves this on his debut solo album, Vignettes. It may be shocking to find out that his first full length...
vanessa silberman, “something to believe in”
A new music video for the single, “Something to Believe In” premiered October 30 via Broken 8 Records. With animation by Fuel Heart Productions, the video brings us a visual representation of singer-songwriter Vanessa Silberman’s latest track. From “road warrior”...
whoa dakota, “baggage”
Nashville’s indie pop scene songsmith Jessica Ott, who performs as Whoa Dakota just released the music video for her single “Baggage”. The song is all about establishing self-respect through vulnerability in a relationship. Her influence and purpose of this song comes...
eliyya lane, “drippin'”
Pour yourself a glass of wine and get ready to hit play on Eliyya Lane’s hypnotizing new single, “Drippin’”. You will feel a rush of calm energy come over you as you indulge in this soothing ballad. It is almost as if it was created for the specific...
for today… music
I have sent letters. I have donated to organizations. I have studied the issues. I have had discussions. I have listened. I have voted. I have worn a mask and socially distanced since March 15th. Now, I will listen to music. On room speakers, not my earbuds. Albums,...
when november rains you need somebody caring | november 2020
November is already off to a kickass start. We've got a lot of pressure in the first week of the month alone - and that's only after enduring the insane energy from a blue moon, daylight savings time, and Halloween this weekend - so it's ok to return to check out our...
richard x. heyman, “choices we make”
As he prepares to unleash his fourteenth full-length release upon the world, folk-pop artist Richard X. Heyman brings us introspective new track "Choices We Make" just ahead of the 2020 election. As someone who hasn't necessarily ever shied away from political...
irene skylakaki, “sutherland avenue”
Rainy car rides in the fall could use more songs like Irene Skylakaki’s “Sutherland Avenue”. Complete with emotional lyrics and a gentle sway-like melody, it makes you want to embark on a journey of self-discovery of sorts, searching for all the answers as to...
miloe, greenhouse
As winter nears, Miloe wanted to shine a light on his brisk state of Minnesota with his new EP, Greenhouse. He wastes no time working up the sunshine, either. The opening track, “Winona” is a bright and optimistic tune that relies on youthfulness to give the...
kristen schaeffer, “don’t dream it’s over”
by: sabrina thurber Today, Kristen Schaeffer presents us with her rendition of the classic hit, “Don’t Dream It’s Over”. Taking an altogether new approach to the piece, Schaeffer’s dreamy-yet-powerful cover illuminates a side to the song we didn’t even know we...
jenny march, “all in”
As Jenny March gears up to release her EP, she steers right down the lane of 90s pop for her electrifying single, “All In”. This aesthetic comes from her growing up as a 90s kid, bringing to the table all of the music and style from the decade and allowing them to...
imaginary people, “1999 – just vote”
New York City-based band, Imaginary People, are pleased to present their new single “1999 - Just Vote” as a public service message to encourage fans to get out and vote. You guessed right - it’s a Prince Cover and you didn’t know you need it until you listen to it....
emanuel, “black woman”
R&B singer-songwriter Emanuel has released the visual for his chilling song, “Black Woman”. This visual proves to be both thought-provoking and chilling. Singing the praises of black women, it was created to celebrate and honor what they contribute to this world....
i m a n i, “pretty boi”
Columbus-bred R&B talent I M a N I is coming at us with a sultry, gorgeous new video for her track "Pretty Boi." Not only does this song perfectly display the artist's insane proclivity for vocal range, it's kind of the perfect track for a meet-cute at a (socially...