imperfect fifth
amanda shires + jason isbell, “the problem”
by: meredith schneider Are you ready to fall apart to the most emotional country song this side of the heyday of Rascal Flatts? Endearingly so, the latest release from Amanda Shires and Jason Isbell will move you to tears. Reinforcing verbal support during times of...
john shipe, the beast is back
by: meredith schneider Though his sound has been shaped and mastered over years of musicianship, John Shipe's greatest collection of work comes, arguably, with his new release, a full-length titled The Beast Is Back. His twelfth release, Shipe has poured what seems to...
jeni schapire, “what’s in a name”
by katy mombourquette “What’s in a Name”, the lead single off of Jeni Schapire’s upcoming EP, is a window into the story-rich lyricism and soulful vocals that frame fractured relationships, pressures to compromise, and questions of identity. “What’s in a Name” deals...
anya marina, queen of the night
by: leigha stuiso A good album doesn’t always have to be a grand release that tries to pull out all the stops. Sticking to what works for an artist and being cohesive can lead to their best work. Anya Marina’s new album Queen of the Night is exactly that. It is a...
grand nathaniel, “wide-eyed”
If you've been craving a music video/visualizer that is just as artsy as it is entertaining - trust us, those two qualities don't necessarily go hand-in-hand - then Grand Nathaniel has quite the treat for your Friday. The nineties-tinged "Wide-Eyed" echoes luscious...
le fomo, swallow me whole
by: leigha stuiso They’re genre expansive, gender expansive and multi-instrumentalists. They’re LE FOMO and they’re back with their new album Swallow Me Whole. The electro thrash pop duo is releasing nine tracks that are bound to get you out of your seat and onto your...
bette smith, the good, the bad, and the bette
by katy mombourquette A darling of charts and critics alike, Bette Smith is back with her wonderfully ferocious new album, The Good, The Bad And The Bette. Intrinsic to the wild rock and soul singer’s music is the connection that she made between the gospel she heard...
lydia loveless, daughter
by: leigha stuiso After a major shift in her life, including a divorce and personal upheaval, Lydia Loveless returns with Daughter, her first album in four years via Honey, You’re Gonna Be Late Records. Across 10 songs, she goes beyond her comfort zone to tell her...
caroline culver, “i went out with a man”
by: katy mombourquette Twenty-year-old Caroline Culver’s new single “I Went Out With A Man” is an ironic lesson in enjoying disappointment in the form of a mesmerizingly moody anthem. Culver recounts her experience going out with a man in his late twenties and finding...
melted bodies, enjoy yourself
by: leigha stuiso Melted Bodies released its full-length debut album, Enjoy Yourself, via Sweatband Records. The energy is high and there is a groove that flows through each song into the next, although each has its own unique style. The Los Angeles-based band creates...
dava, “papercut”
by katy mombourquette Rising anti-pop star Dava is once again enchanting her listeners, channeling her unique brand of offbeat pop in her new single “Papercut”, the latest off her upcoming EP, Sticky. The left-of-center pop newcomer turned to music after her mom...
sundressed, home remedy
by: leigha stuiso Home Remedy tackles current issues, but gives you feelings of nostalgia with their sound. This album is the first release for Sundressed under their new label Rude Records. The indie-punk band has a sound similar to Modern Baseball, Weezer and All...
local nomad@ imperfect fifth’s year 3 bash
by: leigha stuiso Local Nomad took to our virtual stage for A Night w/ One in a Million Media: Imperfect Fifth’s Anniversary. With minor microphone problems and a lot of passion, the performance is what music is all about. With just a guitar in hand and a microphone,...
brit drozda, “spotlight”
by: leigha stuiso “Spotlight” is the latest single off Brit Drozda’s upcoming EP Seashells & Stories. It is an anthem to friendship, celebrating a selfless friend finally finding her truth. The lyrics are reflective and full of heart, shining a light on the kind...
dutch falconi, “ride with me”
by katy mombourquette Have you ever heard of Transylvanian salsa? Me neither, until Sacramento-based artist Dutch Falconi’s new single “Ride With Me” crossed my path. As you might have guessed, the music of this wildly unorthodox composer exists entirely outside the...
torii wolf | we breathe the same air
This playlist is full of my influences. This playlist reminds me that we are all connected. It dives into the emotional body.
paper jackets, “what they call a life”
by: meredith schneider On July 10th, the world was graced with an invigorating and indulgent album Souvenirs, Vol. 1 from alt-pop geniuses Paper Jackets. High energy, songs that take you away to that vacation you didn't get in the middle of the pandemic, that sort of...
day one @ imperfect fifth year 3 bash
by: elizabeth schneider I count live music as one of the great pleasures in life. People from disparate backgrounds getting together in one venue, all brought together with a common love of the music. I went to live shows often and already had plans, in some cases...