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under the august moon…: august 2020
July honestly passed in the blink of an eye, and I bet if you speak to anyone they would agree. This timeless vortex we are all in might not feel consistent, but it is keeping some of us empathic for each other in a heightened way. Why not continue in that vein, and...
kamber, “west”
It’s all about moving on and letting go of the past for Kamber in her acoustic single, “West”. Recorded at Gnome Studios in Nashville, the indie artist finds closure over a heartbreak. Instead of dwelling on the past, there is a hopeful outlook for the future in the...
marlene oak, “sailing home”
Today, captivating folk artist Marlene Oak releases her new track "Sailing Home." With enticing, sprawling vocals, she seems to captivate us with a simple soundscape almost immediately. The way her "ooohs" almost seem to get momentarily caught in her throat, with the...
ananya, “let there be love”
“Let There Be Love” is the latest release for international, multi-platinum pop artist Ananya Birla. With over 300 million global streams since joining the scene in 2016, Ananya is a major force in the industry. She has opened for big names such as Coldplay and Wiz...
cold beaches, drifter
Sophia Nadia’s admired reputation as an “unapologetic do-er” comes from her remarkable dedication to her career. Her unceasing penchant for touring beginning at only 16 years old and her courage to move to Chicago not long after shows that her commitment to her work...
doctor imposter, “two times”
DOCTOR IMPOSTER is back with another single off her forthcoming record. “Two Times” (feat. Joie and GI Major) leans towards her hip-hop production style and is about women confidently flexing. Brooke C. Vettese came up with the idea for DOCTOR IMPOSTER when she was...
alex lilly, “terrible person”
Avant-pop temptress Alex Lilly’s single “Terrible Person” is a pulsating, mysterious gem that plays with subtlety both in the music and lyrics. The track is as elusive as Lilly herself, having been a part of several groups throughout her career, including the Buddhist...
the angry lisas, “wingwalkers”
The Angry Lisas shine a light on life’s heartbreaking realities and how crucial it is to learn to let them go in their impassioned and deeply genuine new video for their single “Wingwalkers.” Sean Taylor, the principal songwriter for the Portland-based indie-rock...
eryn martin, “namesez”
Eryn Martin has paired with Brazilian funk aficionado R2 to produce her new boundary breaking track “Namesez.” Martin’s personal brand of asymmetrical alt pop is known for using dusky instrumentals to create music that is poignant, contemplative, and softly menacing....
twin xl, “problematic”
a match made in pop music heaven.
gaidaa, overture
R&B/Soul singer Gaidaa releases her debut eight-song EP, Overture. Gaidaa’s cover of a Kehlani song caught the attention of Dutch producer and artist Full Crate, which helped to rocket her career. The EP is a breath of fresh air that we all needed, a new sound...
the veronicas, “biting my tongue”
A certain crowd grew up with the sultry, badass sounds of The Veronicas as the backdrop to their adolescent years. I happen to be a certain member of that certain crowd, and my love for the duo was amplified both by the fact that they are twins (Ahem! Twins need more...
the danberrys, shine
every time you listen, you will find new meanings behind the lyrics
mai kino, “dopamine”
With the mélange of sounds in “Dopamine” one could only imagine the array of colours that Kino would see as she listens.
beautiful dudes, “nite nite”
Beautiful Dudes have channeled their determination and spunk into their newest single, “Nite Nite.”
joshua ackley, “working class”
Joshua Ackley released his debut single, “Working Class”, which is a part of his upcoming album Dark Arts. After moving to New York at the age of 19 to follow his music dreams, he has been on the scene in different bands such as the art-punk band The Dead Betties and...
roderick august, forever the far the closer the near
Roderick August’s folky music is reminiscent of the sound of The Lumineers and Bob Dylan.
two, pull the knife out
Aja Volkman and Dan Epand of Nico Vega have come together to form the duo TWO, and just released their brilliantly painful EP Pull The Knife Out last Friday. The EP reflects a traumatic time in Volkman’s life, but while it certainly projects the feelings of sadness,...