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corinne sharlet, “hail mary”
Portland-based musician Corinne Sharlet comes at us today with the release of her new track "Hail Mary". Haunting and absolutely magnetic, the song a beautiful testament to Sharlet's abilities as a singer/songwriter. Her alluring vocals are set over beautiful,...
jennifer denali, “try”
Have you been looking for a song of substance, tired of the surface pop tracks all over the radio right now? Missing those really deep 90s ballads for their lyrical content, and the beautiful way you could sing them instead of actually saying "Sorry" or "I love you?"...
kills birds, kills birds
On Friday, Kills Birds released a self-titled full length that is sure to keep you on your toes. From the very first frantic chords of "Worthy Girl" to the last lines of ninth track "Ok Hurricane", there is equal parts surf pop and punk influence in this alternative...
the berries, berryland
The Berries' sophomore release -- a full-length titled Berryland -- is something of a commodity right now, as its focus on guitar riffs and an all-encompassing vibe has us begging for more. Mastermind Matt Berry has created a ten track masterpiece, that effortlessly...
tobi lou @ uptown theater
Amidst the magic of the full moon on Friday, September 13th, we found ourselves enjoying the musical stylings of Tobi Lou at Uptown Theater in Kansas City. Highlights below! Keep up with Tobi Lou here.
american football @ the granada
On Friday, September 13th, American Football entertained with a powerful performance at The Granada in Lawrence, KS. Photographer Ashleigh Lee caught some highlights for us, which you can enjopy below. Keep up with American Football here.
throwaway, what?
This year, we had the insane pleasure of sitting down to chat with Throwawy for an imperfect Fifth podcast recording session. In fact, it was our very first one. We were honored then to speak with her, and even more honored now to be laser focused on her most recent...
dori freeman, every single star
Dori Freeman’s new album titled Every Single Star is a perfect follow up to her 2016 break out year. Produced by Teddy Thompson this album features a sparkling voice over simplistic instrumentals allowing her Appalachian style to fully shine through. The powerful way...
wake me up when september ends | september 2019
Yup. We did that. We totally quoted an overly-used Green Day song in the title. If you got this far, congrats! And now it's time to share with you some of the most spectacular gems we have found this month in our September Spotify soundtrack. Featuring new listening...
maybe september, i love again | september 2019
Hey hi. It's September. Our friends are talented. We've got new music videos out the wazzoo for you. Briston Maroney, James Arthur, and Mike Posner are all in the roundup, along with some new names and faces that we just adore! Check out the soundtrack now, and head...
madisen ward and the mama bear, started with a family
Kansas City-based favorites Madisen Ward and The Mama Bear have done it again with their new release, a delightful full-length titled Started With a Family, which -- to their credit -- it did entirely. And they've packed it to the brim with their signature robust, at...
miss june, bad luck party
Incendiary, vengeful, and all-around kickass: The first full-length album from New Zealand powerhouse Miss June slams from start to finish. Brimming with fiercely punk riot grrrl anthems and self-deprecating moodiness, Bad Luck Party spans captivating rock...
modern moxie talk geographical influence, performing live, and recording the masterful claw your way out
Amidst the madness following the release of their new album Claw Your Way Out, indie quartet Modern Moxie took a few minutes to answer some questions for us. Quite the feat, considering this is the debut full-length release for band members Madison Lucas (Vocals,...
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band of silver, “little talks” [of monsters and men]
Nashville-based pop/rock trio Band of Silver - comprised of siblings Avery, Alex, and Evan Silvernagel - releases the video for their cover of "Little Talks" by Of Monsters and Men today. We've got your first look, and it's a fun one. A gorgeous song in its own right,...
jeremy ferrara, “this trouble”
With this freshest release, songwriter Jeremy Ferrara sounds as if he’s lived through his own life a few times before, only to come out wiser. Melancholy, observational, yet still bright; “This Trouble” weaves influences both sedentary and explorative, sketching a...
jon hill, “human”
Indie pop artist Jon Hill is dropping his new single “Human” today from Broken Record Co. Featuring as the title track on his upcoming EP, this emotional yet simplistic track offers relief from the demons behind our eyelids and allows us to not feel so alone for a...
beth bombara @ knuckleheads saloon
On Thursday, August 29th, soulful songstress Beth Bombara opened for Kevin Galloway at Knuckleheads Saloon in east Kansas City. Floored by her vocals, she really warmed the crowd up for the evening. Highlight photos below! Keep up with...
lady lightning, sleepover
Electro-pop-punk duo Lady Lightning co-fronted by Graci Carli and Tony Bush released their debut EP album titled Sleepover in May of this year. The Brooklyn based band receives inspiration from 80’s style pop-rock legends Kenny Loggins, Debbie Harry, and Michael...