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slenderbodies, “away from you”
Alternative indie band Slenderbodies made up of Max and Benji have done it again with their new hit single, “Away From You”. This smooth and dreamy tune will have you texting the person you love in a matter of minutes due to silky vocals and crisp background beats. If...
halfway mark | a july soundtrack
The first of July brings with it a new-found hope. That day is the middle of the year, and marks the 6 month mark until 2020 hits us like a ton of bricks. But we like to take it slow around here, and we're soaking up every moment we can with new music gems cropping up...
arthur moon @ elsewhere
Arthur Moon opened for the illustrious Palehound on July 10th in the depths of Brooklyn at Elsewhere. The band - comprised of Lora-Faye Åshuvud, Nick Lerman, Marty Fowler, Dave Palazola, Aviva Jaye, and Cale Hawkins - was absolutely mesmerizing, and we were lucky to...
flipturn @ milkboy philly
With two stunning EPs and two singles under their belts - including one acoustic rendition - five-piece indie rock dream Flipturn has been taking east coast stages by storm while on tour with crunchy indie group *repeat repeat. I was lucky enough to catch them in...
petra, “into the sun”
For those looking to escape the monotony of the corporate world and lose themselves in a universe of bouncing bubbly beats PETRA’s new single, “Into the Sun” is the perfect track. With honest vocals exclaiming the need to break free of corporate chains and pursue a...
santana @ sprint center
The strong scent of incense wafted over the audio gear. We had been standing in the barricades of the photo pit, anxiously awaiting Carlos Santana, for all of three minutes when I realized the footage being played above stage was from Woodstock fifty years ago. This...
palehound @ elsewhere’s rooftop
Palehound took to the stage last Wednesday night on Elsewhere's Rooftop in Brooklyn just as the sun was setting. The whole scene was surreal as the stage was decked out in fake flowers and tropical plants juxtaposed with the neighborhood's industrial setting. And as...
model citizen, the next life
Rock collective Model Citizen released their new album The Next Life this morning. The 18-piece band - under their leader Mark Ciani, with help from Josh Logan, Fernando Lodeiro, Alvaro Kapaz, Matt Musty, and Ryan Gleason - packed this release with as much grit and...
soft people, “tender”
California based indie-pop duo Soft People give off massive retro vibes in their new single “Tender” being released on July 12. In this track, the traditional husband-husband combination of Caleb Nichols and John Metz is met with the impressive drumming of Pat...
grand canyon, “yesterday’s news”
Grand Canyon has just released their newest body of work, an EP titled Yesterday’s News. The five-track collection covers enormous ground with explosive back road Americana, dreamy psychedelic storytelling, hard-hitting social commentary, and the sour wounds of...
a conversation with i am casting
Today, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Cole Guerra. The brainchild of musical project I Am Casting, his latest release “Carnival Barkers” gained widespread praise. We get to chat a bit about the album and its inspiration, as well as some offbeat topics like...
sex ed @ the rino
Last week, we prepped for the holiday of lights and showboating with a performance serene and gorgeous as the sound of a flowing stream after a good rain. Allison Gliesman's voice is one of the most alluring we've ever heard, and with both their popular band Mess and...
city silos, “give it to me straight”
Nashville-based alternative rock duo CITY SILOS have harnessed an effortlessly cool vibe in their latest single “Give It To Me Straight.” Also known as Chris and Kristen Butler, they work together as husband and wife to create a track that is as catchy as it is full...
biglemoi, “permanent vacation”
New Orleans-based indie rock quintet Biglemoi - expertly comprised of George Elizondo, Violeta del Rio del Castillo, Matthew Bigelow, Jeremy Marx, and Jonathan Arceneaux - croon their way into your souls with their single "Permanent Vacation". Today, they add a music...
erin rae + dylan leblanc @ rough trade nyc
Acclaimed singer/songwriter Erin Rae performed at New York City’s Rough Trade on June 19th, opening for Dylan LeBlanc. Rae recently released an EP of demos off last year’s record, Putting On Airs. In front of an audience still filing in and getting drinks, Rae was...
whoa dakota @ riot room
On June 29th, one of the most extraordinary voices in up-and-coming pop music visited the patio at Riot Room in Westport. Whoa Dakota (Jesse Ott) entertained in some of the sweatiest weather, the lighting and fan giving the tone a Beyonce effect, while the crowd...
older brother @ the rino
On Tuesday, July 2nd, Older Brother held its debut public performance at The Rino in Kansas City, with support from Ritt Momney and Sex Ed. The trio - comprised of siblings Jake, Jordan, and Brooke - absolutely stunned with their vocal talents. The music was simple,...
harris breyfogle | heart beats
"Heart beats" is a playlist full of sultry sounds. From funky tunes to instrumental jams - this playlist is all about the feels. Curated around my first single "Night In China", this lineup has both an exciting yet sensual quality. The songs on here are cinematic and...