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oliver ray, out passed nowhere
Oliver Ray's debut album is an audible kaleidoscope that takes you on a winding and beautiful sonic journey, a facet so many recent releases seem to lack. Beginning with "Ol Coyote", Out Passed Nowhere brings us track after track of subtly impactful songs, a bit of...
w.c. beck, first flight
Brooklyn-based folk roots musician W.C. Beck recently released 10-track album First Flight. There is a warmth about the work in its entirety , from the first lines of initial track "Steel Bird" can attest to that, though if you listen through "Colosseum" and the slow,...
rainne, “dirty little dream”
What mood did you wake up in this morning? Because we guarantee pop outfit RAINNE's new track "Dirty Little Dream" will completely transform you. (Bold claim. We know.) We've got the exclusive premiere of the new track, which is replete with the sultry vocals of...
jacqueline harvey, “came around”
We're talking about reminiscing a lot, and it's no different with Jacqueline Harvey's new single "Came Around". The pop singer utilizes her signature sultry vocals to address a past love interest, as the instrumentals usher in a dance floor vibe. It's truly a sonic...
loveclub, “gone”
When you're reminiscing on a past relationship, you can experience a whirlwind of emotion. That's what Vancouver-born, Los-Angeles-based singer-songwriter/producer Loveclub addresses in his new track "Gone". While we are guided through the emotional turbulence of...
kayta, “dress later”
On Friday, Montreal-based singer-songwriter KAYTA released her sultry new track "Dress Later". This time around, she has taken a gorgeous R&B spin on a total pop dream, and we're falling more in love with each listen. It's time to "let yourself" sink into...
olivia nelson, “cherry chapstick”
London-based singer-songwriter Olivia Nelson is setting the tone for your summertime romance with her new track "Cherry Chapstick". Smooth and soulful from the first chords, we can only imagine this track being played while dancing or walking around a bar in slow...
lauren crosby, i said take me to the water
This weekend, folk rock musician Lauren Crosby released her new full length, I Said Take Me to the Water. From the first chords of "Skylights", the is very much a soulful vibe to this work. The sass and beauty of Crosby's personality is palpable through her...
sara lew, sunday morning
As you woke this morning and slowly blinked your eyes, I bet you were wondering just as much as we were. "Is it Sunday morning? Wait, is this the weekend that I'm blessed with or the dreaded Monday morning that my Sunday scaries highlight every week?" And here we are,...
elm, “fear”
Elm has dropped their electrifying debut single "Fear", and we're worshipping the small glimpses of sun we're getting this week with it. The song itself addresses the acceptance of oneself and the group of people you surround yourself with, while the soundscape makes...
billy raffoul + jake wells @ recordbar
On Wednesday, March 29th, Billy Raffoul and KC favorite Jake Wells opened for Parachute at recordBar in Kansas City, MO. Through both of the first sets, the large crowd was more respectful than any crowd we have ever been a part of, a fact magnetized several times...
be the bear, “mermaid”
A twinkling intro locks in the mood, as Swedish pop artist Be The Bear's (Christina Wehage) ethereal vocals hit the track before the bass sets in. A dance track to its core, the new track "Mermaid" has more than just a bit of energy to it. And it's layered, as it was...
luisa lopez, 45
Today, Houston-bred, Nashville-based artist Luisa Lopez released an incredible 8-track feat titled 45. Her entrancing vocals add a level of poeticism that wouldn't otherwise be attainable, a fact that simply elevates the appeal of the release. But before we even get...
wrinkles, “thunderstorm”
Indie rock band Wrinkles puts an emphasis on carefree fun in the music video for their latest single, “Thunderstorm.” In the depths of a Montana winter, we see the five-piece band put their house to the test as they gather every blanket, pillow, tool, and instrument...
barns courtney @ the truman
On Tuesday May 14th, Barns Courtney opened for Elle King at The Truman in Kansas City, MO. It was a high energy night, and we're thrilled with this little snapshot of it all. Keep up with Barns Courtney here.
iyves, “gold” (acoustic)
Recently, Brooklyn-based musician IYVES - the moniker for R&B artist Hannah Taxman - released the acoustic version of her soulful track "Gold". Her vocal range delicately and gorgeously takes the forefront with this production, where she plays with dissonance...
thomas kozumplik, child of the earth
Composer and performer Thomas Kozumplik leads a 16-member orchestra in a riveting performance of instrumental artistry with his latest project, Child of the Earth. “Mother Nature (la inocencia pérdida)” is quite an attention-grabbing opening — with the cacophony of...
forever x2, forever x2
Forever X2's new self-titled 6 track EP is thrilling, from the very first, edge-tinged lines of "Keep the Devil Waiting" through the last, soothing notes of far more ethereal sounding "Forever Times Two". The four tracks between are simply the well-rounded center of...