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massy ferguson, “maybe the gods”
Seattle-based alt-country rockers Massy Ferguson - comprised of Fred Slater (keys), Dave Goedde (drums), Ethan Anderson (Bass/lead vocals), Adam Monda (guitar/vocals) - recently released the music video for their track "Maybe the Gods", and we've got it here for your...
elliah heifetz, “paranoid blues”
Elliah Heifetz has a fresh EP titled New Folk Songs, which is reflected as such. His latest single is titled "Paranoid Blues", and we've been reeling from its beauty ever since we first set ears on it! His gorgeous, rasp-tinged vocals draw you in with a sense of...
manzanita falls, “windows”
Indie rock outfit Manzanita Falls - Jeremy McCarten (Guitar, Vocals), Cameron Morris (Drums), Matt Robinson (Bass), Ross Barbieri (Guitar, Vocals) - releases their new music video for "Windows" today, and we've got your first look! Charming, well thought out, and...
james world, “funny dreams”
Today, we have the insane pleasure of premiering alt-rock collective James World's latest visual gem for the title track off their upcoming album Funny Dreams. Beginning in a rural community walking down the street, you get a feeling that something is a-brewing if not...
ryan thompson & the delicate hounds, “stop”
In the lead up to the release of Ryan Thompson & The Delicate Hounds' new album Waiting On a Ghost, we have a fresh new treasure to delve into. Their latest song "Stop" premiered recently, and it is one for the books. Coupled with Ryan's robust vocals, the song is...
may the force be with you | best new videos of may 2019
If you're asking us, May has been a phenomenal month for music. Coming in from all angles are talented new acts, incredible new singles, and visuals for miles that will make you want to get out with your camera this spring too! We've started compiling our favorite new...
elle king @ the truman
On Tuesday, May 14th, Elle King gave an incredible and unforgettable performance at The Truman, in the Crossroads District of Kansas City. Barns Courtney opened the show with phenomenal energy, and they were absolutely chomping at the bit by the time this legendary...
neko case @ uptown theater
On Friday, May 10th, the legendary Neko Case made a fiery appearance at The Uptown Theater in Kansas City, MO. Taking the stage very casually, she wore pants with a skeleton frame on them and slowly introduced us to her set with "Pitch or Honey". She then launched...
the unlikely candidates talk life on the road, the cowboys, and inspiration
On May 8th, The Unlikely Candidates made a pit stop at recordBar in Kansas City, MO to entertain a full house. Before the show, Michael Porter - one of our favorite contributors - sat down and spoke with the band. Check out his video interview below! Keep up with The...
mayday 2019: all the new tracks to get you through this hectic and beautiful month
With May 2019 comes the true beginning of busy season. More live shows to attend - Is anyone concerned that too many are cropping up absolutely everywhere? No? Just me? Cool. -, wedding season is officially upon us - Goodbye, weekends! -, and some of us are still...
the unlikely candidates @ recordbar
On May 8th, The Unlikely Candidates performed to a wild crowd at recordBar in Kansas City, MO. Photographer Michael Porter landed an in-person interview with access to the show, which we are so excited to see soon. To tie us over, here are some highlight photos from...
the shootouts, quick draw
Ohio-based band The Shootouts’ debut album Quick Draw is the ultimate throwback to the age of honky-tonk in America. Every detail, from the lyrics to the vocals to the instruments to the album cover art, hearkens back to the good old days of classic country music. The...
cricket blue, serotinalia
Indie-folk duo Cricket Blue are storytellers in ever sense of the phrase, and their new album Serotinalia is packed full of them. With pristine harmonies and scaling acoustic guitars, Cricket Blue is able to cause the listener to drift off into another conscious...
alabama rose, “come with me”
Birmingham-based rock musician Alabama Rose just released a song that was basically made for your next great adventure. "Come With Me" boasts ethereal reverb for days, and robust vocals that weave gracefully in and out of guitar-heavy instrumentals. We're hearing...
zig zags, they’ll never take us alive
Punk in every sense of the word, the Zig Zags' new album They'll Never Take Us Alive rings out loud and proud with electric guitars and metal riffs. From its lead off track "Punk Fucking Metal", the Zig Zags let it be known that they are not messing around with their...
allman brown, darling, it’ll be alright
Acclaimed artist Allman Brown captures intimate love and all its facets in his sophomore album Darling, It’ll Be Alright. Brown has created an album that is so smooth and captivating in both vocals and lyrics that you find yourself easily slipping into a constant loop...
oliver kennan, “the tinkerer”
Indie-soul musician Oliver Kennan releases the music video for his single "The Tinkerer" today, and we've got the exclusive premiere. Slightly muted colors give a vintage tinge to the visual that allows it to match its soundscape a little more. A complicated...
shinedown, “get up” {piano version}
This month, epic rock band Shinedown released the piano version of their track "Get Up". The original version of the song was featured on their 2019 album Attention Attention, and was quite remarkable already. The piano version, however, allows the audience the space...