imperfect fifth
royal teeth, “rivalry”
New Orleans-based indie pop band Royal Teeth manages to meld vulnerability and a catchy beat together in their latest single “Rivalry.” The track highlights the ever-present rivalry between change and constancy — the inner turmoil of deciding whether to move on or not...
slenderbodies, “dewdrops”
Los Angeles-based indie pop duo slenderbodies brings us a groovy new tune in "dewdrops", laced effortlessly with their quintessential relaxed sound and ethereal vocals. It seems to go well with the midwest weather this time of year, as April showers seem to be...
kyosi | before spring
New York-based electro-pop artist KYOSi recently curated a lavish, kaleidoscope of a soundtrack feature exclusively for Imperfect Fifth, and we've got it for you today! Featuring gems by Kid Cudi, Vince Staples, Four Tet, Empress Of, Blood Orange, and more, this...
shells, “mexico”
Searching near and far for an ethereal soundscape, propelled forward by some of the most magical and fierce vocals you've ever experienced? Then SHELLS' new track "Mexico" could very well quench that thirst for you. A song that feels warm and embraces you from the...
the brookses, lucky charm
From the very first slow chords of "Little Miss Raincloud", you can tell that The Brookses have concocted something undeniably alluring with their debut EP Lucky Charm. An Atlanta-based father/daughter country/Americana duo, there is a certain magnetism about them...
g flip, “i am not afraid”
Though we're used to more upbeat tracks from the incredible G Flip (Georgia Flipo), her latest release "I Am Not Afraid" is slightly more sullen sonically. This is an artist who has always been one to partially distract listeners from heart-wrenching lyrics with a...
gina été, “im rhy”
Gina Été’s latest single “Im Rhy” comes with a music video that perfectly encapsulates the bittersweet feelings that come with change. The song, which is sung in Swiss German, is highlighted by the shadow puppet artistry of Barbara Steinitz and Peter Bräunig.. The...
lo lytes, “take the whole bottle”
Today, Portland-based pop musician Lo Lytes (Jameson Morris) premieres his latest track, a vibrant stunner titled "Take the Whole Bottle". Dramatic percussion, twinkling synths, and Morris' penchant for gorgeous melodies with soulful vocals make for one standout...
a conversation with michael mehalick
Today, we sit down for a lengthy chat with Michael Mehalick, who is a music industry extraordinaire. He’s the Editor in Chief at Speak Into My Good Eye, the Owner and CEO of Good Eye Records, a freelance writer, and music marketer. Essentially, he IS the industry and...
yes gabriel talks organic sounds, musical influence, and his brand new ep
Songwriter and composer Gaby Alter released his latest EP under the moniker Yes Gabriel on Friday, April 19th. His career thus far has included creating music for a variety of placement opportunities, namely Off Broadway musicals, independent films, PBS, NPR, and even...
talker, “wolf like me”
Self-proclaimed grunge pop baby talker’s latest venture is a cover of an iconic mid-2000s rock track – TV on the Radio’s “Wolf Like Me.” It’s a high energy, lyrically passionate song that talker manages to make her own. The music video is quite simple, showing talker...
nick murphy, “dangerous”
Australian artist Nick Murphy is reminiscing on lost love in “Dangerous.” His latest single is from the upcoming album Run Fast Sleep Naked. “Dangerous” is a poignant song with deeply cutting lyrics about the pain of breaking up and the what-if’s that come with it....
spoony bard, old friends
Old Friends - the new album from spoony bard - is out now, and it has everything an experimental music lover could ever want. With Kid Cudi-esque melodies and Earl Sweatshirt flow, spoony bard is the alter-ego of musician David Nord. Rap, funk, electronic, and a...
haley reinhart, jennah bell @ the granada
On Tuesday, April 16th, Haley Reinhart made a spectacular appearance at The Granada in Lawrence, KS. Photographer Elizabeth Messina made the trek out on the beautiful spring evening to enjoy an opening set by Jennah Bell, and an incredibly alluring evening with...
tallsaint, “hard love”
Electro-pop artist Tallsaint has released the magnificent, upbeat new piece of the puzzle in the lead up to her upcoming EP due out in June. "Hard Love" hits you with all it's got pretty much from the beginning, Tallsaint's gorgeous vocals taking center stage,...
kayta, “karma”
Montreal-based genre-blending queer artist KAYTA releases the new music video for her track "Karma" this week. Her soulful vocals dance lightly across a moody backdrop, and the video reflects that sentiment perfectly. As KAYTA dances and sings, the warmth of the...
the yawpers, human question
Denver-based rock trio The Yawpers - comprised of Nate Cook, Jesse Parmet, and Alex Koshak - released their new full-length Human Question on Friday, and we've been binging it like crazy. From the first, harsh chords of "Child of Mercy", straight through the vintage...
heart attack man, fake blood
Cleveland-based rock outfit Heart Attack Man - comprised of Eric Egan (Vocals/Guitar), Adam Paduch (Drums), Tyler Sickels (Guitar), and Seamus Groman (Bass) - released their new 11-track full-length Fake Blood on Friday, and we have honestly been head bobbing to it...