imperfect fifth
april tomfoolery | a soundtrack
To many, April is truly what the first weeks of Spring are made of. New beginnings, fresh flowers, allergies abound. But for myself - and a good amount of our contributors - it symbolizes new beginnings because it is also birth month. (Shout out to all of my Aries...
nix, “playing with fire”
Electro-pop artist Nix is coming at all of our emotions with new track "Playing With Fire", which premieres right here with iF. From the first stream of lyrics, her incredible and vibrant vocals draw you in, the instrumentals only holding up her vocal range as she...
april showers… or straight to summer?: videos we love right now
Imperfect Fifth is largely located in the midwest. So, we kind of get the brunt of the weather, to say the least. It should be all showers and sunshine, and we went from weather in the 30s this weekend to 83 today. Who even knows what's going to happen? I guess the...
scott lavene, “broke”
Scott Lavene's latest video for his track "Broke" is quite the theatric accomplishment. The song itself has its quirks - as Lavene seems to be known for his tongue-in-cheek references already -, comprised of spoken word over ridiculously calming layers of...
a conversation with sister sparrow
Today, we get the unique pleasure of sitting down with Arleigh Kincheloe, the brainchild of Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds. We talk her latest solo album GOLD, growing up in a musical home, and family. She was so much fun to speak with! Trust me, you don’t want...
doubleVee, songs for birds and bats
On Friday, singer/songwriter duo doubleVee - comprised of Allan & Barb Vest - released a new 5-track EP, titled Songs for Birds and Bats. From the initial lines of first track "Map the Channels" - which establishes the energy of the release - through the even more...
mrs. greenbird, dark waters
The musical duo Mrs. Greenbird have created a deeply soulful sound with lyrics to match in their latest album Dark Waters. The folksy harmonies of Steffen Brückner paired with Sarah Nücken’s unique voice are what makes this a truly beautiful record. It’s reminiscent...
gold light + snakemusk, “one thing after another”
In anticipation of the May 10th release of Shadows in The Shallows, Gold Light + Snakemusk have just released an easygoing new track titled "One Thing After Another". Beautiful twangy vocals agains the backdrop of slow, practiced instrumentals paired with immense...
minka, reincarnation
Philadelphia-based MiNKA - comprised of Ari "Dick" Rubin and friends - releases their brand new 7-track collection titled Reincarnation today. "Dark" starts us all off with a slow, entrancing soundscape, leading into the quirky and far more vibrant "Rain". Third track...
birch, femme.one
With the single "Spelling Lessons" garnering over 15k plays on SoundCloud, artist Birch is ready to take the indie pop landscape by storm with her debut album. She has been making noise in the Brooklyn music scene for a couple years now, but the NYC-based feminist is...
tank and the bangas, “nice things”
Today, rhythmic R&B collective Tank and the Bangas - comprised of Tarriona Ball (Lead Singer/Poet), Norman Spence (Aux Keys), Joshua Johnson (Drummer/MD), Merell Burkett (Keys), Etienne Stouflet (Tenor Saxophone), Albert Allenback (Alto Saxophone/Flute), Jonathan...
between friends, we just need some time together
BETWEEN FRIENDS’ latest EP is, to put it simply, good pop music. we just need some time together is the product of brother/sister duo Savannah and Brandon Hudson, along with drummer Brennan Benko. Together, they capture the essence of LA youth and the ability to view...
wilder daze | inspired true nature
I created this collection of songs because they represent what inspires me in music. They all have an essence of authenticity. It’s that mix of an infectious melody and a rebellious spirit that ultimately drives me as an artist, and influenced my upcoming second...
the coathangers @ recordbar
On Sunday, April 7th, The Coathangers made an energetic, impressive performance at recordBar in Kansas City, MO. It was the bookend to a gorgeous spring weekend, keeping the crowd on their feet and dancing late into the evening. Keep up...
little pale x the gardener, “i wanna be adored”
As an up-and-coming alternative pop musician in South East London, Little Pale has her work cut out for her. But she seems to be taking it all in stride, having just released a re-imagined version The Stone Roses' "I Wanna Be Adored". In this particular track, she has...
saltwater sun, the great deceiver
UK-based band Saltwater Sun’s newly released EP may only have three songs, but each one is unique and provides a truly electric listening experience. “Trying” is the funky opening track with some really great guitar riffs paired with a showcase of lead singer Jen...
jai wolf, the cure to loneliness
Jai Wolf's new album The Cure To Loneliness is the perfect encapsulation of everything this budding star has to offer. Discovered by EDM mainstay Skrillex, the Bangladeshi born Jai Wolf (Sajeeb Saha) created a lot of buzz with his song "Indian Summer". Raised in Long...
megg farrell, megg farrell & friends
New York City artist Megg Farrell bares her folksy soul with the help of some friends with her appropriately-titled album Megg Farrell & Friends. The music’s vibe is Stevie Nicks if she was a blues singer with an affinity for the banjo, and it is truly a piece of...