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nubiyan twist, “permission”
Today, Leeds-based Nubiyan Twist - made up of Tom Excell, Nubiya Brandon, Pilo Adami, Finn Booth, Luke Wynter, and Oli Cadman with a horn section comprised of Joe Henwood, Denis Scully, Nick Richards, and Jonny Enser - celebrates the release of their new album Jungle...
the long ryders, psychedelic country soul
Originally formed in 1981, Los Angeles-based alt-country rock collective The Long Ryders may have been through a few lineup changes over the years, but they're back and strong as ever with new full length Psychedelic Country Soul. Within this twelve track stunner, Sid...
upsahl, “drugs”
It's been a few days since UPSAHL released her music video for "Drugs", but we figured today was the perfect day to chat about it. As she assures us she's "not tryin' to make a friend or fall in love," we're giggling at the quirky nature of the song, while...
mating ritual, “falling back”
Last week, our favorite SoCal brother duo Mating Ritual recently released their latest single "Falling Back", an easy going track that . The accompanying music video - which was released at the same time - is this quirky, enjoyable gem of a video. Between shots...
kathleen, “the longest year”
Has anyone else felt a little ruffled throughout the new year so far? 2019 has been pretty thrilling, and pretty unexpected in several ways. Well, we haven't found a track yet this year that captures that feeling quite as poetically as Kathleen's "The Longest Year"....
kismit, “look no further”
Los Angeles-based art pop duo KiSMiT have really taken things to a slow, playful, soulful place with new track "Look No Further". Once again perfectly displaying Barnette's vocal range and incredible emotional depth, "Look No Further" is truly everything we need to...
betty who + two feet @ sprint center
Saturday, February 2nd, wasn't just a day in the books because Panic! @ The Disco made an appearance at Sprint Center. Kansas City rejoiced that evening because the tow openers were there to party. Betty Who brought her crazy intense dance moves and powerful voice to...
haas, “behind those eyes”
Alt-pop rock artist Haas comes at us today with a visual to complement her beautiful debut single "Behind Those Eyes". With a tearful intro, the video gives us a glimpse into the live performance tactics we will surely come to expect from Haas, as she introduces her...
joe guese (guitarist, grand canyon) | perspective
In an era of computer-made, beat-driven music, Grand Canyon is the antithesis of modern pop music. However, by focusing on musicianship and timeless songwriting, and drawing on the inspiration of the classic sounds and arrangements of the 70s, it is the kind of pop...
love or the lack of it: our favorite tracks of february 2019
While half the country is being pummeled by snow, w've been searching far and wide for the best new tracks of February 2019. Most of this is because we were originally supposed to go on a weekend getaway to Seattle this past weekend, and since that was canceled...
anja kotar, “kids”
Beginning with a little tongue in cheek dialogue, Anja Kotar's single "Kids" is infectious and honest, its accompanying music video no different. As the artist parades around in candy colored outfits, rocking each of them with a confidence that addresses the self love...
lampland, no mood
Tommy Bazarian's, known by his musical space Lampland, debut album No Mood is debuting with a thunderous wave of emotion and sounds that will make you sway. Bazarian utilized his day job of being a radio producer to form the album's lyrics, and his past formed the...
be forest, knocturne
Italian shoegaze musical act Be Forest - comprised of Costanza Delle Rose (Bass and vocals), Nicola Lampredi (Guitar), and Erica Terenzi (Drum, synths and vocals) - released their new full-length today, a swirling and intense collection of songs titled Knocturne....
kaz murphy, ride out the storm
Kaz Murphy's music is about as Americana as it gets, and his newest release Ride Out The Storm is no exception. This folk artist's sound is that of the old west, forming stories with each lyric and melodic refrain. Kaz has had an illustrious career, stemming from...
mallrat + basenji, “nobody’s home”
Australian pop musician Mallrat has created yet another catchy, beautiful, melancholic track for our ears to enjoy, this time with Basenji in latest track "Nobody's Home". The 20 year old has taken it up a notch with the new visual to accompany the song, and it's...
spectator, “waves”
Megan Rooney and Jeffrey Albert project their emotionally vibrant lyricism into the ether with the latest single, "Waves", from their musical project Spectator. As Albert implores the object of his affection to take him "on a ride on the other side of [their] mind,"...
dbuk, songs nine through sixteen
With their new 8-track album Songs Nine Through Sixteen, Denver-based psych folk rock collective DBUK provides a vitality to the cold winter weather that is incredibly welcoming, especially in the frozen tundra of the midwest. "Bonnie Clyde, The Big-Bull-Hen Of The...
damsel and distress, “not your type”
Nashville-based rock collective Damsel and Distress has a flare for the dramatic, and is fronted by Alisha Lynn on powerful lead vocals. A true anthem for people who have been crushed by egos in relationships, their new track "Not Your Type" premieres today. The track...