imperfect fifth
tuarrah, “ellis” (martin hviid remix)
Have you ever felt like a foreigner in a situation? Like an outsider who just might not quite fit in? Tuarrah's "Ellis" conveys that feeling, which aims to reduce peoples' fear of "the other". We are all about conquering those fears this year, and intend to do so with...
lily & madeleine, “just do it”
If you're looking for some inspiration in the new year - and trust us, we all are - then Indiana-based sister duo Lily & Madeleine (Jurkiewicz) have what you need. Their new track "Just Do It" dances a fine line between edgy - with their dares to take chances...
aok, “back burner”
In October of last year, electro-pop duo AOK released their high energy track "Back Burner". They're still turning up the hype on the track, which led effortlessly into their most recent EP Waves. Though they hail from Grand Rapids, MI, the duo - comprised of AngelaB...
best of december 2018: music videos
Everybody's done with those gnarly "Best Of" lists, correct? No? Oh, we didn't post our favorite music videos of the month quite yet? Alright. You've got us. We took a few (much needed) days out of rotation, and we feel like we are already behind on everything!...
our fire | hits that stick
We chose the title of this playlist in honor of the late Dolores O'Riordan who's hit song we still sing almost daily. It's so haunting. The other songs on the list are literally just our favorite songs out right now! Dermot Kennedy is an incredible breakthrough talent...
holy white hounds, say it with your mouth
As if the cover art weren't enough to draw you in - HELLOOOOO Earle Rock Studios -, Holy White Hounds' sophomore full-length release is absolutely extraordinary. Blending in the signature "eff you" style that they established with 2016's Sparkle, Sparkle, Say It With...
beatrix sky, “love drug”
We made it through the holidays, and for some of us that means winding down a bit. For others, that means revving back up the productivity. (Hello, running a publication!) In either case, Beatrix Sky's latest track "Love Drug" is the perfect soundtrack to make the...
sophie strauss, hard study
Songstress Sophie Strauss recently released a new 8-track album filled to the brim with poetic intensity, a sense of self shining through that we have been craving lately. From Americana-tinged "Drive Down Mama" to the pop-infused "Aphids", through the smooth...
phoebe bridgers @ brooklyn steel
On November 7th, incredible songstress Phoebe Bridgers entertained quite the audience at New York's Brooklyn Steel venue. Photographer Christie McMenamin got some beautiful shots to share!
deck the imperfect {fifth} halls | a holiday soundtrack
We've been in the holiday spirit on and off all year, if you're truly asking me. Every once in a while on a Friday, we have been known to break out into a rendition of a 98 Degrees Christmas song, or to envision the Hanson boys singing "Run Run Rudolph" directly at...
top 7 male vocalists of 2018
When you think you've read all the end of year lists you can take, we're still stringing our (very important) short ones out, to make sure there's plenty of new music discovery at your fingertips throughout the month! 2018 was a year of insane amounts of music...
the best new musical offerings of december 2018
Not everyone loves our monthly soundtrack, because they don't always flow the way a collection of songs often does. But that's because we choose the month's best additions to music, regardless of genre or topic. This collection of tracks is pretty impressive. Normally...
last crush, support c.e.n.t.e.r.
Even though that one unavoidable holiday is right around the corner, you may have to wait until December 28th to feel like it's Christmas. That day will yield the official release of Last Crush's EP SUPPORT C.E.N.T.E.R. The project - which is the brainchild of...
rachel mallin & the wild type @ recordbar
On Friday, December 14th, Rachel Mallin & The Wild Type opened for the incredible Bad Bad Hats are recordBar in Kansas City, MO. We were on the ground to get some photos, and here are some highlights from their particularly groovy set.
valentin marx | december favorites
These are the songs that are particularly inspiring to me right now. Kind of all the place, but each of these tracks have found a special spot in my soul. Keep up with Valentin Marx here.
larkin poe @ knuckleheads saloon
On December 10th, talented sister duo Larkin Poe took the stage (by quite some force) at The Garage at Knuckleheads Saloon. We got there early, and were still hard-pressed to find a seat anywhere but along the back wall. Serves us right, for thinking a band so...
larkin poe and a packed house @ knuckleheads saloon
I stumbled upon Larkin Poe in late 2016. I was on a YouTube music spree, as one will occasionally do, and they happened to pop up in my “Up Next” column. It was a Jam in the Van video of the song Jailbreak. The video had been posted in 2014 so it was roughly 2 and...
geron | after midnight
It’s nice when you listen to a song it takes you back to a certain place and time. When I hear these songs I think I’ll always remember late nights when I would take time out to myself and try to clear my head. These songs always put my mind at ease because life can...