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yvr, “messy”
Los Angeles-based pop duo YVR recently released their new stunner of a track "Messy", with a soundscape that couldn't be less so. Pounding bass sets the tone, Courtney Jenae's ethereal vocals make the track almost seem otherworldly. While the lyrics warn of a messy...
maybon, “better with you”
Just released on Sony Music Norway is "Better With You," the latest slice of electronic goodness from Maybon. With a whole host of wonderful sounds under his belt, the producer is back for more with this track that features Temmpo. It is somewhat darker than some of...
adam melchor, “real estate”
With his swoon-worthy vocals and gorgeous guitar work, East coast-based singer/songwriter Adam Melchor is someone we are expecting to be top-of-mind this time next year, as his mellifluous approach to his work has quite a stunning effect. His new track "Real Estate"...
we is shore dedicated, no ski here ogi sap
Hailing from Oakland, indie rock/experimental pop project We Is Shore Dedicated - the brainchild of Sam Tsitrin - has a bit of new magic to share with us this holiday season. New album No Ski Here Ogi Sap is here, boasting 9 instrumentally mellifluous tracks that will...
swerve, “she cut her hand”
Los Angeles-based rock group Swerve - comprised of Gregory Mahdesian (Vocals, Guitar), Brandon Duncan (Bass, Vocals), Ryan Berti (Guitar, Vocals), and Mark Gardner (Drums) - is reveling in the bliss that comes with releasing a new track unto the world. With a steady...
the travoltas, the travoltas
Pop-punk collective The Travoltas - comprised of Perry Leenhouts, Erik van Vugt, Jochem "Skokie" Weemaes, Wouter "Woody" Verhulst, Michel "Mikk" Meeuwissen, Daan van Hooff, Tim van Doorn - is coming at us hard this holiday season with their self-titled, 14-track...
palastic, “goldmine”
Giving us some much-needed summery sounds this week is PALASTIC, a production duo based out of Vienna. They are growing a solid fan base thanks to their richly musical tunes, and they have piano, drumming and guitar skills between them. This week's track is...
top 7 non-male powerhouse vocalists of the year
These days, it can be difficult to determine one songstress from another, let alone save a track and keep the name of its creator in your music library. This time of year, everyone is posting their "Best of" lists for 2018. We aren't doing a super deep dive. We've...
sam era | broken hearts
Sam Era has come a long way since she participated in competitive jazz and scatting in high school. Equally as impressive, her talents have spread and her tastes reflect an amalgamation of her art, but at its most sad. She has curated a soundtrack called "Broken...
tesha, “funeral”
From the opening chords of Brooklyn-based alt electronica musician Tesha's "Funeral", you can tell she's not playing around. The percussion is almost tribal as Tesha's ominous tones as she sings a song with a title befitting of said tones. It's absolutely gorgeous,...
julien baker @ brooklyn steel
On November 7th, our incredible photographer Christie McMenamin captured some drop-dead photos of Julien Baker when she performed at Brooklyn Steel in NYC. Check them out - and get lost in the mood - below!
amber run, “carousel”
London-based rock collective Amber Run - comprised of Tomas Sperring, Joshua Keogh, and Henry Wyeth - just released their latest track "Carousel", and we have to admit that we're quite smitten. Opening with slow, careful vocals. In comes the instrumentals, notable...
yoke lore + samuel proffitt, “stringsnoise”
Recently, Samuel Proffitt and Yoke Lore partnered on a track release, and we're all about it. Seriously, take indie electronic musician Samuel Proffitt and pair him with the talents of indie alternative favorite Yoke Lore, and you've got the gorgeous, echoing sounds...
our favorite music video releases of november 2018
November was quite the month for new music, if you ask us. Left and right we were premiering new gems, and a hefty amount of brand new music and lyric videos for your wandering eyes. This time, we bring you a lineup of some of our favorites of November 18th. If...
isa marina | like a boss
I've been in the process of really stepping into my power and learning myself as an artist, businesswoman, and person, but most importantly: a woman. I've been taking the steps to restructure my life so that I can enjoy the harvest of that work in 2019. Through this...
mount hudson, “write a book”
The first few lines bring quite a bit of nostalgia with them, as Brooklyn's Mount Hudson (David Yim) leads us into his new single "Write a Book". The layers of feel good instrumentals really help us ring in the holidays the right way, as we're inspired by his lyrics...
phil and the osophers, “the smell of a christmas tree” + “playing santa”
The holiday season is officially upon us, and we're celebrating with not just one premiere, but a DOUBLE PREMIERE with our friends Phil and the Osophers. With the wintertime release of Another Merry Christmas with Phil and the Osophers, here are the quirky and...
garbage @ kings theater
On October 27th, the indelible Garbage regaled a full house at Kings Theater in New York City. Our wonderful friend and glorious photographer Christie McMenamin was there to nab some highlights for you. Keep up with Garbage here. **Please...