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daisybones, gold
With baited breath we've awaited the arrival of indie rock collective Daisybones' 10-track album Gold. The Boston quartet has really provided us with the energy shot we've been needing, from the very first chords of the title track, through slightly slower - but just...
gary clark jr. @ uptown theatre
On Tuesday, November 6th, Gary Clark Jr. distracted crowds of voters (and otherwise) at the Uptown Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri. Photographer Mike Gunnoe was on-site to capture the magnificence for us.
sexy dex and the fresh, don’t play my b-sides
New Orleans-based Sexy Dex and The Fresh - comprised of Dexter Gilmore (Guitar, Vocals), Gabrielle Washington (Vocals), Andrew Landry (Bass), Evan Cvitanovic (Drums), and Ben Buchbinder (Keys) - has been winning awards left and right in the south, and we can see why....
monica aben, “the beginning of things”
Though we have to wait until November 16th to add Monica Aben's "The Beginning of Things" to our music library, you don't see us over here pouting. That's because the Venice-based songstress is sharing her new single exclusively with imperfect Fifth. Right here, right...
jordan vincent, “sister jill”
Los Angeles-based musician Jordan Vincent released an alluring, intense beauty of a track in latest single "Sister Jill", which seems to be his version of a soulful rock ballad. Vincent displays his gorgeous, multi-faceted vocals while crooning, a hint of 50's sock...
the legal immigrants, “hang on”
Grand Rapids-based rock quartet The Legal Immigrants - comprised of Boots, Ben Taber, Kevin Kitsch, and Marcus James - has created a pretty substantial fanbase since 2015's Drugs to Roses, and rightfully so. Latest track "Hang On" tells the story of a band that has...
david thomas jones | mildly spooky
This is a ‘mildly spooky’ playlist, because it’s Halloween time as I'm writing this and I’m feeling festive. Nothing obvious or overtly goth or doomy, for the most part, just songs that have a tint of dark/weird vibes. Good to listen to while decorating your Halloween...
jenna lotti, “better in the morning”
Los Angeles-based pop/soul songstress Jenna Lotti hits the week full force with her latest track "Better In The Morning", which was released on Friday. The song itself captures feelings of doubt and fear in life-changing situations, echoing Lotti's thoughts while...
lavender fields | elevation station
I picked these songs because they always make me feel so good when I listen to them. That's why I named the playlist: "Elevation station". The music that lifts me up and lights up my world. Keep up with Lavender Fields here.
mason summit, “thoughts & prayers”
Just in time for Election Day (GO VOTE!), Santa Monica-based singer/songwriter Mason Summit has released his tantalizing new track "Thoughts & Prayers". A bit tongue in cheek as it were, the percussion is standout as it leads you into a song that will make your...
haneri, “real love”
Having captured the imaginations of listeners this year with a string of quality singles, including the massive "Feel Alright" and "Whatever You Do Like," both tracks clocking in at just over 8 million streams on Spotify alone, Haneri is back with her third release of...
vhs collection, retrofuturism
New York-based indie pop trio VHS Collection - expertly comprised of long-time friends James Bohannon, Conor Cook, and Nils Vanderlip - released their new 12-track stunner, Retrofuturism, on Friday. With vocals reminiscent of The Kooks, first track "One" explodes into...
tank and the bangas @ the truman
On Halloween night, the place to be was The Truman in Kansas City, MO. Tank and The Bangas entertained a raucous crowd with their incredible stage performance. Zaria Dukes captured the madness for us, and we can't stop smiling.
gianni paci, “make american great again”
Just in time for tomorrow (Can anyone say "Election Day"?), New York sweetheart Gianni Paci comes at us with the offering of a new single and its artfully crafted music video. The song itself rocks the boat, allowing Paci to voice his opinions on our current political...
marlene oak | songs i listen to
I listen to all kinds of music, mostly anything that makes me feel something. When I started to write songs, I listened to a lot of blues and folk music. I got inspired by how people could express emotions through songs and I fell in love with it. I think that was the...
ultan conlon, last days of the night owl
Galway-based folk artist Ultan Conlon released his latest album Last Days of The Night Owl to incredible amounts of praise, landing itself at #1 on RTE. A 12-track masterpiece, Last Days of The Night Owl takes the listener on a lighthearted journey full of...
nick dittmeier | perspective
A lifelong resident of Jeffersonville, IN, Nick Dittmeier finds a needed reprieve from the looming presence of loss in his life with his new record All Damn Day (due October 26th). Fronting Nick Dittmeier & the Sawdusters, the singer-songwriter lingers on the...
the flavians, “non stop fun (all i wanted)”
Today, Berlin-based alternative indie pop quartet The Flavians - comprised of Liam Blomqvist, Anna Vaverková, Tom Wills, and Joakim Jägerhult - releases their latest single "Non Stop Fun (All I Wanted)" along with an entertaining throwback of a music video. The song...