by Abby Trapp | May 22, 2018 | videos, wolf tracks
The L.A. based, We’re No Gentlemen just released a new video for their latest single “Promises”. The band was recently featured on Imperfect Fifth’s site with the release of their last music video for “Night.” “Promises” shows the band in playing in an intimate venue, with fans running to them. The video pans from each band member giving us an intimate look at We’re No Gentlemen.
Front woman Amanda Gabel really takes the lead as she sings to the camera and dances with fans on stage. The video is classic and incorporates fans and audience members jamming to “Promises”. The song itself channels early 2000’s rock with a garage feel. “Promises we make, promises we break, it’s too much to take everything is fake,” sings We’re No Gentlemen. My favorite is “Change me, no they cannot break me…I already broke in” as the band states that they are here to stay.
Keep up with the band here.
by Abby Trapp | May 21, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Brooklyn based indie duo Pollens, just dropped their latest track “$$$_PSA.” The duo consists of Jeff Aaron Bryant and Elizabeth “Emay” May. Right off the bat, the name of the track of grabs your attention. Listening to the track invited me in even more. The track starts off with the sassy chanting of the duo “Affluent men in their 30’s they’re all asking, ‘Is it better to get the credit for all of the things I know?” The title of the track immediately makes sense almost as “Affluence, PSA!” The track is adorably snarky with talks of affluence, sophistication, and intelligence. Combined with the pop-indie beat, the duo really feed off each other. The ingenious lyrics really shine through on “$$$_PSA.”
Pollens lyrics are purely intentional as they want their music to be “simple and immediate.” Jeff of Pollens says on the creativity “with a tiny band, we’re totally free to explore sparse, dumb, over committed ideas without a lot of risk or investment.”
Keep up with Pollens here.
by Abby Trapp | May 18, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
Brooklyn based TOMI has been busy prepping for the release of her EP What Kind of Love, out today. The EP features the title track “What Kind of Love,” and “Every Morning I Feel Like Running Away Here.” On “What Kind of Love,” TOMI speaks on the kind of love that you crave and need. “What kind of love takes its under its wings, what kind of love ties you up in its arms and won’t do you any harm- what kind of love?” ponders TOMI. The song has an 80’s dance feel to it, and the music video is visually aesthetic. “What Kind of Love,” really shows TOMI off as an artist in terms of her voice, style, and creativity. “Every Morning I Feel Like Running Away” tells another story. Looking for an escape and breaking out of the comfort zone, TOMI sings “Even out in the open I want to sail away.”
TOMI shares her personal inspiration for What Kind of Love, explaining:
We all experience different versions of love, even in just one person. There is kind love, destructive love, boring love, obsessive love, drunk love, the list is endless. I spent this past Thanksgiving in Las Vegas, and it was a beautiful trip aside from a panic attack: ‘Every now and then I feel you coming up behind me.’ A lot had changed for me in a short period of time. I had been in a relationship for three years with someone who couldn’t quite figure out how to love me. It made me wonder if something was wrong with me. When we broke up, I felt a weight lift, and then as I fell in love with my current partner, I felt the weight pour back over me, even stronger this time.
Keep up with TOMI here.
by Abby Trapp | May 17, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
With the news of their second album DARE which will release July 13th, The Hunna is excited to share their latest single “NY to LA.” The alternative rock track tells the story of infatuation that may have an expiration date. “From New York to LA I don’t wanna forget girl the way this feels tonight, but we’re running out of time.” To me the song felt vaguely reminiscent of the best boy band rock day- think All-American Rejects, and Boys Like Girls. The Hunna had me in my feelings as they put down a fresh twist to an old sound, the sound I grew up with (20 something’s you know what I’m talking about.) “NY to LA” is definitely a song worth jamming to whether you’re alone or hanging out with friends on a summer night, the track has something for every one.
Keep up with The Hunna here.
by Abby Trapp | May 17, 2018 | videos, wolf tracks
Budding pop star Syrena has just released her latest song “Diamonds In My Head”. The 20 year old NYC native is woman of many talents including belly dancing, fire eating, and snake charming. Her most recent talent includes her cunning knack for music. Her latest “Diamonds In My Head” is a pop song with a style all its own. While the beat is what captures you, Syrena’s captivating vocals ranging high and low, are what will keep you listening. The writing is inspiring as well as Syrena sings on empowerment and ambition. “I’ve got diamonds in my head, you see- Imma to do what I want….I’ve got diamonds in my voice, in my soul.” The most powerful lyric for me is “Love is great, love is kind, but it’s just not on my mind.” Syrena is focused on her goals on “Diamonds In My Head”. “Power and confidence are big themes in my music. Maybe it comes from being a New Yorker, or maybe it comes from performing live since I was three…if you doubt yourself, this city will eat you alive,” says the pop artist. Maybe it does come from performance, or maybe Syrena just has “it.” Either way, after listening to “Diamonds In My Head,” I felt more inspired,and focused. And to me, that’s music worth listening to.
Keep up with Syrena here.
by Abby Trapp | May 17, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
“Threw You” is quite the unique track with a team effort featuring three acts from Bronze Whale’s record label Magic Magic. “Threw You,” produced by Poles, is joined by Jet Horns and Soft Jaw. The track is unlike another with a Kyogo-kissed feel, focused vocals, with notes of the piano and a variety of electronic sounds. While “Threw You” starts off slow, Poles surprised me throwing down beats when unexpected, especially while the vocals were so calming. “Threw You” shows the versatility in all three artist’s and their ability to create an experimental piece of art. The way I can most accurately describe “Threw You” is ‘EDM infused Indie hit.’ The song is tantalizing and I could not stop listening once I heard it. You’ll replay it over and over again, I guarantee it.
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by Abby Trapp | May 16, 2018 | videos, wolf tracks
Skyler Stonestreet, noted songwriter of hits such as Dua Lipa’s “IDGAF” and the Chainsmoker’s “Kanye” has released her own anthem “Bankrupt.” Inspired by her battle and overcome of cancer, “Bankrupt” really touches on leaving the negative emotions in the past. The track hits with as electronic with sounds funky and synth beats. The chorus really touches on the meaning of the song singing “I’m bankrupt emotionally I can’t spend the another moment thinking about you.”
While the song has a somber meaning behind it, you would never know as it plays like a track you can dance to. Skyler brings us the best of both worlds on her well composed “Bankrupt.”
Keep up with Skyler here.
by Abby Trapp | May 16, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
The alternative indie DYAN is back after their latest single “What Fiction Is For,” with a cover of the Jose Gonzalez song “Cycling Trivialities.” The cover anticipates their latest EP Absence. DYAN is simply perfect for the cover which was featured on ABC’s Deception. The band brings an ethereal experience to the cover. The electronic sounds are reminiscent of an unknown journey. Even more, band founder Alexis Marsh does an excellent job on vocals, articulating each word perfect and sweetly especially with emphasis on “When it all come down, cycling trivialities.” The cover does a great job of keeping the listener alert while at the same time keeping the pace of a dreamy lullaby. Listen to Jose Gonzalez’s first and then compare the cover. You’ll see the wonderful spin that DYAN puts in “Cycling Trivialities.”
Keep up with DYAN here.
by Abby Trapp | May 16, 2018 | singles, wolf tracks
LA based duo Freedom Fry is excited about their latest song “Cold Blooded Heart.” “Cold Blooded Heart” is the newest single off is their album Classic which will be out on 6/1. Freedom Fry brings a new sound on “Cold Blooded Heart” teetering between the sound of indie, pop, and alternative. The track tells the tale of a heartless uninvolved lover. “Cold blooded heart, yeah that’s how I pegged you from the start,” sings the duo as their voices are blend seamlessly.
My favorite line is, “Seasons change but winter stays, yeah you can make it go away and all you have to do is not give up.” With the sounds of piano, drums and banjo the track makes for a catchy tune with great writing.
Look out for Classic which will release June 1st. Keep up with Freedom Fry here.
