by Kendal Chandler | Apr 23, 2020 | singles, wolf tracks
R&B artist Rileyy Lanez continues to showcase her ‘heart on her sleeve’ music style with new single “Foul Play”. This track, along with previous release songs “I’m Leaving” and “Left 4 Me” will be featured on her forthcoming 5-track EP Beautiful Mistakes, out on May 1.
“Foul Play” looks at a relationship that is turning sour or is just about to, but focusing on the moments the two vibed with each other. With a contagiously catchy chorus and energized tempo, this song is memorable in more ways than one. This is a song you’d want to dance to, drive around to, or simply chill while it is on in the background.
Lanez’s vocals help represent the past, present, and future of the situation presented in “Foul Play”. This aspect of her voice helps to make her songs relatable. Her voice can be haunting, a punch in the gut, or honest.
Keep up with her here.
by Madi Toman | Apr 23, 2020 | singles, wolf tracks
Deerhoof has released their new song “Farewell’ Symphony”. The single precedes the release of the group’s forthcoming album Future Teenage Cave Artists. The song’s inspiration is as ambitious as the track itself, with the video (edited by Deerhoof’s Greg Saunier) featuring a supercut of six performances of the final movement of Franz Joseph Haydn’s “Farewell’ Symphony”.
Of the Deerhoof original, Saunier says: “Just imagine if all the living things that’ve been done in by capitalism could reunite for one big final bow! All the extinct cool underground music scenes, all the extinct species of plants and animals, all the extinct arts and educational and political systems that were meant to help people…they’d all be there!” The song itself is a magical ride of controlled chaos; under different guidance the gritty guitar, clanging drums, and singer Satomi Matsuzaki’s vocals might be overwhelming, but under Deerhoof’s watchful eye it’s the perfect storm.
“Farewell’ Symphony” is available on all streaming platforms and Future Teenage Cave Artists is due to release May 29th via Joyful Noise Recordings.
by Meredith Schneider | Apr 9, 2020 | singles, soundtrack
We haven’t really been addressing the pandemic at Imperfect Fifth, mostly because it has flipped every aspect of how we do things on its side. As fun and amazing as some experiences have been, some have been really, very difficult. Like staying inside during the entire month of April. And we know it’s the same for everyone, so venting about it hasn’t really been our shpeal.
The good news is, music doesn’t stop. And artists everywhere have stepped up and continued to offer gorgeous new hooks, beautiful lyrics, and a lot more soul this month. So let’s dive in… to inspiration, to erratic genre hopping and new things to keep our minds both occupied and at ease.
We love you. Take care of yourselves.
by Madi Toman | Apr 3, 2020 | singles, wolf tracks
LA-based pop artist Ella Vos’s new single “Burning Bridges” is here to heat up your dreary self-quarantine experience. This most recent release from Vos is the third in a series of consecutive releases, with each piece just as striking as the last and each one offering a unique shine.
Despite being a newcomer to the indie pop scene, Vos has already racked up over 100 million streams on Spotify. A cancer survivor and a mother, the young woman is an inspiration to many and has a stellar skillset to match.
“Burning Bridges” is an emotional narrative about a toxic relationship going up in flames. The catchy indie-pop tune features Vos’s angelic voice floating over the springy track with grace and ease. Vos is a blooming new starlet on the indie-pop scene, and we can’t wait to see what else she has up her sleeve.
by Meredith Schneider | Apr 2, 2020 | 5 to 7
High school sweethearts The Bergamot have been building a digital repertoire of incredible content and art, and now is the perfect time for you to peruse the interactive space. While we enjoy their latest full length release and wait with bated breath for their upcoming documentary, melt into their inspiring words on our quick episode!
- 0:00 Intro
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- 0:24 The Bergamot (Intro)
- 2:50 What’s going on with your documentary right now?
- 5:22 How you found it to be easier to write right now or has it been put on the back burner?
- 6:16 What’s your favorite thing about making music together?
- 10:28 Anything else you’d like to share with us?
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New Album Mayflies
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by Meredith Schneider | Apr 1, 2020 | 5 to 7
Ryan Cassata has dived head first into all things art and creation, especially, it seems, since this whole “social distancing” thing started. But the energy around music for Ryan is all the more palpable when you realize that his new album The Witches Made Me Do It just dropped. AND IT’S PHENOMENAL.
- 0:00 Intro
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- 0:24 Ryan Cassata
- 1:35 Have you found that this time of social distancing has inspired you more or has it brought more distractions?
- 2:40 What’s keeping your head above water right now?
- 3:57 What music is getting you through?
- 4:39 While everyone else is pillaging paper products, what one item would you buy the store out of if given the chance?
- 5:10 What’s your favorite type of Reese’s?
- 5:17 What can you tell our audience about your album that’s dropping? (Just dropped at time published.)
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by Meredith Schneider | Mar 30, 2020 | 5 to 7
Erik Sanden of Demitasse talks about Skype dates, happy accidents, and missing his writing partner during social distancing. (Hi, Joe Reyes! You’re amazing!)
- 0:00 Intro
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- 0:24 Erik Sanden (Demitasse)
- 1:17 This isn’t your first rodeo together. How did you and Joe come up with the idea for this project?
- 3:06 Have you found that this time has inspired you more, or has it been more distracting for you?
- 7:24 Are you and Joe doing OK being separated like this?
- 7:56 While everyone else is pillaging paper products, what one item would you buy the store out of if given the chance?
- 9:04 Is there anything you’d like to share with the audience?
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by Meredith Schneider | Mar 27, 2020 | 5 to 7
Skylar Gudasz blends two of her passions – cinema and music – into her art. She took some time to speak with us about staying creative right now, and all of her amazing new work!
- 0:00 Intro
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- 0:25 Skylar Gudasz
- 0:52 What are you most excited about with the release of your album?
- 1:45 What’s been your favorite self quarantine activity?
- 2:52 While everyone else is pillaging paper products, what one item would you buy the store out of if given the chance?
- 3:23 On March 12th, Billboard premiered your music video for “Play Nice,” how excited were you for that?
- 4:48. Are you quarantined alone right now?
- 6:04 Is there anything else you’d like to share with us?
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by Meredith Schneider | Mar 26, 2020 | 5 to 7
We caught up with one half of talented duo Donna Blue as the band was getting through customs to head back home to The Netherlands. Heavily impacted by the cancellation of SXSW, they spent a few days in Austin after the announcement hit. They calmed our nerves, and we’re going to spend the rest of lockdown listening to their music.
- 0:00 Intro
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- 0:26 – What are you up to today?
- 0:46 – How do you feel about how the music community is responding in the wake of the SXSW cancellation?
- 2:10 – What inspired you to jump into music?
- 3:12 – What’s been your favorite venue to play so far?
- 4:05 – Is there a specific venue you’ve dreamt of playing?
- 4:52 – What are you planning on doing once you get home?
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