Author Archive
Alternative
Girls Know – “Some Words”
“Some Words” is the infectious debut single from Girls Know, an act from the Pacific Northwest that proudly embraces ’00s revival-rock nostalgia. The initial vocal nonchalance and scraggly guitar distortion sh...
Psychedelic Pop
Dandelion Head – “Two Hands”
The soulfully entrancing “Two Heads” is a grooving single from Dandelion Head, an artist based in Los Angeles and Melbourne. Soothing vocal theatrics complement a thickly reverberating rhythm section with funky appe...
Rock
Scalise – “Transferred to Houston”
“Transferred to Houston” is a captivating new track from Scalise, a band based in the south metro Twin Cities area. The enthralling rise from twinkling keys and hazy acoustics into a rock-forward vigor plays seamles...
Rock
Swiss Banks – “Animals”
Austin-based trio Swiss Banks show a commanding rock sound on “Animals,” conjuring a darkly suave post-punk integration with shades of Nick Cave and Interpol. An eerie, ghostly backing effect lingers alongside a bus...
Psychedelic Rock
Watson Moon – “Mr. Resister”
A hypnotic rock soundscape envelops throughout “Mr. Resister,” the memorable new psych-rock track from Watson Moon. Spacey effects drive into roaring guitar distortion with a lush backing resonance. Serenely dazed v...
Electro-Pop
Holy Wire – “Dream”
Its synth-pop and new-wave nostalgia shimmering with melodic charm, “Dream” is a new single from Holy Wire, the project of Austin-based artist Alain Paradis. Mellow vocals mesh tightly with the peppy rhythmic pulse,...
Pop
Good Jester – “Clockwork”
A new track from Good Jester, the stylish success “Clockwork” bridges retro-minded synth tones with a sharp modern pop production. Synthwave-y synths craft a lush momentum alongside the restrained vocals, perking up...
Lo-Fi Pop/Rock
Roma NYC – “Gone for U”
“Gone For U” is a passionate new single from Brooklyn-based act Roma NYC, the solo project of Andrew Francini. Raised in Orange County and exceling in classical piano — competing on a state level as an accompl...
Singer/Songwriter
The Lylacs + Francis Blume – “Heaven”
Los Angeles-based The Lylacs reveal a tender rock sound throughout “Heaven,” described as “a song about the quiet beauty that resides within.” The release represents the first of six singles in collabora...
Rock
Field Guides – “Esopus”
Brooklyn-based act Field Guides compel through their new single “Esposus,” which rides radiantly on jangly guitars and perky keys. Benedict Kupstas’ songwriting engages with spirited, nostalgic qualities — coh...
