OMUMO – Sampler

November 3, 2016

I stumbled across this eclectic compilation of acts currently on Washington, DC-based independent label OMUMO, formed last year by multi-instrumentalist and producer Brad Atefi. Hip-hop, electronica, folk, and rock are all fair

Lonely Benson – “Let Me Know”

November 2, 2016

I’ve had “Let Me Know” on repeat since it was submitted to me sometime last week. It went live yesterday, and to anyone listening the immediate appeal should be evident. The sixth

m o t h d r o p s – “veal fiction” + “sexii maharishi”

November 2, 2016

m o t h d r o p s are a dazzling psych-rock project out of Los Angeles, whose two new just-released tracks – “veal fiction” and “sexii maharishi” – completely hit

Psychic Shakes – “Wasting Time”

November 2, 2016

Psychic Shakes is the solo project of Southampton-based Max McLellan, who produces a hypnotic and funky sound featuring suave vocals, melodic guitar twangs, and “shimmering 7th chords” — all in a quest

Special Thumbs – “Smothered”

November 2, 2016

These three tracks from Oklahoma City-based Special Thumbs come off their 4-song EP Pollen, released in October. As evidenced in these efforts, the group emphasizes melodically captivating vocal harmonies, bluesy guitars, and

Dino Jag – “You Make Me Feel So Good”

November 2, 2016

“You Make Me Feel So Good” is a fluttering and bluesy track from the heart, with a great and funk-friendly hook that has Dino Jag telling of a spell-like trance. The second

San Ographer – “Ms. Outlaw”

October 31, 2016

With the spacey synth arpeggio and nostalgic melody brimming through from the get-go on new track “Ms. Outlaw”, it’s likely not too surprising that San Ographer’s newest effort was inspired by the

thevillainandi – “the earth from the air”

October 31, 2016

“the earth from the air” is a soaring and effervescent pop spectacle from thevillainandi, the solo project formed by Daniel Charles Toone in 2013. Performing on XFM, for Communion Records, and at