Oakland-based rockers The Hot Takes unveil a fun, anthemic sound throughout their second EP, The Hot Takes II. Acclaimed for their spirited live performances the past couple years around the Bay Area,
New Tracks
Lesley Gore’s signature track “You Don’t Own Me” was a success upon its original 1963 release, presenting a soaring and melodic feminist anthem that continues to be revered today, appearing frequently in
Brussels-based artist Factheory unleashes a compelling industrial-rock sound on new single “Post Modern Life.” Thunderous guitar distortion and submerged vocal eeriness kickstart a stylish rock intrigue to start. Lyrical references to reality
“In Continuum” is an angst-y new-wave envisioning from Midnight Spies, firmly succeeding in a production that balances moody immersion and hooky immediacy. A trickling guitar momentum appears initially, full of ’80s nostalgia,
Austin, TX-based artist Sundozer captivates on new single “Still Life,” unveiling a thumping psych-rock momentum that swells from dreamy synth intrigue into a pulsating intensity. The track precedes the upcoming Death Bloom
A warming, summer-set glow complements the introspective folk appeal of "Tongue-Tied," a new single from Oscilla, the duo of singer/songwriter Frances England and producer Omar Akrouche.
A dynamic rock enthrallment shows throughout “Lion In My Backyard,” which represents the debut single from The Blindfolded SeaMonkeys, the Ohio-based project of Dan Whammy. “There’s a lion in my backyard,” the
Los Angeles-based band The Toxhards ask “Should We Get A Dog?” with their latest single, meshing a charismatic rockabilly throwback with a raucous power-pop fervency. Written during the band’s 2023 fall tour,
New Albums
Mon Rayon’s lovely debut album Image Repertoire brings together an affection for classic pop songwriting and carefully arranged orchestration across the Swedish
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Wade Easy’s absorbing new album Honey Venom is a psych-rock success steeped in hypnotic guitars, meditative rhythms, and understated phrasing, drawing its
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Wichita, Kansas-based singer-songwriter and guitarist John Ross McEwen presents Late Bloomer as a deeply personal full-length shaped by intimate acoustic songwriting and
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Berlin-based WELTSCHMERZ pairs warm, melancholic hip-hop with organic instrumentation on Refugium, a four-track instrumental EP. The project’s reflective approach is informed by
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