The Palava – “Lost My Head” Damn this one hits us. From the beginning, the sound grabs listeners with a bouncy sort of melancholy. Vocally, it is very distinct, opting for an almost post punk sort of maturity. “Lost My Head” is a …
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Secondhand Sound Surprise With Thoughtful Indie Rock
Secondhand Sound – “Chesapeake” Besides having a great band name, indie rockers Secondhand Sound craft introspective tracks that will make fans of many. What makes “Chesapeake” so compelling, is how it breathes without rush or burden. Clocking in at just over 6 minutes, …
Retro Video Club Rock a “Disaster”
Retro Video Club – “Disaster” UK rockers Retro Video Club make their presence known on “Disaster”. The act burst onto the scene with a loud, fierce, and cheeky gem of a rock solute. The introduction is much appreciated for us and all rock …
3 Diverse and Extraordinary Songwriters
mou – “Gone Cold” In the world of contemplative singer songwriters, few are as talented as mou. The Australian songwriter shows his expert craftsmanship on his newest track, “Gone Cold”. Contemplating on his struggle with parental figures, the artist touches on something we …
Compelling Rock That Surprises and Surpasses Genre
Senior Recreation – “All of This Will End” Our love for post rock is well documented. However, with Senior Recreation, we found something fresh to explore. While definitely positioned in our much beloved genre, the act play fast and biting without giving in …
Cover Songs!!!!! We Cover the Covers!
We have a real treat for you all today. As you may know, our staff is extremely selective on what cover songs we hype. The amount we receive is truly daunting. Yet, when we do accept and choose to show some editorial love, …
Thought Provoking Artists We Admire
Matthew McNeal – “Tired of Believing” The instrumentation alone makes this track an absolute gem. With a warm ’70’s vibe, the track unfolds like a carefree drive down the coast. McNeal is an alluring songwriter with a bent for existential pondering. His talent …
The Tuesday Roundup: Great Must-Hear Tracks
The Soods – “Shallowing” We love any song with an trumpet intro. We also would like to challenge listeners to find any bad thing about “Shallowing”. The beauty of the act bursts through on this piece of rambling American grit rock. Leaning on …
Dax Proves His Rap Status on “Forgot About Dre”
Dax – “Forgot About Dre” (Remix) Typically, we cover few rap tracks. However, this is not to say we are not fully open to the genre. Dax, the Canadian artist with an incredible talent, is someone who is almost always a ‘yes’ from …
Our Current Favorite Instrumentals
Hollow Chapels – “In Lieu Of” If ever a band name captured the feel of a band, it is Hollow Chapels. Blending an almost haunting loneliness with a progressive instrumentation, “In Lieu Of” is a deliberate gem of a track. The post rockers …
