Buddy Wynkoop – “Relatable” This Portland act is a fun and endearing listen. While some might find the act a bit challenging, those who have musical tastes on the fringes of Talking Heads and Television, will find it refreshing. “Relatable” is a shouting …
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Mattie Leon Shines on “Michigan”
Mattie Leon – “Michigan” The music of Mattie Leon perfectly captures what we do as a site. His beautiful songwriting shows an artist at the top of his craft. On “Michigan” we find a talent who is caught between the simpler times of …
Hayden and Feist Recruit Steve Buscemi / Matt Berninger For Star Studded Gem
Hayden (feat Feist) – “On a Beach” Take a celebrated Canadian songwriter and mix in Feist, Matt Berninger (The National) and Steve Buscemi, and you can count us intrigued. We love Hayden who is often referred to as slacker folk. Whatever style you …
Rock Acts Advancing the Genre and Setting the World on Fire
Hidden States – “Lost Waves” This is the rock we absolutely love. Honest and heartfelt, “Lost Waves” is dipped in the Dylan / Springsteen tradition. The UK act are driven by songwriting troubadour Adam Day who has a long history of emotional storytelling. …
Youth Sector: ffo Talking Heads / Devo
Youth Sector – “A Definitive Guide to Easy Living” There has been a resurgence of Talking Heads style post punk recently and we are totally here for it. UK disco rockers Youth Sector beautifully engaged this trend, while bringing a fresh approach to …
The Freshest Rock Acts
Bingo Boys – “Donuts” We love how combustible and utterly unhinged “Donuts” is. The new track from rockers Bingo Boys has everything we love about music: A solid punk ethos, energy to spare, and a tight sonic talent that left us wanting to …
Undeniable Talent: Jax Hollow IS a Star
Jax Hollow – “Wolf in Sheepskin” We were a little nervous to do this piece. While we receive TONS of new music daily, every now and then we are given a hidden gem that has the power to make us smile uncontrollably. This …
Thoughtful Indie Rock Tracks to Distract
Hanging Valleys – “Pistol Shrimp” It would be difficult to express just how many things we love about this act. The ambient rock act craft the perfect dreamy track with “Pistol Shrimp”, which could easily find itself in a plethora of indie films …
3 Heartstopping New Releases
March – “Car Song” “I get all my ideas when I’m driving” starts this emotive gem. It is the perfect contemplative driving song. The songwriter crafts a slow building track with beautiful songwriting to spare. While there are many nods to influences here, …
Diverse and Raging Rock Tracks
Regal Cheer – “Castanets” This one will connect with lots of different rock fans. The guitar tone alone, which is incredible, reminds us of some of the earnest post punk of our twenties. The sound teeters on combustible while the vocals show a …
