LA act Toyko has a talent for making affecting tracks that drive a chaos of reactions from mourning to dancing. This is definitely a buzz act to keep track of. While they will be releasing an EP sometime this summer, their single “Like What I …
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Thursday Jams: Bandini, Dulio, and Penguin Show Diverse and Exciting New Sounds
Dulio – “Little Yellow Sliver” You ever stay up late at night and think, “what if the modern sound of Bleachers had a one-night stand with Joy Division and had a baby?” Well, if you have, this is your jam. The melancholy love …
Quick Hits: Samuel Jack and Danny Starr – Two Dynamic Singer Songwriters You Need to Hear
Samuel Jack – “Refugee There is something refreshingly confident in the sound of this UK songwriter. Mixing a perfect blend of blues, soul, and classic rock, Jack is able to tell a story without leaving a catchy sound behind. It is no coincidence …
Weekend Playlist: A Singer – Songwriter, Prince Protege, and a Few Indie Rockers
Junior Astronomers – “That’s Why” The Charlotte darlings have returned from successful tours with acts like Manchester Orchestra and Modest Mouse to release their new album Body Language. It is a refreshing piece of indie rock goodness for fans of Young the Giant …
Artist Interview: Madeleine Dopico Speaks of Following Dreams and Making Authentic Art
Madeleine Dopico has the story we love hearing. Quitting her job at a NYC Health Tech startup to pursue her musical passions, she took a giant leap that seems to be paying off. Her fresh sound is more mature than the brief year …
Why You Won’t Read A Bad Review on Ear to the Ground
Recently we came across some sites that took countless opportunities to lambaste some new albums dropped by known acts. They took pride in their creative way of basically saying, “This album is not worth your time”. And while we appreciate a good critique, …
3 For Thursday: Our 3 Faves of this Week
Livingmore – “Gone Too Fast” (One of our favorite tracks of ’17 so far) This LA duo has a familiar pull to them. They craft indie jams that absolutely emerge you in their craft and consciousness. This particular track has everything you want from …
Rocker Moscow Opens Up on Playing in LA’s Most Iconic Bar and What it Feels Like to be Named One of The “Hottest Chicks” In Metal
We do not typically cover a lot of harder rock, but we are constantly asking how we can make for a better reader experience while exposing the masses to rising stars in all genres. What pushed us to cover the world traveling Moscow was her …
Two Throwback Acts For Your Saturday
The Band Ice Cream – “Wild” Are you ready for an awesome throwback? Look no further than this San Francisco group. Their Classically Trained LP is sure to be filed with Beach Boys style tunes that will give you all the feels. “Wild” …
Artist Interview: Rising Artist Spritely Shares Her Thoughts And Her New Video
We have dug the tunes from Spritely for awhile. The product of the music program at The University of Southern California, she is able to make pop tunes with a high level of intelligence and heart. Her website calls her brand of artistry “emo music, …
