There is something beautiful in the music of Dallas indie rock quartet Valise. Their melodies paint a heartbreaking landscape that inspires and stirs even the most skeptical of listeners. Valise’s sound is road tested as they currently came off of playing festivals, headlining …
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The Fight – North America – indie rock EP of the year contender
Founded in 2010, Edmonton quintet The Fight have an uncanny ability to craft songs for the heartbroken and hipsters alike. There is an immediate pull towards their sound that resonates with listeners long after the song stops. Perhaps it is the relatable lyrics …
Fresh Music Thursday: Brenna Whitaker : an explosive voice and a classic soul
Some things never go out of style. Unfortunately, some day, the popular music we cling so tightly to now will be a relic, replaced by a future sound or style which in turn will be fossilized for yet another. Yet, in this bleak …
Six Singles for Your Saturday
We get a ton of singles sent our way. While all of them are respected and listened to with our trademark care, only a few of them demand an immediate share. These are such tracks. Secret Weapons – “Something New” The Brooklyn …
Hooked Like Helen – – – -Dark Dream Pop Perfect for the Fall
As the cold fall air sweeps in and colored leaves begin to fall, musical sensibilities tend to shift with the temperature. A little more mellow and darker, the sun drenched upbeat rock of summer goes back into the closet in favor of more …
Fresh Music Thursday: : : : Brothertiger: : : : Brooklyn’s electronic dream
There was a certain unmistakable feeling felt during watching the Ryan Gosling movie Drive. Something was inherently cool about watching him coast effortlessly through the streets of California. While I don’t remember the particular moments or subplots, that feeling is forever laminated to …
The Lighthouse and the Whaler – Sweeping folk rock to make you feel alive
The Lighthouse and the Whaler will quickly rise to the top of your current favorite bands. Destined for heavy streaming (damn you Spotify!), the four guys that make the Cleveland group have created some serious buzz around their exceptional LP Mont Royal, which …
Fresh Take Thursday: : : LA’s Cataline feels alive
It’s the classic rock and roll story. Man pursues a degree in conceptual sculpture, man drops out of grad school to pursue music, man then works as a hip hop producer, has a near-death experience then relocates to LA to create a project …
My Brothers And I – Soul’s Next Big Thing
The soulful sounds of Portland’s My Brothers and I will make you feel life deeply. Their subtle sway of optimism will grab your convictions and challenge your beliefs. Of course, don’t just take my word for it but the word of Amazon who …
New Music Thursday: Spirit Animal – – – – “Regular World”
And now for something completely different. How can you not totally dig a band that has a song (and a damned good one) named “The Black Jack White” in their catalog? Brooklyn’s Spirit Animal are beautifully creative, groovy, and more than anything incredibly …
