It’s human nature to look back, and to try to make sense of that which has gone by. For the luminous indie folk duo of Joshua Lee Turner and Allison Young, it’s a question not only of what should be relinquished, but also what might be worth taking with you. […]
Emma Harner is a 21-year-old singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Nebraska. Emma’s Instagram Reels and Tik Tok have exploded over the past few months, starting with a cover of Manchester Orchestra’s “The Gold” that gained over 4M views on Reels and earned praise from Noah Kahan, Dodie, Orla Gartland, Andy Hull,
Fractured, collage-like tracks equally influenced by golden-age rap, early industrial, and gritty, abstract post-punk.
Creating and Solving Problems with Modular Synths An action group is an assemblage of people who get together to solve a task, then disband once it’s been completed. For this project, a revolving door of collaborators jump in to solve a “musical problem.” Modular synthesizers are at the heart of
“Weird and spasmodic punk with synths that sits more on the Screamers side of things (vs. the Devo side of things). This is heavier than any of the modern classifiable “synthpunk” releases I’ve heard recently, with a fair amount of seemingly modern hardcore influences throughout, but it works well. You
When the onset of the pandemic brought about the dissolution of the band he’d fronted since eighth grade, Joe P found himself in isolation with time to step out and experiment on his own. From the refuge of his New Jersey basement studio, he threw himself into writing, recording and
Don’t Know What You’re In Until You’re Out, the second full-length record from Philadelphia band Gladie, opens with a contemplative instrumental called “Purple Year.” Along with acoustic strumming and a late-night wall of cricket-chirps, cello and gentle horn runs set a dewy, moonlit stage before second track and single “Born
Over the past two decades, Cursive has become known for writing smart, tightly woven concept albums where frontman Tim Kasher turns his unflinching gaze on specific, oftentimes challenging themes, and examines them with an incisively brutal honesty. 2000’s Domestica dealt with divorce; 2003’s The Ugly Organ tackled art, sex, and
The Tailspins are a band with influences of Pre-War Jazz, Jump Blues, Swing, 1950s Rock, & elements of Calypso, with all-original music. They have recently released their debut E.P. with their label, Nu-Tone Recordings. They have been quickly garnering interest from industry personnel including Jack White, who invited them to
After crisscrossing the nation for the last half-decade looking for a home, Pokey LaFarge found himself in Mid-Coast Maine. Upon arriving, the Illinois-born singer/songwriter/actor pursued a major life change, working 12-hour days on a local farm—a turn of events that catalyzed an extraordinary burst of creativity and redefined his sense
Americana and roots singer-songwriter Jackie Greene is a jack-of-all-trades, and an artist who can croon over soulful piano ballads as much as he can shred a bluesy guitar solo (like he did as the lead guitarist for The Black Crowes in 2013). A road warrior and musician’s musician, Greene’s new
Started in late 2022 by Philadelphia native producer / songwriter Jacob Decoteau, Thorne is a modern day exploration of dance music from the y2k era. Pulling cultural influences from classic house, garage, and jungle among many others, Thorne carries them into the present-day with glossy synths, infectious grooves, and innovative
Musician Dani Artaud is blurring the lines between fantasy and reality with her solo project, Snowblood. Forever growing and evolving, Snowblood is an amalgam of Dani’s current state of mind. Crafting music unlike any other, Snowblood isn’t afraid to tap into other worldly inspiration to create a unique sonic galaxy
‘Catpack’, from Los Angeles trio Phil Beaudreau, Jacob Mann and Amber Navran (of Moonchild). Phil Beaudreau plays trumpet, sings and produces in Catpack. Dr. Dre, Justin Bieber, Lalah Hathaway, The Game, and Travis Barker are just a few of the names the Los Angeles producer, writer and recording artist has
For nearly three decades, WHY? have thrived in subverting expectations. Across seven unpredictable and adventurous studio albums, the band led by Cincinnati songwriter Yoni Wolf has stretched the fringes of psychedelic pop, hip-hop, and electronic music. No matter the genre experiments and thematic departures, their discography is remarkably consistent, anchored
Oakland-born, Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Tim Atlas infuses his indie pop music with influences from R&B, jazz, and more. Atlas grew up surrounded by music, joining marching band, jazz band, and drumline while also teaching himself guitar. After graduating with a degree in photography,, Atlas caught a major break after he
slenderbodies returns and invites you to immerse yourself in their fourth album, “the sugar machine” out this september. The indie pop duo, comprised of Max Vehuni and Benji Cormack, have spent the last two years exploring the wistfulness of lost youth, and the fleeting moments we pursue to try to
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Emergency & I, The Dismemberment Plan is playing a handful of shows in their current hometowns of Washington D.C., Richmond, VA and Durham, NC and the Best Friends Forever festival in Las Vegas, NV. Our schedules don’t align much these days, so these will
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Michael Lemmo is an LA-based jazz guitar rockstar. He just released his first full-length rock blues album; “Blue Comet”. Though his personal foundational guitar and songwriting heroes are Jeff Buckley, Lindsey Buckingham, and Eddie Van Halen, Lemmo plays guitar and sings in very much the tradition of Eric Clapton and
Beginning his career in 2015 with a few singles and his debut EP Mountains, Oliverse instantly gained support from some of the Dubstep world’s biggest names. Notorious Canadian Dubstep artist Excision, founder of renowned festival Lost Lands (Ohio), played Oliverse’s ‘Wormholes’ track regularly for over a year, putting the young
Grown from the green, buggy, grass in the Philadelphia suburbs and raised by the buzzing New Jersey and Philadelphia DIY scenes, Gabi Gamberg (aka Daffo) has been gigging from the moment they picked up a guitar. Equal parts artistry, introspection, and bombastic expression of sheer creative will, their 2023 EP
After years of uncertainty including label disputes, unpaid royalties and a surprise (and successful) album drop,And she is ready to make some noise. Her new album Let Me Do One More is three years in the making and Tudzin’s most defiant and accomplished record to date. Let Me Do One
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Shirt, the new album from Aaron Maine aka Porches, is part angsty fantasy, part confessional melodrama – a rock album that oscillates between reality and make-believe to reflect both the innocence of suburban youth and the frayed reality of adulthood. A fusion of chaotic impulses, insatiable desires, and a perpetual
Independent pop/alternative artist, Natalia Taylar, strives to create a sonic safe place for anybody that comes across her craft. The small-town East TN native moved to Nashville in July of 2019. Natalia’s main objective is to “give a voice to those that don’t know how to articulate exactly how they
Based in Nashville, Tennessee, the band’s roots stretch from the wide-open expanse of Arizona to the tangled urban jungle of New York City, created by front woman Julia Lauren Bullock and featuring guitarist Jake Ohlbaum, bassist Kyle Talbots and drummer Rob Bodley.
Singer Cassadee Pope is a powerful performer with a style that straddles anthemic emo and pop-punk, as well as country. The winner of the third season of NBC’s The Voice, Pope initially got her start with the band Hey Monday. Her debut solo album, 2013’s Frame by Frame, reached number
