When sharing “Yellow Bird” initially, Ben Stevenson explained that the song is about liberation. You can hear the freedom in his deliberate strums and soft vocals. The track appears on his upcoming LP, Cara Cara, due out 9/22 on Culvert Music. Source: SoundCloud / Ben Stevenson Continue reading
HËXĖ dropped a new single today that sounds like Disclosure, if the latter had incorporated more seapunk (water) drops in the production. Source: SoundCloud / HËXĖ Continue reading
sawdustandgin: Delightful little indie pop anthem. I always have hated airports. “I leave here, smiling in departures Come home crying in arrivals I lost myself“ Source: SoundCloud / Caleb Groh Continue reading
Folk pop comfort food. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
Iceland’s Low Roar has put out some emotionally charged music, but nothing could beat the magnitude of his latest record, Once in a Long, Long While. A major takeaway is that self-reflection doesn’t always provide closure; watch this unfold visually in the video for “Give Me an Answer.” Continue reading
Listen to the musings of Ian Wayne on his new solo EP, At Home. His cat may not care about its quiet significance, but you should. Listen and purchase on Bandcamp. Source: SoundCloud / Ian Wayne Continue reading
shemakesmusic-uk: Uma – ‘Golden’ Source: SoundCloud / thisisuma Continue reading
I Come to Shanghai is a psych pop band from Athens, GA, which invites comparisons to the Elephant 6 roster–and those comparisons wouldn’t be overly misleading! Their sound on “Swept Out in the Storm” takes liberties with structure and rhythm, and every risk pays off tenfold. The third LP from ICTS is titled Low Pressure and is due out 9/29. Pre-order on Bandcamp. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
Andrea Silva aka Loyal Lobos hails originally from Colombia, but has brought her distinct brand of melodic indie rock to her new home here in the States. Listen to “The Fall,” and expect more from her soon. Source: SoundCloud / Loyal Lobos Continue reading
Coming soon is a historic re-release for Jackie Shane, the accomplished jazz singer who came to prominence in the ‘60s in Toronto. The press release for the re-issue does an excellent job telling her story concisely, so read below for more info. The double LP is due out 10/20; pre-order. Recognized by genre aficionados as one of the greatest singers and most riveting stage presences in … Continue reading
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