Lauren Ruth Ward’s debut album is rearing its rainbow-tinged head, due out February 9th. Watch the riotous new video for “Sideways” above. Pre-order Well Hell here. Continue reading
Tag: alt rock
This rippling clip accompanies the latest jaunty, instrumental rock single from Wess Meets West, “Direct Experience.” Direct Experience by Wess Meets West Continue reading
The Maple State frontman Greg Counsell wrote a song using real excerpts of conversation from a party he attended, finally putting to good use the hilarious and disconcerting banter that comes with those social situations. Counsell has been exploring folk songwriting, which directly led to this quasi-punk track once the rest of the band put their marks on it. In 2018, the band will release their … Continue reading
Drone elements invade this alt rock single from Guide Dog, whose title references trash sludge. Enjoy? Source: SoundCloud / Guide Dog Continue reading
Ogre You Asshole sounds like a scrappy young punk band formed at a screening of Shrek, but it’s actually a Japanese rock quartet. Their name comes from a line from the 1984 movie Revenge of the Nerds, but the reason why this Nagano-based band took it as their moniker stems from their love for Modest Mouse. Ex-Modest Mouse bassist Eric Judy wrote on the arm of OYA’s … Continue reading
This quietly wailing tune from Moreton makes me wonder if there’s a way to identify a lost soul before it’s too late. “Didn’t anybody tell youA lost soul ain’t broke?” Source: SoundCloud / MORETON Continue reading
A humble choir sings together on Loma’s single, “Black Willow,” the first from their forthcoming eponymous LP, due out in February on Sub Pop; pre-order. Continue reading
Take a ride with the assurances of Joan as Police Woman in “Warning Bell.” Continue reading
“None the Wiser” is Brooklyn quintet Bodies Be Rivers first single from their forthcoming debut LP, Things I’ll Tell You When You’re Older. If it’s anything like this track, it will be filled with dignified indie rock vibes. Source: SoundCloud / BodiesBeRivers Continue reading
Strums and harmonies awaken the spirit. Source: SoundCloud / Alex Bloom Continue reading
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