Despite the fact that Circles and Squares is his debut solo effort, there’s a better than average chance you’ve heard a Seth Swirsky penned song before. Swirsky is partially responsible for the now iconic 1988 pop hit “Tell It To My Heart”, first popularized by Taylor Dane and frequently covered since then. Swirsky has written…
With a tight flow and an infectious groove J’Moris’s “Dope Life ft. Sunny BoBo” is a pure joy. Lyrics paint the picture of an entire life. Beats hit hard with the bass rumble working wonders, as the sound is almost physical in nature. Samples are woven deep into the mix giving the song a kaleidoscopic…
On “Whiskey” Sarantos sings with true longing and passion. Like a mystical swirl of sounds the piece moves at an incredibly fast pace. Tying together elements of folk, country, rock with a hint of gospel the piece simply refuses to let up. Sarantos poetic, urgently delivered lyrics serve as the heart and center of the…
WOODES RELEASES ‘THE THAW’ REMIX EP FEAT. LUPA J, DNKR(GER) & SODF Melbourne artist/producer Woodes recently released her single ‘The Thaw’ to much praise, now enlisting the help of some of the best up and coming local and international talent to remix the acclaimed track. Australian indie producer and triple j unearthed favourite Lupa J…
The third and most recent release from The Retakes, Trash, is a four song EP continuing in the Pixies-inspired tradition of their previous releases, an August 2015 split with Gramma and 2014’s Girl. While their music might wear its love for the Pixies on its sleeve, the Minneapolis four piece shows more than enough individuality…
On “Waste Away With Me” Lee Smythe taps into a jaunty, nostalgia-tinged sound that marries the Elephant6 Collective aesthetic with vaudeville. Colorful to its very core the piece is a jovial piece, one that includes a great deal of play in its execution. Doing the work of an entire band is the warped warble of…
After an incredible 2015, Sophie Lowe has returned in 2016 with her new single ‘MEAN’, today releasing the official video starring a stripped back Lowe. Drawing on the lyrics and the feeling of loneliness, Lowe worked with renowned director Patrick Fileti to co-direct and help create her vision for the clip. The clip provided the…
TOUCHÉ AMORÉ SHARE NEW SINGLE ‘RAPTURE’ VIA SPOTIFY Today, L.A.-based post-hardcore band Touché Amoré premiere their new single ‘Rapture.’ The fourth offering from Touché Amoré’s upcoming album Stage Four, “Rapture” reveals the acclaimed indie band’s more art-rock-leaning sensibilities. Listen to ‘Rapture’ on Spotify. Matt Tarka “Very Little” Inspiration can strike at even the most inopportune…
Music history was made last Thursday, when French DJ and producer Klingande teamed up with At Night Studios to release the first ever live streamed music video on Facebook for new single “Somewhere New.” Telling the story of a couple who break into another dimension that fulfils all their fantasies and wishes, the video features…
Today The Lumineers shared their latest music video for the songs “Angela/Patience.” Directed by Isaac Ravishankara, the video is the third installment in a series by Ravishankara (Hozier, Polica, Phantogram), presented in reverse-chronological order that tells the story of ” Cleopatra” – both the main character in each video and the title of the band’s…
So here we are today and it is so good to be alive & surrounded by all this music, I cannot get enough. I am so excited to chat with my guests today from the gorgeous state of Washington, Under the Puddle. These guys not only make great music but they stand for a crucial…
South Florida alternative indie singer/songwriter Alex Di Leo has just announced the official release of his debut solo EP So We Go, set for November 4, 2016. Treating fans to an early sneak-peek of the EP, Di Leo had released “Make It Easier,” on his Soundcloud which can be heard here. So We Go was…
“Wow,” the utterly infectious Beck single that’s been streamed more than 20 million times worldwide since its June 2 release and hailed as “an outrageous pop anthem” (ROLLING STONE) with “a kaleidoscopic chorus” (USA TODAY), now has a visual manifestation. With help from the collective of visual artists that heralded the song’s June 2nd arrival,…
“If there’s anyone I’d like to be it’s Bridget – a wanton sex goddess with a very bad man between her thighs.” – Olly Alexander “Meteorite” is the stellar new track to come from the British band Years & Years and is released as part of the highly anticipated Bridget Jones’s Baby movie and Motion…
Seattle native and multi-discipline artist Anomie Belle’s album release Flux will likely garner her considerable attention as one of the most innovative artists on the indie music scene. Belle, likewise, demonstrates enough accessibility to suggest her stay in the indie world may be brief – despite any odd textures or arrangements she explores over the…
Thomas Charlie Pedersen, member of the three piece Danish alternative rock band Vinyl Floor, has released a debut solo effort that takes his songwriting in a distinctly different direction. The fourteen song collection favors the pop song hooks and melodies distinguishing his material with Vinyl Floor, but it’s cut in a largely acoustic mold and…
HIGH ON FIRE Unleashes “The Black Plot” Animated Video World-renowned heavy metal power trio HIGH ON FIRE has premiered a new music video for the song “The Black Plot”. Created by Skinner and Hey Beautiful Jerk, “The Black Plot” video, which made its broadcast debut on Adult Swim, is an animated tour de force and…
Jason Rylan sings with true power on the reassuring “Help is on the Way”. With an upbeat, giddy melody moving the song forward the rhythm is positively triumphant in tone. Vocals are poetic in nature as they highlight the comfort that people can give one another. As the song slowly unfurls what is revealed is…
Off the back of their storming headline set at Bestival over the weekend, MAJOR LAZER release the brand new official video for ‘Cold Water feat. Justin Bieber and MØ’. The track, which spent 5 weeks at Number 1 in the UK, has been the band’s biggest chart smash to date and pre-empts their highly anticipated…
The Bongo Boy Rock N’ Roll TV Show is proud to present their episode 1089 in their Rock N’ Roll TV Show series, featuring 6 talented independent international recording artists in 1 special ½ hour TV show. This Bongo Boy TV produced episode premiered in September on all channels in the Bongo Boy TV New…
Alsarah & The Nubatones “Ya Watan” Sudanese-born, Yemen-raised and Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter and ethnomusicologist Alsarah returns with her band Alsarah & The Nubatones to deliver a much needed creamy dose of their trademark ‘East-African Retro-pop’ in the visuals for their new single ‘Ya Watan’. Born of many late night discussions about Nubian ‘Songs Of Return’, modern…
“How Low” is about the struggles one might and many have faced when working their way through a competitive industry in which males are chauvinistic and constantly put women in uncomfortable situations. The dilemma for many is how low are you willing to go to be ‘cool’ enough? Either as a social media influencer, or…
UK producer and DJ, Cadenza releases the video for his new single, “People” ft. Jorja Smith and Dre Island. Pigeons & Planes premiered the video, calling it “powerful.” Click here to watch. The thought-provoking and nostalgic video sheds light to the chaotic world that we are currently living in. It was shot in London, directed…
Chi-Town Urban Radio airing live from Riot Fest on September 16. Live from the carnival in Douglas Park on the city’s west side. DJ Fred Malone, the regional manager of the Fleet DJs collective, will be airing his trendy independent radio show live from the multi-city festival during its Chicago leg. DJ Malone and his…
Meet international pop soul artist – Lele Rose. The Washington DC born singer, songwriter and pianist is best known for her deep smoky vocals and her superior classical piano chops. With a powerful bluesy voice, Lele has been compared to the gusty sound of Fiona Apple, the braveness and grunge of Adele, the clear pure…
Americas Got Talent Alumni, Alex Boye’ is known for his dynamic ‘African infused’ covers on YouTube and has just completed a new EP of brand new originals produced by Mantra (Pitbull) Alex was raised by his Nigerian mother in London, who kept encouraging him to include his african roots in his music. “Stay true to…
Rhett May and I have crossed paths many times thanks to Skope and I feel it’s not by chance at all but absolutely meant to be. He’s always been 100 % genuine with me and with his music as his new release ‘Creatures of the Night’ is set to be some of his best songwriting…
Having the opportunity to view your favorite band in person at a massive concert is sometimes a once in a lifetime opportunity for many. Ticket prices are going up, which makes the experience that much more special. In order to really make the most of a concert, there are some steps you should take. Bring…
Indie Award winning recording artist Monica Pasqual presents a deeply personal album with “Is Fortune a Wheel” – a vivid, daring journey into what happens when unforgettable memories are lost by a lover whose ability to recall the past is fading. These memories, still cherished by Pasqual, are explored through song as she navigates the…
ICYMI: GROUPLOVE PERFORM “WELCOME TO YOUR LIFE” In case you missed it, last night Grouplove performed “Welcome To Your Life” on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. MADEINTYO RELEASES VIDEO FOR ‘I WANT’ FEAT. 2 CHAINZ Fresh off the release of his You Are Forgiven EP and his surprise mixtape Thank You Mr. Tokyo, MadeinTYO…
Third Eye Blind, summer’s biggest music festival standout, will release We Are Drugs on October 7. Serving as the follow-up to last year’s critically acclaimed studio album Dopamine, We Are Drugs was recorded in late-Spring during a week-long intensive at renowned Sonic Ranch, a vintage recording studio secluded in the midst of a pecan ranch…
Portland-born, Los Angeles based artist Alexandra Savior has revealed her brand new track titled “M.T.M.E,” which is available worldwide today on all digital platforms. Written by 21-year-old Alexandra and British rock front-man Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys/Last Shadow Puppets), “M.T.M.E” was co-produced by James Ford (Haim/Florence and the Machine) and Turner, and serves as an impressive…
Anglo-Norwegian singer Sasha Siem reveals her new single ‘Bird Burning’ taken from her second LP of the same name. ‘Bird Burning’ is an turbulent and delicate 3 minutes of avant-garde pop, exploring the darker experiences of love. It was recorded at the Greenhouse studios in Iceland with Valgeir Sigurðsson (Björk, Feist, Sigur Rós, Ben Frost).…
Kamau is a Toronto native who first gained popularity on Youtube with a cover of “Hey Ya” by Outkast. His soulful voice and unique rap style brings a certain authenticity that is lost in today’s hip-hop scene. Kamau released his EP on July 1st, if this EP is foreshadowing for what is to come from…
Explosive Belgian rockers The Sore Losers have announced the UK release of their new album Skydogs, which will be out November 4th through Ultra Elektric Records. You can watch the video for the single ‘Cherry Cherry’, with its black and white aesthetic shadowing the raw guitars, bouncing beat and snarling lyrics. Produced by Grammy Award…
FRANKIE VALLI: ‘TIS THE SEASONS Frankie Valli, one of the most iconic voices of a generation, will celebrate the holidays this year with ‘TIS THE SEASONS, the first solo Christmas album of his legendary career. The collection finds Valli’s putting his own unique spin on more than a dozen yuletide standards. The new album was…
Melbourne-raised, LA based “guitar phenom” (Guitar World) Hamish Anderson started playing when he was 12 and after issuing a pair of EPs and a live album is ready to release his debut full-length, Trouble, on October 21 via Kobalt/AWAL. On Trouble, Anderson worked with seven-time Grammy Award winning Jim Scott (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers,…
Montreal psych-rock trio Elephant Stone are excited to share the video for “Andromeda,” the newest from their upcoming fourth full-length Ship Of Fools (which will see a digital release on September 16 via Elephants on Parade and a physical release on November 25 via Burger Records). The video, an entertaining clip that features frontman/bassist Rishi…
So we are back and feeling real good today on a Thursday morning. I must admit even though this is a music site I am excited for NFL football and the chill fall weather coming in. So we have an awesome band today, FIVES, but before we get to chat with them lets see about…
Tapping into the spirit of the blues, Diana Catherine’s “Gossip in the Devil’s Radio” has a classic timeless sound. With carefully crafted stories emerging throughout the album her strong commanding voice draws the listener into a compelling world. Arrangements are pitch perfect as they effortlessly bring together elements of country, folk, rock, into a satisfying…
