Hailing from New Zealand but now spread across three continents, Yumi Zouma are no stranger to the strenuousness nature of long-distance songwriting. Their latest single—the bubbly and sensuous “Bruise”—was created as a farewell to friend and band-member Sam Perry with a Nelly Furtado tune very much in mind. Christie Simpson, Yumi’s soft-voiced singer, channels Furtado […]

And This Time It’s Personal Dream-pop artist Xoller has released another single into the ethers, and this time she says it’s the most honest she has ever been. ‘I Will Be Different From You’ is a dark, haunting ballad telling the story of a new love, crafted on the lies that we tell our partner […]

Staring into the afternoon of a Sunday through rose colored glasses is a simple enough explanation of Pinky Pinky’s new single “Mr. Sunday,” a song that has the wisdom of a new day and the distance of a Monday seen from an afternoon that’s yet to pass.  It’s an amalgamation of various small moments that […]

micki maverick (aka Dylan Neil) has shared her infectious debut single “HE/ART.” Creating music as a means of dealing with anxiety and depression, related to the many challenges she faced coming out in high school, the LA-bred LGBTQ artist is an inspiration to many youths finding themselves in the same position in which she once […]

Behind a pixelated mask, experimental pop producer Sloane reveals his anthemic single ‘Old Hands New Face.’ Born from heartache and reflection, the track manages to capture the shock and empowerment that comes with a personal revolution. With swimming vocals and a chanting chorus, Sloane reaches the core of transformation by reminding us its okay not […]

Luci is Ashley Maietta, McKail Seely, Ariana Tibi, three singer/songwriters who first came together after an impromptu harmony session in a North Hollywood apartment. Described as a modern version of Crosby, Stills, and Nash with the added bonus of Destiny Child’s pop-harmonies, Luci tip-toes between folk and pop with delicate care. “When we play in […]

There is something uniquely impactful about SadGirl’s music. From their retro vibes to their hard-as-diamond lyrics that sparkle with an air of sentimentality, the Los Angeles-based pop/rock trio are dripping with polished doo-wops and sultry confessions.  As the band gears up for  an upcoming tour and debut LP, they’ve also released “Miss Me,” a satisfyingly somber single that […]

New York-born trio Guards continue to put the nail in the coffin of their six-year hiatus with each new single they put out—with the upbeat howler “You Got Me” the latest offering from their long overdue sophomore album Modern Hymns. A guitar-buzzing, rollicking romp of noisy sonics, “You Got Me” is a breathless sprint from […]

Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist Alvidrez and founding member of L.A. band Girl Friday, has shared the video for her debut single “Red,” a somber, guitar-blistering dirge that is delivered gorgeously via director Al Kalyk’s surreal vision. Playing to the melancholic scenery of a family home, Alvidrez offers her droning cries through the filter of noisily sharp […]

A spoonful of sugar laced with just a smidge of glitter and a hefty dose of caffeine, Chaos Chaos channel all the energy their name insinuates to produce infectious, bubbly music and eye catching music videos. Most recently, the band has pieced together an eccentric, playful music new single, “Armed and Dangerous.” Sisters Asya and Chloe Saavedra […]