An obscure hit in June, 2019, Sun Atlas dropped their single “Grand Theft,” on limited-release vinyl via Mocambo Records. Quickly selling out, the mysterious band returns to their mystifying single as the jumping off point of their new record, out this time via Bloodstream on Nov. 5. “Little is known about the ensemble that is […]

A declaration is made at the start of Denver-based sextet Milquetoast & Co.’s new album Shiny (little) Mind — one that hones in on the band’s own tumultuous road that led them where they are today. Originally formed in Boston where they self-released three EPs that pinned down their love of jittery Americana that blended […]

Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, and producer Ellise is no stranger to using her hyper dark-pop to explore the rougher edges life has to offer, and her song “Sandman” dives right into it. A sonorous ballad that combines Ellise’s ethereal vocals with a haunting soundscape of concussive beats, the “Sandman” presents a visceral peek into the […]

Oklahoma based Kyle Bradley, transformed on stage as his alter-ego, Thunder Jackson, has been working hard since the 2020 coronavirus pandemic hit, releasing his debut album and spearheading new music despite a worldwide slowdown. With the release of his new single “Take On Me,” a cover of A-Ha’s popular 80s tune, Thunder Jackson shows a […]

Building an atmospheric and spacious sound, Los Angeles-based Riki illuminates the soul’s deepest thoughts with her new single, “Florence & Selena.” The tracks grows with a cascade of awe-inspiring instrumentals and echoey, dreamy vocals in which Riki beautifully captures the journey of two friends. “Opening the scene is a moody line on the saxophone, played […]

Feeling herself and lost in the excitement of something new, TeaMarrr revels in the delight of inhibition with her new single “Show Me Love” featuring Meer Colon. Riding the groove of an effortless give and take between two souls meeting on the dance floor, TeaMarrr playfully and sensually delves into the essence of physical chemistry […]

On the cusp of her debut album release, musician Hana Vu shares one last sneak peak of her upcoming work with the drop of her single “Gutter.” Heavy, raw and angsty, “Gutter” is an emotionally draining tune (in a good way) and is reminiscent of great grunge and alternative music from the 90s. Inspired by […]

Channeling the grooviness and psychedelia of the 60s, Southern California based band Velvet Starlings capture the sentiments of that nostalgic summer of love with their single “Colours on the Canvas.” Off their recently released debut album, Technicolour Shakedown, the single shows off the band’s softer side while keeping them firmly cemented in their retro tinged […]

With a biting sense of realism and diary-like lyrics, New Jersey born, L.A. based artist CARR explores coming of age themes in her new EP, I’m Just Bored out now via Pack Records. From romance (toxic relationships and all), the bittersweet path to self discovery, making mistakes and just being young and trying to get […]

There is an intoxicating world compelled into existence on The Ashes, the debut album from L.A.-based songwriter/guitarist Alexandra Elaine Tapié (aka Alex E.T.). Laid to rest within the haunting mis-en-scène of her folk-rock emulsions is a tender lyricism that broils with feelings of isolation, especially as the result of change. Created out of the culmination […]