New Junk City – “High Contrast” (Video Premiere)

Adam Grundy Sep 14, 2022

Today is the perfect day to share Atlanta punk rock band, New Junk City, latest music video called “High Contrast.” In this great-sounding single, the band channel their love of Tom Petty with more of a Green Day styling to it. The band fits well in the scheme of fans of The Menzingers and Kali Masi. Band leader, John Vournakis, shared this about the new single, “It’s pretty on the nose – just about making an effort to remind myself of those moments when the clouds part, the light shines in, and I can see all the good, positive things in my life instead of staying focused on everything that is fucked up, rotten, and ugly. I’m certainly guilty of this, but I think a lot of songwriters use misery, dissatisfaction or self loathing as the defacto starting point. There’s nothing wrong with that, and I frequently feel that way, but it’s where I’ve always written from, and I just wanted to try to write a positive song for once.” By facing their hardest challenges head on, New Junk City have crafted a masterful new single.

Adam Grundy Sep 8, 2022

Today I’m thrilled to bring everyone the latest single from indie singer-songwriter Megan Slankard, called “Magical Thinking.” Slankard channels the best parts of guitar-driven indie rock with a sound that tows the line somewhere between Snail Mail and Soccer Mommy, but with enough twists and turns to make it her own. Slankard shared this about her latest single:

When I wrote this song, I was in the middle of a relationship where I felt I was disappearing, fearful and unable to express my feelings. Some days the only way I could write songs was to imagine myself as someone else. In my songs I could transform myself into a powerful, commanding, and confident character that was larger than life. She was like my own personal super hero who helped me get through difficult times.

If you’re ready for that next great musical discovery, look no further than the ultra-talented Megan Slankard, and you can pre-save the song here.

Adam Grundy Sep 8, 2022

Today is a great day to share the latest single from Bret Koontz & Truancy Club, called “Strange New Love.” In this great-sounding single, the band channels power pop groups like Chicago and The Carpenters with a modern twist to keep things interesting for newer audiences. The track comes from the band’s upcoming new LP A Sparkle Road Cult, that will be out everywhere music is sold on November 18th. I was also able to catch up with the band for a brief interview too.

Adam Grundy Sep 7, 2022

Today is the perfect day to share the latest music video from Katrina Ford, a performance video of her single “Peace Out.” In this latest song, Ford shared, “This was the first time we played these songs in person to anyone. It has a prominently featured foot bass cam. The studio mid-pandemic was set up in this luscious blue opal room. These are the songs as we played them to some beats and triggers. This is OUR future present now.” If you’ve been looking for that next artist that checks all of those boxes, look no further than the dynamic Katrina Ford. I also had a chance to catch up with the artist for a brief interview.

Adam Grundy Sep 7, 2022

Today I’m excited to share the latest music video from indie pop/rock band Late Cambrian, called “Sydney Sweeney.” In this dystopian-styled song, the band explores the pitfalls of being stuck online with no glimmers of hope to escape the ugliness of this world. The single comes from their upcoming record entitled Future Snacks, where the band shared, “We were originally going to call the album Future Ghosts, but I thought it was too grim,” says Wlaysewski. “Future Snacks came out of that idea of planning for a party, creating an experience, but then underneath that there’s the creeping sense that it can all end at any time. In a way, we’re all future snacks.” If you’re enjoying the new track from Late Cambrian, Future Snacks hits the streets on September 23rd via Mifflin Street Music.

Adam Grundy Aug 29, 2022

Today I’m excited to share the lead single from indie band Good Sleepy, called “Make Pretend.” The song comes from their forthcoming EP I Better Start Dreaming, which releases on October 21st via No Sleep Records. The EP features three full-band tracks as well as three acoustic ones to round out an EP that showcases the band’s continued songwriting growth. The band shared:

”Make Pretend” is the first single off of our upcoming EP release, titled I Better Start Dreaming Vol. 1. We chose to release this song as a single because we felt it accurately gets many of the main points of the EP across, which is all about setting goals for aimless realities, trying so hard to be happy that you lose sight of what makes you happy, and burning your home town to the ground. “Make Pretend” is a song about regrets and giving yourself another chance when you feel like there won’t ever be another.

If you’re enjoying the latest track, please consider purchasing it here.

Adam Grundy Aug 29, 2022

Today I’m excited to share the latest music video from singer/songwriter Andrew Pitrone, called “I Talk To The Wind.” In this great, picturesque single, Pitrone channels the best parts of his well-rounded sound in a crowd-pleasing song. Pitrone shared:

When your words seem to fall on closed ears and nothing you say seems to be heard, your words must be swept up to the wind. ‘I Talk To The Wind’ was written in an instance like that. Whatever the circumstances are, we have all had the feeling of being unheard when outspoken. Sometimes the rain is needed to clear the air and refresh the vision. There’s a great story behind the recording of ‘I Talk To The Wind.

If you’re enjoying his latest single, the full EP has been released via Lolipop Records here.

Adam Grundy Aug 26, 2022

Today is a great day to share the latest single from singer-songwriter Joshua Lewis, called “Heartbreaker.” With soaring vocal harmonies that fit somewhere in between the pop bliss of George Harrison and John Mayer, Joshua Lewis is well on his way to superstardom with great songs like this. “It was all about discipline and motivation to make the best possible thing I was capable of, striving for perfection and doing what I love,” Lewis explains. With his heart firmly planted in the right place, Lewis transcends the boundaries of his music ability in this great-sounding single.

Adam Grundy Aug 25, 2022

Today I’m thrilled to share the latest single from indie pop band, One South Lark, called “Pop Star.” The band is comprised of singer Robert Freeman, guitarist Grayson Worley, and drummer Tabor Brewster, and their unique chemistry pays off on tracks like this one. The track comes from their upcoming EP, ’Til September, and showcases the band’s continued growth in writing pop heavy hooks.

Adam Grundy Aug 25, 2022

I couldn’t be more excited to bring everyone the latest single from Junro, called “Stay Here Now.” The song builds off of the band’s successful debut EP, Throwing Stones, and speaks to their commitment in putting their best foot forward in their music. The band shared:

”Stay Here Now” is about hating where you are and trying to get out. I moved back to my home town a few years ago with my family and even though we came back on our terms and for our own reasons, it’s hard for me to feel successful living where I grew up. This song is one of the first we sent over to Andrew Groves, the singer and guitar player of Arcane Roots and our producer for ‘Matches’, and it really was the catalyst in our sonic change. We had a ton of fun trying to make the ending sound as massive as possible, layering so many guitars and different sounds. We think the track really defines the new vibe and we hope it hits listeners as hard as we worked on these tracks.

If you’re enjoying the single as much as I have been, please consider purchasing it starting this week. Junro’s new EP, Matches, also features this great single and will be released on November 4th.

Adam Grundy Aug 25, 2022

Today is the perfect day to share The Roof Dogs new music video called “Weather.” In this track, that comes from their 2023 debut LP Here You Are, the band packs into crunchy guitars paired with crisply delivered vocals for a crowd-pleasing indie rock delivery. A traditional four-piece in composition, the band consists of Andrew Marczak on guitar, synthesizers, and shared lead vocal duties with Jesse Cheshire (guitar), Sean Maher (bass), and is rounded out with Jack Brereton on the drums. Your next great musical obsession has arrived.

Drew Beringer Aug 25, 2022

Expert Timing returns with their sophomore outing Stargazing, its sound carrying an emotional punch that harkens back to the early emo of Hot Rod Circuit and Hey Mercedes. The record drops on September 23rd via Count Your Lucky Stars Records but we have an exclusive taste with the band’s latest single “New Queen.” Vocalist/bassist Katrina Snyder describes the track as:

It’s incredibly frustrating when you deep dive history and find that women have always been behind so many of the biggest events in history, yet their stories weren’t told and names were rarely printed. Even now, most women can tell you a circumstance in which her accomplishments were pushed aside or credit taken in favor of a man being in the spotlight. “New Queen” is about those forgotten women and celebrating them.

Check it out below and pre-order it on vinyl here.

Adam Grundy Aug 24, 2022

Today I’m thrilled to share the latest music video from Mother Sun called “Orange Colossus.” The single comes from the band’s forthcoming LP Train of Thought, out everywhere music is sold on October 28th via Earth Libraries. Guitarist Jared Doherty shared:

”Orange Colossus” is about the way ignorance can grab a hold of an ugly thought and mutate it into resentment and hate. Angry fuzzed out verses describe the narrator’s unchecked frustrations, which are countered by melodic choruses urging the pursuit of understanding and empathy as ways to combat falling into cycles of negativity and instead promote an openness to learn and grow.

If you’re ready to take the next dramatic leap forward, Mother Sun are prepared to shine your path ahead.

Adam Grundy Aug 24, 2022

Today is a great day to share the latest single from indie rock and funk band, Baby Baby, called “Next To Me.” In this enchanting song, Baby Baby bring forth the best elements in their sound in a pop-pleasing song. The track comes from their forthcoming full-length record U Good?, out everywhere music is sold on September 16th. The band shared this about their sound, “We’re just a bunch of nostalgic dudes. We love that part of our lives. No offense to the apocalyptic nature of the now, but there’s something beautiful in nostalgia.” If you’re ready to embrace the past, with a steady heart beating towards the possibilities of the future, look no further than Baby Baby.

Adam Grundy Aug 24, 2022

Today is the perfect time to share the latest music video from Kramer, called “Burial At Sea.” This ambient-style song examines the depths of the sea, the mystery of those who have been lost to those elements, as well as exploring what happens to the people who have been left to wonder this world without those lost souls. The song comes from Kramer’s new LP, Music For Films Edited by Moths, and he shared:

What I have come to embrace is the working notion that there is no past, and no future. There is only a constantly evolving series of microscopic moments that constitute the miraculous present. As fertile as it is and always has been, for me, memory is a chimera. So if you asked me what it is exactly that I am trying to do now, with music, be it through song, or through ambience, I would confess that what I’m doing couldn’t be more simple; I am just trying to explain myself. I’m trying to show you who I am.

Through this thoughtful exploration comes great-sounding tracks like the one found here.

New Junk City – “High Contrast” (Video Premiere)

Megan Slankard – “Magical Thinking” (Song Premiere)

Bret Koontz and Truancy Club – “Strange New Love” (Video Premiere)

Katrina Ford – “Peace Out” (Video Premiere)

Late Cambrian – “Sydney Sweeney” (Video Premiere)

Good Sleepy – “Make Pretend” (Song Premiere)

Andrew Pitrone – “I Talk To The Wind” (Video Premiere)

Joshua Lewis – “Heartbreaker” (Song Premiere)

One South Lark – “Pop Star” (Song Premiere)

Junro – “Stay Here Now” (Video Premiere)

The Roof Dogs – “Weather” (Video Premiere)

Expert Timing – New Queen (Song Premiere)

Mother Sun – “Orange Colossus” (Video Premiere)

Baby Baby – “Next To Me” (Song Premiere)

Kramer – “Burial At Sea” (Video Premiere)