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I Am The Pilot – “Did You Feel It Too?” (Song Premiere)

I am the Pilot
Adam Grundy

Emo-infused alternative rock band, I Am The Pilot, are back with their first taste of new music in 16 years. On their latest single, called “Did You Feel It Too?”, the band channels their love of slick hooks paired with great-sounding guitars for a complete wall-of-sound approach to their music. The band is comprised of Todd Ross and Chad Gannon, and if you’re needing a reminder of their music style, it fits somewhere within the same vein as Bayside and Matchbook Romance. Lead vocalist Chad Gannon shared:

’Did You Feel It Too?’ is the first single and part of our upcoming, as-of-yet untitled release, set to drop later this year on Manic Kat Records. It’s also the first single we have released officially since 2007, and we could not be more excited to share it with everyone. Our hope is that when you listen to this track, you feel the emotions, energy, and passion that went into making it. Ironically, ‘Did You Feel It Too?’ is about the changes that have happened to the scene over the last 20 years. This song is our battle cry announcement that we are back! We hope you enjoy listening to this track as much as we enjoyed creating it together.

If you’re enjoying the early listen to the latest single, it will be available on all streaming services tomorrow.

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Interview: Letter Kills

Letter Kills
Adam Grundy

Recently, I was able to schedule a Zoom interview with the band, Letter Kills, to discuss what made them want to start making music again. I asked the band about the memories they had from recording their well-balanced debut The Bridge, why they felt that the record didn’t get as much traction as they had hoped, as well as what went into the writing/recording process of their triumphant new single, “Right Where We Belong.” Letter Kills will also be playing a headlining show at The Observatory in LA with Dead American and Bullets & Octane on July 28th.

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Ashlynn Malia – “Feels So Good” (Song Premiere)

Ashlynn Malia
Adam Grundy

Today I’m excited to re-introduce everyone to indie-pop songwriter, Ashlynn Malia, who is back with a great new single and video for the song, “Feels So Good.” The track comes from Malia’s recently released EP, Navigating Galaxies, that is available now where everywhere music is sold. When speaking on the latest single, Malia shared:

I’m in a phase of my music that I’m calling my ‘ethereal pop era.’ This is one of the first songs to come out of it, and I couldn’t be more excited. It’s new for me to put out a song about being happy, I feel like there tends to be this idea that happy music can get a bit cheesy. Instead of being scared of that happening I leaned into the fun of it, while trying to incorporate a cosmic quality as well.

I was also able to catch up with this talented artist for a brief interview below.

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America Jayne – “Life of the Party” (Video Premiere)

America Jayne
Adam Grundy

Today I’m so excited to bring everyone the latest single and video from Alt Rock artist, America Jayne, called “Life of the Party.” The track comes from her forthcoming EP, Shove It, out everywhere music is sold on August 11th. With a sound that fits well within the realm of Snail Mail, Lucy Dacus, and Phoebe Bridgers, America Jayne could be the next breakthrough artist to take the alternative music scene by storm. I was also able to catch up with this talented artist for a brief interview below.

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American Television – “Snakes” (Video Premiere)

American Television
Adam Grundy

Today I’m excited to bring everyone a great new single and video from D.C. punk rock band, American Television, called “Snakes.” On this emotionally charged punk song, the band highlight their knack for slick hooks, improved songwriting, and crisp musicianship. The band shared, “We hope for the best from any person we vote into office, as they frontload their promises to the people. But if history has told us anything, they’ll backpedal. Yet, somehow, there’s always money for the war machine. The snakes are all around.” With a sound that fits somewhere within the political punk rock of Anti-Flag, paired with the memorable songwriting of Green Day, American Television could be your next favorite band. If you’re enjoying “Snakes,” please consider pre-ordering their new LP, Scars, that releases on September 22nd via A-F Records here.

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Hallie Spoor – “Diamond Ring” (Song Premiere)

Hallie Spoor
Adam Grundy

Today is a great day to share the latest single from indie-folk singer/songwriter, Hallie Spoor, called “Diamond Ring.” With a sound that fits somewhere between the easy-going attitude of Sheryl Crow, paired with the powerful and memorable vocals of Amy Winehouse, Spoor checks all the boxes for what you’d want in a talented songwriter. Not to be outdone by her dynamic new single, Spoor also announces that her new EP Heart Like Thunder will be releasing on October 17th. If you’re enjoying “Diamond Ring,” be sure to check out Hallie Spoor’s Bandcamp page here.

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FORAGER – “Hello To The Kiddies” (Song Premiere)

FORAGER
Adam Grundy

Today I’m excited to introduce everyone to indie pop band, FORAGER, who are back with their second single off of their recently announced LP, Pipedream Firewood, called ”Hello To The Kiddies.” “Hello to the Kiddies” is an earworm that’s warped by the band’s characteristic off-kilter production choices, propulsive bass lines, and dreamy vocal styling. The chorus only hits once, but that’s all you’ll need to remember the hook. Pipedream Firewood hits music streaming services on August 18th, and I was also able to catch up with the band for a brief interview below.

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The Cosmic Neighborhood – “Sunlight” (Video Premiere)

The Cosmic Neighborhood
Adam Grundy

Today I’m thrilled to share with everyone the latest animated music video from The Cosmic Neighborhood called “Sunlight.” Fronted by the brother-sister duo of Mateus Teo (pronounced Tay-oh) and Happy Silva, with backing band members Josh Grandbouche, Adam Perkowski, and Sam Kunesh, the band are currently playing shows and writing their second album. The band mashes up indie rock, emo, bossa nova/samba, lo-fi hip hop beats, and pop into a brazilian-inspired indie-pop fusion, but they really have an unique style of their own. Lead singer Mateus shared:

My sister and I come from Brazil and with this band unbridled creativity is the goal. Having lived in both Brazil and the US, we’ve always been exposed to a vast array of sights and sounds. We’re always trying to combine those ideas from across cultural backgrounds into new sounds. With Sunlight, the band tried pushing our influences to the extreme, resulting in one of our most melancholy yet explosive tracks. It’s about getting stuck – emotionally, mentally, physically, & creatively – and trying to live with it. Our words only express so much; we’re focused on the vibe and the best way we know how to communicate is through our music.

If you’re enjoying this early listen to The Cosmic Neighborhood’s latest single, please consider purchasing something from their Bandcamp page here.

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BabyJake – “Brown” (Song Premiere)

Babyjake
Adam Grundy

Today is a great day to announce the latest single from Alternative-indie singer/songwriter, BabyJake, called “Brown,” as well as the official announcement of his brand new LP, Aren’t We Ever Gonna Be More Than Friends?, that will be everywhere music is sold on July 28th. BabyJake shared:

Really, what happened with this song is that I wrote the bass line 2 years ago. I always loved it and felt this James Brown-esque funk to it (a bit slower, but still). We recorded the whole band at Jon’s house and we had the instrumental done for 2 months or so and I kept putting off the lyrics, putting off the lyrics, putting off the lyrics over and over…I’d make an excuse or this or that or whatever. But finally, we got to it and it was like, ‘well, Jake this is the last song on the project and you still haven’t written the lyrics,’ so I said ‘well, shit mate, ya got me in a chokehold here don’t ya?’ That day, in 30 minutes, I wrote the song in the studio. I always had the first line ‘Strung Along’ and from that, you could go any direction, it could really mean so many things.

I was also able to catch up with this artist for a brief interview below.

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Kris Baha and Ghosts In The Machine – “Flesh and Code” (Song Premiere)

Ghosts In The Machine
Adam Grundy

Today I’m so excited to share with everyone the latest single from DJ/Producer Kris Baha, who under the solo moniker of Ghosts In The Machine, has released “Flesh & Code.” It is the second single from the forthcoming LP that will be released later on this year. Metaphorically, the track represents the desire to break free from societal constructs, experiencing alienation, doubts and glitches that plague one’s existence. With a sound that strays somewhere between the heavy synths of Blaqk Audio paired with a techno-punk sound, Kris Baha has found the right groove with Ghosts In The Machine.

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Savings – “Get Well Soon” (Documentary Video Premiere)

Savings
Adam Grundy

Today is a great day to share the new video documentary from emo band, Savings, that features an in-depth look at their new album, Get Well Soon. Deploying a smart and immersive blend of pop-punk stylings, Savings nods to the 00s purveyors of the genre and nu-punk, while shading the sound with elements of Midwest emo. New collection Get Well Soon is an emotionally charged, hook-laden affair with vulnerable lyricism and soaring choruses. The upcoming collection nods to the likes of Hot Mulligan, Free Throw and Movements. The band have recently featured on Fresh Finds Rock & Emo Right Now on Spotify.

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Rookie of The Year (featuring Relient K) – “Fast Car” (Song Premiere)

Rookie of the Year
Adam Grundy

Today I’m thrilled to bring everyone a blazing new summer pop anthem from Rookie of the Year called “Fast Car.” The song features a great cameo from Relient K’s Matthew Thiessen, and the track comes from the album, What A Beautiful Mess, due out at the end of the year. The band shared, “We recorded this song in Nashville with Dave Elkins of the band Mae. Super excited how it came out! We will be playing it this month when we hit the road with Spitalfield and Valencia.” If you’re enjoying the new song, you can pre-save it here.

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