Recently I was able to catch up with lead vocalist of Anarbor, Slade Echeverria, for an in-depth interview about the band’s new music. I also asked Slade about Anarbor’s legacy, and the range of emotions now that Anarbor will be releasing their fourth studio album, called Love & Drugs on September 2nd via ONErpm.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Recently I was able to catch up with Eli Hirsch of the pop-rock band, Courtship., to discuss his band’s latest record called I Hope You’re Well In These Crazy Times. The record comes after their great debut, Denial In Paradise, and finds the band continuing to tinker with their pop-based sound. I asked Eli about the new album, which includes a cool cover of “I Try” by Macy Gray, as well as some of the core influences and writing strategies that the band have experimented with.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Recently, I was able to catch up with a great indie rock band called Me Like Bees for an interview about their new single and music video for “Radio.” The band sounds like a mix between the best parts of Cold War Kids, Jack White projects, and Manchester Orchestra. I asked the band about how they typically do their music writing, what went into the filming of their music videos, as well as a fun question about curating their perfect touring lineup.
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Today I’m thrilled to share the latest single and music video from indie rock band, Dogbreth, called “Like A Walletchain.” In this great-sounding single that sways somewhere between Joyce Manor, Jimmy Eat World, and the spirit of Arizona rock bands, Dogbreth are well on their way to making a name for themselves. On the song, the band shared:
We initially had a completely different concept for this video that we decided to scrap the day before shooting. It was originally going to take place in an empty swimming pool and be kind of like a skate video, but we only had a narrow window of time in the afternoon to film it, and we saw the weather forecast say it was going to be 110 degrees outside during that time and I didn’t want to put everyone through that. So I tried to think of a video that could take place indoors – and then I remembered I had this VHS tape I found that I had been wanting to show the band, so I invited them over to watch it before band practice and had the film crew there ready to go. I’m really pleased with how it turned out and I hope people enjoy it!
If you’re enjoying the new and exciting direction Dogbreth went here, you can purchase their full-length record called Believe This Rain here.
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Today I’m excited to share the latest full-length record from Cooper Kenward. It showcases the singer-songwriter’s quick development in this medium of art. Kenward shared, “This album is me noodling with my anxieties and exploring the weirder corners of my brain and heart.” If you’re enjoying the vibes being put through the speakers, please consider purchasing the self-titled record here.
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Imagine if Evil Dead 2 and Josie and the Pussycats merged into one single movie. You’d likely be left with something that resembles this Pablo Parés directed horror film called PussyCake. In this exclusive clip, a struggling all-girl rock band kicks off a new tour, hoping to rekindle their popularity. Things are off to a bad start, however, when they show up to their first gig to find the town deserted. After they catch the attention of horrors from beyond our reality, the band realizes that being forgotten by their fans is the least of their problems. Maca Suárez (The Accused), Anahi Politi (Crystal Eyes), and Flor Moreno (The Talking Guts) star alongside newcomers Aldana Ruberto and Sofia Rossi. If you’re interested in learning more about the film, be sure to check out their website here.
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This week’s newsletter has first impressions of the upcoming Death Cab for Cutie album, a realization I’ve been tying my shoelaces the “wrong” way, and some other thoughts on music and entertainment I consumed over the past week. There’s also a playlist of ten songs I enjoyed, and this week’s supporter Q&A post can be found here.
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Recently I was able to catch up with vocalist/bassist Todd Morse (The Offspring/H2O) to discuss his latest solo work, including a great new single called “Everything Fun (Is Bad For Me).” In this in-depth interview, I asked Todd about his recent solo material, his current partnership with being a member of The Offspring, as well as the legacy of his punk band H2O. Todd Morse also shared the albums that have shaped the person and musician he is today. Morse has a new single that will be released this fall.
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