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Jordan Maye ft. Rebecca Soul – “The Puppeteer” (Song Premiere)

Jordan Maye
Adam Grundy

Today is a great day to share the new single from Jordan Maye that takes classic rock and symphonic elements, and builds on a modern indie singer-songwriter foundation layered with Maye’s powerful vocals. “The Puppeteer” features guest vocals from Rebecca Soul, and showcases a sound similar to Foxy Shazam paired with the classic rock leanings of The Rolling Stones.

If you’re enjoying the new single, please consider streaming Jordan Maye’s music here.

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EVRO – “Ninth Gate” (Video Premiere)

EVRO
Adam Grundy

Today I’m thrilled to bring everyone an early look at the latest single and video from the electronic pop and post-punk project known as EVRO, called “Ninth Gate.” The single comes from EVRO’s debut self-produced LP, EVRO1, and the artist shared this about the new video:

It’s a triumphant yet melancholic exploration of ego dissolution, where transcendence meets introspection. Directed by Nic Seago, the video depicts a liminal time loop at the threshold of transformation, merging internet-age with an indie aesthetic to mirror the song’s cyclical and transcendent nature. I feel like this track is me having positive energy without being corny, I read the entire Red Book by Carl Jung and I was doing a lot of shadow work when I wrote it, I sort of realized that who I though I was, was a collection of memories told  by a specific perspective that wasn’t accurate to reality, and a lot of the things that I felt weren’t even truth in actuality, it was all made up. That was very liberating so that’s why I sing, Things that I used to feel, none of it was true.

If you’re enjoying the new music video, please consider streaming EVRO1 here.

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Record Store Day Black Friday 2025 Preview

CD, Record Store
Adam Grundy

Record Store Day Black Friday is this Friday and this year’s celebration of indie record stores occurs on November 28th, 2025. With a fresh slate of new vinyl reissues, exciting exclusives, and in some cases, the first pressings of many key titles, the observance comes with a lot of excitement on the biggest shopping day of the year. The full list of RSD Black Friday releases can be found here, but be sure to check in with your local indie record store to see what they will be carrying this Friday. In this preview, I’ll be diving into some of the most sought after releases and offer some tips for newcomers to secure these titles.

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Interview: Run The Riot

Run The Riot
Adam Grundy

Recently I was able to connect with a high-energy rock band, called Run The Riot, that has a slick punk sound paired with a little bit of a metal edge to their approach to songwriting. In this interview I asked the band members about their core influences, how they formed and wanted to play music together, and a dream concert lineup that they’d jump at the chance of making happen. Run The Riot is Nick Rubright (Guitar), Bradley Klein (Bass, backing vocals), Billy Waas (Drums), Vlad Odiiak (Guitar, backing vocals, production), and Joe Voccia (Lead vocals), and they’re ready for their moment. If you’re enjoying the interview, you can check out all the streaming and related links to the band here.

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The Brokedowns – “Let’s Tip The Landlord” (Video Premiere)

The Brokedowns
Adam Grundy

Today I’m so excited to bring everyone the latest music video from Chicago punk band, The Brokedowns, called “Let’s Tip The Landlord.” On this great-sounding single, The Brokedowns channel their love for big hooks paired with slick musicianship. The band shared:

Forty-five years after the Dead Kennedys rudely sneered, ‘Let’s lynch the landlord,’ The Brokedowns offer a softer, less pointed, rejoinder—one of reverence over rebellion: Let us pray for the landlord / Let us venerate the landlord / But above all—Let’s tip the landlord. Picking up where Crypto Dave left off in “In Praise of the Pedestal,” we now find him drawn into the mysterious wolf cult first hinted at in the previous episode. Does Dave have what it takes to withstand the trials of passive income? Is he the chosen one as prophesized in the alpha scrolls? Or is he another beta grifter, doomed to an eternity of cuck Lycan worship?

If you’re enjoying the music video, please consider supporting The Brokedowns here.

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Dirty O’Keefe – Heavy Water (Track-By-Track)

Dirty O'Keefe
Adam Grundy

Today I’m thrilled to bring everyone an exclusive track-by-track by punk band Dirty O’Keefe, for their new EP called Heavy Water. Dirty O’Keeffe was formed in 2020 by Lagwagon’s Dave Raun. Raun collared Stone Sour’s Christian Martucci, Faith No More’s Billy Gould and Steve Shepard from Cali punk crew Trash n Privilege. Looking both to blow away the cobwebs of the pandemic but also bring attention to the hard-working crews impacted by lockdown, the four released “Brick or Bucket” in 2020. If it was COVID that brought the quartet together, it was the friendships that reunited them five years later for debut EP, Heavy Water. The 4-track collection is a gritty & resonating punk rock collection, with a metallic edge and a splash of influence from each member’s full-time group. If you’re enjoying the feature, please consider streaming the EP here.

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Kewl Haze – “Used To Have It All” (Song Premiere)

Kewl Haze
Adam Grundy

Today I’m thrilled to bring everyone an early listen to the new single from Philadelphia psych rock band, Kewl Haze, called “Used To Have It All.” The two-piece band is Dan Scott Forreal and Derek Sheehan, and this artist is somewhere in the same realm as other bands like Tame Impala and Beck. Sheehan shared about the direction of the music Kewl Haze took on their debut LP, Suburban Sherpa:

’Used to Have it All’ was one of the early songs we wrote for the album. We started demoing this song at my home studio in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia back in 2021 after Forreal and I moved him back across country from LA. The song came together pretty quickly. I started strumming the chords for the verse and chorus, we put a drum beat to it and added bass, synth and lead guitar for the verse/chorus. We pretty much finished the instrumental demo that night. Forreal later laid down a vocal take at his home studio and I loved the direction. The lyrics were about a recent break-up/post break-up bender. The narrative of the song is hilariously devastating and self-deprecating while also poking fun at modern dating culture. We went to Retro City Studios in Germantown and recorded drums and I wrote lyrics and tracked vocals for the bridge. With that, the song was wrapped. We then brought the song for final mixing to Matt Barrick (The Walkmen, Jonathan Fire Eater) and re-amped guitars and added some additional synth and percussion at his studio Silent Partner Studios in Germantown. Matt’s good friend and co-owner of Silent Partner, Quentin Stoltzfus (Light Heat, Mazarin) mastered the track. We are super excited to officially share our first single with the world. Enjoy!

If you’re enjoying the new single, please consider pre-ordering their new record here.

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Interview: Teppei Teranishi of Thrice

Thrice
Adam Grundy

A couple of days ago, I was able to schedule an in-person interview with Teppei Teranishi of Thrice in Baltimore, Maryland to discuss the band’s excellent new record called Horizons/West. In this interview, I asked Teppei about the writing process of a few key songs on the new LP, the vinyl reissue plans of key albums like The Alchemy Index, and much more. Thrice are currently wrapping up their fall tour, and tickets are on sale here.

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Ruby Sparks – “Here With You” (Video Premiere)

Ruby Sparks
Adam Grundy

Today is a great day to share the final music video from the Iris sessions from indie pop band, Ruby Sparks, called “Here With You.” Ruby Sparks is the solo project of Jake Sternberg, and he enlisted producer Collin Desh (of LA band Low Hum), Phil Joly for mixing (The Strokes, Lana Del Rey, Daft Punk), and Dave Cooley for mastering (Tame Impala, Spoon, M83) on his new record that released on November 5th. Sternberg shared:

’Here With You’ was the last song written for Iris. I knew the album wouldn’t be complete without a penultimate, bombastic love song that could live alongside the tender, minimal title track. It’s a song about learning to fall in love with both the simple blissful moments as well as the complexity and uncertainty of a relationship. I knew as soon as I wrote the ‘Grey skies of May finally burning to blue’ line that I wanted this image to represent the song and my relationship to my now fiancé, Joanna. Life and love contain similar dualities, the cool somber spring LA mornings that gradually transform into the most gorgeous blue skies you’ve ever seen, or the days where the grey seems to never let go. This song, album, and music video represent the intersection of my relationship and my art, and I wanted to give fans a glimpse into a slice of my life. Massive thanks to Brian Callaghan, who helped bring the vision to life, and to Joanna for hanging out with me while we melted in the sun together for 6 hours.

If you’re enjoying the music video, please consider purchasing Iris here.

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Wallette – “Listen To The Music” (Song Premiere)

Wallette
Adam Grundy

Today I’m thrilled to bring everyone a cool cover of a Judy Carter classic, by an artist known as Wallette, for “Listen to the Music.” On this re-worked version of the classic 1983 single, Wallette quickly showcases why she’s one of the brightest young stars in today’s music scene. Produced by veteran hitmaker Damien Quintard, Wallette shared her experiences of working with him by stating, “Working with Damien and his whole team was nothing short of magical. He’s so in tune with every inch of the space it made collaborating effortless and so much fun. It was a truly heartwarming and inspiring journey. I’m so grateful for the amazing team and the freedom the studio gave us to experiment and create without limits. Safe to say we all had a really good time! Everything about the experience reflected what Rabanne is all about. Art, freedom, and staying true to who you are. It’s changed my life and I’ve never been more ready for what’s to come next.” If you’re enjoying the new single, please consider supporting Wallette here.

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Luke MacRoberts – “Escapism” (Album Stream)

Luke MacRoberts
Adam Grundy

Today I’m so excited to bring everyone an early listen to art rock/post-punk artist, Luke MacRoberts, and his new LP called Escapism. The record officially releases tomorrow, and is perfect for fans of Radiohead, paired with the crisp songwriting sensibilities of Elliott Smith. Luke shared, “This record is about the artist’s struggle — about being an outsider, about determination and hard-headedness. It’s about wanting contradictory things in life: comfort vs. excitement, stability vs. recklessness, and always wanting to be where you are not, both literally and metaphorically. It’s the most concise record I’ve made. I’m thrilled to finally put it out and feel a great weight lifted in letting it go. Hopefully it can offer some comfort or inspiration to anyone who might listen to it and relate.” If you’re enjoying the album, please consider supporting Luke MacRoberts here.

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Interview: Twin Shadow

Twin Shadow
Adam Grundy

Recently I was able to schedule a quick phone call with an artist named Twin Shadow before he played a concert at Washington, D.C.’s Lincoln Theatre opening for Neon Trees, in support of his upcoming record called Cadet, that will be released everywhere on November 20th via Dom Recs. In this interview, I asked this talented artist about key tracks from his seventh studio album, plus where he finds most of his inspiration for his art. If you’re enjoying the interview, please consider pre-ordering Cadet here.

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