Andy Koh – “Everything” (Song Premiere)

Today I’m excited to introduce everyone to singer-songwriter, Andy Koh, who is stepping out on his own after many years in playing in Alt Rock band Coloring Tunes. Today, Koh is launching the news of his debut LP called Taking The Long Way and the lead single/lyric video for “Everything.” “‘Everything’ is what I think of as a hybrid song,” Koh shares, “The chorus was written in my youth, but new and more developed musical ideas and lyrics, shaped by decades of experience, finally brought it to completion. In many ways, it reflects where things eventually landed rather than where they started.” If you’re enjoying the new single, please consider supporting Andy Koh here.

Adam Grundy 3 days ago

Today I’m thrilled to bring everyone the latest single and cinematic music video from Wendy Bevan called “Innocence.” On this vibrant new track, Bevan weaves in the narrative of capturing the tension between risk and intimacy. Bevan shared:

I’ve always been fascinated by the beauty and risk that coexist with human connection. ‘Innocence’ is about the longing to lose yourself in another person while still searching to understand who you are. It explores that dangerous space between vulnerability, desire, and surrender, between seduction and uncertainty. Being drawn towards something luminous, even when you know it may hurt you. I wanted the song to feel suspended between dream and memory, but with a strong hypnotic vocal that draws you in to the world of a femme fatale you may recognize from a past life. Innocence is like a faded film noir, unfolding at midnight into a dark blue velvet sky, suspended between glamour, danger, and longing.

The song comes from Bevan’s newly announced solo LP, Alone With The Unknown, that will be released on September 18th, 2026.

Adam Grundy 3 days ago

Today I’m so excited to bring everyone an exclusive track by track from New York pop-rock artist, Nina Dopamine, for her new EP that dropped today called Dopamine Rush. On this in-depth exploration of her new EP, Nina Dopamine delves into the meaning behind each new song, in vivid detail. Nina Dopamine shared, “The title reflects both the emotional high and the central illusion at the heart of the record. Like a dopamine rush, these relationships feel euphoric, transformative, and almost spiritual while they’re happening. The feeling is powerful, the connection is real, and the temporary relief from pain is highly seductive — but it never lasts.” Debut EP’s are rarely this strong, and yet Nina Dopamine delivers on Dopamine Rush.

Adam Grundy 4 days ago

Today is a great day to share the new collaborative single from alt-pop star BETS called “All Heart.” The track features a great collaboration from van Bosch, and is the first release from BETS upcoming LP. BETS shared, “This song is a love letter to the voices demanding a future right now.” If you’re enjoying the premiere, please consider pre-saving the single here.

Adam Grundy 4 days ago

Today I’m thrilled to bring everyone the latest single from Tightwire called “I Need You Here Tonight.” The song comes from the Red Scare Industries split EP with fellow punk rockers Canadian Rifle, called Nietzsche EP. Tightwire’s singer, Tane, shared, “Canadian Rifle’s side of the split is really good! Funny story, I wrote ‘I Need You Here Tonight’ on the same day as ‘Anyone But You’ (song from previous LP), and it’s about the same person, but from the opposite perspective.” Tightwire is also gearing up to hit the road later on this month with Teenage Bottlerocket and The Drowns, with tour dates found below.

Adam Grundy 6 days ago

Today is a great day to share the latest single and music video from singer-songwriter Marc-Alan Prince with the title track from his new album, Runaway. “Runaway” is an incredible song that deserves to be discovered. Marc-Alan Prince shared:

’Runaway’ is a song about growth, fearlessness, and discovery. It reflects my personal journey of leaving home at an early age and moving to the big city before I even knew how to properly read the street signs. When I started out in Austin, I learned more about myself than I could have ever imagined. I discovered not only who I was, but what I wanted to be and who I intended to become. This video was filmed in Texas-the place where it all started, where I made my bones, and where I truly became Marc-Alan Prince.

If you’re enjoying the video, please consider supporting this artist here.

Adam Grundy 6 days ago

Today I’m so excited to bring everyone the new music video from a band called Uppity, which comes from the mind of G’Ra Asim, the vocalist/bassist of Baby Got Back Talk. The new single, called “Catch 22,” is a rock song with a beating heart attached to it filled with purpose. On top of the new music video, a companion book from Asim called 99 Problems Finding the 1: a love story (sort of), is now up for preorder here. Uppity shared:

Like the book, the songs deal with the slings and arrows of loving while Black. Black folks are often under pressure to code switch, and as I argue in the book, there’s a lot to be gained from defying that pressure. Sometimes a code is a way of making verboten the very things that need to be said most. Code ditching is catharsis, a way of letting it all out.

If you’re enjoying the video, please consider pre-saving the song here.

Jason Tate 1 week ago

We are once again halfway through the year, and that means it’s time to reflect on the best albums of the year (so far). Below, you will find both our combined staff top 30, as well as individual lists from our contributors and moderators. And, as always, we hope you’ll find something new to love.

Note: You can share your own list in our music forum.

Adam Grundy 2 weeks ago

Recently I was able to schedule a Zoom call with singer-songwriter Kassi Williams, and producer Steven Ellis, of the band called We Are The Dirt. We discussed the band’s moody new single called ”Lie To Me” that came out today, Kassi and Steven’s creative process, and much more. If you’re enjoying the interview, please consider supporting this ultra-talented artist here.

Adam Grundy 2 weeks ago

Today I’m so excited to introduce everyone to Utopia PKWY, the new project from songwriter/producer John Beckmann (The Mortal Prophets), and the band’s new single and lyric video for “I Knew You Would Be Trouble.” If you’re enjoying the track, keep an eye out for the full-length self-titled debut from this band that comes out on November 6th.

Adam Grundy 2 weeks ago

Recently I was able to schedule a Zoom call with singer Molly Grace after she wrapped up a stint of tour dates during June’s “Pride Month” in support of her debut album called Blush. The tour dates were called “Lovergirls: A Sapphic Soiree” and showcased Grace’s impressive vocals, showmanship, great choreography, and fan interactions. If you’re enjoying the interview, please consider streaming Blush here.

Adam Grundy 2 weeks ago

Today is a great day to share the latest music video from Chicago punk trio, NightFreak, for their single “Midwest Rattlesnakes.” The title track from their new LP, out everywhere on July 10th via Big Neck Records, this is NightFreak at their leanest and meanest. The band delivers beer drenched chaos, by blending hardcore punk ferocity with metal-inspired riffs, machine gun drumming, and scorched vocals. Recorded by Bobby Hussy (No Coast Records) it’s stripped down, raw metal-tinged punk and it’s mean as hell. The band shared:

This one has a little bit of everything that makes up NightFreak; sick riffs, bitchin’ guitar solos, & killer drumming. We wrote it after a wild gig where we got into a lil’ tussle with another band. It’s full of piss, vinegar, and bravado. It’s a way of saying we don’t fuck around in Chicago and also a shout out to our core group of fans we call the NightFreak NightKrew. We were trying to create something in the spirit of the old 60’s and 70’s music shows like Live Beat or Musikladen TV and we were really influenced by some of the old Black Sabbath and Motorhead footage. We wanted a grimey psychedelic feel, like a good acid trip, and we’re stoked with how it turned out. We shot and edited in the living room of my apartment,100% DIY, on gear we bought thru Amazon and returned when we were finished. Rock n Roll Forever!

If you’re enjoying the music video, please consider supporting this artist here.

Adam Grundy 2 weeks ago

Today I’m so excited to bring everyone an exclusive track by track from Bike Routes, the project from songwriter David Osterhout, that has released his third LP called Prairie today via Blue Grape Music. Speaking about his inspirations, David Osterhout shared, “New Jersey is big for me. As a kid, I listened to a lot of Bruce Springsteen in addition to My Chemical Romance. Then, my mom introduced me to ABBA. I’m a huge hip-hop fan, but I love hardcore, grind, and death metal too. My music pulls from all directions. I want my voice and lyrics to fit over anything.” If you’re enjoying the insight on Prairie, please consider ordering the record here.

Adam Grundy 3 weeks ago

Today I’m so excited to share the latest single from indie pop duo, CA in LA, called ”Clarity”. The track comes from the artist’s forthcoming reissue their latest record, called Hindsight: Deluxe Edition. CA in LA is the creative partnership of best friends Courtney Birk and Ashleigh Coffelt, two longtime collaborators whose artistic world blends music, film-making, visual art, and storytelling into one universe. Originally connecting in Maryland through independent film-making, the duo later relocated to Los Angeles to pursue their creative ambitions while building a loyal online community through years of weekly live music streaming on Twitch. Influenced by artists like PVRIS, Daughter, Flyleaf, and Lydia, CA in LA has developed a distinctive alternative rock sound that reminds me a bit of The Cranberries, Snarls, and Beabadoobee. The band shared, “‘Clarity’ marks the beginning of a new music era for us. Getting sober, leaving self-doubt behind, and focusing on listening to our intuition, we had so much fun playing with song structure, guitar tones, and layered harmonies. We’re excited to share our hopeful, introspective love letter dedicated to everyone going through it and wanting to be better. We see you.” If you’re enjoying the new single, please consider pre-saving the track here.

Adam Grundy 3 weeks ago

Today is a great day to introduce everyone to Brooklyn rock trio A Very Special Episode who are releasing an early look at their latest single and music video for “But I’m A…Starr”. This rock band has a sound that sits somewhere between the realm of Weezer pop sensibilities and the blistering hard rock of Queens of the Stone Age. The band shared, “We only realized after tracking how much Weezer’s ‘Beverly Hills’ must have been a subconscious influence. ‘But I’m a . . . Starr’ is about the anxieties of being in a working DIY band more than anything else. ‘March of the Pigs’ is a big visual inspiration for the upcoming video to be directed by Brendan McKnight.” The band is gearing up for the release of their self-titled EP that hits all streaming services on July 31st. If you’re enjoying the music video, please consider pre-ordering the band’s EP on vinyl here.

Andy Koh – “Everything” (Song Premiere)

Wendy Bevan – “Innocence” (Video Premiere)

Nina Dopamine – “Dopamine Rush” EP Track by Track

BETS and van Bosch – “All Heart” (Song Premiere)

Tightwire – “I Need You Here Tonight” (Song Premiere)

Marc-Alan Prince – “Runaway” (Video Premiere)

Uppity – “Catch 22” (Video Premiere)

The Best Albums of 2026 (So Far)

Interview: We Are The Dirt

Utopia PKWY – “I Knew You Would Be Trouble” (Song Premiere)

Interview: Molly Grace

NightFreak – “Midwest Rattlesnakes” (Video Premiere)

Bike Routes – “Prairie” Track By Track

CA in LA – “Clarity” (Song Premiere)

A Very Special Episode – “But I’m A…Starr” (Video Premiere)