Recently I was able to connect with talented songwriter, Shayfer James, and his management to discuss everything that went into his excellent new record, Summoning. Learn about each song through these deep dives in this exclusive track-by-track, and you can stream the new record here.
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Today I’m so excited to bring everyone the newest single and music video from Canadian hardcore punk group, Empty Nesters, called “Shanri-Nah.” The track features a great guest spot from Clay Pigeon, and the single comes from Empty Nesters’ forthcoming EP, Deaf Monks, out everywhere you stream your music on July 11th. If you’re enjoying the new video, please consider pre-saving the EP here.
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A couple of weeks ago, I was able to schedule a Zoom call with Sarah Rose of Sarah Rose Project to discuss everything that went into her debut self-titled solo record that is being released via Say10 Records. In this interview, I asked Sarah about the differences in writing solo versus with Sarah and the Safe Word, the stylistic choices made on key songs on the new album, and her ideas for the solo tour this summer. Sarah Rose Project is available on vinyl here.
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This past week I was able to connect with Josh Epstein of the band JR JR to discuss what went into their latest album called Back To The Land. In this interview, I asked Josh about some of the lyrical concepts/themes present in the new LP, the band’s approach to their dynamic live performances, and the freedom they feel in releasing their music. Back To The Land released last Friday on all streaming services, and there is also a vinyl pressing available here.
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Home Is Where just released their latest record, Hunting Season – a thirteen-track record that takes the Florida band’s sound beyond emo and into a more Americana, country-twinged space. It still features the high-energy music that band is known for in the form of tracks like “Artificial Grass” and “Bike Week” but there is also a more personal, tender side of the band showing through – especially on highlights such as “Shenandoah,” “Milk and Diesel,” and “Stand-Up Special.” It’s Home Is Where’s best album yet and easily one of 2025’s best offerings – a solid stone-cold lock to be on many “Best Of” lists later this year. I was fortunate enough to speak with the band’s songwriting duo in vocalist Bea MacDonald and guitarist Tilley Komorny. We touched on the new record of course – the inspiration behind it and the writing process that took place – amongst other things. Home Is Where will also be heading night one of Liberation Weekend in Washington, D.C. – a two-day festival created by Ekko Astral and the trans rights advocacy collective Gender Liberation Movement showcasing some of the best musical acts today and supporting and celebrating trans rights, with all proceeds beyond event expenses going to the Gender Liberation Movement to help fund and support future rallies, demonstrations, and direct actions in protest of anti-trans policymaking and business activity. If you can make it to this festival, I highly recommend doing so as it’s shaping up to be one of the best festivals of 2025. Below, check out my conversation with Bea and Tilley of Home Is Where.
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Today I’m thrilled to introduce everyone to a new band called Bec Lauder and The Noise, a three-piece rock band born in the East Village of Manhattan. Front-woman Bec Lauder alternates between guitar and bass while delivering top notch vocals. She’s joined by lead guitarist Soph Shreds and on drums is Maggie Bishop. Their new single, “Give It” is a great mix of Riot Grrrl punk rock paired with great songwriting. Lauder shared, “‘Give It’ is a fantastically funky anthem to strut down the street to. This sultry tune lures the listener into a psychedelic funk pop dream world through sexy repetitive and rhythmic lyrics that you cannot resist dancing to. This song is paired with a flash dance style music video featuring me and a crew of dancers from the Brooklyn Nets dance team, even further emphasizing the idea of the ‘Give It’ fantasy; a world where you get what you want and you can shake it like nothing matters.” If you’re enjoying the new video, please consider pre-ordering the band’s debut LP, The Vessel here.
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Today is a great day to share the new single from Deep Thrills called “Climax.” Deep Thrills is the moniker of LA-based artist Matan KG and he channels his love of indie rock with an electro-style that needs to be heard to be believed. The song comes from Deep Thrills’ newly announced EP, How Deep Is Your Thrill?, that will be released everywhere you stream your music on July 11th. If you’re enjoying the video, please consider streaming the new single here.
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Recently I was able to connect with Gemma Laurence, a rising talented indie artist based in Brooklyn, New York, about her great new single and video for “Hedonist.” In this interview, I asked Gemma about her songwriting process for not on only this single, but her forthcoming album (We Were Bodies Underwater) slated for a July release, and much more. If you’re enjoying the video and interview, you can stream “Hedonist” on your favorite platform here.
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A couple of weeks ago, I was able to schedule a Zoom call with Aymen Saleh, better known as Holy Pinto. In this interview, I asked Aymen about what went into his forthcoming new album that features some collaborations with Bartees Strange, among others. We also chatted about the key inclusion of voice memos in this record that helped shape the narrative between songs, as well as much more. Today, Holy Pinto has released the piano version of “NOLY” here.
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Today I’m excited to introduce everyone to Peter Salett, the talented singer-songwriter and composer from Brooklyn, NY who has a steady hand in mapping out picturesque moments in his songs. “Suddenly The Leaves” is the latest single from Salett that tackles the concept of the changing of seasons and the emotions that come with this feeling. The single comes from the new record, Dance of the Yellow Leaf, that will be released on July 11th. If you’re enjoying the early listen, please consider pre-saving the new record here.
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Today I’m thrilled to bring everyone the latest single and music video from Baltimore’s Underlined Passages, called “erydy.” This hard-working band has shared stages with Explosions in the Sky, The Stills, and many more, and their unique brand of indie rock is truly captivating. Landfill Indie is their latest full-length record and it plays out like a late-90s/early 2000’s emo mixtape of sorts. When asked about the video for the new single, the band shared:
Our music video for ‘erydy,’ the fifth track from our new album Landfill Indie, was directed by Rick Barnwell. The video brings a sense of clarity and warmth to a song about finding meaning in a digitally disconnected world. ‘erydy’ highlights our signature blend of shoegazy guitars and nostalgic, Americana-tilted tones, offering a hopeful voice in a time when many feel lost in the digital noise. With Landfill Indie, we continue to carve out space for authentic connection with fans who are drawn to songs that feel real, not perfect. The video reminds us we’re not alone in this journey.
If you’re enjoying the new video, please consider supporting this talented band here.
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This past week I was able to schedule a Zoom call with Kristopher Roe of The Ataris to discuss the band’s great returning single, “Car Song.” The song is from the band’s forthcoming LP that is tentatively scheduled for a March 2026 release. In this interview, Kristopher shared key insights behind how the new album is shaping up, his life experiences that led to several of the key songs on the new record, as well as his planned release of a cover of “Summer of ’69”. The Ataris will be releasing several new singles and 7″ records leading up to the band’s new album.
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Today I’m excited to bring everyone the latest single and visualizer video from New York City-based post-punk/experimental rock band A.M. Boys called “Space Times Six.” The song comes from their sophomore record, Present Phase, that just released in full today. Band member Chris Moore said, “The first album was more focused on in-studio jams and songs written for live performance, but this time we decided to stretch out more and explore adding additional layers.” If you’re enjoying the latest single, please consider streaming Present Phase here.
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Today I’m thrilled to bring everyone an early listen to the new single by Taylor Acorn called “Burning House.” The track comes from the recently announced deluxe version of Survival In Motion that hits streaming services tomorrow. “When I was dreaming up Survival In Motion, I always envisioned it having an extended life and so I’m so excited to be able to continue the story,” Taylor reflects. “I am so proud of the whole body of work that we have created and it was such a pivotal project for myself as a writer, as an artist, and as a human. It was something I truly needed at that time and I’ll forever cherish the experience of getting to create it.” If you’re enjoying the early listen to the single, please consider pre-saving Survival In Motion (Deluxe) here.
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After Ours, the musical project of Kayla Janowitz, is releasing her music video today for a key song called “Different Now.” From the After Ours new LP of Imaginary Friend that releases on June 6th, this single dances around self-reflection and the realization that we can all find solace in self-healing. I was also able to catch up with Kayla for a brief interview below. If you’re enjoying the music video, please consider pre-saving Imaginary Friend here.
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