Stephanie Babirak – “Hey Cain” (Video Premiere)

Today is a great day to share the latest single and music video from the ultra-talented NYC-based harpist/vocalist, Stephanie Babirak, called “Hey Cain.” Stephanie shared:

This song borrows the story of Cain and Abel to explore the difficulty of accepting a very specific kind of loss. It’s about the grief, sense of betrayal, and disbelief that comes from letting go of someone who is okay with losing you, and how strange it is to mourn someone who’s still alive…someone you still love very much. I was thinking a lot about the First Corinthians verse ‘Love is patient, love is kind’ when I wrote this song, and about how untrue that can be—love can be incredibly painful even when it’s real.

Stephanie Babirak’s talent is on full display on the vibrant lead single from her sophomore album, Rotten Fruit, that will be released on all streaming services on June 12th.

Adam Grundy 3 months ago

Today is a great day to share the new music video from punk rock artist, Kit Major, for her latest single called “Punk Rock Boyfriend.” Known for her signature sound of grunge-punk bite, Major has drawn comparisons to Iggy Pop, Viagra Boys, Amyl & The Sniffers, but her new EP, Miss Ego, is less about lineage and more about liberation. The EP rips into issues of image, self-worth and expectation, and explores how much space a woman is allowed to take onstage, in relationships, in the rock scene and in the world. If you’re enjoying the music video, Kit Major’s new EP will be released on June 12th on all streaming services.

Adam Grundy 3 months ago

Today I’m so excited to bring everyone the latest single and video from art-rock band, Pastel Blank, for “Sweet Nic.” On this quirky new single that is reminiscent of bands like Foxy Shazam, Pastel Blank lean into their unique sound. Led by singer and songwriter Angus Watt, the indie rock outfit channels the ironic and quirky energy of the 2012’s with clever and sardonic lyricism, while drawing from the genre-bending psychedelia of ’80s new wave. If you’re enjoying the new video, please consider pre-ordering the band’s new LP, Unmade In Minutes, here.

Adam Grundy 3 months ago

Today is a great day to share the latest single and music video from Seattle pop-punk band, EEP-OOP, for their fun song called “Don’t Waste Away With Me.” EEP-OOP! is built for cheap beer, garage hang-outs, and full-throated singalongs. Hailing from Seattle, they’ve been marking their territory on regional stages for the last two years, converting fans with raucous live sets and earnest lyrics. This quintet sings about all the good stuff—anxiety, depression, and alcoholism—but does it with a catchy flair that puts them somewhere between the melancholy of Off With Their Heads and the sunny pop punk of Blink-182. These influences are on full display in their debut Sorry. Dirt-bag anthems soar with big melodies, pairing perfectly with a six-pack and a dozen of your sweatiest friends. The band shared, “Our 2nd single ‘Don’t Waste Away With Me’ now has a brand new music video that is a lot of fun! The song is about a relationship that’s on its last leg with borne people begging each other to walk away and it’s a lot of fun for such a sad subject!”

If you’re enjoying the video, please consider purchasing the band’s new album called Sorry here.

Adam Grundy 4 months ago

Today I’m thrilled to bring everyone the latest video from the LA-based indie-pop band duo, beaming, called “Stuck (here).” The track comes from the band’s recently announced debut LP, Horseshoe, that will be released everywhere on April 17th via Rose Garden. After a busy year opening for Vundabar, Runnner, Goon, and more, beaming has found their footing both on the road and in the studio. The result is a band that knows exactly who they are and an album that cuts straight to the heart of what makes pop music so disarming. If you’re enjoying the music video, please consider pre-ordering Horseshoe here.

Adam Grundy 4 months ago

Today I’m so excited to bring everyone an early listen to the newest single from Americana singer-songwriter Michael Haney called “Shooting My Shot.” On this great-sounding track, Haney showcases why he’s one of the quickest rising stars in the Americana scene today. I was able to catch up with Michael for a brief interview below, and if you’re enjoying the premiere, please consider pre-saving the single via Rock Ridge Music here.

Adam Grundy 4 months ago

Today is a great day to share the newest single and music video from punk band, Surfbort, called “Hot Dog.” With the frenetic energy of bands like Black Flag paired with the pop-punk sensibilities of Descendents, Surfbort could be your next favorite band. The song comes from the band’s recently announced new LP, Reality Star, that drops this Friday March 6th via TODO Records. If you’re enjoying the music, please consider pre-ordering the band’s new album here.

Adam Grundy 4 months ago

Today is a great day to share the newest single and music video from L.A. indie punk band Jacob The Horse, called “The Black Hand.” Jacob The Horse is Aviv Rubinstien (Guitar, Lead Vocals), Rick Chapman (Drums, Vocals), Mark Desrosiers (Bass, Vocals), and Josh Fleury (Lead Guitar, Vocals, Organ), and their vibrant music chemistry is on full display on this song. Rubinstein shared: “I’m not a card carrying Satanist, but this song is the closest thing we have to a ‘70s homage to things like how AC/DC mocked the Satanic Panic with ‘Highway to Hell.’ But, we’re working out real grievances through that lens. The big finish should’ve been ‘where all the drinks are free’.” With a sound that is equal parts White Reaper, PUP, and Against Me!, Jacob The Horse make a worthy battle cry that they have arrived. If you’re enjoying “The Black Hand,” keep an eye out for the release of their new record, At Least It’s Almost Over, on March 20th.

Adam Grundy 4 months ago

Today I’m thrilled to introduce everyone to Rebelmatic. This funk-infused hardcore band is self-described as sounding like “James Brown in a mosh pit,” and they’re sharing an early listen to their slick new single called “Alive On Arrival.” The band shared:

’Alive on Arrival’ is a sub-two-minute adrenaline shot of pure New York grit. Fusing the raw power of hardcore punk with a signature funk-infused groove, this track delivers a high-velocity anthem of survival and street-level defiance. It’s the sound of the city’s unpolished soul; urgent, vital, and loud as hell.

Rebelmatic are gearing up for the release of their new album called Sting The Devil, which will be released on June 12th via Creep Records. Rebelmatic were also recently featured in issue 3 of the comic, Powers 25, and are quickly making waves in the hardcore/punk scene. If you’re enjoying the new single, please consider supporting Rebelmatic here.

Adam Grundy 4 months ago

The Arrivals are back and it’s a beautiful thing! The Arrivals are Paddy Costello (Bass), Issac Thotz (Vocals & Guitar), Ronnie DiCola (Drums), and Little Dave Merriman (Vocals & Guitar), and they’re happy to announce their first full-length record in 15 years called Payload. Today, the Chicago punk veterans are sharing the exclusive video premiere of “Drill Baby Drill,” which is the second single to be released from their new LP. Payload will be released on April 17th via Recess Records. I was also able to catch up with The Arrivals’ Isaac Thotz for a brief interview below.

Adam Grundy 4 months ago

Recently I was able to connect with Alternative Rock band, Alex Cherney & The Brothers Nylon, to discuss the news surrounding their fourth full-length record, MAGNETIZED. While the album drops on July 10th, today the band is sharing the lead single, “Good Life Crisis,” that is a great encapsulation of what this band is capable of creating. If you’re enjoying the interview, please consider pre-saving MAGNETIZED here.

Adam Grundy 4 months ago

Today is a great day to share the news that dream pop artist, Chris Garneau, has returned with a new single and video for the title track from his new album, In Reverse. “In Reverse” tackles the topic of love and what it means to fill this rich emotion. Garneau shared: “‘In Reverse’ is a love song — a missive. It holds past hurt next to a love that bends around time: calm, patient, awake. It’s a quiet victory, without chaos, performance, or the need to fix anything. There’s no dramatic surrender — only recognition, like remembering what love is supposed to feel like, already written into the body.” If you’re enjoying the single and video, please consider streaming the album here.

Adam Grundy 4 months ago

Today I’m so excited to bring everyone an exclusive early listen to the new EP from Mylo Bybee called Revisions. The Alt Rock band is from Boise, Idaho and has a sound similar to Jimmy Eat World and Death Cab For Cutie. If you’re enjoying the EP, you won’t have to wait long to listen to it on your favorite streaming service, as the record drops tomorrow via Gold Ship Records.

Adam Grundy 4 months ago

Today I’m thrilled to introduce everyone to a band making waves in the alternative/pop-punk scene, The July Crowd. “Like Home” combines building guitars, poignant song writing, and soaring melodies in a style similar to bands like Real Friends. Speaking on the new track and subtle directional shift, lead vocalist Dom Walters explains:

’Like Home’ signals a significant music shift for us. Personal life, and the past few difficult years have crept into the way we usually write songs, creating something much more cathartic, emotional, and expressive. I’ve been writing songs because they help me work through major events in my life. This time around, on ‘Like Home,’ I’ve been able to work through something I’ve been suppressing for a while now. Maybe others can find comfort, solace, or understanding in growing up in, or living in, a broken home.

The July Crowd recently signed to Manic Kat Records, and 2026 is poised to be a big year for the band. If you’re enjoying the early listen, please consider supporting The July Crowd here.

Adam Grundy 4 months ago

Recently I was able to connect with Tyler Schlagenhauf (lead vocalist/guitarist) of Alternative rock band Mylo Bybee ahead of the band’s release of their Revisions EP. With a sound that fits somewhere between the anthemic moments of Manchester Orchestra, paired with the emo sensibilities of Death Cab For Cutie, Mylo Bybee are onto something great here. If you’re enjoying the interview, please consider pre-ordering Revisions here.

Stephanie Babirak – “Hey Cain” (Video Premiere)

Kit Major – “Punk Rock Boyfriend” (Video Premiere)

Pastel Blank – “Sweet Nic” (Video Premiere)

EEP-OOP! – “Don’t Waste Away With Me” (Video Premiere)

beaming – “Stuck (here)” Video Premiere

Michael Haney – “Shooting My Shot” (Song Premiere)

Surfbort – “Hot Dog” (Video Premiere)

Jacob The Horse – “The Black Hand” (Video Premiere)

Rebelmatic – “Alive On Arrival” (Song Premiere)

The Arrivals – “Drill Baby Drill” (Video Premiere)

Interview: Alex Cherney & The Brothers Nylon

Chris Garneau – “In Reverse” (Video Premiere)

Mylo Bybee – “Revisions” EP (Album Stream)

The July Crowd – “Like Home” (Song Premiere)

Interview: Tyler Schlagenhauf of Mylo Bybee