Scarboro – “Save Yourself” (Song Premiere)

Today is a great day to share the newest single from NYC-based punk rock band, Scarboro, called “Save Yourself.” Formed
in 2012, the band draws inspiration from classic 80s hardcore, skate punk, and the East Coast DIY ethos, creating a sound that is both nostalgic and fiercely original. The band shared, “‘Save Yourself’ is about being a parent who suffers from mental illness struggling to be there for your child when they draw the exact same genetic lottery. It’s an apology letter to my first daughter for falling short as a father unable to reach her through my own fog, while also recognizing her inner strength and resilience that would eventually pull her out of it. It’s also about realizing you can’t always fix everything as a parent, but you can always extend a hand and go through the darkness together.” If you’re enjoying the latest single from Scarboro, please consider pre-ordering the band’s new album, Hate Season, here.

Adam Grundy 4 months ago

Today I’m thrilled to bring everyone the new single and video from Pete Fij (originally from the 90’s Brit-pop band Adorable) called “Cuckoo.” Pete Fij shared about the inspiration behind the single/video by saying:

I’m a cold war kid, whose parents escaped from behind the Iron Curtain (my dad was sent to Siberia by the Soviets but managed to escape through Afghanistan, whilst my mum used forged papers to slip over the western border to escape from Communist Poland), and perhaps it’s this background that has led to my fascination with the murky world of espionage. One of my favorite films of recent times is David Leitch’s 2017 spy thriller ‘Atomic Blonde’ with Charlize Theron kicking traitors’ butts in late 80’s neon-lit Berlin. Cuckoo is my take on the spirit of that film, with Siouxie Sioux driving the getaway car as Phil Oakey from The Human League aims a nighttime telescopic viewfinder. The lyrics are made up predominantly of espionage terms, though as the song progresses, they get mixed up to create their own code.

If you’re enjoying the new video, please consider supporting Pete Fij here.

Adam Grundy 4 months ago

Today is a great day to share with everyone the latest single and music video from art punk band Iguana Death Cult, called “I Like It, It’s Nice.” On this slick new song, Iguana Death Cult showcase their continued improvements as a band. The band is also announcing their next record, called Guns Out, that will be released on April 10th. If you’re enjoying the music, please consider pre-ordering Guns Out here.

Adam Grundy 4 months ago

Recently I was able to schedule a Zoom call with Canadian power pop band, PONY, to discuss everything that went into their new album called Clearly Cursed. I asked the band about the meaning behind key songs on the new LP, their upcoming touring plans, and much more. At the time of the interview, PONY had to cancel almost all of their U.S. tour dates due to Visa issues, but the band has since announced some additional dates supporting Phoneboy and Heart Attack Man (dates below). If you’re enjoying the interview, please consider pre-ordering Clearly Cursed here.

Adam Grundy 5 months ago

A couple of weeks ago I was able to schedule a Zoom call with the lead vocalist of Story of the Year, Dan Marsala, to discuss the band’s newest album, A.R.S.O.N. that releases on February 13th, 2026 via SharpTone Records. In this interview, I asked Dan about the songwriting process on key tracks from the new LP, where the album title originated from, and upcoming touring plans. If you’re enjoying the interview, please consider pre-ordering Story of the Year’s seventh studio album, A.R.S.O.N., here.

Adam Grundy 5 months ago

Today I’m thrilled to re-introduce everyone to Baltimore-based punk band, Pearl, who are returning with their newest single and video for “Party.” On this energetic song, Pearl showcase their wide range of influences that range from metal bands like Black Sabbath to punk-tinged rock like early-Nirvana and Bad Brains. The four piece band was founded in 2018 by Sienna Cureton-Mahoney (vocals) and Tommy Rouse (guitar), who were shortly thereafter joined by Jesse Hutchison (bass) and Flynn DiGuardia (drums) in 2019. In true nature of “Party,” Pearl have also announced their new album, Love and Grief, will be released on April 20th via 20/20 Records. If you’re enjoying the music video, please consider pre-ordering Love and Grief here.

Adam Grundy 5 months ago

Today is a great day to share the latest single and visualizer video from LA-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Nick Flessa, called “Medicine Hat City Slogan.” The song comes from Flessa’s forthcoming new album, A Different Kind of Energy, that will be released everywhere on April 17th via Anxiety Blanket Records. The fully instrumental album showcases Nick Flessa’s ability to convey a wide range of emotions without uttering any vocals. If you’re enjoying the new song, please consider pre-saving A Different Kind of Energy here.

Adam Grundy 5 months ago

This past month I was able to schedule a Zoom call with Irish emo band, Greywind, to discuss their upcoming new album called Severed Heart City. The band has a sound similar to the style of My Chemical Romance, Jimmy Eat World, and Paramore, and their quickly catching on with audiences worldwide. I asked the band about timing the vinyl with the digital release, their writing process on some of the key singles released so far, and how they’re staying grounded given the viral success of so many of their music videos. If you’re enjoying the interview, please consider pre-ordering Severed Heart City here.

Adam Grundy 6 months ago

Today I’m so excited to bring everyone an exclusive early listen to the new single from the ultra-talented singer songwriter, Hallie Grace, called “WASTE IT.” The song comes from Grace’s forthcoming album, MOTIVATION, that will be self-released on March 20th. I was able to connect with Hallie Grace for a brief interview below. If you’re enjoying the premiere, please consider pre-ordering MOTIVATION here.

Adam Grundy 6 months ago

Today I’m thrilled to bring everyone the new music video from LA rock band, Los Frankies, called “Dog City.” The track comes from the band’s hotly anticipated new album, D.E.D. City, that will be released everywhere you stream your music on March 6th. If you’re enjoying the new music video, please consider pre-saving D.E.D. City here.

Adam Grundy Dec 8, 2025

Today I’m thrilled to bring everyone the new Yaz cover song performed by Dwight + Nicole called “Only You.” The song comes from the band’s forthcoming LP, Day or Night, that will be released on March 20, 2026 via WestWalk Records. Nicole Nelson shared, “I found the process of creating Day or Night to be about looking inward – reflecting my inner and not outer world. It was a deeply healing process creating this music. We always head into recording sessions with a bunch of songs and song ideas in hand. Often, we run out of time before we can finish everything we set out to record. Other times, we have finished recordings that don’t fit with the album we’ve built. Day or Night is the product of whittling down a collection of 163 compositions, demos, and studio recordings.” If you’re enjoying the single, please consider supporting the band here.

Adam Grundy Dec 4, 2025

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.

Adam Grundy Dec 4, 2025

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.

Adam Grundy Nov 26, 2025

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.

Adam Grundy Nov 25, 2025

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.

Scarboro – “Save Yourself” (Song Premiere)

Pete Fij – “Cuckoo” (Video Premiere)

Iguana Death Cult – “I Like It, It’s Nice” (Video Premiere)

Interview: PONY

Interview: Dan Marsala of Story Of The Year

Pearl – “Party” (Video Premiere)

Nick Flessa – “Medicine Hat City Slogan” (Song Premiere)

Interview: Greywind

Hallie Grace – “WASTE IT” (Song Premiere)

Los Frankies – “Dog City” (Video Premiere)

Dwight + Nicole – “Only You” (Song Premiere)

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

EVRO – “Ninth Gate” (Video Premiere)

Record Store Day Black Friday 2025 Preview

Interview: Run The Riot