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

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 3 weeks ago

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.

Adam Grundy 4 weeks ago

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.

Adam Grundy 4 weeks ago

Today is a great day to share the debut single from Erin Shea Hogan, a songwriter from Boston, on her lush cover of Sandy Denn’s “By The Time It Gets Dark.” Erin shared, “In light of all that we are facing in the world, I often find myself wishing for a different past and hoping for a better future. I offer this song as a prayer — a way to bring comfort amidst the uncertainty of our lives. I came across this song at a time when I needed it most. As an interpreter and champion of Sandy Denny’s work, I feel that many people are in need of this message amid the noise of our world, to live moment to moment, and to take each day as it comes.” If you’re enjoying the new solo work from Erin Shea Hogan, you can support this talented songwriter here.

Adam Grundy 1 month ago

Today is a great day to share the spooky new single and lyric video from Omenbringer, called “MONSTERBATION.” On this Halloween-themed single, the band channel their love for big metal riffs and slick production into a fun-themed track. The band’s Molly Marie Kent shared: “MONSTERBATION is my homage to Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and tells the story of me creating the perfect bride, hand choosing her parts to satisfy my every whim, and then fucking her back to death. So you could call it a love song I suppose.” Keep an eye out for new music from Omenbringer in 2026.

Adam Grundy 2 months ago

Today is a great day to share the new single from garage punk rock band, N.E. Vains, called “6 For 36.” In this electric-charged song, N.E. Vains quickly showcase why they’re turning heads in the crowded rock scene. Vocalist Tyler Boutilier shared about the origins of the single: “In Canada, First Nation Reserves are allowed to sell weed through their own non-government stores. Purchased during a particular trip to Cape Breton Nova Scotia (six packs for $36), the evening didn’t particularly end well for me.” If you’re enjoying the early listen, please consider pre-ordering N.E. Vains new LP, Running Down Pylons, that will be released on November 7th, here.

Adam Grundy 2 months ago

Today I’m thrilled to bring everyone the latest single from The Barracudas called “Phantom Creep.” The Bacarrudas upcoming double EP, Bleed Out, Get Pushed off a Cliff, Sink to the Bottom of a Lake, and Play a Halloween Monster House Party! (or…The Halloween Extended Player) tells stories of classic Halloween monsters from the all too relatable point of view of both the monster and the torch carrying townsfolk. The Bacarrudas rely on their cobwebby organ sounds and reverbed guitars to capture the essence of 1960’s novelty songs and the creepy vibes of Vincent Price movies. The result lands near an Animal House frat rock band fronted by Bobby “Boris” Pickett. The Barracudas’ Adam Rabuck shared: “’The Phantom Creep’ is a cautionary tale of the real monsters in the world. These are not vampires or werewolves, but the people lurking in the darkness. ‘The Phantom Creep’, of course, includes a warbly theremin and echoey backup vocals that were recorded deep in Victorian era London sewers. Very authentic!” Look for Bleed Out, Get Pushed off a Cliff, Sink to the Bottom of a Lake, and Play a Halloween Monster House Party! to be released on October 3rd by Schuylkill Beat Records and Mom’s Basement Records.

Adam Grundy 2 months ago

Today is a great day to share the electric new single from Elway called “Down The Lane And Far Away,” that comes from their hotly anticipated new LP, Nobody’s Going To Heaven, out on October 10th via Red Scare. Tim Browne (vocals/guitar) shared on the new single:

It feels like every day we lose more of our connection with the natural world and with each other. The simulacra of real human interactions that define our days are approaching an event horizon after which we will be lost entirely to each other and to the immovable truth at the center of our existence, which is that all the universe is meant to be shared and enjoyed, not stashed away behind layers of digital obfuscation. Touch grass before we’re too far gone, kids.

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

Adam Grundy 3 months ago

Today is a great day to share an early listen to the new single from Diane King, called “Sky”. The song is the title track from King’s forthcoming LP, Sky, that hits all streaming services this Friday. This key song from Diane King reaches for the heavens and hits its intended feel with veteran ease. If you’re enjoying the single, please consider pre-ordering the new album of Sky here, and stay tuned for the full album stream later on this week.

Adam Grundy 3 months ago

Today I’m so excited to bring everyone the latest single from the Atlanta-based anthemic punk band, The Carolyn, called “Routines.” The Carolyn is Andrew Patrick (Guitar & Vocals), Oliver Conlon (Bass & Vocals), and Dave Mulazzi (Drums) and they capture the spirit of melodic punk bands like The Gaslight Anthem and The Menzingers, but with a sound of their own. The band is gearing up for the release of their third LP, Pyramid Scheme of Grief, which releases everywhere music is sold on October 3rd via 59 X Records. The Carolyn shared, “’Routines’ is about realizing you’ve been the architect of your own burnout — and still not changing a thing.” If you’re enjoying the early listen, please consider pre-ordering the vinyl of Pyramid Scheme of Grief here.

Adam Grundy 3 months ago

Today I’m thrilled to bring everyone the latest single and visualizer video from Frightful Places, the solo project of Kevin Tiernan, called “Spirits Are Up!” Kevin shared, “Picture this: You’re on the beach in July, the sun warm on your skin, daydreaming about autumn leaves and the crisp October breeze. Sitting beside the one you love, you’re torn between soaking in the last days of summer and eagerly awaiting Halloween. ‘Spirits Are Up!’ is an optimistic anthem that blends the dreamy essence of shoegaze with the vibrant energy of The Cure and Turnover. Produced by Chris Teti (The World Is A Beautiful Place…), this track will make you feel sun-soaked, even as you start to crave fall.” If you’re enjoying the new single, please consider streaming more Frightful Places music here.

Adam Grundy 3 months ago

Today I’m proud to introduce everyone to a great new band from Atlanta, Georgia named abandcalledlove. Their latest single, “A Liar!” is brimming with big indie pop rock hooks, rich textural instrumental sections, all paired with infectious melodies and harmonies. abandcalledlove is Ryan Chandler Love (lead vocals), Ian Joshua Riley (producer/guitarist), Blake Aldridge (guitar), Brooks Roberts (bass), and Austin Yagle (drums), and their band chemistry showcases why they routinely sell out venues they are booked to play at. Band member, Ian Joshua Riley shared:

If the opening track of the EP is a ‘mission statement’ of sorts denoting what love is, and the second track of the EP is an extrapolation of those ideas, then ‘A Liar!’, being track three, is intended to be an antithetical, bastardized representation of ‘love’ experienced while intentionally and genuinely pursuing it. The dialogue-style approach to the lyrics combined with the narrator’s internal monologue in the chorus is meant to represent a hypothetical, but universally relatable narrative of the seemingly never-ending chaotic cycle of miscommunication, unmet expectations, confusion, hurt, and misunderstanding that come with the pursuit of genuine relationship when goals are fundamentally unaligned. We also wanted the push-and-pull nature of the production and composition to reflect that tension as much as possible, so we spent a lot of time in the studio balancing the more traditional dynamic rock elements with the more subtle electronics and ambient, atmospheric moments to really emphasize the overall dynamics of the track, especially leading up to the song’s climax.

If you’re enjoying the early listen to “A Liar!”, please consider pre-saving the band’s debut EP, Thriving Season (that releases on September 26th) here.

Adam Grundy 4 months ago

Today I’m thrilled to share with everyone the lush and vibrant new single from singer-songwriter, Kashena Sampson, called “Ghost Of Me.” This Nashville-based artist is storming onto the scene armed with a psychedelic-indie folk rock sound that is sure to leave you breathless. Sampson’s new album, which is also called Ghost of Me, arrives on October 3rd, and will be this ultra-talented songwriter’s third full-length record to date. Kashena Sampson shared, “Besides being a musician, I have also been a bartender at a music venue for the past 10 years to pay my bills. It’s a great job, but there are some nights that feel like my heart is breaking. Watching others live out the exact dream I’m still chasing, night after night. Having to put a smile on my face and serve industry people who’ve passed on me can be rough, and I can get real down on myself about it sometimes. ‘Ghost Of Me’ is about those moments. The times when I question my worth, and the internal struggle of not being where I would like to be in my music career. It’s about not giving up on my dreams even though at times it feels like it’s killing me.” If you’re enjoying the new single, please consider pre-ordering/pre-saving Ghost of Me here.

Adam Grundy 4 months ago

Today is a great day to share an early listen to the New Jersey 4-piece emo band, Banquets, new single called “Episodes.” The last we heard from Banquets, they announced their third and final LP, Spit at the Sun. The Jersey City quartet had decided to hang it up after years of shows and several releases with Black Numbers. They played their final show in February of 2016 and the members went their separate ways, parting on good terms but with the understanding that the realities of life made it difficult to carry the banner any further. Today marks a new chapter in Banquets story, as lead vocalist/guitarist Travis shared:

The song ‘Episodes’ takes the form of a letter to my former self. It acts as a reflection of how I’ve hurt and let others down. I’ve squandered some truly remarkable moments by not being fully present. Days and nights were more episodic. Like a malnourished Zack Morris, I’m trudging through a Belgian field looking for a chance to swipe some Jagermeister at Groezrock. Then I’m punishing random people with Nesquik Bunny references and making everyone stage-dive in between Lifetime songs. Cap off the episode by time-traveling during a Lagwagon set, and watching Rancid from behind my eyelids in a Sprinter. Sounds cool. Wish I was there.

Banquets fit somewhere within the artistic realm of Jimmy Eat World, Hot Rod Circuit, and The Menzingers, and they’re quickly re-cementing themselves as a key artist to watch as this year unfolds. If you’re enjoying the new single, please consider pre-ordering Banquets’ new record, Petty Relics, that will be released via Black Numbers on October 17th here.

Adam Grundy 4 months ago

Today I’m excited to bring everyone the latest single from The Heavenly States called “Fifth of July.” The band delivers a razor-sharp, new wave-tinged anthem that is sure to make you feel something. If you’re enjoying the new single, please consider supporting the band here.

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

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

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

Erin Shea Hogan – “By The Time It Gets Dark” (Song Premiere)

Omenbringer – “MONSTERBATION” (Song Premiere)

N.E. Vains – “6 For 36” (Song Premiere)

The Barracudas – “Phantom Creep” (Song Premiere)

Elway – “Down The Lane And Far Away” (Song Premiere)

Diane King – “Sky” (Song Premiere)

The Carolyn – “Routines” (Song Premiere)

Frightful Places – “Spirits Are Up!” (Song Premiere)

abandcalledlove – “A Liar!” (Song Premiere)

Kashena Sampson – “Ghost Of Me” (Song Premiere)

Banquets – “Episodes” (Song Premiere)

The Heavenly States – “Fifth Of July” (Song Premiere)