Today is a great day to share the latest single from shoegaze artist, Zoon, called “Omni II.” On this hypnotic track that features a cameo from Chris Chu of The Morning Benders, Zoon makes a significant mark on the indie scene. The song comes from Zoon’s new LP, Happy Thought School, that will be released everywhere on June 19th via Paper Bag Records.
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Today I’m so excited to introduced everyone to a pop-punk band called Unicorn Dogs who are releasing their newest single called “Bogus Journey.” The Baltimore-based Unicorn Dogs are comprised of father/son bass and drum duo Jon Moser and Oliver Moser and former Dead Mechanical guitarist Lucas Carscadden. Jon Moser shared about working with Grath Madden (House Bout, Steinways) by sharing, “Grath has a distinct voice and style that we love and find inspiring. Short songs that are catchy but without overly predictable repetition and relatable, self-deprecating lyrics. That’s the formula!” If you’re enjoying the single, keep an eye out for the band’s new LP Closer To Death that will release later on this year via Mom’s Basement Records / Jolly Ronnie Records.
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Today I’m so excited to bring everyone the latest single from songwriter Candace Hastings called “Call Your Mama.” The deeply personal song is sure to evoke some sort of emotions from anyone who takes the time to listen to it. When asked about the inspiration behind the new single, Candace Hastings shared:
This song was written by Mary Beth Schaefer, who is a talented songwriter and just happens to be my daughter. And the backstory behind the song is almost as good as the song. I can’t even remember why I had called my daughter, but she didn’t pick up and didn’t call me back for several days. At the time, I remember thinking, ‘I’m glad I wasn’t having a heart attack or anything,’ but honestly I know she’s busy and didn’t give it too much thought. She told me she had that reminder rolling around in her head—call your mom, call your mom—but when she sat down to write, it turned into something different. What she came up with was a song about those exes who like to circle back after everything is over—calling to check in, keep tabs, or ease their conscience, when really, they ought to call their mama instead. I released the song as a single because it’s an ex-song that has a take I’ve never heard before. There’s no revenge keying of the car, no yelling, just some good old-fashioned boundary setting by a strong woman who’s had enough.
If you’re enjoying this single, please consider pre-saving the track here.
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Today I’m thrilled to bring everyone the latest single from Texas folk duo, Crow and Gazelle, called “The High Road.” The track comes from the band’s new album, Truth Be Told, that will be released on streaming services on May 15th. When speaking on the direction of the new single, the band shared:
We believe we have a soul contract together. As a couple, as friends or comrades, we have reincarnated together before, many times – millennia and centuries before and after, always seeking the higher road to find and feel real freedom. For us, that high road means we’re here to balance and harmonize the feminine and masculine for divine love. And we see the characters of Truth Be Told as the same. Remembering, when one is empowered, we both are. When one is oppressed, we all are. So we need to work together. In a place of balance, time itself is non linear, not a rigid straight line. Time, and life herself folds in and upon itself, giving us another chance (if we’re lucky) to take the high road to freedom. We set this as the first track to set the tone, that perhaps we’ve all been here before – our ancestors certainly have – in this place of being able to right the course and bring love and life back to the center. Into focus. This was the last song we wrote for the album; it came in a flurry to Mike, one night in our last days of recording the album.
If you’re enjoying the track, please consider pre-saving the album here.
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Today is a great day to share the latest single from NYC-based rock band, Princess Goes, called “Stranger.” Princess Goes features Michael C. Hall (vocals), Matt Katz-Bohen (keys/synths/bass/guitar) and Peter Yanowitz (percussion/additional instruments). The band explains: “‘Stranger’ is song about meeting each other with kindness and curiosity. A seminal 90’s grunge bass intro lead us into 90’s Britpop dance blur. We finally meet each other in the massive, epiphanic, glorious, and soaring finale, no longer strangers, but as….friends.” If you’re enjoying the track, please consider following the band’s updates here.
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Today I’m so excited to bring everyone the latest single from songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Josh Klinghoffer, known as Pluralone, for ”Ranting and Raving.” The track comes from the project’s new forthcoming LP, A Drop in the Ocean, out everywhere you stream your music on June 12th via Org Music. If you’re enjoying the new single, please consider pre-ordering the new album from this talented artist here.
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Today I’m thrilled to bring everyone the latest single from North Carolina “dark punk” band, Overton, called “At The Seams.” The song is the second single from the band’s upcoming self-titled EP that will be released later on this year. With a unique approach to their brand of punk rock, Overton are embracing the darkness in more ways than one here. If you’re enjoying the single, please consider supporting the band here.
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Today is a great day to share the news that Thirsty Curses are gearing up to release a new album called Frank-N-Stein. On top of that news, the band is sharing the lead single of “Starting To Remember How Much I Forgot.” The band shared, “‘Starting to Remember How Much I Forgot'” is the lead single from our forthcoming album, Frank-N-Stein. The track pulls from classic alternative rock influences such as The Replacements and Elvis Costello and blends humor and existential unease around themes of disorientation, fragmented memory, and the search for meaning. There’s also a banging horn section over the choruses.” If you’re enjoying the track, please consider supporting the band by pre-ordering the new album here.
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Today is a great day to share the latest single from British pop-punk band, Goldstate, for their song called “Blessing In Disguise.” Having signed to Manic Kat Records along with the release of “Deep End” in February, this track is an introspective helping of melancholy, emboldened by the band’s vibrant hooks and sonic potency. On the new output, lead vocalist Ben Pritchard shares: “’Blessing In Disguise’ is a track about lost love, but not in the way you expect it to be. It’s about the breakdown of a relationship that initially makes you grieve that loss, but with time and clarity you realize that the door closing was actually the healthiest thing that could have happened to you – a blessing, in disguise.” If you’re enjoying the premiere, please consider streaming more of this band’s music here.
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Today is a great day to share the newest single from San Francisco-based electronic duo, Host Bodies, for their track called “Impossible Goodbyes.” The band is quickly making waves in the Bay Area and are poised and ready for their breakout moment. Host Bodies shared, “Something that will never get old is the feeling of driving back into San Francisco, whether that’s crossing the Golden Gate Bridge to the north or the Bay Bridge to the east. This song encapsulates that for me.” If you’re enjoying the new single, you can stream it on your favorite platform here.
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Today is a great day to get reacquainted with singer/songwriter Gary Marks, who is releasing his latest single from his upcoming LP of Crossroads called “Crossbeams.” “Choose your memories very carefully, they’re the crossbeams of the world you’re living in,” Marks says of the track. “They frame and form who you’re bound to be.” With this guidance in mind, Marks has made a song worthy of the legacy he has crafted for himself. If you’re enjoying the new track, please consider streaming Crossroads or picking up the vinyl via Lantern Heights Records this Record Store Day (April 18th).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.