Today I’m so excited to share with everyone the latest single from NYC-based artist, Malick Koly, called “Eaux Rouges.” The song comes from his recently announced EP, Feel Bad Fest, that will be released everywhere music is sold on August 18th. I was also able to catch up with Malick Koly for a brief interview below.
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Today I’m thrilled to share with everyone the latest single from Nashville singer-songwriter, Jess Nolan, called “Emergency Landing.” The vibrant track tackles the theme of having to be “on” all the time, and making sure to take care of yourself in this crazy world that we all live in. With a sound that strays somewhere between the styling of Lucy Dacus, paired with the picturesque storytelling of Joni Mitchell, Jess Nolan is truly onto something magical here. Nolan shared:
I wrote this song with my friends, Hadley Kennary and Jake Finch, on a day when we were lamenting about the societal pressure to be “on” all the time. We live in a world that glamorizes the grind and doesn’t prioritize rest. It’s up to us as individuals to draw our own boundaries around what we need to recharge. Taking days off and spending time alone helps me show up more fully for the people around me. Instead of viewing it as selfish, I now see it as a sacred step in community care. My hope is that we can all give ourselves a high level of compassion for our own needs so that we can better serve others. Take a breath! We don’t need permission to care for ourselves.
If you’re enjoying this latest single, more music is expected soon from Jess Nolan via Righteous Babe Records.
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Today I’m so excited to share with everyone the latest single from indie pop songwriter, Dayaway, called “A Brief Dream of Sun.” On this vibrant new song, Amber Renee channels her love for psychedelic rock paired with lush vocals into a powerful message of endless possibilities. The song comes from Dayaway’s new EP, Blue Summer Moon, out everywhere music is sold on August 30th. I was also able to catch up with this talented songwriter for a brief interview below.
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Today I’m excited to bring everyone the latest single from Divided Heaven, a cover of a Descendents classic, “Clean Sheets.” The single features a collaboration from Matze Rossi, and highlights Divided Heaven’s dedication to their punk roots as well as moving the needle in the artistic development. Lead vocalist, Jeff Berman, shared this about the cover song:
I heard Bill Stevenson say that he wrote ‘Clean Sheets’ in one swoop. It just came to him. About ten years ago, I was working on a riff that sounded too familiar; took me a moment but I soon discovered it was ‘Clean Sheets.’ The lyrics immediately came to me and it just felt right. My favorite Descendents song, ‘Clean Sheets,’ beautifully translates to the acoustic guitar. Add a pinch of tenderness and the incredible, incomparable, Matze Rossi, and this classic punk song resonates in a new beautiful darkness. Much love to Bill for writing it, Stephen for being my favorite guitar player, and to all that give it a listen.
Divided Heaven’s latest LP, Oblivion, is out now via A-F Records here.
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Today is a great day to share the new single from Seattle-based metal/punk trio, Tacos!, called “Kick Rocks.” Band members Lupe Flores, Donovan Stewart, and Hozoji Matheson-Margullis catch lightning in a bottle on this politically-charged song that transcends genre lines. Donovan Stewart shared:
This is by far one of the hardest hitting songs, out of the gate on this record. One of the first songs we co-wrote with the addition of Hozoji in Lupe’s cave of a basement in Ballard. Expressively charged by all the things happening at the time but none more hard to swallow than the prevailing racial injustice happening around the nation. Often shielded and in a false sense of security, our area in the Northwest wasn’t without its own problems. Coupling this with the insane unknowing day to day activities that the pandemic presented us, it was easy to let loose a barrage of lyrics and hammering riffs. Jam your whole fist down your venom spitting throat so you can vomit up all those demons you’ve been forced to swallow.
The single comes from the band’s forthcoming LP, 3, that will be released on August 4th via Nadine Records.
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Today, Los Angeles alt rockers Animal Sun have released a fiery, animated visual for their new single, “Wolves.” The track, which features driving guitars and impassioned lyrics, comes as the band begins to tease an upcoming EP this summer. Sara Blake (vocalist) shared, “You are given two choices in this life. Either run with the pack or rebel and be thrown to the wolves. This song delves deep into the question, is it better to be a trailblazer?” Emerging alternative rock band Animal Sun is highly driven and always focused on creating new content with edgy elements like that of Palaye Royale, The Killers, and Muse. As they lead up to a new EP this summer, Animal Sun continues to push forward by releasing singles and hopes to be out on the road again soon.
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Today I’m thrilled to bring everyone the latest single from The Mortal Prophets called “Born Under A Bad Sign.” The track comes from The Mortal Prophets’ new LP, Dealey Plaza Blues, that comes out everywhere music is sold on July 28th. I was also able to catch up with this artist for a brief interview below.
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Today I’m thrilled to bring everyone the latest single from NYC-electronic act, MIDNIGHTCHOIR, called “Love Crimes.” The band comes from the mind of Patrick Bobilin, who is a political activist and he shares his unique perspective on the world through great synths and eccentric guitars. The song comes from MIDNIGHTCHOIR’s upcoming LP, Loverboy Molotov, that releases everywhere music is sold on July 14th. I was also able to catch up with Bobilin for a brief interview below.
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Today I’m excited to bring everyone a great new single from indie pop-rock duo, Maeve & Quinn, called “Jeweler’s Row.” With a sound that fits somewhere in the same realm as Maggie Rogers, Snail Mail, and Soccer Mommy, this duo makes breathtaking vocal hooks and harmonies look effortless. The song comes from the band’s forthcoming LP, Another Door, that releases on September 8th. I was also able to catch up with this talented artist for a brief interview below.
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Today is a perfect day to share the latest single from PHNTMS, called “Coastline.” On this electric-charged track, PHNTMS play off of their pop rock influences and bring something incredibly exciting into the mix. The band shared about the song:
’Coastline’ is a song about letting go of your current situation and moving on to what is best for you and your life. Taking a chance to be with the one you love forever. It was inspired by the story of how I left the East Coast to move to Los Angeles to be with my girlfriend, who ended up becoming my wife. It was recorded by producer Courtney Ballard (All Time Low, 5 Seconds to Summer, Grayscale). ‘Coastline’ is a part of a collection of songs to make an EP about moving to the West Coast. ‘Coastline’ was written by Adam Jessamine and April Rose Gabrielli, who sings on the track.
I was able to catch up with the band for a brief interview below.
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Today is a great day to share the new single from LARAAJI & KRAMER called “Submersion.” On this ambient single, this artist channels warm music arrangements paired with sweeping instrumentation in a crowd-pleasing song. When speaking on the new track, the artist shared:
Memory, is an art. Sound, and its visual point of origin, can open our minds to ourselves, and to others. The potential truthful of every sound is strengthened when attached to a formless visual image. ‘Submersion’ is an act of submission, to Memory. It is the most sublime form of surrender, and it holds within itself the power to set us Free.
If you’re enjoying the direction taken here, you can pre-order the full-length record, Baptismal, here. I was also able to catch up with this artist for a brief interview below.
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Today is a great day to introduce everyone to Little Falls Trophy, the one-man band of Doug Albregts. On his latest single, called “Autumn Audio,” Little Falls Trophy channels his love of The Beatles and great song arrangements in an electric hit. When speaking on his love for the Fab Four, Albregts shared, “They were a trigger point for me because I was not a seasoned songwriter at the time. I was taking notes while watching them as kids, and what struck me was their natural instincts.” Little Falls Trophy’s new album, Dutch Motel, will be available everywhere music is sold on July 21st.
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Today is a great day to share the latest single from actor turned pop singer/songwriter, Nicholas Hamilton, called “Alone.” The song comes from his forthcoming EP, FATE, that will be out this summer. Hamilton shared, “Growing up, and even as I moved into my 20’s, I loved the independence of being on my own. No one to report to or rely on, just me, myself and I. The moment I moved to NYC at the end of 2021, after almost a year of floating around the world, sleeping on couches and shooting movies with barely a cent in my bank account, I felt different. I wanted to experience life with someone. I found myself calling my parents more often, making plans to hang out with friends, just to escape the suddenly dreaded feeling of being alone. ‘Alone’ was born out of this sensation, which was as foreign to me as the city I’d just moved to. ‘Alone’ is not what it once was. Remember when it was nice?'” I was also able to catch up with Nicholas for a brief interview below.
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Today I’m excited to bring everyone an early listen from Connecticut emo band, Mighty Tortuga, called “Rearview.” The song comes from their forthcoming EP The Plague Inside Your Head, that was produced by Fred Mascherino (The Color Fred, Taking Back Sunday) and will be released everywhere music is sold on June 8th. You can pre-order the EP here. I was also able to catch up with guitarist Jacob Berberich for a brief interview below.
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Today I’m excited to share with everyone the latest single from punk band, Broadway Calls, called “A Little Shake.” On this electric single, Broadway Calls channel their love for slick harmonies and breakneck hooks into a crowd-pleasing song. I was also able to catch up with lead vocalist and guitarist Ty Vaughn for a brief interview below.
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