Today is a great day to introduce everyone to Henry J. Star, the solo project of musician, producer, and songwriter Devin Badgett. In his vibrant, introductory video for his single of “Petrichor,” Henry J. Star combines weighty lyrical material with modern politically-charged themes with ease. Henry J. Star shared, “In memory of Ahmaud Arbery. A story about running while black & the paradox of choice. This song was written in an attempt to underline how grandiose seemingly simple decisions can be for certain folks.” If you’re enjoying the new music video, please consider pre-saving the debut LP (out everywhere on October 17th) from this talented artist, called The Soft Apocalypse, here.
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The Jukebox Romantics – “Honolulu Sun” (Video Premiere)
Today I’m thrilled to bring everyone an early watch to the new music video from punk rock band, The Jukebox Romantics, called “Honolulu Sun.” The band is from downstate New York, and is gearing up for the release of their next full-length record called This One Looks Cool on October 17th via Sell The Heart Records. The Jukebox Romantics just want a moment of your time, and are bringing their unique blend of sweaty punk rock energy to your city soon. If you’re enjoying the new single, please consider pre-ordering the vinyl of This One Looks Cool here.
Read More “The Jukebox Romantics – “Honolulu Sun” (Video Premiere)”Grace Inspace ft. Luna Li – “Meteor” (Video Premiere)
Today I’m excited to bring everyone the latest single and video from Grace Inspace, called “Meteor,” that features artist Luna Li. The single is this artist’s debut release on TODO Records and it showcases Grace Inspace’s innate ability to convey a wide range of emotions through her dynamic music. Grace Inspace shared, “‘Meteor’ started as a mantra I would repeat to myself in moments when anxiety or pain felt endless–a reminder that whatever I was feeling was ephemeral and that I shouldn’t cower from it because it would soon subside. I took the skeleton of the song to Luna Li and we sat crosslegged on her bed and fleshed it out, before asking Josh Mehling and Mulherin to turn it into an anthem with their production.” If you’re enjoying the video, please consider streaming the single here.
Read More “Grace Inspace ft. Luna Li – “Meteor” (Video Premiere)”Lips Of Strangers – “Too Long For Lovers” (Video Premiere)
Today I’m thrilled to introduce everyone to Lips of Strangers, the indie dream-pop band from New Jersey fronted by Spencer Miles (the brother of Ra Ra Riot’s Wes Miles & touring guitarist of the band), and the lead single and title track from their sophomore EP, Too Long For Lovers. Lips Of Strangers capture lightning in a bottle with their great guitar groove found on this song of “Too Long For Lovers,” and showcase their ability to make waves in the dream-pop genre. If you’re enjoying the video premiere, please consider pre-ordering the new EP that hits all streaming services on November 14th here.
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Today is a great day to share the new single and video from Vilde Tuv, a talented Norwegian artist, who is gearing up for the release of her new LP called Truthbomb on September 19th. “Start/Stop” offers a cool look at what this artist is capable of creating when she’s firing on all creative cylinders. This marks Vilde Tuv’s first time releasing a single in English and is a great sign of what’s to come. If you’re enjoying the video, please consider pre-ordering Truthbomb here.
Read More “Vilde Tuv – “Start/Stop” (Video Premiere)”Mappe Of – “Terraforming Moons” (Video Premiere)
Today is a great day to share the latest single and video from Mappe Of, called “Terraforming Moons.” On this vibrant new single, Mappe Of showcases crisp songwriting in the same narrative of a sci-fi future where human society has collapsed. The final single from Mappe Of’s forthcoming LP, Afterglades, keeps interest high in the new record that will be released on September 19th via Paper Bag Records.
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Today is a great day to share the new music video from Origami Ghosts, called “Counter Counterculture.” The band, which fits in the same artistic vein as The Decemberists and Car Seat Headrest, makes their mark on the indie rock scene on this latest single. Band member JP Scesniak shared:
I was listening to a lot of Dead Milkmen at the time I wrote this song…and somehow — I recently realized — this tune was also influenced by the Frosted Flakes jingle (“Show ‘em you’re a Tiger…”). I watched too much TV as a kid. Too many commercials. We recorded this album at the end of a long tour, so we were pretty tight and into playing things fast. Maybe too fast. It’s spazzy. The inspiration behind this song is wordplay, trying to celebrate being square (counter counterculture) and being honest with yourself (counter counterfeit). When I sing, ‘I inhale only what I need / speaking to the hierarchy of light / of love and all that could be me,’ the hierarchy of light is the angels. This song is punk in that it’s a rebellion to typical punk themes. My friend Andie used to smoke a lot of pot during the time that I wasn’t smoking or drinking at all. I still don’t drink a whole lot anymore, and I’ll sometimes take cannabis recreationally. At the time of writing this song I was completely sober. Counter culture in 2025 is speaking up for your beliefs: voting for fair leaders that want things for people and not corporations.
If you’re enjoying the new single and video, please consider purchasing the new album this Friday here.
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Today I’m thrilled to share with everyone the heartfelt new single and music video from punk songwriter Sam Russo, called “The Muckleshoot Casino.” This great new single comes from Russo’s new LP, Hold You Hard, that releases everywhere music is sold this Friday, August 8th. Russo shared:
“The Muckleshoot Casino” is a very honest dive into loneliness, how it can hit you like a wave in the strangest moments, and the hope it takes to keep going. It’s a song of longing, written journal style after I got lost walking around a casino in Washington State. We shot the video in my local laundrette because it’s like a time capsule visually, but it’s also a place you go to sit and think and make things clean and new again, and that felt appropriate somehow.
If you’re enjoying the new single and are craving more Sam Russo, please consider purchasing his new record here.
Read More “Sam Russo – “The Muckleshoot Casino” (Video Premiere)”The EXOHs – “Soarin'” (Video Premiere)
Today I’m so excited to bring everyone the video premiere of one of my favorite songs to come out this year, in The EXOHs incredible anthem of “Soarin’.” The band is Chris Canberg & Michael Perdichizzi and they have a sound similar to The Fray, Snow Patrol and The Ataris. The band shared, “This is our new video for our song ‘Soarin’’. Our music videos are a labor of love; we put a lot of work into them; we plan, write, and edit our videos ourselves, and ‘Soarin” is the latest in this line. It’s a breezy summer vibe, hopefully how the song also makes you feel. We hope you enjoy it!” The EXOHs are doing incredible work, and I hope they’re here to stay. If you’re enjoying the video/song, please consider streaming the single here.
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Today I’m so excited to bring everyone the latest single and music video from JULESY, the ultra-talented singer-songwriter from Brooklyn, New York, called “Heart On the Line.” This key track from JULESY’s new album, Flip The Bed, showcases this artist’s knack for writing deep, heartfelt hooks that have a lasting impact on the listener. In the same artistic vein as Soccer Mommy and Snail Mail, JULESY is your next obsession. If you’re enjoying the new single, please consider staying in touch with JULESY here.
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I Am Waiting For You Last Summer, the cinematic/ambient post-rock band, has returned with a cool new single and video for “Nulla.” On this key song from the band’s forthcoming LP called Without/Within, this artist leans heavily into their epic sound. The band shared, “‘Nulla’ was inspired by the idea that we — as living matter—are part of an evolving process that, at some point, begins to question itself. There’s something powerful in the image of consciousness emerging from the same material that forms stars and planets — and then turning inward to ask: What am I? What is this?” If you’re enjoying the new music video, please consider pre-saving their new LP here.
Read More “I Am Waiting For You Last Summer – “Nulla” (Video Premiere)”Royal Blush – “Go” (Video Premiere)
Today I’m thrilled to introduce everyone to Royal Blush, the Alt Rock band from New Jersey, who have released their debut EP called A Ways Away in May, who now have put the finishing touches on the video for the lead single of ”Go.” Formed by guitarist Andrew Merclean, and later joined by vocalist Allison Heckart and guitarist/producer Patryk Sikorski, this trio is already making waves. Heckart’s vocal range is somewhere in the same realm as Hayley Williams and Pinkshift’s Ashrita Kuma, while she truly has a unique style of her own. If you’re enjoying “Go,” please consider supporting the band here.
Read More “Royal Blush – “Go” (Video Premiere)”Native Sun – “No” (Video Premiere)
Today I’m thrilled to bring everyone the latest single and video from NYC-based rock band, Native Sun, called “No.” On this picturesque video, Native Sun evoke the right emotions through their unique brand of music that has previously earned praise from Rolling Stone, FLOOD, and more. The band shared, “‘No’ captures the tension of trying to hold onto yourself while the world is pulling you in different directions. It’s feeling of swinging between overload and emptiness, between faith and disillusionment. You’re searching for a foothold while the ground keeps shifting beneath you.” If you’re enjoying the single, you can stay on top of the latest Native Sun news here.
Read More “Native Sun – “No” (Video Premiere)”ELI – “Another Day” (Video Premiere)
Today I’m so excited to introduce everyone to ELI, a really cool artist who is seamlessly merging a haunting sound with her ultra-intense visuals, as showcased on the video for “Another Day.” If you’re enjoying the early watch/listen, please consider supporting ELI here.
Read More “ELI – “Another Day” (Video Premiere)”Neutral Snap – “Waltz”
Today is a great day to share the latest single and video from pop-punk band, Neutral Snap, called “Waltz.” On this slick-sounding pop-punk/emo jam, New Orleans’ Neutral Snap quickly solidify themselves as a key band to watch in 2025. Collaborating with Fred Mascherino (Say Anything, The Color Fred, Taking Back Sunday) and Rob Freeman (Hidden in Plain View), “Waltz” features melodic hooks culminating into a chorus exploding with unfiltered emotion and a frenetic energy that is uniquely theirs. Bassist, Dan shared:
’Waltz’ is our favorite song we’ve ever written! We pushed the boundaries of normal pop punk and came up with something catchy that keeps you on your toes! The song is about coming to terms with an ending situation-ship. It shows you the two sides to the breakup. The first verse is very somber, while the second verse is a little more tongue in cheek! We filmed the video in multiple locations around New Orleans, and the video itself was locally done.
If you’re enjoying the early watch, please consider supporting Neutral Snap by attending an upcoming concert.
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