fightmaster in la

E.R. Fightmaster kicked off their All or Nothing Tour with a sold out hometown performance at El Cid in Los Angeles, marking it as the first stop of the tour to sell out. Throughout the night, they balanced the set with fan favorites, newer releases, and first-ever live performances of unreleased songs from their upcoming album, including “Minotaur,” “Glide,” and another song jokingly referred to as “the one for divorcees.” Between songs, Fightmaster admitted they hadn’t prep

jeff draco - a look into excess

A few weeks ago, I sat down (on the internet) with Jeff Draco to discuss the release of his latest album Excess, the modern-age yearning for community, and the worlds largest chest of drawers. Residing in the Washington, DC area since 2018, Jeff has become a staple within the capital's indie-pop music scene. With his unforgettable live performances across the DMV area at iconic venues such as the 9:30 Club, as well as touring cross-country with artists such as The Thing With

clarion in columbus

Recently, our photographer Lennon was able to catch LA-based Clarion in my favorite strangely-shaped state: Ohio! A few words from Lennon below, as well as her beautiful gallery from the show. (I hope you're keeping up with Clarion already, you don't wanna miss their California May shows with Panchiko) "Clarion put on a killer show on at the Rumba Café in Columbus, Ohio this past week! Their energy and passion in playing their songs got the entire crowd jumping, smiling, and

together pangea + the high curbs

Last weekend, I took the massive trip (30 minute drive from my house) down to Baltimore City to see one of my favorite bands ever. I've been catching Together Pangea's headlining shows in the DMV for close to 10 years now, moving from Metro Gallery in 2017 to Baltimore SoundStage in 2026, and everywhere in-between. On a co-headlining tour with The Red Pears and The High Curbs as the show's opener, all three California based bands put on an unforgettable performance. Take a lo

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the water by thallo

Coming from Gwynedd, North Wales, Welsh artist Elin Edwards aka Thallo presents us her newest track emotionally charged track "The Water". The first thing you notice about this track is Edward's storytelling, is so captivating along with her vocals it's hypnotic and sucks you in wanting to know more. The vulnerability Edward's feels flows through the song, which makes it relatable to listeners. Edward;'s states that “The Water is about ‘kicking and screaming’ whilst fallin

the skin and yesterday's favorite by catcher

NY five piece band Catcher consisting of members Austin Eicher (vocals), Wilson Chestney (drums), Cameron McRae (bass). Christian Reach (guitarist), and Jack Young (guitarist) present us with two new tracks "The Skin" and "Yesterday's Favorite". Just by listening to these tracks, you already know Catcher aren't afraid to stir things up a bit. "Yesterday's Favorite" blares with marching drums and perfectly matching vocals by none other than Austin Eicher. This track leaves

confess by nudista

London based duo that consists of guitarist Robbie Carman and Spanish born singer Pilar Matji Cabello., they present us with their newest single "Confess" . This track is all about coming to terms with life and living amongst its mundane tasks. The slowness of the track, reminds you of something right out of indie film. Pilar states that “It’s kind of about me acknowledging that I don’t know how to ‘play’ the game of life and not knowing all of it’s intrinsicate rules that

how can you tell if you love her? by john myrtle

London based singer - songwriter John Myrtle is back with his latest track "How Can You Tell If You Love Her?". This track is all about the anxieties and self doubt that comes with the confusing unpredictable emotions that surround the heart. John says “I guess the song is about being sure of the relationship you’re in - you can never really be certain you’re doing the right thing, you’ve just got to trust yourself. It’s not like you can get a tape measure or complete a ques

your best friend by boyish

Brooklyn duo Boyish are back with their newest track "Your Best Friend". This track embodies that "gut-punch that comes from being forced to hide a queer relationship. It also embodies the reality a lot of us have faced at the height of the pandemic - dropping your best friend off at the airport and not knowing when you'll see them again." Boyish always write truthful and relatable lyrics for all different kinds of people, and that's what makes them so special. The vulnerabil

summer song by driveway

Driveaway is a Florida based pop rock band consisting of Trenton Rope on vocals, Tanner Rope on bass, and Kyle Tapley on guitar. Their latest single, “Summer Song,” brings out a combination of Trenton Rope’s soft and powerful vocals, driven melodies, and mellow guitar riffs. Throughout the track, you can get a feel of how creative the band’s sound gets and how unique they are as a whole. With expressive, honest, and deep lyrics about life and relationships, their songs give t

(a) wall by heka

London based artist who was raised in the Italian hills, Francesca Brierley aka heka wants to explore the connection between sound, space, and memory by putting together "recordings from different time zones and different eras to produce a compelling composite." heka presents us with their newest track "(a) wall" a collaboration with Jemima Coulter's trumpet fading in and out. Brierely has said that "“I guess the song is an ode to anger. Not in an absolute sense but as the

better woman by louien

Norwegian indie folk singer and songwriter Louien, announced her newest EP "No Tomorrow". Coming from Nesodden, a peninsula in Oslo fjord, Live Miranda Solberg (Louien) presents us with her lead single "Better Woman" which begins with gritty guitar, “Better Woman is about an argument between a woman and her partner, someone she’s in love with, but she doesn’t know how to get through to. So, she blames it on her lack as a woman; that she isn’t good enough, warm enough, fun

whatshisname by boyish

Indie pop band Boyish met while attending Berklee College of Music where they showcased their undeniable passion and talent for music. While expressing their musical talent through their own identities Boyish was formed. With their youthful indie pop sound with a hint of angst, they present us with their newest single " whatshisname " is a mixture of War On Drugs and Dancing in The Dark by Bruce Springsteen, Boyish gives us a track filled with up beat music, but dark lyrics

consolations ep by clara mann

Clara Mann presents us with her debut EP Consolations. The EP consists of 4 tracks filled with Clara's longing to be understood by the ones around her, while also trying to describe what her world is really like, but also recognize who they are in it too, and want to step on in with her. She explains “My music emerged from a world of books, paintings, and poetry, as well as a love of song, and for me, it is a weaving together of those loose strands, an assembling and mending

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