Young the Giant Started off June in The Florida Leg of Their Victory Garden Tour, With cold War Kids and Almost Monday

It was such a pleasure at the beginning of this month catching Young the Giant again in South Florida. While I covered them a few years ago in Miami, this time around was a bit further north in Fort Lauderdale at the War Memorial Auditorium, a beautiful relatively new venue (that happens to be right next door to where I'm living now)! Young the Giant is currently on their US Victory Garden tour, showcasing their newest album that was released on May 1st this year. Playing the

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

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Bitch Fight by Lost Cat (Video Premiere + Review )

Los Angeles based girl group Lost Cat are back with a raging banger and video for their newest track "Bitch Fight". With fierce lyrics, and banging drums, I can tell you Lost Cat are here to stay. Following their own ethos of "just creating some good ol' rock and roll" and to be fair, they are doing just that. Drawing from their own life experiences, Lost Cat bring us brash honesty in the form of good old fashion rock and roll, but with their own twist : their lyrics. "Bit

thread by clara mann

Clara Mann’s new single, ‘Thread’, is a dreamlike escape from a hectic world. It’s her first release with new management, 7476, home to artists such as Matt Maltese and tinyumbrellas. Serene guitar echoes warmly, like the sun rising through sweet green pine trees in the springtime. It’s Mann’s vocals that are the true force of this track; there is such a soothing strength behind every word she sings that it stops you in your tracks. Her vocals feel as though they were made to

‘Sukikirai 好き嫌い EP by Mei Semones

I will admit, I’ve never listened to music that is quite like Mei Semones. Her newest EP Sukikirai 好き嫌い is the most delightfully interesting and equally surprising mix of jazz, indie, and J-Pop I have ever had the pleasure of listening to. The three track EP is makes me feel like sitting mysteriously in a café, sipping straight black coffee and reading old classics. Mei’s voice is angelic, singing in both Japanese and English, and carries gently throughout her new project. B

Polar States EP by Polar States

Well, well, well, if it isn’t Polar States back at it again with the thrilling release of their self-titled EP ‘Polar States’. The up-and-coming British indie rock band is gifting us with a brilliant four track masterpiece, comprising of some previous releases as well as the new track ‘Safe House’ – which is definitely my favourite of the EP. It’s full of the traditional synth-y indie sounds, but for me what makes Polar States a really great band is the way British rock eleme

Buoyancy by Body Type

If I had to describe Body Type in three words, they would be electric, impulsive, and energetic. ‘Buoyancy’ is Body Type’s new single from their debut album “Everything is Dangerous but Nothing’s Surprising” and it delivers the type of organic liveliness that makes them so unique. Not too long ago, we were gifted with ‘Sex & Rage’, the first release off the upcoming album and golly, was I blown away. Is it too much to say that ‘Buoyancy’ is even better, filled with even more

orange juice by alé araya and rozie ramati

Latina singer - songwriters, producers, and multi - genre artists Alé Araya and Rozie Ramati have finally released their long awaited collaboration "Orange Juice" a beautiful track filled with captivating harmonies that transcend you into another world. With beautiful instrumentals grazing the background that flow perfectly along with the lyrics and vocals of Alé and Rozie, you won't want to miss this. Alé states “The idea came together while we were working on our sample p

I Could Cry Right Now If You Wanted Me To By Razor Braids

Since their release of their debut lp, four piece Brooklyn based female rock band, Razor Braids have toured nationally, headlined many venues, and successfully played shows such as the Mercury Lounge and Brooklyn Bowl in just the band’s first year. Combining elements of heavy punk, indie rock and a 90s alternative atmosphere, Holley Bynum (lead vocalist and bassist), Janie Peacock (lead guitar), Jilly Karande (rhythm guitar and vocals), and Hannah Nichols (drums) give it thei

Stories I Am Now Telling You by Quiet Light

Quiet Light’s new EP, ‘Stories I Am Now Telling You’, comes out on April 8th. The EP begins with previously released single, ‘Alight’, and it immediately surrounds you in the glowing ambience of Riya Mahesh’s music. It is a song of adoration so strong it doesn’t need to be requited. ‘Stories I Am Now Telling You’ lives in perfect harmony between mellow acoustic and laid-back indie; between city skylines and early morning light; between The National’s ‘I Am Easy To Find’ and ‘

not good enough by lily ryan

There are very few artists whose voices I find really pull at my heartstrings – and Lily Ryan has certainly earnt her spot on that list. Her talent is astronomical, and she’s only just getting started. Lily’s new single ‘Not good enough’ is a brilliant display of her angelic tone paired with a soft techno mix. The hero of the song is Lily’s voice; it’s like fine wine, with every relisten it just gets better and better. It is truly deliciously intoxicating. ‘Not good enough

Give You Everything by Eliza & The Delusionals

I was driving to work the other morning; it was a Saturday and it was one of those days when I got every red light, stuck in traffic, cursing people for driving slow in the fast lane. I was beyond frustrated, focused fully on the red light to see if maybe I could mind-control it to change over to green. Anyway, this is beside the point – as I was waiting at the last set of lights before I get to work, the radio started playing something that sounded very familiar, a voice I r

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