2017-08-02 15:21
From a a collaboration project between producer/songwriter Shao Jean and singer-songwriter Leyeux, the beautiful “Patience” is a track from their new EP, out this July. The tra… Read More
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2017-08-02 15:13
Originally from the Bay Area, TrOyMaN is a rising rapper fond of hypnotic, vintage string-laden beats and a suave flow. New track “A_C” rides on strings and woodwinds, lush and… Read More
2017-08-02 02:24
Hyphen and Ben Hunter’s just-released track “4 Hours” is a captivating showcase of both London-based rappers’ precise flow and overall intensity, complemented wonderf… Read More
2017-08-02 01:51
“Your Face” is a vibrant, effervescent track from Bells and Robes, a duo from Atlanta. The sound is hypnotic with a funky backbone, like a fusion of Yellow Magic Orchestra and… Read More
2017-07-26 23:43
Eugene, Oregon-based quartet Spiller produce a vibrant, brisk sound that blends elements of indie-rock, math-rock, and jazz. Some bands who assemble such a mixture can fall victim to over… Read More
2017-07-26 23:34
Sydney, Australia-based Spilt Milk are a trio quite ahead of their years, as they’re in their last year of high school and already cranking out quality indie-rock with their debut si… Read More
2017-07-21 22:35
“Look Up, Paradise” is a gorgeous, sample-laden effort from London-based Channel Swimmer, whose music video was culled from Miami tourism promos from the ’80s and ’… Read More
2017-07-21 22:16
“I’ll Stick With You” is a great showing of the atmospheric power conveyed by Last Days of Elvis, a project originally formed in Glasgow, Scotland by Andrew Stark and Se… Read More
2017-07-21 22:10
Radio Macbeth are a lo-fi indie-pop/rock act hailing from Oregon, whose new track “Vapor Trails” is via their new album Bubblegum Wasteland, releasing September 1st. They appro… Read More
2017-07-21 22:05
Noisywaters are a duo based out of Bellingham, Washington, comprised of harpist Will Barrett and Benza Maman on vocals and keys. They merge infectious trap beats with dream-pop, with the h… Read More
2017-07-21 22:02
“Hello” is the impressive debut single from The Max Tribe, a group that formed in 2013 when Nashville native Austin Max (guitars/vocals) united with Austrian-born Conner Kessle… Read More
2017-07-21 21:57
Sunset Exotic, the solo project of Santa Rosa-based producer/composer Charlie Foltz, shows fuzzy infectious charm on his fourth single, “High Fidelity”. Written as an ode to a… Read More
2017-07-21 20:01
“Gasoline” is a just-released track from The Federal Empire, who impressed last month with the single “What Are We Fighting For“, a riveting effort with a stadium-s… Read More
2017-07-21 19:43
“Take Great Care” is the second single off Jonie’s first tape release, Jonie Tapes Vol I. “I wrote this song after a tragic situation in my life, and crafting it wa… Read More
2017-07-18 21:55
A Thousand Hours draw from influences like Slowdive and Cocteau Twins to craft an ethereal, atmospheric vein of nocturnal rock. Engaging new track “Christina” is the second to… Read More
2017-07-18 21:52
The Holifields are a young psych/progressive rock group from Knoxville, Tennessee. Their new track “Water Ghost” is an excellent piece of songwriting, with soaring, psych-frien… Read More
2017-07-18 21:51
“Toxic Slip” is the first single to be released from Brother Cephus’ forthcoming six-track collection, out July 21st. The Tampa-based act is comprised of brothers Gabe an… Read More
2017-07-18 21:49
“Don’t Call Me Baby” is the stellar new release from Luke Rathborne, the Brooklyn-by-way-of-Maine singer/songwriter who since moving to New York has garnered an impressiv… Read More
2017-07-18 21:47
“Adventure Song” is a beautiful, fluttering piece of indie-pop from Boston act Small Talk. Self-propelled by “tight vocal harmonies and a healthy dose of groove”, t… Read More
2017-07-15 00:28
Above are the most memorable tracks featured throughout June 2017, streaming on both Spotify and Soundcloud. Some tracks may be missing from the Spotify playlist, since not every submitted… Read More
2017-07-14 23:44
California-based Margot Polo is the solo project of David Provenzano, singer/guitarist of Fialta and Sherwood. He produces a vein of indie-pop touching on soul, psychedelia, and R&B, w… Read More
2017-07-14 23:43
“Sharpie Head” is a charismatic, stylistically engaging listen from The Laytcomers, a rock act out of Fremont, California. Guitar distortion and kazoo-like enthusiasm give this… Read More
2017-07-14 23:41
“Pinnacle’s” is a striking track from rising NYC-based hip-hop artist RUFFO420, whose flow is lush yet rhythmically precise over chilled-out beats and production from .ph… Read More
2017-07-14 23:40
Adam Winn produces a heartfelt vein of folk that appeals to the human connection, his intimate lyrics and vocal approach touching on the fragility of life. The native of Creston, BC picked u… Read More
2017-07-12 21:38
As the self-professed aim of Gnarsh’s music “is to make people smile, tap their foot, and scratch their heads,” it’s easy to say “Putting on Your Face”… Read More
2017-07-12 21:36
“I Can Have It All” is the striking debut single from Two Birds One, a duo comprised of multi-instrumentalists Michael and Shoota, who met whilst playing in bands Aquila Young… Read More
2017-07-12 21:34
“Taking Our Time” is the lead single off Ottawa duo Skytone’s new full-length JangleWaves. The twangy slice of jangle-pop isn’t a far cry from the aesthetic of fell… Read More
2017-07-12 21:33
Australian psych-rockers must be tired of Tame Impala comparisons at this point, no matter how favorable. Still, it’s not a bad act to be grouped in with, and Australian psych-rocker… Read More
2017-07-12 21:32
Trevor Forrest is a Brooklyn-based singer, songwriter, and producer whose charismatic new track “Countless Ways” is aptly described as “if Alt-J and Local Natives were on… Read More
2017-07-12 21:31
Especially after listening to hundreds of tracks daily with intricacies and stylistic idiosyncrasies, from the brilliant to questionable, there can be an urge to listen to a simple slice o… Read More
2017-07-10 23:57
Instant Empire is a rock group from Denver that formed nearly eight years ago. Since then, they have released three EPs and a couple LPs, the most recent of which – Last of the Lover… Read More
2017-07-10 23:46
Los Angeles-based act Alarma produce a colorful, vibrant sound that blends various ethnic music styles, including Latin cumbia, reggae, ska, African, and Middle-Eastern influences. Their s… Read More
2017-07-10 23:40
The High Crook is a blues/rock band from Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), the capital of India’s West Bengal state. They formed in late 2013, channeling a love for blues, pop, and rock … Read More
2017-07-10 23:39
Groupoem is a newly reformed rock act from Vancouver, who released their new album Dirt Church this past May. It’s a 19-track release that the band recorded in Toronto in their earlie… Read More
2017-07-07 20:39
Pekoe Cat (Kyle Woolven) showed ample versatility on his recent album Digital Chaos, exploring a variety of electronic soundscapes while retaining a sound fondly akin to early Ariel P… Read More
2017-07-07 20:32
On previously featured “Cosmos“, Brooklyn-based act God Tiny showcased an energetic slice of psych-rock bliss, complete with soaring, trippy vocals and enveloping guitar l… Read More
2017-07-07 20:26
“Pseudo” is another hazy pop crooner from The Doubles, who impressed last month with “All My Eyes“. Tropical keys pulse like a heartbeat, as hypnotic vocals relativ… Read More
2017-07-07 20:16
Featured a few weeks ago, Rare Monk’s single “Happy Haunting” was wonderfully received, with fluid guitar work and a gorgeously melodic hook hinting that the band’s… Read More
2017-07-07 20:07
“21” is the title song off Alexandra Angele’s new four-song EP Willow Park. Clear keys and gentle trickles combine with an effective whistling snap, as the Jersey-born si… Read More
2017-07-07 20:00
Rising producer Listenbee displays his infectious charm on new track “Listenbee”, whose summer-friendly synth warbles and fresh vocals courtesy of previously featured Cosmos &a&hellip…Read More
2017-07-07 20:00
NYC psychedelic act Les Techno’s new album, Whatever Happened to Les Techno?, shows the rocker pursuing a Moog-accompanied form of jangle-rock that recalls an even more hypnotic vers… Read More
2017-07-07 19:59
Los Angeles-based pop act Flaviyake shows a spacey, engaging vein of songwriting, which on new track “Bad in Bed” explores submission and BDSM in general. A chiming synth-led b… Read More
2017-07-06 04:09
The track art for Guest Actors’ “When Everything Ends” is apt, with the tranquil, fluid guitar lines accompanying the gentle vocals concocting visions of floating peacefu… Read More
2017-07-06 04:01
London-based Hyphen’s new single “Lost” is a brass-laden fusion of soul, electronica, and trip-hop with an exciting, precise flow. The verses, packed with swanky brass an… Read More
2017-07-04 03:16
Boston trio Wake Child impressed this May with the superb track “In the End“, with bluesy organ and hook-y, emotional songwriting resembling a cross between !!! and Jeff B… Read More
2017-06-29 22:25
Melbourne rockers Shorts effectively channel ’90s alt-rock nostalgia on their new track “Sun Dogs”, the second single off their upcoming EP Something Else. Heavy waves of… Read More
2017-06-29 22:15
Foliage’s just-released track “Silence” continues the jangle-pop magic displayed on “Dare“, the first single revealed off the project’s forthcoming albu… Read More
2017-06-29 21:47
“Company” is the first single from Party Jacket’s forthcoming debut full-length Weekend Exotic, set for release this July. The project of Josh Grimes, Party Jacket touts… Read More
2017-06-23 17:57
Portland-based rockers Rare Monk go far back on Obscure Sound, with their track “Underground” impressing in 2012 with its stirring string infusions, waves of guitars, and passi… Read More
2017-06-23 17:38
Emil Lundbak is a singer/guitarist/songwriter from Copenhagen, whose new single “The Lead Song” was released yesterday. Emil’s first release since his debut EP Relentless… Read More
2017-06-23 17:31
Many fans of vintage power-pop and album-rock found a comforting, familiar appeal on Milwaukee-based project The Pulltops’s previously featured track “Destination“, which… Read More
2017-06-23 17:24
“Motions” is a just-released track from Shoffy (Alex Shofler), who impressed a few months back with his creative remix of Calvin Harris’ “Slide”. Despite bein… Read More
2017-06-22 18:00
Following the stunning track “Hide“, REIGHNBEAU – the Albuquerque-based visual and sound artist Bryce Hample – provides another peek at his forthcoming&n&hellip…Read More
2017-06-22 17:37
Midnight Garden has impressed previously with “Down” and “Something Blue“, both fine tracks with a synth-tinged grasp of folk and classic-rock. Their recent offerin… Read More
2017-06-22 17:36
Australian synth-pop act Once Around Saturn reminds fondly of ’80s synth-pop, with a fondness for spacey, sharp melodies fondly reminiscent of a female-fronted Yellow Magic Orchestra… Read More
2017-06-22 17:35
Singer/songwriter Talon Majors fronts the project Velvet Winter, releasing her first single “Crystal Heart” in March 2017 to solid acclaim. Her newest release, “Diamond Day… Read More
2017-06-22 17:35
We first touched on prolific artist Christopher Sluka last year with his album Introversions, his sound rooted in darkly atmospheric yet hook-y ’80s rock/pop elegance, with a Bowie-l… Read More
2017-06-20 22:24
Louisville-based rockers White Knight just dropped their second album, This Island Earth. It has a psychedelic, classic-rock allure that has been described as akin to “David Bowie ma… Read More
2017-06-20 22:24
Dublin-based act Young Earth showcase a shimmering sound on new track “Worth It”, with a jubilant chorus being the center feature in a twangy, nostalgic rock vein that reminds… Read More
2017-06-20 00:17
“Think About You All the Time” sounds like the work of veteran pop songwriters from the ’60s, not the debut from a Brooklyn four-piece in 2017 — as it is. Thoroughl… Read More
2017-06-20 00:09
Los Angeles-based act autoclub seems bound to blow up, if new single “Cat” is any indication. With a sound featuring “melodic psych-disco sounds, and catchy fresh dance p… Read More
2017-06-19 23:43
John Moose is an act that trace their roots to “the deep wild woods of Värmland, Sweden.” The band’s name refers to their lyrics’ protagonist, within a tale of… Read More
2017-06-19 23:42
With a sound that reminds very fondly of The Church’s psych-friendly jangle-rock, Michael Cullen’s numerously featured tracks have drawn a positive response, with several of th… Read More
2017-06-19 23:36
d a number of Eric Frisch tracks in the past, the NYC-based singer/songwriter’s newest entry “As Long As I’m Alive” continues his familiar, piano-driven pop sensibi… Read More
2017-06-19 23:25
Portland-based alternative act Freaks of the Sea show a smooth, gliding feel with a bit of warbled funk on new track “Hypocrite”, released on Friday. “Yeah, I’m a h… Read More
2017-06-17 00:34
Quiet The Pilot is Los Angeles-based Ryan Moore’s solo project. His new track “Give Me Time” is a quaintly infectious, slow-burning success with a rollicking chorus that… Read More
2017-06-17 00:24
Jane Machine’s “I Hope We Win” is her introduction, the first release off her first LP. She describes the track as “sad danceable pop … about how we dull our… Read More
2017-06-17 00:04
The Caress are an act of three brothers – Tom, Ben, and Sam Easton – from New Cross, South East London. They formed the project in December 2015, merging a collective love for… Read More
2017-06-17 00:03
Ridgio’s new track “I’m Just A Man” touts a beat that reminds of the lush, springtime psychedelia on Avalanches’ Wildflower. The Chicago-based rapper has a fl… Read More
2017-06-17 00:02
Vancouver art-pop quintet Only A Visitor just released their new full-length, Lines, today. Fronted by composer/arranger Robyn Jacob, the act has performed at festivals such as Artswells… Read More
2017-06-15 00:10
San Francisco-based Nick Schott’s new track “Empathic Hunter” begins fairly unassumingly, with a tight funk-tinged rock arsenal. The chorus, though – both in its fi… Read More
2017-06-15 00:01
“OLYMPIA” is a bright piece of pop with a spacey allure, with a sound that resembles a hybrid of J-Pop sugar-sweetness with Muse’s spacey, anthemic feel. Either way, it&r&hellip…Read More
2017-06-14 23:52
Dome Hall, a five-piece out of Newcastle, achieved acclaim with their debut single “Mistake Woods”, going on to secure support slots with the likes of Clean Cut Kid and Frighte… Read More
2017-06-14 23:30
Premiering yesterday on buzzbands.la, The Federal Empire’s new single “What Are We Fighting For” is a fine effort centered around a stadium-sized chorus and sampled… Read More
2017-06-13 00:57
“Seventeen, Baby” is a stunning track from Papyllon, a young band from Prešov, Slovakia. It hooks from the get-go, with late-night brass and a smoothly paced rhythm sect… Read More
2017-06-13 00:49
Emme is an act from Austin, Texas comprised of vocalist Sowmya Somanath and beatmaker Walter Nichols. Somanath’s vocals are entirely captivating, lush and caressing in allowing the a… Read More
2017-06-13 00:46
“Bad Drug” is a fresh success from Cosmos & Creature, adorned with smooth vocals and summer-y vibes. The track develops from a relatively bare piano adornment, with Molly M… Read More
2017-06-13 00:45
Matteo Scher has been playing piano since the age of four, picking up violin and guitar as well shortly thereafter. Now, at 20 years old, Matteo is releasing his first fully produced EP, a… Read More
2017-06-09 21:43
Under the name La Poré, Nick Samson crafts nocturnal, dance-friendly ’80s-inspired goodness with heaps of atmosphere. The project from Columbus, Ohio makes its debut with the… Read More
2017-06-09 21:41
“Maya” provides an excellent indication of the gripping psych-rock sound throughout Them Jones’ new album Grow, streaming in full below. The Philly group impressed prior… Read More
2017-06-09 21:40
“Cocoon” makes a strong impression in its mere two-minute span, showing the Los Angeles duo as manufacturers of soaring rock with very memorable vocals, in the vein of Jenny Le… Read More
2017-06-09 21:39
“California” is an exciting funk stomper that’s a great way to bring in a sunny weekend. Based out of Los Angeles, The Blemish is comprised of Bo Haan – a lawyer-tu… Read More
2017-06-09 21:38
“Blow” is a song from Manifest Wallace’s recent Look Around EP. The 24-year-old rapper from Sacramento shows hypnotic charm in his melodic flow, complemented well by a sp… Read More
2017-06-09 21:36
Griff Lynch delivers “No One Cares” is the third single from Griff Lynch this year, following the grim “Don’t Count on Me” and Welsh language “Hir Oes D… Read More
2017-06-09 21:35
“You” touts a cool, jagged post-punk edge to the swanky guitars and vocal delivery initially, leading into a more full-bodied and melodically pleasing delivery around 00:26. Th… Read More
2017-06-09 16:30
A prominent event since opening 24 years ago, Hot97 Summer Jam is always something for hip-hop fans to look forward to. This year, the Summer Jam will take place on June 11th at MetLife Sta… Read More
2017-06-07 22:57
Above are the most memorable tracks featured throughout May 2017, streaming on both Spotify and Soundcloud. Some tracks may be missing from the Spotify playlist, since not every track is… Read More
2017-06-07 22:14
With a sound steeped in dreamy harmonies reminiscent of The Beach Boys, Grizzly Bear, and Vampire Weekend, Danke Shane is the very impressive solo project of Washington, D.C.’s Andre… Read More
2017-06-07 22:13
Camp Candle caught my attention last year with the stunning track “Surface“, whose sample-forward, vintage orchestral allure with hip-hop rhythmic sophistication reminded of Av… Read More
2017-06-07 22:11
All Things Blue showcase a smoothly infectious sound on new track “Tattle”, written and recorded by India Coombs and Jon Joseph (former bassist for BORNS). There’s a psyc… Read More
2017-06-07 22:10
Adam Walton fronts Nashville-based project King Wilderness. His sound merges his love for folk and mountain music with immediate, rock-forward tendencies. On the project, Adam says: &ldquo&hellip…Read More
2017-06-07 22:09
Produced by indie-rock great John Vanderslice, It’s Just Craig’s new album Dark Corners tells the story of a cargo boat captain and his journey. From temptations of the sea to… Read More
2017-06-07 22:08
Developing a steady fanbase since his 2003 debut, California-based singer/songwriter Eric Anders’ 2016 compilation Big World Abide: The Best of Eric Anders compiled a bunch of his me… Read More
2017-06-07 22:07
Here’s a useful infographic on the various music festivals around the UK this summer, along with the expected types of dancing styles in the crowd, recommended attire, highlights, and… Read More
2017-06-06 17:22
“In My Ways”, a cut from London-based trio Boy Days’ forthcoming EP of the same name, is a gripping and soulful gem — led by a classic, emotional vocal delivery tha… Read More
2017-06-02 00:57
Foreign Correspondent is a solo-recording project out of Melbourne, Australia. “Daniel” is an impressive first release, a downtempo psych-pop journey with jagged guitars, playf… Read More
2017-06-02 00:56
“All My Eyes” is a hypnotic pop crooner with vibes reminiscent of Grizzly Bear, with a vintage pop feel combining with haunting indie-rock elegance. Not much is known about the… Read More
2017-06-02 00:54
Po’ Brothers aptly describe their new track “Feel” as “what happens when Neil Young-esque psychedelia hops into a Pontiac Thunderbird bound for blues-ville USA.&rdq&hellip…Read More
2017-06-02 00:52
Adolescentes sin edad are a Chilean group with a fondness for dream-pop and new-wave, as evidenced on their jangly new track “El Bosque // Adolescentes Sin Edad”. A subdu… Read More
2017-06-02 00:51
Tampa-based Julien the Child crafts an accessible vein of indie electronic-pop, with new track “Self-Aware” reminding aesthetically of Seattle act Aqueduct in the vocal tone&rs&hellip…Read More
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