If you like unassuming, short and charming pop songs about high school, firemen and buses, look no further than 19 year old singer-songwriter Frankie Cosmos. In her just released first full-length ‘Zentropy,’ (though she’s put out at least 40 other digital records on Bandcamp over the years – no joke!) Greta Kline reveals much of her inner child, whether singing about what her dad is up to or how birthdays don’t mean you’re getting older. But ‘Zentropy’ equally exposes a young lady just beginning to wrestle with explorations of love and life anxieties. It’s a fascinating journey just begun, and songs like "Birthday" (streaming below), showcase a melodic talent that’s not afraid to experiment with tempo changes and assorted influences, without losing her signature, intimate style.
If Frankie Cosmos manages to keep half these levels of prolificity in her 20s, we can definitely expect a bunch of hits from her. Because great music – like everything else – is all about trying hard.

See her when she plays at Glasslands on April 28th with garage-pop quartet Toons. – Mike Levine (@Goldnuggets)

We added this song to The Deli’s playlist of Best NYC songs by emerging NYC artists – check it out!

DC’s Exit Vehicles released their first EP this weekend, and you can find them on Spotify and iTunes. Recorded in famed Inner Ear Studio, it’s an exciting introduction to what will surely become a new favorite. Aggressive yet melodic, progressive yet tight, a solid post-punk rhythm section drives a clean alt/indie sound reminiscent of the best in the city’s history. They’re the kind of band you’ll be bragging about seeing when they were small. As of now you’ll have to wait until April 26th to catch them locally at Axum’s Lounge. Until then, the EP should be on regular rotation on your player of choice. –Natan Press

Singer-songwriter/actor OJR might have been raised in Virginia, but his heart belongs to New York. One-half stone cold rocker, one-half rootsy folkie, Oliver John-Rodgers is a missing connection between Dylan’s acerbic lyrics, and Lou Reed’s deadpan rock posturing that’s desperately needed out there in the jungles of Bushwick. – Mike Levine (@Goldnuggets)

This artist submitted his music for coverage here.

The Bottom Dollars are that well-worn pair of jeans you can always rely on to get you where you’re headed: no matter how dirty they may get. It’s that classic rock energy that works like nothing else as your reliable late night, bar-hopping soundtrack. Coming off a recent album release and a string of dates at this year’s SXSW, the Brooklyn band is currently touring the West Coast  after releasing their new single, ‘Smoker’ (streaming). Taken from their recent debut full length ‘Meet Me In Cognito,’ the track powers through an admission of guilt over a nasty habit. Through pounding drums and down-home guitar solos, the band tries persuading you that ‘momma didn’t raise a smoker.’ Listen below to one of the catchiest tracks from the album, and see if you’re convinced. – Mike Levine (@Goldnuggets)