Things Are Fun are preparing to release their debut 7”, “Nobody Answers The Phone”, on December 1st via Weirdly Records. This is a fairly new punk trio, but they have clearly found their sound. You can currently stream “Fall Moods I” and the album’s title track below.
Philadelphia
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New Curly Castro Album Available for Streaming & Purchase
Winston’s Dubplate is the new album from Wrecking Crew member Curly Castro. Bringing previously unreleased material up to the surface, the collection balances grit and groove in these dub-inflected tracks. It’s a precursor to his forthcoming LP TOSH, due out December 14 via Backwoodz Studioz. Feel free to roll up a spliff, and let that head bob.
Nashville
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Oginalii plays The 5 Spot on 12.05
Emma Hoeflinger of Oginalii has an affinity for Annie Clark; she aspires to be like the mind behind St. Vincent with her fearless guitar riffs and forward-thinking lyrics. She’ll take the stage at The 5 Spot on December 5th in order to showcase her and her band’s talents on the heels of their debut full-length album Cause and Affection, which drops in April 2019. The band have released three singles in the past few months: "Further In/Out", a feminist banger about rattling society’s cages; "No Littering", about freedom of choice; and "Forgotten Kindness", a call to empathy. Oginalii has progressed since 2013 from an acoustic act to a full band electric onslaught of musical might; you can catch them at The 5 Spot on 12/05 to see them in action. Until then, check out "Forgotten Kindness" below. – Will Sisskind
Philadelphia
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New Music Video:”21 Rules” – No Sailor
The Kieran Garvey-led, baroque-folk quintet of No Sailor recently shared a new video for the project’s debut single. “21 Rules” dispenses a series of advice, melding humor and earnest experience. The rolling rhythms of piano, drums, and standup bass create an infectious, kinetic energy, as the warmth of violin weaves through the narrative, which provides wisdom through a list of dos and don’ts. The video enhances the good-time feels of the recording, showing the band in an intimate, autumnal, barn setting for an audience of one.
Nashville
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Michael Logen contributes Americana soul to “Sunset Avenue Sessions” collab LP
It’s been a busy year for Michael Logen; though his latest album New Medicine came out two years ago, he’s continued to perform in the Nashville scene and collaborate with other local, indie, and major recording artists to keep his folk sound fresh. His latest collaboration comes in the form of Sunset Avenue Sessions, an album which Logen worked on with fellow Americana artists Lizanne Knott and Jesse Terry. The album consists of five covers and six original songs performed by the trio, who just toured throughout October all over the UK. The covers include a couple of Tom Petty classics such as "Wildflowers" and "Learning To Fly", as well as a take on Buffalo Springfield’s "For What It’s Worth", providing an homage to the American songbooks of both old and new. The originals are takes on tracks from each of the artists’ discographies; you can take a listen to one of Logen’s tracks, "Ocean Floor", below. – Will Sisskind
NYC
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Small Crush well, crushes it, with latest album “Blush”
It’s hard to not be charmed by Oakland’s pop rock bunch Small Crush. They’re like The Strokes met a Weezerly guitarist and a crispy-wispy lady vocalist and threw in some extra smiles. Lyrics are often bittersweet and romantic in that man, I’ve been there, type of way. Take the song “Signal Dreams” from their latest album, Blush: “If I’m asleep or awake/what difference does it make/if you’re not here with me?” Killer melodies and like they say, Fun! Natural Fun! We agree and we’re not the only ones. Small Crush killed it at last summer’s Noise Pop and we can’t wait to see them again. Enjoy listening to their songs below and catch them at The Art Boutiki in San Jose on December 22, where they’re playing with their Asian Man Record label mates Get Married. – Michelle Kicherer
NYC
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Misty Mtn releases third EP teaser titled “We’ll Call It Even”
Brooklyn’s Misty Mtn has had quite a year as they approach the release of their debut EP, set for release this Spring 2019. Drips and drops of singles and live performances have kept fans hooked to this band as they forge forward, leaving behind a thin trail of treats for us to keep nibbling on—their latest of which being their newest single, “We’ll Call It Even,” released November 19. As their third and possibly most inventive track in their string of EP teasers, this light jam gives a clean snapshot of the urban hustle and pursuing art in a big city.
Their first release as a duo was the sincere synth-driven single, “Greener,” premiered about a year ago. This song combines samples of mellow pop, folky rhythms and gorgeous melodies, blending with the band’s darker Nordic aesthetic to produce their self-coined genre, ‘dark mountain pop.’ Their single “Guess Who’s Back” was their second track to hit the NYC scene, and displayed their taste for adding an electronic edge to classic genres like post punk and RNB. This band’s consistently strong releases and imaginative sound leave little room for feelings other than anticipation for their upcoming material. Keep an eye out for the release of Misty Mtn’s debut EP coming out this Spring 2019, and stream “We’ll Call It Even” on Soundcloud. – Rebecca Carroll
Philadelphia
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Krust Toons: “What’s Your Draw?” by Tedd Hazard
Krust Toons: "What’s Your Draw?" by Tedd Hazard – please feel free to drop him a line at teddandthehazards@gmail.com if you dig or have any funny ideas. You can also check out more of his illustrations and animation shorts HERE.
Philadelphia
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New Breaklite EP Available for Streaming & Download
Bloodshot is the new EP from stoner-punk cult Breaklite. With a "don’t give two fucks" attitude, it’s easy to hand yourself over to the gang’s mischievous brand of slacker rock. Wanna party all night like you’re 21? You can give your neighbor a brotherly shove while doing so on Friday, December 14 at The Barbary, where Breaklite will be joined by Full Bush and Grace Vonderkuhn.
NYC
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Cyber Buzz alert: CLAVVS tops Hype Machine Charts with “Lay Back”
Synthpop Brooklyn duo (via Atlanta) CLAVVS has been catching a lot of cyber-fan attention recently by topping the Hype Machine charts with singles Lay Back (streaming) and Slow Dive. The group has already two well received full length albums under their belt, but are showing no signs of slowing down. Atmospheric and easy on the ear without ever sounding banal, this year’s singles show a noteworthy growth in the songwriting department, which is a promising sign for a project whose songs aim at moving the listeners’ feelings more than their body, boosted by vocalist Amber Renee’s soulful and melancholic alto. You can catch them live with TEEN on January 16 at Baby’s All Right.
Nashville
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Alanna Royale plays Women Rock! on 11.28 at Basement East
At The Basement East on Wednesday 11.28, you can catch Alanna Royale perform at Women Rock!, a night chock full of female-fronted bands singing and playing their hearts out. Go and shake out the post-Thanksgiving blues to her funk-rock songs packed with percussive brass, old-school grooves, and Alanna belting out melodies that fill the room. You’ll hear covers of songs by legendary artists like Joan Jett, Stevie Nicks, Janis Joplin, and more, as well as perhaps a few of Alanna’s originals, including tracks from her new EP So Bad You Can Taste It. Along with Alanna, the bill will feature music from fellow Nashville female-fronted groups and perfomers such as Slider, Jasmine Cain, Athena, Emily Nenni, and Emily Chambers. Take a listen to So Bad You Can Taste It below. – Will Sisskind
L.A.
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Launder releases intoxicating new single “Powder”
John Cudlip, otherwise known as Launder, recently dropped his newest single, “Powder,” an intoxicating mash-up of shoegazing instruments and poetic lyrics that mold the ebb and flow of this talented artist. Launder’s musical performance throws you into a passion-induced trance of 90’s indie and 00’s punk rock, which instills a certain type of emotion that is established immediately when the song begins. Indie rock has become a genre that mainstream media has recently been catching wind of and shaping into their own relatable and recognizable sound. Fortunately for us, Launder’s exclusive voice and stimulating musical performance throw the radio craze for a whirlwind, lighting up any occasion; including your dinner, wedding rehearsal, reunion, Thanksgiving, happy hour and evenings alone with a bottle of wine. Launder’s ability to highlight a single emotion through lyrics and then pair it with a powerhouse musical ensemble sets an indescribable mood that one can only understand with headphones on loud and lights off. “Powder” is mood defying, unapologetically original, strangely familiar, and refreshingly exclusive. Kayla Hay