Westfield, Massachusetts’ The Hashassins are hot, well-season, and served up to you in abundance: the hip-hop duo’s new EP moments is a satisfying track-for-track delight. The songs are focused on the essentials, fleshed out lyrically, and allowing for their laid-back beats to infect with intent. Take “yayha,” the EP’s opening track, as an example of the back and forth dribble that William Wallace and Sincere create, delivering eventually a flow that is relaxed but serious, and a sense of vibrant production throughout. The synths that swell and gravitate in “fade away” create an ambiance, soft and delicate, that once again allows the verses to pierce right through it. The Hashassins spill reflections in “something to feel” and let their layered hooks, sung in a thick reverb haze, capture your imagination. The new album is a short but delightful trance, a treat for the avid listener; stream the upbeat, 2003-flavored “thru this all” below. – Rene Cobar
Rosie Tucker releases video for fan-favorite cover of Jeffrey Lewis’s “Arrow”
You who have followed the LA indie scene over the past couple of years have certainly followed the rise of Rosie Tucker. Earlier this year, she released her single "Brand New Beast", the follow-up to the "Ambrosia" single and her breakout LP Never Not Never Not Never Not. At her most recent shows, Tucker’s also rocked out with a cover of Jeffrey Lewis’s "Arrow", which has become a fan favorite. With so many people asking for an official release of the song, Tucker has put out a video for it, hoping that those whose dreams of hearing it live this year will have something to tide them over until shows begin sometime in the hopefully not-too-distant future. Watch the video for Rosie Tucker’s rendition of "Arrow" below. – Will Sisskind
Tasha “But There’s Still The Moon”
Tasha has released a new single called "But There’s Still The Moon". This is the folk-tinged, R&B singer’s first single since the release of her acclaimed 2018 debut album Alone at Last.
You can catch Tasha opening for Dirty Projectors on June 3rd at Thalia Hall.
The Hÿss “Extraterrestrial”
The Hÿss have release a new album called "Extraterrestrial". The album’s lead single is the title track and opening track and it is a scorcher!
The is the Doom Metal of Dave Fitzgerald (guitar/vocals), Pat Kennedy (guitar/mandolin/vocals), Matt McDonald (vocals), Mike Scales (drums), and Bill Sullivan (bass).
Mock Nine “Adding Up To Nothing”
Mock Nine has released a new single called "Adding Up To Nothing". This is the band’s first new music of 2020 and a follow-up to their 2019 album, Stories From That Night You Can’t Remember.
Mock Nine will be performing this Friday, April 24th, at 6pm as part of Taco Chicago’s Virtual Music Festival. The festival will also be featuring Mom Dog, Bailey Minzenberger, Free Range and many more. It all kicks off tonight, April 20th with Onceiwasyoung at 5pm.
Cloud Cruiser “King Couch”
Desert Rock group Cloud Cruiser has released a 4 minute and 20 second song today, 4/20, called "King Couch". The track is set to be included on a new compilation from Shuga Records called Highly Recommended Chicago: Vol. 1: G6, The Legalization.
Cloud Cruiser is currently scheduled to perform at Beat Kitchen on May 30th with Boatman’s Toll and Trouble.
Joshua Virtue “Jackie’s House”
Joshua Virtue (of Free Snacks) has released his sophomore album, Jackie’s House. The album was written with the first two weeks of the shelter-in-place order and Virtue’s effort to help support his mother, Jacqueline (Jackie), his sister, and his grandmother. Growing up Jackie’s house was the hub of his community and this album will hopefully be a way for him to give back to woman that raised him.
Musically, the album is top notch LoFi hip hop with fantastic, laid back, beats and an appearance from Rahim Salaam and Ruby Watson.
Similar Kind ushers in the good stuff in new single “Maria”
Hop on, Connecticut’s Similar Kind is taking us on a ride towards the weekend, and it is magical. The beautiful ambiance created by lingering guitar chords, a twisting bassline, and lead singer Julia Breen’s exquisite vocals in the band’s latest single “Maria” engulfs you and transports you to your place of choice. The music has that blend of fierce modern rhythm and ‘80s dream pop that is catapulting acts like Tennis to the top of the charts, it is tasteful, and so cool-retro you cannot help get lost in it. In a time when any dose of endorphins will do, this Norwalk quintet is delivering a heavy dose to the masses. Stream the new single below, and see you on the other side of the weekend, New England. – Rene Cobar
Tiny Bit of Giant’s Blood “If You Want Blood (You’ve Got It)”
Tiny Bit of Giant’s Blood recently released a video for their take on AC/DC’s "If You Want Blood (You’ve Got It)". The song is taken from their debut album Gigantosaur which will be released on vinyl May 22nd.
This is the Rock of Tony Rogers (vocals, keyboards, percussion, horns), John Scholvin (guitars, piano, vocals), Jackie Schimmel (bass guitar, vocals), and Larry Beers (drums, vocals).
Premiere: Tatum Gale parties in place with new track “Joanna feat. Laura Jinn,” new EP out 5.1
In these trying times wherein every club and bar this side of the Hudson is shuttered indefinitely, we need a bop, a slapper, a two-step inducing jam to keep the party-in-place going. Thankfully, a champion emerges in the form of producer-songwriter-multihpyhenate Tatum Gale, whose new track “Joanna” provides the necessary downtempo vibe for a socially responsible indoor kickback. Vocalist Laura Jinn takes centerstage, with a sultry performance unraveling an indoor tale of unrequited love, soft-spoken both in its narrative and supporting production; shimmering keys and a chilled percussive beat make for a hazy instrumental that evokes feelings past, consistently minimalist yet always present and grooving. Reminiscent of the scaled-back atmospheric instrumentals heard on Yaeji’s EP2 and the progressive, dance-forward chillstep of Toro y Moi, it’s required listening for those among us with restless feet, seeking some necessary motion-inducing music — stream our premiere below, and keep an eye out for Gale’s sophomore EP Both dropping May 1st.
Liam Kazar “Shoes Too Tight”
Liam Kazar has released his debut single, "Shoes Too Tight", and it’s accompanying video directed by Austin Vesely. The single highlights Kazar’s ability to be a modern day crooner while recruiting Lane Beckstom (bass), Spencer Tweedy (drums), and Ohmme (backing vocals) in support.