Chaepter has released a new single called "New Day New Bdy". This is his second single of 2020 and a continuation of his exploration of sultry pop and R&B.
NYC
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From the Submissions: Jay Rosie’s “Stay Late”
Shuffling melancholy abides on “Stay Late,” the new single by New York-by-way-of-Providence songwriter Jay Rosie, the type of track that feels rooted in sadness, yet focused on a bright, indeterminable future. Such energy comes in large part from its muted percussion and momentum-inducing acoustic strumming, endowing it with a soft rock sound reminiscent of Fleetwood Mac circa Rumours, or in more recent years, Faye Webster’s Atlanta Millionaires Club. Above this interplay glides Rosie’s vox, restrained at first yet increasingly emotive over the track’s chorus, wherein she details, in terms uncertain, pitfalls of codependency and the desire to not have to face the day’s trials on one’s own — a fitting subject matter in a time in which many are reaching out for a connection. Stream it below, and check out for Jay Rosie’s debut EP Soft but Not Weak, out now. —Connor Beckett McInerney
Chicago
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Caroline Lucius “Meanstreak”
Caroline Lucius has released the first single, "Meanstreak", from her forthcoming debut EP. Lucius’ writing partner and guitarist is her brother Schaeffer Lucius and the duo has been working together on this project for several years. We were excited to see this track drop and eagerly await the offical release date of their debut EP.
Chicago
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Dehd “Loner”
Dehd has release the video for the latest single, "Loner", from their forthcoming album Flower of Devotion. The album is due out July 17th via Fire Talk and is the follow-up their 2019 album Water.
This is the trio of Emily Kempf (vocals/bass), Jason Balla (vocals/guitar), and Eric McGrady (drums).
Chicago
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Sammy Cannillo “Sleep On It”
Sammy Cannillo has released a new single called "Sleep On It". This is the first new music from Sammy since 2019’s single, "What Happened".
Chicago
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John Greska “Aiming At The Stars”
John Greska recently released a new EP called "Aiming At The Stars". Prior to this release Greska had been an instrumental artist blending electronic and classical music, but has now stepped out with a compelling and inspiring message.
Chicago
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TOPAZ “Sirens”
TOPAZ has released the first single, "Sirens", from his forthcoming album Help Yourself To My Garden. This is the addictive Dream Pop of Zack Johnson, and this is the first new music from him since his 2019’s debut album High Society.
L.A.
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Love Ghost release “I’ll Be “Fine”” to mark Mental Health Awareness Month
Love Ghost‘s success has come quick, and not even a pandemic can stop their rise or creative output. Their new single "I’ll Be "Fine"" makes use of quotation marks to make a point of the song, a grunge-fueled slow jam with lyrics that make no bones about teen angst, doubt, and depression. As all of the band’s members are fresh out of high school, the song fits right in their emotional wheelhouse, but it makes for a perfect example of how "Write what you know" works. "I’ll Be "Fine"" makes for a perfect track to fit any bout of isolation, especially during a pandemic-related quarantine. Take a listen to "I’ll Be "Fine"" below. – Will Sisskind
Chicago
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Otto Green
Otto Rollo has teamed up with Oakland’s Green Like Copper to create a duo called Otto Green and a new album called Smiling Dog. This is a blend of downtempo Hip Hop, ambient, and chillwave and a really calming presences for those days that are anything but calm.
Chicago
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Sunshine Boys “Work and Love”
Sunshine Boys recently released their sophomore album, Work and Love. This is the work of three local indie veterans Freda Love Smith (Blake Babies, Antenna, Mysteries of Life) on drums, Jacqueline Schimmel (Big Hello, Justin Roberts) on bass, and Dag Juhlin (Poi Dog Pondering, The Slugs) on guitar.
The album’s latest single is called "Summertime Kids" and is incredibly catchy, jangly indie pop.
New England
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Liz Bills pays tribute to mothers in new single “Mama’s Song”
Nothing stirs emotion quite like a serene country twang paired with honeyed vocals, both telling a story of gratitude and love, that is exactly what Liz Bills’ “Mama’s Song” does, and it does it so well. In the new music video for the song, photographs of families, and of course of mothers flash across as Liz contemplates through music and lyric the importance of being grateful for the sacrifices mothers make; those very sacrifices make tributes all the more necessary. Released yesterday to commemorate Mother’s Day, the brand new song is a message that hits home. Haverhill’s Liz Bills keeps things simple with delicate guitar string plucks and a vocal melody that is quite smile-inducing, quite fitting for a story to relate to. Stream “Mama’s Song” below for a good start to the week. – Rene Cobar, photo by Carissa Johnson
NYC
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Iris Lune weaves through grief and loss on new track “Note to Self”
Mother’s Day can be a surprisingly reflective holiday — wherein we not only celebrate moms, but perhaps consider the necessary sacrifices inherent to parenthood. Songwriter Iris Lune commemorates her own late mother in new track “Note to Self,” released yesterday, in manners electronic and folky. A tactile, innovative indie pop single with elements evocative of Passion Pit, its instrumentals dramatically build to an explosive, emotive tribute, lyrically detailing grief and loss amongst punching drums and glittering synth. Such an effort serves well hidden nature of this past Sunday, and makes for a sentimental (and at times, soul stirring) listen; stream it below (and call your mom), and keep an eye out for Lune’s forthcoming LP lovelosslove dropping June 5th. Photo by Nir Aireli