New Music, Emerging from your Local Scene
Boundary Waters has released their debut LP, Atalanta. The band, consisting of Clint Bergin (drums), Andy Brommel (vocals and guitar), Jon Monteverde (bass and vocals), and Tim Tsurutani (guitar and vocals), was formed a decade ago by Brommel and Monteverde and released their self-titled debut EP back in 2013.
The album’s lead single is a driving rocker called "Feral Kind" filled with soaring guitars and earnest lyrics.
Young Man in a Hurry has released a new single and accompanying video called "Tired of the Telephone". The single features the help of the duo Ohmme, and the video was clearly and wonderfully made during quarantine.
The band, fronted by Matt Baron, has been busy since bursting on to the scene with their debut single back in February. This is their fifth single, and first release since the their debut EP, "Heavenly Spring", back in May.
We are proud to be able to premiere the first single, "If Not Today", from the forthcoming album, Manifestations, from AJ Rosales.
This is the fifth studio album from Rosales, but first since 2007’s Ultramarine. This is Progressive Acoustic music approaching the line of Americana.
Manifestations is set to be released on November 27th.
Brittney Carter has released a new single featuring Oliv Blu called "Cold As Us". The track was produced by Scud One and is the follow-up to her recent two song EP "What It’s Gone Be/Everything I Need".
Joan of Arc has released a video for the latest single, "Something Kind", from their forthcoming album, Tim Melina Theo Bobby, which is due out December 4th Via Joyful Noise Recordings.
The band consisting of Melina Ausikaitis, Bobby Burg, Theo Katsaounis, and Tim Kinsella have announced that this will be the final Joan of Arc album capping of a legendary 25 year career.
L.A.’s Mei switches up the tempo in his new single “Frankenstein,” via simple acoustic guitar strums, vocal ascents, and a charged-up passion. Where Mei’s indie-pop summer single “Rudimental” displayed his vocal versatility with switches from passionate croons to confident and sharper rides of the beat that led to full choruses powered by synth ambiances, “Frankenstein” keeps it bare, yet just as daring. Melancholic, and ultimately hopeful, “Frankenstein” has an obvious heart, a red mood to sink to, completely; stream “Frankenstein” below for a warm transition from warm days to cooler evenings. – René Cobar
Dai, a member of Ebony Steed, has released a Brenden Smith directed video for her most recent single "Keep The Funk". The song tells the world the where the Bronseville native is from and how she got her start. Both the Dreego produced track and the video truly show Dai’s pride in her roots and her city.
Brittany Campbell puts you on cloud nine with a new R&B single titled “Champion” that is romantic with its dexterous electric guitar riffs, snappy beats, and atmospheric breaks. Campbell’s vocals, in sweet motion with those of Phil., tell a story of passion universal and use each verse to spread that, culminating in soothing refrains. The song, released on National Coming Out Day, is accompanied by a music video whose comic book aesthetic is charming, each frame fantastic and sensual. “Champion” pays complete tribute to all the elements that make R&B timeless and, in the process, delivers an important message about love; stream “Champion” below for a trip up to a better place. – René Cobar
There is hardly a better way to prepare for the weekend than by letting go of the extra cargo and fusing into the groove of “ Rollercoaster,” a sweet indie-pop single by LA’s stylish duo JUICYPEAR. The glossy new track uses its sexy rhythm (fat bass) and melting electric guitar chords to usher one dance-pop hook after the other, the voice of Jasmine Mayeda guiding the euphoria of the moment. Together with her husband Jacob, Jasmine Mayeda rides the beat past its sharp sonic curves and composes a beautiful song that moves from dream-glitch bridges to a funk-futuristic rock finale that may leave your hair a mess. “Rollercoaster” is the sophomore single from JUICYPEAR, who reflects on the new single as follows: “Some seasons of life can feel like you’re riding an emotional rollercoaster. We thought it would be cool to bring the viewer into some of those life moments, while weaving in and out of vintage TVs, to show even our relationship has its ups and downs.” Nothing in the world is perfect, but in the pursuit of that perfection, a story weaves itself, that with its imperfections, becomes something better, more precious by far. Hang in there, stream our premiere of “Rollercoaster,” and enjoy the ride. – René Cobar
The latest single, "Rose", from the forthcoming album The Great Extreme was recently released by Barry and the Fountains. The album, which is due out on October 19th, blends elements Neo-Soul, Indie Rock, R&B, Jazz, and more to make a sound all its own. This sounds come from Barry’s writing style which he explains like this, “write em’ like Jazz songs, play em’ like Rock songs, and sing em’ like Soul songs".
"Rose" is the second single from the album following up "Kleo" which was released back in August.
Emily Blue has teamed up Thair to release a reimagining of the Lady Gaga x Ariana Grande song "Rain On Me". This dark pop with roots in House music.
Both musicians are heavily involved in the LGBTQA+ community and plan to use this track to raise money for Affinity, a local charity focusing on equality for black and queer women.
Ella Isaacson has a sleek fury to her in a new single titled “Hard Lessons” that speaks of strength through atmospheric choruses and a very modern beat propelled by a heartbeat bass guitar. “Hard Lessons” is reflective, but with an upbeat attitude that immerses the listener and can even be cathartic for those with something bottled up that needs release. Isaacson allows her brand of pop to take shape: melancholic and yet triumphant, “Hard Lessons” is a single representative of the themes of her music. The music video for the song expands those themes with a stormy and defiant look at the artist, holding her own and declaring the lessons learned. With polished production and a message that encourages growth, this single is a solid choice for a reminder that you are worth it. – René Cobar
