Boston’s Tyler Coyne offers listeners a refreshing brand of pop music that is frothy with funky guitars, electronic embellishments, and Coyne’s country-cordial vocals. In the singer-songwriter’s latest single "What’s Yours & What’s Mine" these elements are put on full display and blend for an upbeat track that is bound to stay with you. Coyne’s style embraces current mainstream pop trends while challenging them at the same time: the New England native offers pop music that is embroidered with electronic elements but still keeps folk/country as its main fabric. The brand new single is closing out the summer for Coyne in style; we are hoping for some fall show announcements soon. Stream the lively "What’s Yours & What’s Mine" below. – Rene Cobar
From Those Ashes
Death Metal band From Those Ashes have released their second EP, “Dawn Ascending”. Below is the lyric video for the album’s lead single “Catatonic Death Grip”.
This is the work of Aaron Pokoj (Vocals/Guitar), Cameron Banks (Bass), Jose "Mop" Valles (Lead Guitar), and Omar "Pockets" Diaz (Drums).
You can catch From Those Ashes at The Village Spirit Pub in Round Lake Beach on September 21st with Tenebrism, Devangelist, and Her Worst Nightmare.
Daisy the Great ends US tour, releases single “I’m Fine”
After releasing their full-length album “I’m Not Getting Any Taller” at the beginning of this year, Brooklyn’s Daisy the Great spent time taking that material out on the road. Having just completed a tour through the midwest and southern states, the artist made a new single “I’m Fine” available. The song (streaming below) serves up a slice of whimsy via Kelley Nicole Dugan and Mina Walker’s ethereal dual-harmony, in perfect folk-pop style. With a bubbly bass guitar establishing a catchy progression, bouncy percussions and electric-piano provide the sparse instrumentation for a lively word-play about the need to occasionally just let it be. Playfully rhyming the words “hello,” “yellow,” jello,” and caramello” exemplifies the impish, good-natured approach to an overall feeling of ennui: “I’m fine I’m fine – Just let me lie sometimes.” Lyrics about boredom notwithstanding, the vocal delivery and overall mood is light and airy, placing emphasis on the obvious chemistry these two singers share. The track is now available via all the streaming services. – Dave Cromwell
Perma Cough “Ask Me About”
Perma Cough is solo project of Henry Joseph of The Record Low and Treasurer. He is preparing to release a self-title EP on September 19th via the local label Fine Prints. He recently released the EP’s opening track “Ask Me About”.
You can help Perma Cough celebrate the upcoming release of his EP on September 11th at Empty Bottle with Dogs At Large, and HUSK.
Jean Deaux “Anytime” & “Aura”
Jean Deaux recently released a video for “Anytime” from her sophomore EP, “Empathy”. The track features Kehlani and ROMderful, and is clearly a standout on a EP filled with exceptional tracks.
Jean also recently provided vocals on a new track, “Aura”, from a producer called Sichangi from Nairobi, Kenya.
New Night Sins Album Available for Streaming & Purchase
Portrait in Silver is the new album from Night Sins, a.k.a. Kyle Kimball (of Nothing), and is available via Louisville, KY’s Funeral Party. The album was produced, mixed and mastered by Nick Bassett (Whirr/Nothing). The recordings stealthily stride through the darkness in a ghostly, synth-forward manner, admittedly more akin to Depeche Mode’s Violator than The Sisters of Mercy’s Floodland. Night Sins will be bringing the retro dance party into the shadows this evening at Johnny Brenda’s, with support from Carnivorous Bells, Forever Chasing Honey Bees, and Drowse.
Song Premiere: Kid Bear “A Simple Thing”
We are proud to be able to premiere the first single, “A Simple Thing”, from the new EP, “EP 2”, from Kid Bear. This is the Americana Rock group led by the vocals and guitar of Matt Neuroth, along with David Jamison, Dave Mendez, Erik Vaveris.
Kid Bear is celebrating the release of “EP 2” on September 5th at Fitzgerald’s with The Claudettes.
Cousin Stizz delivers stylish hip-hop record “Trying To Find My Next Thrill”
Cousin Stizz deploys hypnotic beats to entrance listeners and lures them into a world crafted by his unquenchable thirst for glory. The Boston-based rapper is spinning his brand new record, Trying To Find My Next Thrill, a thirteen-track statement super-charged with punchy basslines, killer features, and honeyed R&B undertones. The beat of "Perfect" (feat. City Girls) slithers into the ears with menace as Cousin and City Girls spit a venomous romance that will paralyze you. The features continue to dazzle with "Toast 2 That" (feat. Freddie Gibbs), a bravado-spiced track that keeps the bars steady and the flow fueled-up, always ready to explode. Cousin Stizz is putting a rich R&B glaze over the captivating trap music that artists like Valee are championing in Chicago, creating a special brand that is uniquely his. The release of the new record has us anticipating New England show announcements this fall, fans will surely demand them. As we wait, we are streaming the booming album-opener “Meds” below. – Rene Cobar
New Music Video: “I Thought That I Was Dying (Same As Yesterday)” – lylyly
The full-length debut from lylyly is scheduled to arrive in November. The group recently shared a video for its new single, “I Thought That I Was Dying (Same As Yesterday),” which was directed by Bob Sweeney. The piano-anchored track captures an overwhelming sense of stress and gloom that won’t let go. Releasing those internalized stressors hopefully serves as a relief of pressure in which others can relate to. lylyly is also set to perform on Friday, September 13 at Anthorna Gallery, with goodnight/goodluck, A Day Without Love, and Little Church.
Eric Wallgren “Burning City Gasoline”
Eric Wallgren has released the first single, “Burning City Gasoline”, from his forthcoming EP, “The Flowing Burial Ground”, which is due out September 9th. This is Wallgren’s second album and follow-up to his 2018 debut “Delicious”.
You can catch Wallgren on September 17th at Tonic Room with Will Orchard, Kachi, and The Bascinets.
Future Silence “The Near Miss”
Future Silence has a released a video for the second single, “The Near Miss”, from their forthcoming self-titled debut EP. which is due out September 13th via Australia’s Half A Cow Records.
Future Silence is the work of Kirk McMahon (guitars, keyboards), Rose Schubert (drums), and Shannon Roberts (vocals, lyrics).
Sex No Babies @ Cole’s (9/6)
Sex No Babies is the experimental Hip Hop trio of Rahim Salaam (Vocals, Lyrics), Bento (Production, Vocals), and Matthew Gladly (Synth, Bass, Vocals). Last year they released their debut single “Bob Ross”, and returning this month with the first of three EP’s called “Scene One"
You can catch Sex No Babies at Cole’s on September 6th for a free show with Crown Larks and Sophagus. They will also be performing on September 17th at Empty Bottle with Little Church, Daymaker, and Shi La Rosa.
photo by lena jackson