Pocketed recently released a self-titled debut full-length album through Worry Records. This is superb DIY Garage Rock from the quartet of Julian, Lizz, Hersh, and Jake.
NYC
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Samia highlights self-appreciation in new single, headlines Rough Trade 06.07
The message embedded in Samia’s music video for her freshly minted single “Ode to Artifice” is the perfect accompaniment to the indie-pop song. The shy girl in the video (Samia) struggles with her identity at prom and is upstaged by her own more confident reflection. The fragmented duality in the video is not only relatable to anyone who has ever felt like they are not self-assured enough, but also offers an intimate look at the artist’s struggles. The person you are and the person others see don’t always line up, Samia seems to recognize this and send a powerful message of self-appreciation and authenticity through this video. The songwriter will be headlining Rough Trade on June 7 before yet another headlining show at Los Angeles’ Bootleg Theatre June 26. Check out the video for the song below (there is a cameo by Mary-Louise Parker in it that gets a thumbs up from us). – Rene Cobar
Philadelphia
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New Mack Enemy Album Available for Streaming & Download
A new, self-titled release from Mack Enemy is here to pulverize your eardrums. Combative backend thrusts the songs forward as raw vocals lay down the gauntlet. Uncompromising quick-hitters are unleashed with cathartic, reckless abandon. Supported by TVO, Alien Birth, and The P’ids, you can find Mack Enemy’s tour kickoff on Saturday, May 25 (under the bridge).
Chicago
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Korean Jeans “No Trust”
Experimental duo Korean Jeans released a new album, No Trust, last week. This is tortured tuba sounds of Beth McDonald and the drums, guitars, etc of Neal Markowski.
You can catch Korean Jeans on June 8th a Workshop 4200 as part of PRF BBQ 2019. The duo will also be doing a small tour around Lake Michigan August 8th to the 11th with Petrillo.
Philadelphia
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New Music Video: “Hey There Big Boy” – Dominy
Featured on their forthcoming album Drugstore Cowboys, Dominy recently released a new video for “Hey There Big Boy”. Directed by Bob Sweeney, the footage finds its characters running/being dragged through a wooded area. A humorous altercation leaves two disposed of, while the victor leaves with a satchel. The song has a loose, laidback groove, illuminated by the swing of keys and at-ease run of the guitar. You can catch Dominy’s record release celebration at PhilaMOCA on Saturday, June 29, where they’ll be supported by Ali Awan, Barney Cortez, and The Dawn Drapes.
Chicago
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CoryaYo “Orange Juice”
Beat Maker CoryaYo has released a new album called Orange Juice. This a breezy collection of juicy downtempo beats and ideas that feel complete on their own and ready for summer.
CoryaYo is also in a duo with local emcee Fooch the MC called Strangers Of Necessity.
L.A.
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The Millennial Club’s She’s So Insane EP is fire you need to ignite your summer
The Millennial Club has just released their debut EP, She’s So Insane, and we should talk about just how insane it truly is. This band keeps creating an incredible mix of music that continues to impress me, given that the collection of songs on this new release are important to the success and growth they have experienced this past year. “MI” is by far the most accomplished, proving that they’re raising the bar with a madcap collection of riffs, keyboards, synths, guitars, and even saxophones.
She’s So Insane makes you feel like time isn’t slipping away as fast as you may think. Their music sparks a warm and familiar glow that proves just how irresistible their music authentically is—an album to fuel your summer, every single day. Kayla Hay
NYC
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Indie rockers Shadow Year debut new single, prepare for U.S. tour
Shadow Year‘s latest single "PDA" (streaming) is smooth, thorny, and drips with something dank—the artwork for the single is right on the money. Led by its warm sounding bassline and sharp guitar riffs that contort without notice, the composition moves along with steadfast loyalty to indie rock. The group fits in perfectly into the post-punk inspired indie that young groups like Priests and The Coathangers are driving forward: they keep it interesting with messages that ask you to open up your mind. "People so addicted to the water underneath/Drip by drip/Covering," is repeated several times in the song, evoking the single’s artwork once again. What the water signifies is wholly left to the imagination; it could be politics, toxic relationships, or drugs, to name a few things – the band seems happy to let you fill in the blanks. Shadow is preparing for a fourteen-stop tour of the country that will start 06.01 in Washington D.C. – Rene Cobar
Chicago
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V.V. Lightbody “Baby, Honestly”
V.V. Lightbody (aka Vivian McConnell of Santah and Grandkids) has released a new single called “Baby, Honestly”. This is the first new music from Vivian since her 2018 debut album Bathing Peach. This is track would fit perfectly on her last LP and further explores the genre she defines as Nap-Rock.
You can catch V.V. Lightbody (as Valebol with Daniel Villarreal) at Empty Bottle on June 21st with Bunny, Girl K, and Divino Niño.
Chicago
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Tensei “Walk It Out”
Local production duo Tensei (aka Midas Wells and Chris Kramer) recently released a soulful new single called “Walk It Out” which features Georgia Anne Muldrow.
This single follows the duo’s recent album Constellate.
Nashville
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Indie rockers *repeat repeat play 3rd and Linsley 06.02
For those waiting for new music from indie rockers *repeat repeat, the wait is over soon: The band will release their newest record Glazed on May 31st, and will celebrate the release with a show at 3rd and Linsley on June 2nd. *repeat repeat have had an incredible year so far, what with the release of the music video for their single "Hi, I’m Waiting", playing SXSW, and having The Black Keys’ Patrick Carney produce tracks for their upcoming album. The Black Keys will play a big role in the lives of *repeat repeat later this year, as both bands with tour with Modest Mouse this fall. Stay tuned for more news on that; in the meantime, watch the video for "Hi, I’m Waiting" below, and mark your calendars for *repeat repeat’s record release show at 3rd and Linsley on June 2nd. – Will Sisskind
Philadelphia
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New The Vernes Album Available for Streaming & Purchase
The Vernes recently shared another delightful release, titled Yr of the Rat. Produced by American Trappist‘s Joe Michelini, a graceful, daydreaming setting creates a familiar sense of relatable, isolating intimacy. Gentle, breezy melodies and revealing lyrical monologues steer and sway you into a serene mindset. On Saturday, June 29, Johnny Brenda’s will be hosting The Vernes, with support from American Trappist and Grace Vonderkuhn.