Clem snide • All Was Revealed • 2024

Everyone's life, in the end, is a blaze of glory! Amen.

https://ffm.to/allwasrevealed

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Tony Jay • Knife Is But A Dream • 2024

The songs, themselves, retain a skeletal elegance, a stark contrast to the swirling chaos that surrounds them. The final product evokes the image of a charcoal sketch, rendered with swift strokes and unwavering confidence, a fleeting moment of beauty captured for all time.

Knife Is But A Dream is a beautiful album of sonic escapades and lo-fi balladry, a mixture of ambient instrumentals and the JAMC with a hangover feeling of the sentimental and melancholy, and expressing their feelings into a lo-fi recording device. Another example how beautiful and rewarding for the heart and soul it can be to make and listen to music recorded in a home setting. An album to close one eyes to and drift off to a more relaxing and safe heavenly moment. - Brian ‘Bordello’ Shea (Monolith Cocktail)

Along with Flowertown, Cindy, and April Magazine, Tony Jay closes the circle of Bay Area bands that wander through the fogged end of the indie pop scene… [“The Darkest Corner”] is aloft on a bed of synth and hiss, giving proper ambience to Michael Ramos’s strums and soft delivery. A home-recorded gem that’s built to bridge the bad times, the new record. - Andy French (Raven Sings The Blues)

ifitbeyourwill S03 E13 • Strawberry Runners

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The music of singer songwriter Emi Night, aka Strawberry Runners is characterized by its dreamy and introspective melodies, often accompanied by gleeful guitar work and grounded vocals. Their lyrics delve into themes of self-discovery, love, and navigating the complexities of human relationships. With a unique blend of indie pop and folk influences, Strawberry Runners creates a sound that is both nostalgic and refreshing. Check out their latest self-titled record and if you’re in the UK a tour is happening as this is published. Enjoy 🎙️ 

Lime Garden • I Want To Be You • 2024

Lime Garden's hard-work has also paid off with soaring streaming listeners coinciding with sold-out shows, both headlining and in support of the likes of IDLES, The Big Moon, and Yard Act. In further achievement, they played the British Music Embassy at last year’s SXSW and completed a packed summer of festival appearances across Europe, including Glastonbury where they were invited to play Billy Bragg’s Leftfield Stage. In 2022, Lime Garden were also nominated for the prestigious ANCHOR award at the Reeperbahn festival.

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"I’m really digging this band… I love them"
- Hayley Williams (Paramore)

"The future of indie"
- Jack Saunders, BBC Radio 1

"With strains of Talking Heads, St. Vincent, and the Strokes abundant, 'Mother' is rhythmically dense, dreamlike, and a tender meditation on the people closest to us."
- Alternative Press

"One of the most exciting new bands to come our way in recent times"
- CLASH

Camera Obscura • Big Love • 2024

https://www.camera-obscura.net/

Camera Obscura's first album in more than 10 years, Look to the East, Look to the West is the sound of a band that has grown more confident in its sound and purpose than ever. It is Camera Obscura at their best and most evocative, an album that completely rearranges the listener’s emotional core, leaving them sad and exhilarated at the same time. The Tracyanne Campbell–led outfit, reuniting with producer Jari Haapalainen (Let’s Get Out of This Country, My Maudlin Career), have crafted an album that simultaneously recalls why longtime fans have ferociously loved them for decades while also being their most sophisticated effort to date. 

Dead Poet Society • My Condition • 2023

https://deadpoetsociety.lnk.to/FISSION

The semi-animated video was directed by The Moldy Peaches' Steven Mertens, who has lensed videos for Regina Spektor, Lil Peep, Duran Duran, and more.

DPS have also announced details of an exclusive and intimate record release show. Rock Night Out presents Dead Poet Society: The FISSION Album Release Experience, sponsored by Spinefarm, is set for January 24 in Los Angeles at Pico Union Project. Stay tuned to the band's social properties for more information on this special show.

🎙️ ifitbeyourwill Ep. 23 Finale • Advance Base

https://www.advancebasemusic.com/

 Ending season two on a true high with Advance Base. Founded by singer-songwriter Owen Ashworth, Advance Base emerged from the ashes of Casiotone for the Painfully Alone, bringing a fresh perspective to the intersection of melancholy and catchy melodies. Advance Base's music is a sonic journey, weaving nostalgic narratives through Ashworth's poignant lyrics and innovative lo-fi production. The sound is a delicate balance between vulnerability and experimentation, drawing listeners into a world where raw emotions find solace in the embrace of unconventional soundscapes. Discover the haunting beauty of Advance Base as they redefine the boundaries of indie music. Catch Advance Base on its’ Holiday tour starting December 6th, 2023, and be sure to have a listen to Owen’s latest release "How you got your picture on the wall” at the end of our conversation. 🎙️ 

https://www.instagram.com/advance_base/?hl=en

🎙️ ifitbeyourwill Ep. 4: Jill Andrews

What a treat I have for all you lovers of music! The great singer-songwriter Jill Andrews joined me for a wonderful conversation about life, music and family. With a new record in hand entitled Modern Age released this past August, Jill shared stories about her first beginnings in music, the amazing collaborators that inspired her career, a look back over her catalogue, and what the future holds. Jill is an inspiring person, with amazing thoughts on her career and some solid advice for beginning musicians. Be sure to check her out on the road in the US and Europe in the near future. As always listen to the end, as Jill chose the single 80s Baby that plays right after our chat. 

Enjoy 🎙️ 

https://www.jillandrews.com/

TOUR DATES

Woods • Little Black Flowers • 2023

https://woodsist.com/woods/

“It's wild to think that Woods are coming up on their 20th anniversary as a band and […] they have a sound that ages especially well.” — Brooklyn Vegan
 
“Woods’ dreamy, pastoral soundscapes continue to mature as they approach 20 years as a band, and ‘Between the Past’ and ‘White Winter Melody’ unfold a feeling of continual growth.” — Paste
 
"Perennial moves aptly between the pastoral and the cinematic and brims with the quiet emotion of a well-travelled set of music makers still discovering new truths about themselves." — Shindig! (****)

Lead Pony • Strangers • 2023

www.leadponymusic.com

Podcast #10 • Deer Scout

Dena Miller, the mastermind behind indie folk powerhouse Deer Scout joined me for a chat about her very busy spring, playing solo shows again, growing up with parent musicians and her continuous pursuit of finding her voice. Deer Scout play minimalist DIY folk, where Dena's subtle finger plucking elevates her clean, dreamy vocals to a place that has comfort and beauty, a place where I love to dwell. 

Checkout Deer Scouts and her latest LP Woodpecker and be sure to catch Deer Scout's Spring tour starting May 29th in Philly

https://www.instagram.com/deer_scout/

https://deerscout.bandcamp.com/

Panchiko • Until I Know • 2023

www.panchiko.bandcamp.com

Mini Trees • "Let Down" • 2022

Off the back of her critically acclaimed 2021 debut album Always in Motion and tours with Death Cab For Cutie, Julien Baker, Hovvdy and more, rising songwriter Mini Trees (aka Lexi Vega) today releases her version of Radiohead’s cult classic, ‘Let Down’ via Run For Cover. The release comes ahead of her newly announced UK / European tour dates with Gracie Gray.

Tour Dates:

08/24 Málaga, ES @ Canela Party

08/25 Madrid, ES @ Sala Siroco

08/26 Barcelona, ES @ Sala Upload

08/28 Darmstadt, DE @ Golden Leaves Festival

08/30 London, UK @ The Lexington *

08/31 Newport, UK @ Le Pub *

09/01 Leeds, UK @ Hyde Park Book Club *

09/02 Nottingham, UK @ Rock City Beta *

09/03 Manchester, UK @ Manchester Psych Festival

09/04 Birmingham, UK @ Sunflower Lounge *

09/05 Southampton, UK @ Heartbreakers *

*with Gracie Gray

Quinn Christopherson • Thanks • 2022

https://quinnchristopherson.com

Quinn Christopherson is thrilled to announce he’ll be joining The Wild Hearts Tour kicking off next month, opening for Sharon Van Etten, Angel Olsen, and Julien Baker for the national run of shows. All dates are listed below including the previously announced dates with Courtney Barnett and Lucy Dacus as part of Barnett’s “Here And There” festival.

 

The news is perfectly timed with the announcement of his highly anticipated Bullion produced debut album, Write Your Name In Pink, to be released by Play It Again Sam Records / PIAS on September 16th. It’s a groundbreaking record and a masterclass in songwriting and storytelling alike.

 

In Quinn's words; “‘Write Your Name in Pink’ comes from reflection, sifting through experiences— good and bad. I have found empathy for myself and those in my life. This record is a celebration of youth, an exercise in forgiveness, and an expression of gratitude to have made it this far."

LUMBEROB • FRIEDLEGGINGS • 2022

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"It’s not unusual for Lumberob to leave his audience, be they newbies or experienced Lumberobbers, just about vibrating with awe. His is an innovative energy from every critical angle and once exposed you’re not only not likely to forget it but instead carry it with you forevermore, a sort of force-field second skin you’ll never shed."
- StereoEmbers

 "A hell of a trip, a 22-track joyride to who knows where."
- Backseat Mafia

"A playful track that revolves around layers and layers of instrumentals, as LUMBEROB’s dreamy vocals take the lead."
- Indie88

Kevin Devine • "How Can I Help You?" • 2022

https://lnk.to/nrsnw

"How Can I Help You?" –a thoughtful, drum-backed track, where Devine sensitively asks throughout, "How can I help you push through yourself to me? / How I can help you tell me what you need?" The track closes with this same soft, loving energy as Devine fondly declares, "When I see you gates unguarded / Aphrodite / evidence of God, I’m free inside." Gently knocking at the door of a heart's gilded cage, Devine knows what's possible with the key unlocked; he's been inside the castle of love, covered in roses and liberated -- enlightenment that was fleeting and yet everlasting. 

The Howl & The Hum • Thumbs Up • 2022

https://www.thehowlandthehum.com/tour-dates

Closing-out a benchmark year for the band, the alt/folk three-piece have teamed-up with celebrated Australian director Matthew Thorne on a gripping visual narrative to accompany their latest single “Thumbs Up”.

Filmed in an ex-coal mining commuter settlement in the heart of the Rhondda Valley of South Wales, the video follows the story of a young man and his struggles with, and love affairs with, small town life. 

Yot Club • Alive • 2021

Ryan’s lo-fi indie pop project Yot Club stems from a diverse array of influences, and offers a unique and recognizable brand of vibrant, sunny pop rock.  Since 2019, Yot Club has released three EPs and more than thirty tracks. Taking a simplified approach to recording, intentionally working within his restrictions of owning one microphone, Ryan boosts his creativity.

"Combining elements of lo-fi with retro sunny-pop, the artist intricately carves out his own lane of vibrant bedroom-pop while riding adding in touches of hip-hop and indie."
- Wonderland

"The minimalistic yet carefully layered production taps into a hazy, warm vibe that comforts right from the first notes of guitars and synths."
- EARMILK

"'Alive' is a perfect example of how the world works, it’s not all black and white, and there can be fun in boring and artificial suburbs."
- MXDWN

"A lo-fi indie pop tune packed with clean, dreamy guitar riffs and hazy vocals."
- Indie88

"Similarly to his past sunshine-drenched releases, 'Alive' is a warm, synth-driven pop-rock tune that’s ultimately feel-good and summery by nature."
- Glide

"‘Alive’ is practically dripping with melancholy in spite of its breezy, feather-light sound."
- Backseat Mafia

"A fresh lofi / DIY masterpiece"
- Indie Tapes

https://www.yotclubmusic.com/Tour

Leif Erikson • Waiting for a Brighter Day • 2021

"Enlivening and purgative...undeniable" Stereogum

"An expansive journey...there isn't a note out of place or a stone unturned." DIY

"Reminiscent of Kurt Vile or War on Drugs...sets their heights high" Clash

"A statement of intent...there's a glimmering, cathartic quality to their songwriting" Line of Best Fit

"Sweeping, bittersweet...both luminous and melancholic" Under The Radar

Tour dates 

Manchester, Yes | 21 November

Leicester, Firebug | 22 November

London, Electrowerkz | 24 November

Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach | 26 November

Southampton, The Joiners | 28 November

Brighton, Hope & Ruin | 29 November

Glasgow, King Tut’s | 1 December

Huddersfield, The Parish | 2 December

Hannah Georgas • That Emotion • 2020

Hannah met Aaron around the release of her Polaris Prize-nominated album For Evelyn and they began working together in early 2018 in a process that ran through the first half of 2019, before she spent the back half of the year touring as a member of The National in support of their album I Am Easy To Find. It's a really wonderful partnership, as Hannah's a great songwriter with an effortless sense of melody and the production is consistently elegant and interesting, particularly in the way it subverts the pop structures of the arrangements with an unusual blend of textures, which is beautifully encapsulated on this first single.

Tour Dates

Apr 08 - Stuttgart, DE @ Im Wizemann (Studio)

Apr 11 - Nyon, CH @ La Parenthése

Apr 12 - Zurich, CH @ Helsinkiklub

Apr 14 - Munich, DE @ Heppel & Etlich

Apr 16 - Dresden, DE @ Dresden Polimagie Festival

Apr 17 - Cologne, DE @ Artheater

Apr 19 - Berlin, DE @ Auster Club

Apr 20 - Rees, DE @ Haldern Pop Bar

Apr 22 - London, UK @ Sebright Arms