Only partly rooted in the Psych Nouveau imaginary, it blends in African Poly-rhythms, Kosmische Musik, Mediterranean Folk suggestions and even Ethiopian Jazz in a unique formula, and is written around a very current philosophic concept of political VS psychological borders.
May 31, 2019
May 30, 2019
Bed Scene • Dulcinea • 2019
'“Dulcinea” is a lush, melodic gem with jangly guitars and soft synths accompanying the lush vocals of musician, producer, and composer Nick Aponte, behind the project Bed Scene."' - Mike Mineo, Obscure Sound
May 29, 2019
Color Collage • Eye On You • 2019
came here on my own volition
To try and learn about the human condition
I seen a mother of one become a mother of two
Neither one of us knows what weʼre gonna do
Yeah I know weʼre all lost out here
With no way back home
Iʼm gonna need someone to watch my back
Itʼs not safe no more
Baby I'ma keep an eye on you
Margaret Atwood and Vonnegut were right
Went from fiction to fact, pretty much overnight
We might see the end of the world
But Iʼll meet you in the bunker cuz I love you, girl
Yeah I know weʼre all lost out here
With no way back home
Iʼm gonna need someone to watch my back
Itʼs not safe no more
Sands • The Phoenix • 2019
‘Lonely Circus’ shows Sands in a bittersweet mood. A playful guitar melody dances around tightly structured chords with Sands vocals sitting atop the mix in a psychedelic haze. Underneath this mazy sound, Sands vocals provide a sense of melancholia adding another level of depth to the song.
Louise Lemón • Montaña • 2019
“Louise Lemón's stunning brand of "death gospel" shines bright on her gorgeously depressing single "Not Enough," the story of a doomed relationship that flexes the full range of the singer's soulful voice” Revolver Magazine [US]
“It’s dark, it’s claustrophobic, and quite brilliant” Ja Ja Ja
“Haunting and impressive” NBHAP
“Death-gospel is fast becoming 2018’s sound of the underground – and Louise Lemón could be its breakout star” Louder
May 28, 2019
May 27, 2019
John Van Duesen • Whatever Makes You Mine • 2019
This song was produced by Andy D. Park at Ranchland Studios in Cisco, TX. We used the skeleton of my lodge demo and added and subtracted until we found what we wanted sonically. The drums were played by my good friend Braydn Krueger, whose aggression and energy really helped kick the song into high gear.
Recording in the middle of nowhere, hanging out and watching scary movies was a dream that suited this track perfectly.
This year I'll be writing new music, playing more shows, working on a sci-fi screenplay and hopefully getting a puppy and greenhouse for my wife.
Jacob Faurholt • The Dark Isn't Right • 2019
Jacob Faurholt is one of Denmark’s most prolific songwriters. He has released more than 10 albums, both solo and under the moniker Crystal Shipsss - his more experimental project. The nine songs on Shake Off The Fear cover well-known themes from Faurholt’s own musical output. He writes about life, love and the anxieties that come with them. Always in an immediate and personal way, with nods to heroes like Daniel Johnston, Conor Oberst, and Sparklehorse’s Mark Linkous. The opening track, Stargazing, combines images from a vacation in Spain with the fear of flying and losing your mind and your loved ones. Another song, The Burning Ship, touches on the loss of a childhood friend in the Scandinavian Star ferry disaster in 1990. It’s a song that cherishes life while recognizing its frailty.
May 26, 2019
No Museums • The Artifact Is Nothing • 2019
A homemade hybrid of creaking pop and basement rock, using an array of textural devices and hummed noise. Echo boxes, delay pedals, soft distortion dynamics and guitars with buzzing strings. There is drift and there is direction. Enjoys the sounds of Little Wings, Guided By Voices, Velvet Underground, Wedding Present, Television Personalities.
May 25, 2019
Neuromantics • Invisible • 2019
‘London’s Neuromantics make crunching alt-rock with a personal twist’ CLASH
‘First single ‘Solaris’ - a statement of alternative intent if ever there was, and the sound of a band emphatically pushing in the same direction’ 1ST DAY FRESH
‘It’s one of those songs that’s the perfect road trip song, or the perfect song to write to, it’s not aggressively grasping at your attention it’s just a great song that you remember and if you saw it come on the radio you’d turn it all the way up’ OFF THE RECORD
SPAZA • 2019
Whilst continuing to enjoy an active career within the classical domain of music, he also extends his abilities towards other popular styles, from Jazz to Pop, Rock, Punk, and various forms of electronica and African genres.
Steve Marino • Fluff • 2019
"Like a primal gut-punch that couldn’t have been artificially manufactured" -Paste Magazine
"...A ballad for any indie-folk lover searching for the next album to look forward to..." -EARMILK
“Steve Marino's folksy, Midwestern vibes are genuine. Based out of Bloomington, Indiana, Marino makes music that's easy on the ear and the soul” – Indie Shuffle
"tender and dreamy..." -HighClouds
"Marino’s heartfelt tunes are ballads for the every-person, stripped to simplicity for repeated enjoyment" - Austin Town Hall
“A powerhouse in rainy day tracks...relaxing feelings and well-constructed, simple songs” - Atwood Magazine
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Scarlet Pumps • Out Of Season • 2019
With Out of Season, we believe we’ve continued to evolve our style of catchy rock into a more focused, modern take on the retro California Pop sound that perfectly fits the nostalgic vibe of the Summer season.
May 23, 2019
Michael Jablonka • Go-Go • 2019
“Beautiful, blues-infused folk rock” Afropunk
“it’s time for Michael Jablonka to step into the spotlight – a ridiculously talented artist” Too Many Blogs
“Swaggering garage rock with a rootsy feel” Clash
TEENAGE CAVEGIRL • "Space Girl" • 2019
Don’t be fooled by their appearance. They’re not a 60s throwback, they aren’t 70s punk purists and they don’t worship 80's nostalgia. Teenage Cavegirl is L.A. and Andy Ray and they play primal rock ‘n’ roll to make you move.
After self-releasing a 45 and sharing bills with Holly Golightly, The Scientists and Fred & Toody of Dead Moon, the Austin duo’s debut 10″, Candy Cigarettes, is here at last.
The first nine stripped-down songs were tracked live to 2″ analog tape with no overdubbed instruments to capture their live energy and sound and employed their minimalist set up: L.A.’s vocals, guitar, a tom and a snare. They were cut at Big Orange Studio in East Austin by Stuart Sikes, whose credits include The Oblivians, A Giant Dog and The White Stripes breakout album White Blood Cells. The closing number is a gritty take on Jimmy Hannah’s neglected doo-wop soul single “Leavin’ Here” recorded by Leather Girls bandleader Erik Camacho and sung by Andy Ray.
The Claim • Journey • 2019
"Upon listening to their new material, it would seem that The Claim has not missed a beat since reaching their pinnacle in the early 90s. Their new album is loaded with upbeat, catchy, jangly earworms with lyrics that are full of meaning. ‘Journey’ in particular holds great significance in a Brexit-plagued Britain" – The Spill Magazine
The Mooks • Let It All Fall Down • 2019
“Let It All Fall Down” is a sunny, uptempo song that captures the feeling of newly discovered love and the desire for reciprocation. It’s a reminder not to sweat the small stuff of everyday life and to find happiness from love.
May 14, 2019
Sarah Pagé • Ephemeris Data • Pop Montréal
"Spellbinding" - Self-Titled Magazine
"Playing rhythm, accompaniment, accents, and even distorted ambient noise, Pagé is a leader in proving the harp’s versatility in both sound and role." - Paste Magazine
Mara Connor & Langhorne Slim • Someone New • 2019
LA native Mara Connor is excited to share her newest single, a lovelorn duet with Langhorne Slim titled "Someone New." The single, the second from Mara's as-yet-unannounced debut album, marks the debut release for Side Hustle Records -- hear "Someone New" via all DSPs HERE. The track and its accompanying video debuted via Consequence of Sound, who said, "Connor and Langhorne take opposite perspectives in the melancholy duet. Where Connor’s character is wrestling with her heartbreak... Langhorne’s is sorrowfully wishing she can find a way to move on." Those in New York City and Los Angeles will be able to catch Mara on June 8 at The Mercury Lounge(supporting The Pierces) and on August 29 at The Moroccan Lounge, respectively.
Colatura • Machine • 2019
"The track features a galloping drum line that maintains the pulse under a layer of cleanly distorted guitars and richly melodic bass. The track merges its influences into a unique hybrid consisting of power-pop bravado à la The Breeders with a surf rock motion to the rhythm."
- Under The Radar
May 12, 2019
Disintegration Revisited • 2019
TBTCI ends here and now, and our last adventure simply doesn´t need presentations, after all Disintegration is a masterpiece in block letters. For many, The Cure´s the best record, but it doesn´t matter, what really matters is that we all love it unconditionally, and that is enough.
May 10, 2019
Field Medic • "used 2 be a romantic" • 2019
I need a cigarette
Those fuckers talked over my whole set
But I don't have any time to reflect
I gotta sell some shirts to try and make the rent
I think I'm sick of transit
My anxiety is spinning on a compass
I used to be a romantic
Now I'm a dude in a laminate
I can't see shit, I'm blinded by the light
I swore that I'd quit but I need a drink tonight
I'm on the road with no one I love in sight
I swore that I'd quit but I need a drink tonight
And make that drink stiff
I gotta drown out this emptiness
I'm tired of playing all my old hits
But my new songs are too depressing
I'm hungover in a hotel bed
I'm gonna hop in a big red van
Go to some city, do it all again
I hope tonight it turns out different
Sun Rain • Sheets • 2019
Sun Rain is ready to emerge with 'Sheets,' a gorgeous 8-track showcase of rich textural soundscapes infused with the emotional resonance of modern classical music.
KEØMA • Rich Man • 2019
KEØMA is a collaborative project between Sydney-born, Berlin-based multi-instrumentalist and producer Kat Frankie and Cologne-based singer-songwriter Chris Klopfer. Kat Frankie is a well-known character in the German music landscape via her soulful indie pop, dynamic live shows and collaborations with top-tier German acts (Clueso, Olli Schulz, Casper & Materia). Chris Klopfer hails from the indie rock world, writing in both English and German and duetting with some of Germany’s finest singer-songwriters (Gisbert zu Knyphausen, Moritz Krämer).
May 8, 2019
Stevie Kin • Tough • 2019
https://www.steviekin.com
“Staring the forgotten, hidden things in the face” and shining a light in the deep, dark corners of the soul is a favorite pastime for lyricist, poet, and musician, Stevie Kin. And blossoming from the fertile ground of her self-exploration is her debut ep, ‘Petalsʼ— a collection of indie-pop-folk songs, buried in layers of dreamy synths and textures.
May 7, 2019
Cat Power • Horizon • 2019
Directed by Greg Hunt, who oversaw direction for all four of the Wanderer music videos, “Horizon” features a cast of Marshall’s friends and loved ones, filmed both in New York City and L.A.
Fever Beam • Young Guns • 2019
"Young Guns" was recorded to tape by Simon Palombi of the Woolly Bushmen in Orlando, FL. It features Kasey Maloney on vocals and guitar, Dane Giordano on vocals and bass, Samantha Loder on vocals and drums, and features additional guitar and tambourine from Dennis Martinelli. About the track, Fever Beam says “Young Guns - a hellfire built on the barebones of lonesome nights and honey biscuits. And a sick VHS collection.”
Ponytails • Just Yours • 2019
https://ponytailsband.com
We wanted to create a video that poked fun at the hilarity and absurdity of human nature; taking TGIF imagery and juxtaposing it with scenarios inspired by real life events. Unbelievable occurrences that feel more at home in the plot of a sitcom than they do on a BREAKING NEWS channel.
YSSY • Sooner • 2019
Toronto indie duo YSSY formed when singer-songwriter/producer Elliot Caroll and multi-instrumentalist/producer Simeon Abbott met on a first date and immediately bonded over a shared love of modern pop sounds and classic songcraft.
PORCUPINE • "Distraction" • 2019
"Veteran Minneapolis indie rock band Porcupine now includes mustachioed chef and onetime Hüsker Dü bass-player Greg Norton."
-Brooklyn Vegan
"an EP filled with dreamy melodies riding over pounding drums and fuzzed-out guitar... While his work with Porcupine is distinct from Norton’s previous power trio, they pay homage to Norton’s Hüsker Dü past."
-BreakThruRadio
"Minneapolis band Porcupine features Greg Norton of legendary punk band Hüsker Dü. What You’ve Heard Isn’t Real even includes a cover of a Grant Hart written Husker song, “Standing By The Sea.”
-New Noise Magazine
"the Minneapolis-based trio effectively channels a variety of ’80s alt-rock genres, primarily post-punk and new wave, with a few ’70s-inspired riffs interspersed here and there to increase the record’s catchiness."
-MXDWN
Reflective Tapes #100 • 2019
REF-100 is a milestone I didn't think we'd ever reach with this little label. When I started "Reflective Tapes" I figured I'd just create an identity for all of my little one-offs and bands and stuff. Didn't expect to release a substantial amount of music, especially not bands I'm not in, but here we are! It's been a wonderful experience interacting with some of my best friends and favorite DIY bands/musicians in this context
May 5, 2019
Courtney Barnett • "Avant Gardener" • 2014
I sleep in late
Another day
Oh what a wonder
Oh what a waste.
It's a monday
It's so mundane
What exciting things
Will happen today?
Your Heart Breaks • Drone Butch Blues • 2019
"Clyde Petersen is a Seattle treasure. Over the course of 20 years, nine albums, and countless shows and films, Clyde has earned the title of Indie Folk Hero. I’m pretty sure the mission statement on his resume is: Be awesome, all the time. He takes DIY to a whole other level by not only creating and inspiring others with his art, but by crafting a welcoming, all-inclusive scene which helps others thrive in Seattle."
- Three Imaginary Girls
TOUR DATES
05.06 - The Pinhook - Durham, NC#
05.07 - Comet Ping Pong - Washington, DC#
05.08 - PhillaMOCA - Philadelphia, PA#
05.09 - Coney Island Baby - New York, NY#
05.10 - Trans-Pecos - Brooklyn, NY#
05.11 - Make Shift - Boston, MA#
05.12 - Warmer Warmer - Providence, RI#
05.13 - The Flywheel - Easthampton, MA#
May 4, 2019
Babe Rainbow • "Something New" • 2019
"The Babe Rainbow crafts mellow, breezy psych-folk that would lean up against your favorite tracks by Allah-Las, Mac DeMarco or even The Zombies" -Tyler Hale, KCRW
“An authentic psychedelic pop journey through hazy lyrics and buttered chords”– Indie Shuffle
"The Babe Rainbow’s songs are laced with twanging guitars, wah wah, and whimsical lyrics" - Glide Magazine
“The Babe Rainbow makes you want to get up and groove” - Amadeus Magazine
"A bright, often charming journey into a melodic, kaleidoscopic world..." -Exclaim!
“An authentic psychedelic pop journey through hazy lyrics and buttered chords”– Indie Shuffle
"The Babe Rainbow’s songs are laced with twanging guitars, wah wah, and whimsical lyrics" - Glide Magazine
“The Babe Rainbow makes you want to get up and groove” - Amadeus Magazine
"A bright, often charming journey into a melodic, kaleidoscopic world..." -Exclaim!
Maybird • Don't Keep Me Around • 2019
"A hallucinatory trip down memory lane" - FLAUNT
"A kaleidoscopic treat of cosmic proportions" - EARMILK
"A fine blend of creative, perception-altering music and the fun, easiness of pop writing" -ATWOOD MAGAZINE
Tour Dates
5/03 - Radio Social - Rochester, NY
5/04 - Knight Club at Alfred University - Alfred, NY
5/07 - The Basement - Columbus, OH
5/08 - Tonic Room - Chicago, IL
5/09 - Motr Pub - Cincinnati, OH
5/11 & 5/12 - Virginia Ave Music Festival - Indianapolis, IN
5/13 - The East Room - Nashville, TN
5/27 - Levitt Pavilion Steelstacks - Bethlehem, PA
Hildur Hoglind • Further Apart • 2019
Growing up in a family of musicians in the small village of Johannishus, Sweden, Höglind has gone from gigging in local clubs she was too young to be in at 15, to playing some of the biggest festivals in Sweden. In her new single, her aching, melancholic vocals float over the top of a cavernous backdrop of thunderous bass synths as drum samples tremor and oscillate.
David J Feat. Rose McGowan • The Auteur • 2019
David J (Bauhaus/Love & Rockets), who has spent the last 8 months touring the world with Peter Murphy on the Ruby Rising 40 Years Of Bauhaus Tour, releases a digital only single as a taster for his new solo album, featuring actress Rose McGowan.
May 3, 2019
Morcheeba - Free of Debris (Folamour Remix) - 2019
British trip-hop pioneers Morcheeba are releasing a remix of their song “Free of Debris” from French DJ/Producer Folamour. Folamour’s remix trades in the eeriness and brevity of the original for a jazzy aesthetic bringing together live instrumentation, atmospheric electronics, and soothing synth motifs to create something truly special. This remix, along with 11 other remixes of songs off of the group’s 2018 album Blaze Away, will be featured on the Blaze Away Deluxe Edition out May 31st via Fly Agaric Records.
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