For me there are not many things out there to cause an instant uptick in mood than some good funk music. The bass and overall vibe of musicians locking together to create a funk beat will always put a smile on my face (and sometimes get me dancing.) With this current cold snowy and depressing
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Singer, songsmith, and multi-instrumentalist Logan Metz is a talent-positive, fully-balanced breakfast on his brand new single “Sunrise.” Released on January 16th, 2026, this is the first upbeat-yet-existential road song of 2026 and the may just be worth saving for your Summer playlist. Americana fans will recognize Logan Metz from his work with Lukas Nelson &
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There’s something immediately unhinged, and refreshingly intentional, about Sarcastic Psychosis, the latest album from Space Tequila. From the moment the record kicks off, it’s clear this isn’t an album meant to sit politely in the background. Instead, it grabs you by the collar, smirks knowingly, and drags you through a swirling mix of genre-bending chaos
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There will always be something special about an artist that is unafraid to put themselves out there. We all have our vulnerabilities but too many people try to hide them away underneath a facade. Not our friend Ian Keller of Orphan Prodigy. He puts his truth and full emotions out there for all of us
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Don’t let the holiday season escape without adding a little more joy to your 2025 life. El Drifte has a knack for finding the emotional middle ground where nostalgia, melody, and restraint all meet. To end the year he delivers a one-two holiday punch that feels both comfortingly familiar and refreshingly unboxed from genre expectations.
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As country music continues to explode with its many diverse offshoots there is a tremendous amount of talent out there. As artists find their own lane they are getting noticed for their originality while still staying true to the ideals of the genre. Our recent discovery Michael Raven seems to have hit his stride and
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If there’s one thing new album Estirpe makes crystal clear from its very first measure, it’s that berekekê isn’t here to entertain — he’s here to unsettle, to provoke, and to expand what an album can mean. This isn’t background music. It’s a sonic odyssey — a science-fiction symphony that feels more like a phased
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Always one to come up with new creative music, our friend Les Fradkin is back to show off something he was at the forefront of, Midi Guitar. New album Mr. Midi Guitar is a bold, tech-forward instrumental album that sits comfortably at the intersection of progressive rock, jazz fusion, and electronic experimentation. In true indie-artist
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Music is meant to be a message. There is power in sharing words and meaning with your music. An audience will be affected by what you put out there. The artists that realize this are able to create change in the word using their art. A great example is our recent discovery Nullus Rex. The political
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It is a sad truth that tragedies and the emotions that follow usually lead to some of the best songwriting. The ability to take that despair and turn it into something beautiful is the gift for pushing forward. Canadian solo songwriter and producer Armeda’s Island offers up their latest single, “A Truth Hard to Tame”
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There will always be a freedom for artists that do not wish to conform to what the mainstream supposedly wants. Our recent discovery of The Low Stakes Band (the songwriting duo of Eric Colville and Ann Holbrook) shows what happens when musicians decide they’re done with polite art and sanitized songwriting. A little defiance and
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In a world overflowing with polished productions and auto-tuned perfection, it’s refreshing to stumble upon a record that feels like it was born in a smoky backroom jam session. Australian blues duo The Stomp’n Ramblers — consisting of Owen Mancell on slide guitar, stomp box, and vocals, and Ryan Stone on harmonica — have dropped
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Michal Gutman is a one-woman-band. Her intense solo act features a bass guitar, a loop station, 2 mics and a touch-pad synthesizer. Her music is a patchwork of harmony and disharmony, somewhere between a theatrical cabaret, a storyline told on an 80’s club dance floor, or a dreamy soundtrack all while using polyrhythmics and contradicting
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Music is meant to make you feel something. Whether it is delicate and eloquent or hard and overbearing; the combination of sounds is meant for you to absorb and feel in whatever way you need to feel it at the moment. Our recent discovery Flowers For Juno will get deep into your mind and soul
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For decades, Mitch Dalton has been the ultimate go-to of British studios – the guitarist whose tasteful lines and impeccable feel have graced albums by everyone from Herbie Hancock to Quincy Jones, film scores, and countless jingles. If a session needed swing, sophistication, or that elusive “London sound,” Dalton was the first call. Yet while
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In the ever-churning world of independent music, where fresh sounds and polished production chase the next “big” thing, it’s a rare treat when a band like Northfield steps up with something that feels less like a debut and more like a long-lost mixtape rediscovered in your parents’ basement. The album Lost And Found fits like
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There is nothing more magical than the spark when a musician realizes he can write songs too. This epiphany opens up a world of opportunities. Now you can share your thoughts and feelings with the world in a way that can entertain and inspire. Australia’s Jack Nolan found that spark years ago and is now
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We can all agree that music is a lifelong passion. We may all take different roads through life. Careers, relationships, families, etc but music always remains. Our recent discovery Butter & The Genre lived life and had the experiences but now music is taking the lead again and starting to flow out of group, both
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Harry Hochman waited three decades to become an overnight folk-rock sensation, and now, two years after his critically acclaimed debut Inside Out racked up hundreds of thousands of Spotify streams, the former bankruptcy attorney turned Venice Beach troubadour doubles down with Oh Michigan. The six-track EP that feels like a sun-faded postcard mailed from his
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In the sticky-sweet sprawl of Atlanta’s summer nights, where fireflies flicker like glitchy studio lights and the air hums with unspoken stories, Black Astronaut Records—Charles Luck’s ever-expanding hip-hop collective of poets, rappers, and soul-stirrers—drops 39 Charles Street (The Renovation) like a mixtape from a parallel universe, yet straight from the heart. Released last month, the
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Fourteen years is a lifetime in indie years, but Todd Mack just turned the wait into a masterclass in patience and payoff. I’m Gonna Love You No Matter What, out October 10 via Rough Road Records, is the veteran singer-songwriter’s eighth album and his first since 2011’s The Thirteenth Step. Mack delivers 11 story-driven originals
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In the humid haze of darkwave/indietronica our friends Mercy Land have released their debut EP Termites. An epic intro that burrows in like a swarm you didn’t see coming—relentless, romantic, and pulsing with promise. Dropped on Halloween 2025 via Feature Bug Studios, the five-track set chews through the drywall of early-aughts nostalgia, spitting out dream
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Our friend Eyal Erlich is back with more music performed live at his favorite Tel Aviv venue, Levontin. Some great live music performances are coming out of his recordings. Come enter the room and feel the emotion with his newest single. The basement music venue where indie dreams come alive has hosted some memorable shows.
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In the shadow of Manhattan’s unyielding gleam, where the Hudson whispers secrets to Jersey’s resilient underbelly, BB Stevens’ Hoboken emerges not as a mere postcard from the Mile Square City, but as a sonic scrapbook stitched from its frayed edges. Dropped September 19 on Stryker Records, the Hoboken native’s latest full-length clocks in at a
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Some records don’t just play — they unfold. Just Like In The Movies, the latest release from alt-pop-rock outfit Esso, isn’t merely an album; it’s a reel of emotion, memory, and momentum. Across its shimmering guitars and tightly wound rhythms, Esso crafts a collection that feels both universal and deeply personal — the kind of
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Songwriting will always be a personal experience. Having the courage to share some of your deepest thoughts, fears, and failures is something that many of us still struggle to do. Our recent discovery Dusty Edinger is no different but his dedication to the craft has yielded some great results, particularly his latest single “Sometimes People
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In a time where prog rock often feels like a dusty relic solely for the niche music fans—Brazilian-American composer Miguel Kertsman drops his new album Paradoxes like a time-warped Moog module, humming with the analog ghosts of ’70s ambition, creativity, and pure mind altering energy. Released October 3, this 15-track concept odyssey clocks in at
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’90s Alt-Rock Royalty Roars Back: Sparkle And Fade Still Cuts Deep Picture this: a sold-out Irving Plaza on a crisp October night, the air thick with anticipation for nostalgia sounds as a sea of flannel-clad millennials (and their ironic Gen Z tag-alongs) packs the Irving Plaza floor like it’s 1997 all over again. Everclear—those Portland
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Through a two decade career, Lourdes Pita has always worn her heritage like a well-loved bolero jacket—tailored with threads of Cuban exile poetry from her mother Juana Rosa, hemmed by years of street-corner strums and symphony flutes, and now, on her latest full-length Soul Dance, she’s letting it twirl into something freer, fiercer, and downright
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From the misty edges of Slovenia’s literary heartland comes Ditka, a singer-songwriter who has spent years turning the verses of poets like Feri Lainšček into folk-tinged anthems that hum with quiet rebellion. Now, with “Fly Higher”—the lead single and title track from her upcoming English-language debut album coming in November—she’s trading the intimate glow of
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In the pixelated annals of gaming lore, few franchises claw at the heartstrings quite like Pokémon—those endless routes, badge hunts, and midnight raids that shaped a generation’s sense of adventure. Now, six years after his debut Poké & Chill slinked into the scene like a sneaky Jigglypuff lullaby, Sydney-based beat conjurer Mikel (the German-raised, England-born
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Having the freedom to bounce between genres and take your music in any direction you see fit is a powerful mantra. Artists that refuse to play by the “mainstream” rules have created some of the most important music out there. Our recent discovery Major Spark are purveyors of this freedom. They make music that feels
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Everclear, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the ‘90s led by vocalist, guitarist and founder Art Alexakis, is currently on the Sparkle and Fade 30th Anniversary Tour. The 43-date headlining tour, featuring special guests Local H and Sponge, celebrates the 30th anniversary of Everclear’s platinum-selling, major-label debut album, Sparkle and Fade,
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There are those producers that simply make music just to follow the hot trends and then there are those who push the limit of what it means to be a Producer. Our recent find IanPlug is one the latter and is ready to raise hell with songs filled with chaos, raver anthems and epic rock
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Sometimes it is a terrible situation that spawns some of the best songs. Life is rarely a straight and easy road. But these twists and turns of fate can weave their way through musical inspiration. Our recent discovery of the song “Matter Of Fact” by Order of Silence is another example of music turning something
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The power of music is that it will continue to expand with different sounds and variations of established genres. It will go on forever with new music for our ears to enjoy as well as classic songs that we know imagined in new variations. Our recent discovery Larry Douglas does a little of both on
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In the ever-bustling indie scene, where lo-fi beats often clash with ethereal synths, it’s refreshing to stumble upon a track that feels like a quiet exhale. Enter Alias Wayne’s latest single, “Butterfly”, a minimalist ballad that flutters into your speakers like a late-summer breeze carrying secrets from a forgotten garden. Alias Wayne is an enigmatic
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In the hazy overlap where retro soul meets modern indie wanderlust, few acts nail the art of quiet revolution quite like Collaborations. Music that makes you think as you ease into their relaxing sonic vibes. Their newest track “You Gotta Know” continues this trend. The ever-evolving project hails from the Stratford, Connecticut collaborative music scene.
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There are those artists that make music and then there are those that truly live their music. Our friend Antonio Vergara is one of the latter. His music is an extension of who he is. The Grammy nominated artist took the time to chat with us about his immersion into his sound and his newest
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In the ever-churning indie music scene, where every other release feels like a desperate grab for that one viral TikTok moment, it’s refreshing when a song lands on our desk like a quiet confession in a crowded room. Enter Generations and their new single “Mess We Leave Behind.” The father/daughter songwriting duo has a knack
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In the shadowed corners of Tel Aviv’s indie music underbelly, Eyal Erlich emerges like a ghost from a half-remembered mixtape—part troubadour, part time traveler, all heartstrings frayed just enough to snag your sleeve. He has been releasing a string of impressive singles that are grabbing some attention recently. The singer/songwriter is known for the personal
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In the ever-churning machine of indie revivalism, we are all witnessing the great songs from the past returning for another season in the sun. California and guitar wizard Les Fradkin continue the trend with a classic take on “The Mighty Quinn.” It feels like a sun-bleached postcard from a California coast that never quite faded.
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There will always be a connection to albums that tell a story. Listeners will hunger for the next track to see where the journey goes. This also demands multiple listens. An artist that is known for this style of storytelling songwriting is our newest friend Reeya Banerjee. The Hudson Valley-based storyteller and indie rock powerhouse
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Akron, Ohio’s dynamic duo Wake Magnolia, composed of Nick Galbincea (guitar and vocals) and Adam Miller (drums), unleashes a sonic juggernaut with their new single A Night In Ventura released on August 10, 2025. This track is a raw, riff-driven explosion of alternative rock that channels the gritty spirit of 90s grunge while carving out
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California, the dynamic music group led by the versatile Les Fradkin and Loretta Pieper Fradkin, delivers a sun-soaked rendition of Van Morrison’s classic Brown Eyed Girl in their 2025 single. Featuring Les Fradkin’s signature guitar prowess and vocal contributions from Tony Pernice and Richie Tuske, this cover infuses the 1967 hit with a fresh yet
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It takes a special type of artist to break free from the music business machine mindset. Trying to make music they think the public wants. When you can move towards creating songs that fulfill your own soul the real magic happens. Do it for yourself and the rest will fall into place. We recently came
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Chicago-based indie visionary Tim Hort delivers a soul-stirring journey with his 2025 album Famine. This seven-track release is a mesmerizing blend of shoegaze, alt-rock, and introspective lyricism that feels like a walk through a dream. Known for his genre-defying artistry, Tim Hort crafts a record that’s both delicate and powerful. A Sonic World of Memory
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Frances Ancheta, the Filipina-American singer-songwriter from the San Francisco Bay Area, pours her heart into her fourth full-length album, Saving Graces. This nine-track collection of indie folk, pop, and soft rock is a testament to her strength as a cancer survivor, mother, and artist navigating life’s storms. With a full backing band adding a full
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Nigerian-American artist Gozie Ukaga unveils a stunning debut full-length album with Color. The Saint Paul, Minnesota based artist has become known for his genre-defying blend of alternative R&B, synth-pop, and soul. He finds a way to make you think with minimal production. With this latest album Gozie Ukaga crafts a 10-track sonic odyssey that pulses
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Jeff Summa and the Roasters, the Litchfield, Connecticut-based jam band, ignite a sonic spark with their 2025 release, Who’s Got My Lighter. This kaleidoscopic album is a swirling blend of psychedelic rock, bluesy grooves, and funk-infused jams that feels like a road trip through the cosmos of your soul. Who’s Got My Lighter is a
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