IBG contributor reviewing live shows around NYC. Sounds like Kayla.
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Before even listening to their latest track, I knew I was going to like Saint Marilyn. I’ve mentioned before that mixed gender groups like Oh Wonder, Beach House, Broods, and Matt & Kim are responsible for some of my favorite sounds, and this analog synth pop duo from Brooklyn fits that exact profile. Vocalist and […]
Looking for something to help you escape the polarizing political climate? Well then I recommend you close out of this tab right now because Brooklyn-based indie rock collective The New Tarot has just dropped their new single, “America.” The band is fronted by sisters Karen and Monika Walker on keyboard, guitar, and vocals. They’re backed […]
Natalie Lain is fiercely creative, injecting art into everything she does. The singer-songwriter’s self-titled EP showcases her diverse influences with varied arrangements and instrumentation on four fresh tracks. Inspired by Patti Smith, Lain follows an organic songwriting process beginning with lines of original poetry, and introducing chords and melodies to evolve her written words into […]
The end of 2016 was only the beginning for solo musician Alyse Vellturo. Under the moniker pronoun, she released a debut 4-track EP in mid-November that landed spots on Spotify’s Viral Charts and tastemaker lists such as The New Indie Mix, Indie Chillout, and New Music Friday. If the album’s title There’s no one new […]
If you’re in need of a new soundtrack for rebelling against the man, look no further than Ladyshark, the riot grrrl inspired alt-rock duo from Nashville. The band, comprised of Sarah Vardy on guitar loops and lead vocals, and Jane Boxall on drums and backing vox, has released two previous albums, BURIED and Lickety Split, […]
Magic Island makes the type of music you’d hear in a hip café with a skip-proof indie soundtrack. Similar to artists like Grimes and Negative Gemini, who have graduated from making simple bedroom pop, Canadian-born, Berlin-based Emma Czerny creates perfectly curated lo-fi dream sounds. After releasing her EP Wasted Dawn last year, Magic Island is […]
British singer, songwriter, and guitarist MA R I AM may be an unsigned artist, but she’s no newcomer to the art of making music. Crediting her Nigerian heritage for instilling the magic of storytelling and rhythm, she is a seasoned backing vocalist with renowned London gospel choirs. Now ready to take the next step in […]
The Regrettes are a four-piece punk rock act from Los Angeles that just DGAF. Comprised of fearless frontwoman, Lydia Night, guitarist Genessa Gariano, bassist Sage Nicole, and drummer Maxx Morando, the group channels everyone’s inner teenager with raw, vulnerable rock-n-roll. Their latest single “Seashore” is no exception. Debuting on Consequence of Sound with a middle […]
