Singer-songwriter Isaiah M. Brown released his debut album recently. It’s nine tracks that find comfort in soul, R&B and pop flavors. There’s an overall theme of heartbreak and coping with the loss of a dear relationship, utilizing piano-laden melodies, poignant storytelling and backing vocals that echo such sentiments. Cleveland-based rapper Jerry Dodrill drops a verse on the penultimate song “Cigarette”,
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Abby Jeanne has a new single out on Philadelphia’s Eraserhood Sound, and according to her it’s her most ambitious composition to date. Incorporating elements of soul, funk and psychedelia, this tune is a positive one about better things ahead and putting pains behind. It’s got a vintage pop groove that makes you want to break out of your shell and
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X Harlow released a two-piece recently. Their previous output has sat at the stylistic crossroads of industrial, emo rap, and post-punk – and there’s still a lot of that here – but their sound constantly incorporates new elements of dark catharsis. “Star” is confrontational with gothic chaos while “Curve” takes on a glacial retro-dance approach; there’s a video out for
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Dreamy synth/chillwave artist BVSMV dropped a two-piece a few months back themed around those evocative, timeless moments. Euphoria gets bittersweet when you come to terms with its ephemerality, but the moments where everything makes sense at once are the moments worth living for. With twinkling, lush electronica that floats with relaxed tempos, “I Don’t Want It to End” is a
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Alt pop artist Day Tvvo’s latest single is about growing up just to realize that you don’t have the answers to anything. Whether he’s going to school or church or wherever, Tvvo is disgruntled by how simple society made life seem when he was a kid, only to find that nothing makes sense. They lied to us! Between guitars and
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Singer-songwriter MMS Kaiser released a two-piece recently. The songs are dark and raw; “You’re Sound” is a bare-bones contemplation on the constant cycle of having something to prove in life while “Who Cares” expands the production a bit with emotional sentiments of finding someone who gets you, containing gothic soundscapes and a howling guitar solo. According to MMS Kaiser, it’s
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Noise artist Peter J. Woods released a new album on Skinwalker Recordings. Between methods like obfuscated vocal sounds and distorted effects that buzz, hiss and hum, Woods delivers an abstract sound art experience containing studio versions of live sets he’s done in the past year. According to him, the album is a rumination on whiteness and the cycles that perpetuate
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Klassik gives us a taste of new music he’s been working on with a single where what goes around comes around. In his trademark and ever-inventive fusion of hip hop, soul, R&B and jazz, Klassik drives home that if you aren’t authentic to yourself and those around you, it comes to haunt you eventually. He’s learned a lot from dealing
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R&B songstress Grey Genius dropped a new EP recently. It’s four tracks where Genius passionately affirms her love for someone, but they’ve got some stuff to work out. “My” is a song about having something genuine with someone and having their back through thick and thin, “Willing” touches on when love gets difficult, “Old You” confronts things not being the
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Space Tiger is a new alternative rock project featuring Paul Tyree of Faux Fiction and NeoCaveman. Their debut album is out now, featuring ten tracks with power pop and grunge sensibilities that feel mighty and cathartic. There’s heavy themes of weathering storms and overcoming obstacles, captivated by gritty riffs and assuring choruses. Space Tiger confront yearning for love, finding yourself
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Hip hop artist PLYTME dropped a record a few months back. With clever wordplay and precise flow, PLYTME enters a deeply introspective zone over ten tracks. There’s no features; it’s just him and his wisdom here, processing topics such as laying low while staying relevant, the complexities of relationships, staying humble, facing fears and being in charge of your own
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Ben Slowey talks to the Onyx Koan frontman and podcaster.
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Brandon Buhr creates electroacoustic improvisations with his latest EP. Piece one features ominous clarinet that soars with patience and detail. Piece two contains shuddering piano that echos with haunting resonance. Piece three fancies droning violin passages that feel like you’re exploring a long-lost edifice. Brandon Buhr leans into his spontaneous side with bold, imaginative soundscapes on “Improvisations I.”
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Experimental electronic project Kinth released a new track. It’s a hypnotic ambient piece, featuring lush soundscapes that feel bright and warm with occasional twinkles. We get the sensation of passing from one state of consciousness to another, kind of like the title suggests. Kinth enters the light with “Dying.”
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Horror punks Ratbatspider dropped a deadly Christmas single this year. This bloody ripper tells the story of a kid who gets bullied a lot until he puts a magic hat on, which turns him into a grotesque monster that deals judgment on those who were laughing. Needless to say, no one’s laughing now. Ratbatspider turn a lovable, jolly tale into
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Indie pop act Bruiseboy are out with the video to debut single “JUNO.” Things start with the two band members hanging out smoking and talking before getting confronted by Bruise’s partner, who walks out on him – then the song starts. The duo are found rocking out on the hillside as scenes find Bruise trying to win his partner back,
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Abner Melancholy is a new artist to look out for. He’s got an album out today, bringing a fusion of pop, electronica and hip hop to the mix. Starting with an entertaining intro that begs to know just what the hell Melancholy’s got an album about, the subsequent tracks find him navigating the nuances of love and trying his best
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Hip hop artist Dassolo’s got a new single out, and this one finds him assessing the pros and cons of a relationship. He doesn’t want to let things go but he also feels more comfortable on his own, and he gets into the nitty gritty of everything going on wrong between them. With sharp jazzy production and a lot to
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Right after he released his project “Jennie’s Son EP” a few months back, hip hop artist HellKat released another single. He’s really feeling a woman here; she can hold down her smoke, she’s down for the deep conversations and she’s genuinely fun to be around, making HellKat want so badly to pursue something real with her. With atmospheric keyboards and
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Hip hop artist Don Life Grizzly’s latest single finds him living leisurely. He starts the day by sparking a wood, then spends his time riding around with his homies as he’s got money on his mind and stays evading the fuzz. The song’s got an overall relaxed demeanor, unbothered by what’s on the outside. Don Life Grizzly stays fast and
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Hip hop artist Taejoz dropped a new single recently where he’s determined to save his relationship. The love keeps him afloat and he’s willing to do anything to make things last; it’s not something he’ll let slip away easily so he’s ready to play all the cards he has – hence the song title. With dark trap production that captivates
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Indie rockers Bright-Eyed & Blind have their sophomore record out. It’s twelve tracks of fire-breathing rock ‘n roll where explosive vocals, bold hooks, fierce solos and potent riffage traverse many different moods. The band demonstrates grittiness as they incorporate elements of hard rock, pop rock and power pop into an engaging and diverse arrangement that could light up an arena.
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Hip hop artist Solowke’s got a new single and video out, working with JuicedUpFilmz for this one. He’s found in the greenhouse counting money, calling out the ones who do nothing but gossip as he flexes with the yield to back it up. Solowke is brash with cash in “Found Me,” not looking to surround himself with those who talk
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R&B artist Troy Tyler released a new EP. He’s got love on his mind here, and love doesn’t rest – it’s out late and up early. Whether he’s linking up with his woman after hours or they’re starting their day off with some intimacy, Tyler is her to make it known that he takes loving seriously and he’s determined not
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Indie pop act Allspice are out with their sophomore album. Taking on a colorful, modernized approach to the earworm, Allspice find grooves utilizing both electronic and guitar-driven elements. These songs touch on topics like restlessness, someone you can’t get out of your mind, rifts in relationships and those bad dreams you just can’t shake. Allspice bring fresh, forward-thinking pop flavors
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