Alternative rockers Overhand are out with a new EP. It’s four songs of heavy, emo-tinged riffage that channel lyrics that are both confessional and confrontational. With passionate vocal performances, powerful hooks and gritty guitar solos, Overhand deliver a solid batch of tunes fit for a rough autumn day. We hope to catch a show soon!
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What would you expect from rats on cocaine, of all things?
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Pendrop Poet has returned with a new album this week. There’s 17 tracks here that encompass the Poet’s ruminations to the instrumentation of folk, electronica, indie rock and hip hop. It’s a cathartic body of work that seeks to liberate by touching on topics like exhaustion, oppression, revolution, self-ownership and being forced to participate in this capitalist hellscape while alternating
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There are truly, truly not a lot of musical projects in existence like Break Free, the forthcoming release from Erik & the Savages set to drop on November 23rd.
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Local acts BLOOD and West Nile Crows took the stage alongside Arkansas experimental electronic group Modeling at Cactus Club on Sunday night.
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Hard rock act Obelus are out with a new single. With some electronic touches and answering machine samples, the song channels angst and dread about growing disconnection, failing memories, and the future that we all collectively fear – definitely topics for the times. Stay tuned for Obelus’ debut EP out soon!
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R&B star Clayton dropped the video for “So In Love” off his sophomore EP “Tempting Fate.” The moody jam is adorned with twinkling guitars and ethereal vocals with the video depicting Clayton and his girl going through the good and the bad in their relationship. The song is about tumultuous love; the imagery of dark lighting and nighttime drives feels
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Piano player Evan James is out with his debut single and video. Seated at the keys in the spotlight, James plays with a focused demeanor and hopeful charm. The song, according to him, is about having faith that things will all work out in the end. You can tell from his facial expressions that he’s excited about his creation. We
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Your man Patty—from Alabama and Patty and the Oh’s—knows just what he’s doing on the group’s latest single.
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Indie rockers Lunde have a new song out today and it takes them in a country rock direction. As the title suggests, it’s a jam about boozing till the day you drop. It’s a departure from the band’s alternative rock sound, which you can tell is a ton of fun for these guys. Pour the whiskey and pull up a
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Dream pop artist Blacktop released a video for his song “Just A Moment” from recent album “Sun Room.” He’s found in the park in his sleepwear; he relaxes in the autumn leaves, chills on a bench, and plays his guitar in a swan boat as he reflects on his preoccupations that would be easier if he had a lover by
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Singer-songwriter Jacob Slade’s latest single is about giving the parts of yourself you’re most afraid of to someone else. He’s eager to give this person his all, no matter what it takes and no matter the uncertainty. With “Jupiter,” Slade’s trademark feathery vocals accompany a sweet melody that together capture a profound feeling of longing.
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Lo-fi pop artist Tombo dropped a new single and video. The song finds them meandering down life’s highway while feeling stuck; the video weaves together various photos accompanied by the lyrics. With a guitar instrumental and heartful crooning, there’s an overall foggy atmosphere here that seeks clarity. Tombo’s got an EP coming out soon – stay tuned!
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Indie pop artist Christopher Dallman released a new EP this week. Dallman’s been getting more experimental with his electronic pop sound overtime, and these songs capture the essence of personal growth, pleasure, and return to form. He leans into authenticity whether he’s singing about an intimate affair with his lover (“Monday”), exploring uncharted territories (“Wild”), or shedding into a new
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ILY Truly and KidAsher joined forces to make “17,” a feel-good throwback song with pop punk riffs and trap beats.
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Psychedelic bass producer Deerskin released a new EP this past week. It’s three tracks that each take us to uncharted lands where past meets the future; each track begins with a “v” to represent different sides of one’s will. Deerskin’s trademark bass resonance and chantlike samples take us on an introspective endeavor with “Facets.”
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Metal-mathcore band Graysea dropped a new single this week. It’s a crushing hardcore tune about pain, fear and hopelessness and being blinded by grief and abandonment. With cacophonous riffage and mercurial tempos, Graysea deliver a haunting ode to the uninvited demons. Stay tuned for more to come from them soon!
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Jazz fusion act Cody Steinmann Trio have a new single out and it’s full of effervescent, lively energy. The song carries the aura who’s not like everyone else and they’re proud of it. With Steinmann on guitar, Chris Bates on bass and Abinnet Berhanu on drums, there’s a powerful chemistry between the musicians that makes the song pop with charm.
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Lo-fi indie rock project Anticipation are out with their eponymous debut record. Featuring playful, jangly melodies along with fluttering vocals, this record brings a joyfully chaotic approach to storytelling from song to song as well as a couple instrumental tracks. We hope to hear more from Anticipation in the future!
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Singer-songwriter Mike Mangione released his new album a couple weeks back. There’s eleven tracks here, all of which are baked with sensitivity, enthusiasm, and regard. Encompassing Americana-folk style, Mangione gathers strength through hardships as he contemplates the push and pull for love. Whether he reflects on empathy (“Anastacia”), fighting to keep the flame burning (“Giving Up On You”), place and
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Hip hop artist Duwayne dropped a new video this week. He takes Drake’s “Lemon Pepper Freestyle” instrumental and drops his own bars over it while hanging out on Riverside High School’s track and in the office with his friends. The themes here are authenticity and mindset while enjoying the ride. Directed by Norf! with fiery animations by Steph Siegman.
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Electronic producer Cntrlla’s latest single came just in time for Halloween. He delves into strange, spooky bass here that evokes imagery of grotesque monsters and slimy scares. For years now, Cntrlla has proven himself to be one of the most tasteful producers in the land, and “Body Horror” continues his momentum with bass that climbs mountains and drops through valleys.
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Indie rockers Onyx Koan are out with a new album. Beginning with a gravelly intro, the record ascends into a heartfelt, honest odyssey of seeking meaning in one’s surroundings whether that meaning stems from a guitar, a lover, or weathering a storm. Twangy rock with touches of folk and dub is the mode here, and Mark Hubing’s booming voice brings
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Some musicians know their sound in a definite way. Atmospheric soft-rock is the definite sound on the newest album from Dan Kolesari. The first couple tracks soar with sweet guitar riffs and saxophone lines, most of the back half chug along with somber instrumentation and heartfelt vocals. All the while Dan relates all sorts of feelings and experiences. From longing
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