‘Satellite’ is Hue Hinton‘s debut single. The song describes the feeling of solitude and feeling like you might not relate to everyone. Hue wrote this song to help listeners who relate know that they are not alone in their struggles. It was written, produced and performed all by Hue. The hook, ‘why you turn me to a satellite’ is a
Read more‘Reborn’ by Uliy B is the artist’s newest EP which was inspired by personal experiences. The artist says, ‘I was going through a tough time with love and trying to find myself, within myself and other people. I was getting more attached to emotions than I was to my plans or goals. The first half of the EP expresses what
Read more‘Trenches’ by BabyLingo is about drug-related struggles in life. The artist says, ‘Growing up in Dayton, Ohio was hard. People dying and getting locked up left and right. And even with all the bad things, my city supports you when you are trying to do something good. That’s why I love the trenches. Not because I glorify drugs and death,
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Singer-songwriter Andrew Prichard released a new EP. It’s five songs, with an expanded production and instrumentation from his previous work. “To You” features horns that accompany lyrics about being uncomfortable exposing your vulnerable parts to someone else, “Made Up World” takes more of a hard rock approach, and “Bittersweet” laments an expired relationship as you turn to another page in
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Ben Slowey talks with the Madison-based hip hop artist.
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Jazz fusion trio Smoke N’ Mirrors have a new single out with upbeat swagger. It’s the type of tune you’re walking down the street to feeling like you’re on top of the world. Nothing can touch you. No one can touch Smoke N’ Mirrors either, with solos from all three musicians that make for relentless rocking. Hopefully there’s more to
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Power pop indie lads Telethon have their first single out since 2019’s “Hard Pop.” It’s about how the world keeps turning no matter what kind of shit you and I are putting up with. Sometimes there’s a joy to life just going on while other times you feel the bite of misery. Telethon bring the angsty riffage that you’ll be
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Cave Curse is the dark synth project of Bobby Hussy, previously known for his band The Hussy. He’s got a new record out, “AANA,” which stands for “Ambient Artifacts Nominal Apricity.” Entirely instrumental, these ten tracks could be the soundtrack to solving puzzles and escaping an industrial park. Skeletal and ambient, it’s a record that juxtaposes 80’s synth aesthetics with
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Wavy bass producer Cntrlla has a new EP out today. Right off the bat, “Hyperion Drag” descends into a lavender realm of wonder and mystery. Chaos ensues in the following track, where enemies are encountered and revelations are had. The term “vacillation” refers to the inability to decide between opinions, which this EP reflects through the futuristic shake of “2080”
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Singer-songwriter Brad Lee Curtis released a new single today. The indie folk artist sings about wishing to be carried away by the ocean in a poignant metaphor for love. You feel separate from the rest of the world when you’re with that special person, and Brad Lee Curtis couples a heartfelt guitar melody with striking backing vocals to convey a
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Mike Brew is holding nothing back with his new invigorating release, ‘Somedays’. The track is a sincere delivery with Mike leaving no room for any ambiguity with his robust expression. The singer-songwriter who resides in Liverpool, England, delves deep into his musical toolkit and rises out with agility. Furthermore, the up and coming indie musician combines many styles into one,
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Chamber folk band Social Caterpillar are out with the second part of their ongoing “(Distance)” series. This EP focuses on helplessness; “It’s Hard to Be” touches on feeling isolated as a result of depression while “Sure Would Be Nice” approaches corporate greed and the profit of suffering. Love is the most powerful force in the universe and ultimately triumphs helplessness
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Psych rockers Yum Yum Cult have a new single out teasing their upcoming debut LP. Soulful and warm, the song is about dancing around the line between just being friends and being something more. Beginning with a slower tempo, the boys eventually build into a bright surf rock jam that reflects the building intensity between two people. Stay tuned for
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Minna Ora is back, and she does not hold back with her new delivery, ‘Fire’. The track is a testament to the singers flourishing quality, and she hits the nail firmly on the head with a strong message about overcoming difficulty. A power force vocally, Minna unleashes her most influential delivery to date, and she reflects on her time with
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After releasing her debut EP in 2020 and a few singles, one of which was featured on Spotify owned playlists like Fresh Finds: The Wave, Mood Ring, Fem and more, Salome Datong is back with another heart-opening EP titled Shelly, aiming to extend understanding and hope to the ones among us that are written off as too soft or too
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Ben Slowey talks to the Chicago based producer and DJ.
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Chillwave producer Skky’s latest single feels like a toasty relaxation while looking out the window as it rains. There’s a sense of greenery and blessing with this track, like you feel more alive than ever. Perhaps that’s where the song’s title comes in – eating fruits and vegetables can help you feel your best self, after all. Stay tuned for
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Improvisational noise collective Frenia are out with new pieces. Annie Grizzle and Eli Smith join the original trio here in collaboration, supporting the existential philosophy of Frenia being what it is simply by having individuals present for it. “What Is It” is a synergistic movement of intentional sound being transferred from one person to the next, creating an organic immediacy
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Lo-fi pop artist So Zuppy has the companion EP to last fall’s “Blindly, Pt. 1” out today. While that EP was punctuated by heartbreak, this body of work is warmed by newfound joy and fulfillment. Micah Foust feels a sense of wonder and excitement from sharing space with someone new who came into his life at the perfect moment. As
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Power electronics project Le Tenia has a new record out dedicated to those who have been personally violated. Considering the gruesome and visceral nature of the subject matter, these three tracks consist of biting industrial noises that burrow deep, like they’re cutting into steel. Such textures represent the pain and trauma of sexual assault and violence; the third track represents
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Ben Slowey talks to the hip hop artist based out of Racine.
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Indie rockers Jazzcore Friction have another video out from their recent album “Hemipenes.” The band is shown going on a little joyride here, donning multicolored masks and illuminated by colorful and funky special effects. They cruise around town rocking out from the car; the song is about being your own monster to deal with. It’s a jam that begs you
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Singer-songwriter Mike Shammo released a new EP, culminating the singles he dropped over the last few months. Shammo’s style encompasses a dream pop foundation adorned by intimate piano and guitar additions. “Another Point of View” is about the variety of perspectives we all have; we can’t walk in each other’s shoes. “Battle Scars” touches on the damage beyond repair inflicted
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Thrash metal band Full Shred Ahead released a new EP – their first body of work in five years. It’s frantic, fiery, and possessed by doom. Whether it’s from the punchy dread that barks like a mad dog in “There Might Be A Murder” or through the devious mix of pain and pleasure in “Satisfaction Guaranteed,” Full Shred Ahead live
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Karuna are the folk group who like to do it their own way, and it is paying off with their new release, ‘Heartsease’. The track is an ear-opener from the first second but for the right reasons, and it is a showcase of the talent within the up and coming group. All hailing from separate parts of the UK, Karuna,
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