By Bryon Cherry Lost Orange Cat is a self-described rock n roll band disguised as a bluegrass band. They sound anything but lost when the 4 members get together like a folky Voltron on area stages. Lost Orange Cat is composed of Josh Konkel (vocals, rhythm guitar and bass), Daniel Rathmann (bass, guitar and vocals), Joe Royten (mandolin and vocals)
Read more
Indie rockers Onyx Koan are out with their first single as a full band. With a groovy Americana flare, vocalist Mark Hubing sings of feeling lost but looking for answers. After doing some drugs and finding himself speaking to God, where he discovers his truth lies in the musical axe that he wields. Featuring both guitar and horn solos, Onyx
Read more
R&B artist Trinity Grace dropped a new single a few weeks back. Filled with 808 pulses and enchanting vocal layers, Grace sings about that person she fell head-over-heels for just like they do in the movies. She couldn’t ever imagine letting them go; they make the room feel hot like she’s got a fever. It’s a song about temptation and
Read more
Electronic producer Shxde is out with an album this week. Two years in the making, it’s a record that makes you want to break free from all your fears and worries as you go out into the risk-filled world. Whether it’s for love, happiness or success, Shxde delivers an empowering odyssey of shadow, mystery, and determination. Put on a blacklight
Read more
The Move is moving quick on a new drop.
Read more
The producer and rapper stands tall on a 19-track project.
Read more
The wonderfully eccentric Peeper & Le Play are out with their final album. With nineteen tracks, this masterful exhibition of uniquely structured psychedelia, R&B, and experimental pop is full of idiosyncrasy. Juxtaposing chamber sounds with humorous social critiques, the Le Players find themselves in unusual settings from ribbon factories to locker rooms to candy shops. There’s two tracks titled “Club
Read more
Hip hop artist IMOTWBABY dropped a new song a few months back. This one’s got a trippy, surreal feel; OTW is rapping about living like he’s making the hits like the Beatles did. Bass-boosted trap accompanies the fun he’s having as he’s collecting money and speaking to the people in the language of catchy song. It’s one last banger from
Read more
Bass producer James Dece has his final track of the year out on MA Music. It’s deadly dubstep that could knock you on your ass if you don’t hold on tight. Dece builds up the adrenaline with a frenzied and clangorous drop, complete with samples of gasping for air like you’re drowning in a pool of music and lights. Somebody
Read more
ILY Truly is in a relationship out of control on a new single.
Read more
Breonte conveys the awkwardness of not knowing what a relationship is becoming.
Read more
Hip hop artist Dubb Saq dropped a new song dedicated to his beloved Uncle Nate. He wishes he could sit at the table and have lunch or take one more call from him; Saq reminisces on the conversations they had with a sample of a voicemail his uncle left him telling him he thinks he’ll get signed someday. It’s a
Read more
Liquid bass producer UNKNWN dropped a new single today. It’s a minimalist tune that encapsulates the mysteries hidden in the jungle darkness. You feel like something’s watching you but you’re not quite sure what or where, so you tread ever-so lightly. UNKNWN brings a welcome addition to the purple-green forest theme; we look forward to what he’ll do in 2022.
Read more
Folk rock band Dead, Dead Swans dropped a new single. It’s an acoustic one about getting home late for Christmas ready to have a few drinks like old times. The singer reflects on how things used to be this time of year, from a snow-eating dog to Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and now he wants to re-live what he can.
Read more
Wave Chapelle and Wiley from Atlanta have fun on a confident track.
Read more
Check out new music from King Myles, Carlyle, The Nunnery and more.
Read more
2021 features our biggest year in review playlist yet.
Read more
Hip hop artist Lake just dropped what he believes is his best song yet. With an irresistible hook and excited tone, Lake raps about being ready to go hard back in the paint doing what he loves doing. He pays no mind to those who want him to do things a certain way because that past version of himself is
Read more
Singer-songwriter Sarah Fierek is out with her second holiday original, closely following the release of her rendition of “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” a few weeks ago. She sings of having holiday cheer even if there’s no snow; nothing extinguishes the jolly spirit this time of year. There’s both a pop version and orchestral version available to stream. Sarah Fierek
Read more
Singer-songwriter Jesus Villa’s latest single is dedicated to the sweet Christmas morning treat. He describes the step-by-step baking process to the point where you can almost taste them, all to a blues rock melody. It’s the festive food tune you didn’t know you needed this year as it reminds you that Christmas is around the corner and so are the
Read more
Slacker rock band North Warren have the video out to “Sentimental” from their recent EP “Glue.” Shot by Spencer Tait, the song features the guys drinking alcohol and clowning around in the woods. With a sepia filter, the feel-good scenes here provide a contrast to the personal lyrics about friendships that feel like they’re falling apart. Check in with your
Read more
7000Apart take a new twist on the holiday season.
Read more
Experimental pop project The Nunnery’s latest single is a moonlit dream. Featuring lo-fi guitar and angelic wordless harmonies, it’s a tune with soaring atmosphere and ethereal charm. It ends with a sample of a young child trying to tell a story, as the cover art illustrates. The Nunnery delivers a gorgeous and gentle ditty; we look forward to what they
Read more
Rock artist Carlyle is out with his debut solo album this week. As the title suggests, it’s a record about the peaks and valleys of love. With elements of power pop, these songs build up radiant excitement that you can’t help but jump around to, from the themes of feeling unconditionally ensnared in “Chains” to having your head in the
Read more
Maalik F and MKE Xero take no subtle routes on their new single.
Read more