VIDEO: Rustbelt – “Oh My God Here It Comes Now”
Rustbelt is living in his new world as an indie rock entity, and the byproduct of that is catchy tracks like “Oh My God Here It Comes Now.”
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AUDIO: Motel Breakfast – “Torches / My Head” (Live)
Indie rockers Motel Breakfast are back with a pair of live recordings today, both of tracks from their 2020 self-titled album.
Read moreAUDIO: Bodeans – “Tied Down & Chained”
The song explores the theme of confinement, whether self-imposed or externally influenced.
Read moreAUDIO: Honey Creek – “Self Preservation”
Honey Creek assert their pop punk dominance on their new EP.
Read moreAUDIO: Sam Rodewald – “Nightbreed”
“Nightbreed” showcases Rodewald’s prowess as a songwriter, mixing a narrative with catchy melodies for a song that can find its own cult following.
Read moreAUDIO: Cody Steinmann Trio – “Not Sappy At All (Take 2)”
Some tracks just exude summer. That’s the latest from the Cody Steinmann Trio, “Not Sappy At All (Take 2.)” Centered around a roaring guitar, the track is upbeat and lives up to its name. Things get off to a fast start before mellowing out, but the whole thing feels like a roadtrip on a bright, sun-kissed day. The band jam
Read moreAUDIO: Alley Eyes – “Float Away”
The release is the final single from their upcoming EP, “Things That Go Bump In The Night,” and it stands out.
Read moreSocial Cig Podcast #42 – Duwayne & Micah Emrich
The three artists sit down for an hour-plus chat about streaming services, social media, their backgrounds playing music and much more.
Read moreAUDIO: Killing Blow – “Killing Blow”
Killing Blow’s new self-titled EP is an explosive and unapologetic collection of five short tracks that deliver a powerful punch. Most songs clock in at under three minutes, “Hell’s Doors” is the only track that breaks the threshold, but each song on this EP serves as a concentrated burst of pure anger. With no holds barred, Killing Blow unleashes a
Read moreAUDIO: The Pulltops – “Between The Lines”
With six tracks that effortlessly combine infectious melodies and introspective lyrics, this release is bound to resonate with listeners.
Read moreVIDEO: Oak You – “Successors”
The song itself is a delightful blend of danceable electronic beats and mesmerizing harmonies, while the video, directed by Cole Quamme, two skilled dancers taking center stage in a picturesque field.
Read moreAUDIO: Peppers And Pineapples – “U Fool”
The track showcases the band’s ability to blend elements, incorporating heavier guitar parts while still maintaining the core of their sound.
Read moreVIDEO: Avenues – “Straight Jacket”
The song delves into the allure of a captivating yet slightly deranged girl.
Read moreAUDIO: Sushi Cowboy – “Trouble Girl”
Indie rockers Sushi Cowboy have their second single out now. The song follows the theme of previous single “Queen Cobra” in the sense that it’s a song about being in love with someone who’s not good for you, but this time we’re comparing them to a drug instead of venom – despite trying to keep your nose clean you just
Read moreAUDIO: Sterling – “for.rest”
Emo-indie rockers Sterling released a new record at the beginning of the month. The band continues breathing fresh air into their modern take on Midwest emo with six new tunes that tower with emotive vocals and intricate melodies. “Beatnik” scales avalanching mountains, “Sunflowers” rushes like a roaring rapids and “Traveling Orville” pours with the force of a rainstorm – that
Read moreAUDIO: Beesechurger – “Chapter Two”
Stoner-grunge rockers Beesechurger released their debut full-length record this past week. Full of humor and zaniness, the eight-track album is a blast of amusing, unpredictable fun driven by heavy riffage and guttural mayhem. The band embraces absurdity that still unites with common purpose, incorporating skillful guitar solos, an impressive range of fringe vocal tactics (roaring, screeching, squealing) and headbanging sensibilities.
Read moreAUDIO: Vacant Voice – “Cathartic Beauty”
The album is a release full of raw emotion and sonic intensity.
Read moreAUDIO: Secret Menu – “Secret Menu”
Alternative/pop rockers Secret Menu released their debut EP a few weeks back. The band showcase an ambitious stylistic edge over five tracks, incorporating hip hop sensibilities, piano-driven melodies and enchanting narratives to name just a few elements. There are prominent themes of searching for life’s answers and challenging the “what if’s” with these songs, presented with versatile pop appeal that
Read moreAUDIO: Vacancy Chain – “Count The Stars”
Indie rockers Vacancy Chain are out with their long-awaited debut album today. It’s eleven songs, consisting of most of the singles the band released in the last few years plus many more. With that said, the band has a ton of pent-up energy to channel as they tackle relevant themes of adulthood, social crumble, existential crises and the oppressive political
Read moreVIDEO: Resurrectionists – “Blue Henry” (Premiere)
With its lingering melodies and chilling guitar notes, leaves you hanging on every note.
Read moreAUDIO: Man Random – “I Let It Slip”
With lyrical themes of self-sabotage and lethargy, the track delves into the inner struggle of getting in one’s own way.
Read moreAUDIO: Brandon Payton-Carrillo – “All Night”
Brandon Payton-Carrillo released a new EP at the end of June. Consisting of three songs, Payton-Carrillo’s EP incorporates elements of Afrobeat, Cumbia-funk and dreamy, soulful psychedelia to convey themes of the good and bad in relationships. Accompanied by his band Lakebeat Social Club, Brandon Payton-Carrillo marries texturally immersive atmospheres and rhythmic catharsis with “All Night”, warm and inviting yet poignant
Read moreAUDIO: Oak You – “Pangea Pt. 2 (Successors)”
Oak You have returned with the sequel to their wonderful “Pangea” EP from last year. The indie pop collective deliver four tracks here that build upon the lush soundscapes, idiosyncratic melodies and ethereal harmonies from the first EP, meshing synthesizers and electronic manipulations with strings, winds and voices to create an immersive electroacoustic experience. Get lost in stunning textural bliss
Read moreAUDIO: Rustbelt – “Oh My God Here It Comes Now”
RUSTBELT has returned with his second single of the year. This one basks in peppy new wave sensibilities as the underdog pop artist takes on a nihilistic attitude about careers and dreams. Wondering if he’s been wasting time and going in circles, RUSTBELT still gets hooked on making a good song, and that’s what keeps him doing this whole music
Read moreVIDEO: The Unrulies – “Little White Lie”
The song delves into the complex territory of infidelity, exploring the tumultuous journey of confessing to a kiss with another person.
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