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Pip Blom - Ruby
Pip Blom - Ruby

Pip Blom - Ruby


Carefree post-punk meets playful indie-rock on Amsterdam-based musician Pip Blom’s newest single, “Ruby.” Accelerated by raw, loud guitar power and Blom’s nostalgic vocal, it’s a hook-filled track with a catchy, head-banging beat. The chorus is infectiously fun. It’s loud without being harsh, and the grungy guitar and thrashing hi-hat are both cheerful nods to 90s rock. At the front of the arrangement, Blom’s vocals are matter-of-fact but still charming. Like a more upbeat Courtney Barnett, Blom uses her accent to the song’s advantage. Her brother, Tender, lent his voice to the backing vocals. Ultimately, “Ruby” is reminiscent of ephemeral bliss; like a good song, it reminds you the best things in life can be fleeting. It’s the second single from Pip Blom’s debut EP, Boat, out May 31 via Heavenly Recordings.

Britnee Meiser on April 26, 2019
Christelle Bofale - U Ouchea

Christelle Bofale - U Ouchea


Austin-based singer-songwriter Christelle Bofale’s debut single “U Ouchea” is a behemoth coming in at seven and a half minutes. Even at such a length, it never drags. Instead, it meanders from one melody to another with the strength and grace of a river. It is contained but not repressed as Bofale plucks her guitar and the other instruments come in and out as accents. The blues styled guitar riffs, steady bassline, and the gentle patter of perfectly placed drums allow her powerfully smooth, jazzy vocals to be the focal point. Bofale effortlessly switches from breathy and soft high notes to sultry, low notes with a hint of gravel. Her lyrics are just as graceful as she weaves imagery throughout, “You’re out here tight roping / should have left that to the acrobats.” The song showcases Bofale’s range as a songwriter, singer, and musician. Though it goes on for an extended period of time, it never explodes. Instead, it soldiers on slow and steady with little breaks of silence that keep the listener from getting bored. It is persistent in its understatedness. The song feels like getting lost in the night sky floating languidly with no particular destination...just enjoying the journey.

Corey Bates on April 25, 2019
Dana Gavanski - One by One

Dana Gavanski - One by One


"One by One," the latest release from Canadian folk artist Dana Gavinski, feels like a wandering walk through an unknown landscape. A curious and thoughtful tune, "One by One" makes use of solitude as a point of reflection and contemplation. The inventive shifts in melody and cadence between the verse and chorus instill a sense of movement and playfulness—the spacey, whirring arrangement captures the dizzying inner dialogue that comes alive in all of us in times of solitude. The opening line is a wrenching moment of remembrance, "one by one / I think of how he’s gone / as the sun has drawn from the day." It calls upon the kind of nostalgia that sometimes comes when one takes a step back from the noise of the day to day. When the floodgates of your memory open and the things you’ve tried hard to ignore come back into focus.

Emma Bowers on April 25, 2019
John-Robert - Adeline

John-Robert - Adeline


“Adeline,” the cozy, new single from indie-folk artist John-Robert, feels like coming home. A gentle synth and soft, warm guitar line open the track, sweeping you up in comfort and nicely setting the mood for what’s to come. The reverb-soaked arrangement compliments John-Robert’s angelic vocal; sweet and clear, it’s a calming force at the front of the track. His falsetto guides you through with ease, and when he sings, you might feel like nothing bad could ever happen to you. The nostalgic lyrics add depth and longing to the hopeful instrumental: “Oh Adeline, take me home / walk me through the barren streets I used to roam / say you never saw us growing old / we can still live young.” “Adeline” is a gorgeous and evocative debut.

Britnee Meiser on April 25, 2019
Crumb - Nina

Crumb - Nina


Since their humble beginnings, psych-rock project, Crumb, has been making the music of dizzying dreams. After the warm reception of their first two EPs, they are set to release their first full-length album, Jinx. One of the first tracks ahead of the album, “Nina,” invites you into a dazed, ethereal realm that seems to be detailing a hazy brain map. “Nothing makes much sense,” sings vocalist and guitarist, Lila Ramani, as an electric piano descends into the rabbit hole. Ramani is at the helm of the band's hypnotic songwriting. As she describes the distortions of the realities we create for ourselves, cadences swirl around in reverb, anchored by a tittering drum beat. “Nina” is a mystifying track. Pulling back its layers uncovers the surface of Crumbs smooth consciousness, dripping with kaleidoscopic color and triggered by an expanding mind.

Deanna DiLandro on April 24, 2019
​The Technicolors - Shotgun Betty

​The Technicolors - Shotgun Betty


The Technicolors’ newest single “Shotgun Betty” is their third release in the last four months. The fast-paced track feels shorter than it is as the fuzzy, brit-rock inspired guitars keep a swift momentum. There is a short reprieve around the last third with a gently acoustic breakdown that really allows the listener to focus on the vocals and intriguing lyrics, “Don’t start dragging me down / I’ve got a lot to say.” It picks up into a compelling guitar solo right after. There is an underlying anxiety to the track which never settles within one sound for too long. It feels like the band is running from something or someone. The guitar riffs are just as catchy as the chorus as they loop in and out and build on each other. There’s a lot of layering on this track. Guitar parts weave in and out of each other while vocals separate into higher and lower distorted harmonies. Any dead space within it is intentional and adds to the dynamics. The Technicolors will be keeping the momentum of the releases going as they embark on a headlining tour in June.

Corey Bates on April 24, 2019
Hembree - Heart

Hembree - Heart


Hembree’s new single “Heart” has an intro that echoes in the ears and the mind. Lead singer Isaac Flynn’s resonant vocals pair well with the diverse, high-energy instrumental backing. There’s a longing in the lyric, a wish for time to turn back. At the same time, the song’s cool and energetic presentation allows listeners to have an ambiguous selection of moods. "Heart" easily entertains—it ebbs and flows, builds and falls, as it takes us on a short, immersive musical journey.

Ben Burke on April 24, 2019
Christian Lee Hutson - Northsiders

Christian Lee Hutson - Northsiders


Los Angeles singer-songwriter Christian Lee Hutson explores the sweet sadness of nostalgia in his newest single, “Northsiders,” produced by collaborator and friend, Phoebe Bridgers. Hutson takes us through vivid memories of his youth by grounding us in his world with startlingly specific imagery. It’s haunting but gentle like a friendly ghost. He juxtaposes sadness with witty lines, “Morrissey apologists / amateur psychologists / serial monogamists / we went to different colleges” before detailing a car accident that took the life of a friend just a few verses later. Something about the gentleness of Hutson’s voice and the brightness of his accompanying guitar stops the song from becoming morbid. It’s reminiscent of a story your grandparents might tell you of a childhood friend who is long gone now. There’s a wistfulness that allows for melancholy to seep in without overpowering the gratitude that this time happened, and this person existed. The minimalist production of aptly placed vocal layering allows for the focus to remain on Hutson’s impeccable songwriting while still adding interest. Catch Hutson open for and play lead guitar with Better Oblivion Community Center this spring.

Corey Bates on April 23, 2019
Local Natives - Tap Dancer

Local Natives - Tap Dancer


Legendary indie rockers Local Natives deliver a deeply emotive ballad with their new song, “Tap Dancer.” The track is the newest single from their upcoming album, Violet Street, set to release April 26th via Loma Vista. "Tap Dancer" is a dreamier take on the kind of upbeat rock anthem you might expect from the five-piece. A reverb-heavy piano and tight acoustic guitar strums dominate the arrangement, both complementing the group’s signature three-part harmonic vocal and giving it new, almost spiritual, depth. The introduction of strings, a harp and spacey synths are an elegant addition to a chorus that, with the choir-like backing vocals, feels akin to a sacred experience. In the bridge, where tension builds to a gratifying release, it’s evident how delicate the production is—like the sonic version of a stained-glass window mural. Ultimately, “Tap Dancer” is a warm, beautiful track with surprising intimacy and a timeless melody.

Britnee Meiser on April 23, 2019
Tame Impala - Borderline

Tame Impala - Borderline


Kevin Parker, the artist behind the music project Tame Impala, has been quietly gifting the alternative rock world with singles after four years of focusing on other projects. After the 2015 Currents album, Parker started releasing funky remixes and collaborations with artists from all over the genre spectrum. Known for his multi-instrumental talents and his soulful falsetto, the collaborations have been ear-catching every time, adding to his reputation as a neo-psychedelic rock icon.

The first single he dropped this year was "Patience," a bit of an ironic name for the single that appeased the fans that had been yearning for a new project. Using piano riffs and bongos, it was the perfect intro back into Tame Impala’s sound—straying just far enough from the last album to keep fans from expecting anything too similar. The most recent single, “Borderline,” is very different than "Patience." However, it still possesses several elements reminiscent of Currents e.g. the dreamy synth rhythms and the echo that ripples out after Parker's vocals.

The lyrics themselves sing of the new Tame Impalawho's experienced four years of international popularity since the release of his last project. Instead of singing of lost love like much of the tracks in Currents, "Borderline" sings of riding the edge of going too far in a lyrical conversation or contemplation over the L.A. fame lifestyle. Throughout the song, Parker sings, “Will I be known and loved? / Is there one that I trust?”—using different tones in his vocals to represent the various thoughts and paranoia L.A. lifestyle can leave on one’s psyche. We cannot wait to see where Tame Impala takes its sound from here.

Monica Hand on April 23, 2019
Drinker - Wave

Drinker - Wave


Drinker’s “Wave” experiments with highs and lows starting with deep ambient noise and brightening slowly as it progresses. The rich synths provide a deep fullness with little moments of light coming in through meticulously placed guitar riffs and nuanced harmonies. The experimental pop duo explores the cyclicality of life and its endless searching through the metaphor of the moon’s influence over the tides as Aaron Mendelsohn repeats, “who is this? / I’m stuck inside a wave.” Ariel Loh’s production aids in the cyclical quality without falling victim to boring repetition. Much like the ocean, it is slow, steady and relentless, but it is riddled with moments of surprise— a spirited yet subtle shaker, a quick riff of high hats, and ethereally manipulated harmonies. The song builds slowly on itself ebbing and flowing from one complex interconnection of sounds to the next until it hits its brink. It does not slow as it ends as much as it just finishes leaving the listener waiting for more. “Wave” is the fifth single from Drinker’s upcoming debut LP, which is due out May 3rd via B3SCI Records.

Corey Bates on April 22, 2019

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