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Remi Wolf - Rufufus
Remi Wolf - Rufufus

Remi Wolf - Rufufus


“Rufufus” by Remi Wolf is all groove. Seamlessly marrying R&B and funk, Wolf’s newest release demonstrates her unique command of the mechanics of sound. With layered vocals and a flowing beat, Wolf creates a sound that revives funk of the past in a fresh, impressive way. Combining melodic groove with lovestruck lyrics, “Rufufus” sets a vibe-heavy precedent for Wolf’s debut album, You’re a Dog!—slated to release September 20.

Caroline Peacock on September 10, 2019
Ashe - Not How It’s Supposed to Go

Ashe - Not How It’s Supposed to Go


“Not How It’s Supposed to Go” by Ashe is the closing track off of her most recent EP Moral of the Story: Chapter 2. Beginning with a calmly rising piano that stands alone for a moment, Ashe begins to relay an increasingly invasive set of societal expectations. In defiance of these expectations, a chorus swells beneath her achievement of clarity against these impositions. Our narrator “makes a wish into a fallen eyelash,” perhaps to find some understanding or solace within this life she finds herself in, but the eyelash “flies away and so [she] takes [her] life back.” Musically and thematically, the conclusions reached throughout this song’s journey are perhaps ‘not how it’s supposed to go’, but listeners ought to be glad that it did.

Ben Burke on August 28, 2019
mini golf - Audrey

mini golf - Audrey


Mini golf’s single “Audrey” is harmonious in an unorthodox way. Leading in with cautious strings and what sounds like a slowly rushing waterway, the song moves quickly and boldly from the outset. In an amalgamation of synthetic, acoustic, and resonant natural sounds, the thematically chronological progression of the lyrics lulls the listener into a sort of subdued bystander role. Hearing but not fully participating in everything thanks to the paradoxically calming and exciting collection of instrumentals, eventually to be contented with the conclusion: “Sunlight gets brighter, at just the thought of you.”

Ben Burke on August 27, 2019
THE HARMALEIGHS - DIM THE LIGHT

THE HARMALEIGHS - DIM THE LIGHT


Within the open-armed, free belts of “Dim The Light” ready ears may find strands of honest self-discovery and powerful utterances. This courageously self-aware track is one of many refreshingly candid pieces from Nashville indie pair The Harmaleighs’ new LP She Won’t Make Sense. “Dim The Light” is a movement-generating shadow-cast of the woes of loving someone while simultaneously holding hands with a lingering toxicity.

Laney Esper on August 27, 2019
Frankie Cosmos - Wannago

Frankie Cosmos - Wannago


Frankie Cosmos are back and vibrant as ever as they tease the release of their fourth record with a glittering new single. "Wannago" tells the story of two distant lovers through rose-colored harmonies and sugary lyrics. "It's been forever but it's whatever / I'm here for you and I would never forget you" sings lead singer Greta Kline, who said she once "found some of the lyrics embarrassing," but later "accepted the cheesier lyrics as part of the youthful glow of the song." The track captures the serendipitous joy of two humans "with eyes and ears / and dreams and science and love and fears" connecting in an absurd world, being driven apart by life, but earnestly finding their ways back. Fans have bassist Alex Bailey to thank for pushing the band to finish the older tune, and the result showcases the band's collaborative synergy. Close It Quietly will be released on September 6 via Sub Pop Records.

Ysabella Monton on August 27, 2019
Dizzy - Twist

Dizzy - Twist


Born in the suburb of Oshawa, Ontario, Dizzy is the indie dream-pop band composed of brothers Charlie, Alex, and Mackenzie Spencer and their frontwoman Katie Munshaw. “Twist” is the follow up to their debut album Baby Teeth—the single is a breezy heartbreaker that you won’t know whether to dance or cry to. The band members describe Dizzy as a means to cope with small-town monotony. However, “Twist” is a testament to how far the group has come since their suburbia beginnings. The track is atmospheric and swirling, grounded in a rhythmic, smacking drum loop. Small, incremental movements in the vocals and sweeping synths add a glittering texture to the song's bass-heavy foundation. Dreamy elements are weaved throughout via Munshaw’s serene but sincere voice, delicate, twinkling piano, and an entrancing guitar solo. “Twist” navigates the post-break-up, with lyrics like “I beat myself up for feeling let down” showing Munshaw grapple with wanting to see someone while chastising herself for the impulse. The chorus swells around Munshaw’s voice as she sings the tragic lines, “there’s a hole that’s inside of my chest in the place of a heart in the shape of your fist” and as the band grieves, we all feel the pang of our past heartbreaks. “Twist” is the lead single off the Heavy/Twist EP, which will have to hold you over while Dizzy works on their next record.

Brigid Moser on August 26, 2019
Big Thief - Not

Big Thief - Not


Big Thief’s music has always had an unearthly, ethereal texture to it and the band’s newest single “Not”, the first offering from their forthcoming, fourth record Two Hands, is no exception. The track is an examination of what is bigger than all of us and a look at what people often fail to appreciate. Lead singer Adrianne Lenker makes a heartfelt delivery with her poetically haunting words, “It's not the energy reeling / Nor the lines in your face / Nor the clouds on the ceiling / Nor the clouds in space.” The conviction in her voice and the cruising, confident production further relay the central verdict of the song. The Brooklyn four-piece make existential ideas more easily digestible and appealing to explore. They send a message of clarity—suggesting that we all take a moment to breathe and focus on the bigger picture amidst all the chaos of this world. Two Hands is officially out October 11 via 4AD.

Meredith Vance on August 26, 2019
Whitney - Used To Be Lonely

Whitney - Used To Be Lonely


Chicago indie-rock outfit Whitney’s newest single “Used To Be Lonely” sounds like a slow summer drive through the country. A blend of folk and indie rock, the song fits in well with the last two singles—building a believable world for their upcoming sophomore album Forever Turned Around. The track starts with minimalistic piano and fingerpicked guitar before Julien Ehlrick’s recognizable voice joins in. It builds to eventually include a more stylized electric guitar, a gentle driving drum, and a chorus of horns that somehow refrain from overpowering the track. In a sea of sad songs, "Used To Be Lonely" lends some optimism without throwing it in your face. It addresses the fear that your current state of happiness may one day disappear—“I’m afraid you’re letting go / cause the only life I’ve ever known / Used to be lonely.” The instrumentals push the song to sound more optimistic than panicked. "Used To Be Lonely" is a languid declaration of a fear that is usually kept secret—something that is hard to escape and ignore but mustn’t be dwelled upon. If you think too hard about losing happiness, it will become a self-fulfilled prophecy. It is helpful to realize that just like leisurely summer drives, nothing lasts forever.

Corey Bates on August 26, 2019
Fake Dad - What's Wrong? Pt II

Fake Dad - What's Wrong? Pt II


Lustrous and smooth, “What’s Wrong? Pt II” is a transient jam that basks in that hazy, dream-like state between sleeping and waking. The new track from Brooklyn indie duo Fake Dad is actually a remake of their first single, with brighter, more vivid production and a groovy, head-bopping hook. Jazz-infused keys and vibrant, spacey synths transport you to a world where sounds are more stimulating and everything shimmers under starlight. The arrangement is crisp and dreamy, with the sort of intimate style and psych-rock instrumentation that will appeal to fans of Crumb or HOMESHAKE. Andrea de Varona’s vocals, velvety and dynamic, bring the theme of disorientation to the front of the arrangement by singing about displacement and false awakenings. “What is wrong with me? / Been chasing after something I don’t believe.” Atmospheric and bright, “What’s Wrong? Pt II” reflects the curiosity surrounding fragmented consciousness. Check out the accompanying music video, which features dinosaurs and wonderment, on their YouTube page.

Britnee Meiser on August 23, 2019
Meija - Laugh It Off

Meija - Laugh It Off


After producing and penning music for indie greats such as Your Smith, and Bay Ledges as well as pop powerhouses like Adam Lambert and Quinn XCII, it seems it was finally time for Jamie Sierota to go solo. To that end, the latest from his solo project as meija,“Laugh It Off”, comes fresh off the heels of his last track, “Buttons”, and explores the complicated way we respond to vulnerable moments. This fresh and summery track makes use of classic 80’s drum machines and a nylon string guitar along with less conventional accents like glass bottles and bongo drums. Of the song, Sierota remarks about how “some things are too serious and hurtful to shrug off, even if that helps you avoid an uncomfortable conversation.” The juxtaposition of a more serious topic with a lighthearted sound was his ingenious way of “making something hard to say easy to listen to.”

Jazzmyne Pearson on August 23, 2019
Yianna - If I Never Left

Yianna - If I Never Left


Pensive and soulful, Yianna's latest, "If I Never Left" joins both "Heavy Waters" and "Hard Pill To Swallow" as her latest single before the heavily anticipated release of her debut EP. With a hopeful and emotional tone, this introspective track looks back at how the experience of a broken and unhealthy relationship can build one into an even stronger person than before. The titular lyrics "If I never left / I would be a different person than I am today" certainly evoke a feeling of triumph from a familiar pain. Powerful vocals and writing take this track to the next level and its R&B undertones make for a smooth sound that certainly has us excited for her next release.

Jazzmyne Pearson on August 23, 2019

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