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Saintseneca - Ladder to the Sun
Saintseneca - Ladder to the Sun

Saintseneca - Ladder to the Sun


Saintseneca’s “Ladder to the Sun” is three minutes of pure, unbridled, overflowing joy. Over a jubilant cacophony of acoustic instrumentation led by a relentless stomping rhythm, frontman Zac Little reassures himself that even if there are problems — and problems there are indeed — they will all be alright in the end. “Don’t you worry if we burn / All the light falls back to earth,” he sings, counting his blessings and looking quite literally on the bright side. A Friday-at-5-o’clock kind of song, “Ladder to the Sun” is a sigh of relief when the end is finally in sight. “No one is more free than us,” Little asserts with the confidence of a man who perhaps never dreamed it could apply to himself, relishing the truth of it. His vocals soar in the chorus as more and more of his friends join the party for a final instrumental release, one that would go on forever if it only could. The holes we dig ourselves into only ever get deeper, but he’ll always have the ladder to climb up out of it to bask in the sunlight for a little while.

Daniel Shanker on August 22, 2018
morgxn - carry the weight

morgxn - carry the weight


Morgxn's "Carry the Weight" is an uplifting and hopeful anthem for anyone that needs a pick-me-up. The track, released a few weeks ago via wxnderlost records, makes a strong case for pushing through, sticking with your gut and making your own way in the world. A simple, but powerful message. Similarly, Morgxn's Soundcloud bio gets straight to the point: "no struggle = no process"; a powerful reminder that experiencing adversity may help us learn, grow and prosper.  

Natasha Cucullo on April 25, 2018
Haux - Arrows

Haux - Arrows


“Arrows” is the standout track from Haux's sophomore EP Something to Remember. With the synth-folk tendencies of Vancouver Sleep Clinic and Novo Amor, Woodson Black of Haux sets himself apart with his reflective songwriting and minimal production. This sub-three minute track is Black’s meditation on the permanence of death and living without regret best summed up in the closing lines of, “If you leave, don’t forget/ If you love, don’t regret/ If you leave don’t forget, all of the love that you left.” A bit of warning — this is a tearjerker and I may have cried in public writing this review. ‍‍Haux is going on tour for the EP this summer starting in Europe in May and then to the US in June.

Nick Arcos on April 24, 2018
Makeness - Who Am I To Follow Love

Makeness - Who Am I To Follow Love


When you think of a pop ballad you generally don’t expect a techno kick track underscoring it, but that is exactly what we get on “Who Am I to Follow Love” by Scottish producer and artist, Makeness. Though the song starts with the very industrial style dancehall beat, Makeness quickly introduces some ethereal synth elements reminiscent of the 80’s before introducing the vocals of Nancy Anderson of Babeheaven. She floats above the track effortlessly before being joined by Makeness on backup vocals and in that pairing they create a seamless wall of emotion as they ruminate on the question of following their heart. Though disparate from the rest of Makeness’ debut album, Loud Patterns which came out earlier this month, this collaboration is easily a standout track.

Nick Arcos on April 23, 2018
Keeskea - You Did

Keeskea - You Did


Australian singer-songwriter Keeskea aka Vanessa Marousopoulos knocked it out of the park with her new song "You Did." She delicately sings of being wronged and broken while also showcasing her purely poetic songwriting. When Vanessa sings, it as if she is channeling every single feeling she's had regarding this experience, making her extremely believable. Straying from normalcy, the B section of "You Did" changes the entire song completely, moving away from it's pretty finger-picked entry to a place of vocal vulnerability letting Vanessa's voice create the magic all on its own. Swaying in and out of airy falsetto, Vanessa sings "You took all her parts/ And reshuffled them/ She's not herself/ Let her rebuild again." While it's not explicit whether Vanessa is referring to herself or a loved one, the concept of needing to be rebuilt after being broken by someone else needs no further explanation. Just one listen of "You Did" will make you see why Keeskea is one artist we're excited to hear more from.

Dara Bankole on April 18, 2018
Yours Are The Only Ears - Fire In My Eyes

Yours Are The Only Ears - Fire In My Eyes


Yours Are The Only Ears is the project of Brooklyn based singer-songwriter Susannah Cutler. In "Fire In My Eyes", Susannah sings her questions for someone who she seems to have a rough history with. In the sporadic way that most thought processes work, Susannah goes from casually wondering if this person wants to hang out with her on her roof, to questioning if she's a good person. "Fire In My Eyes" is refreshingly raw and highlights the physical, mental and emotional details of ironing out a toxic relationship. With a voice that is present but light, "Fire In My Eyes" is easy on the ears and so relatable to those of us who struggle with the complexities of love. Cutler's debut album Knock Hard is set to release May 11 via Team Love Records.

Dara Bankole on April 16, 2018
Aisha Badru - Fossil Fuels

Aisha Badru - Fossil Fuels


SXSW favorite Aisha Badru released a haunting and intriguing new single early this month that caught our attention. "Fossil Fuels" is significant for many reasons, from Aisha's captivating voice to its lyrical content, this song hits all the right notes. Lines like  "Flowers cannot bloom without precipitation/ And lovers will not last without reciprocation" and "I kept you warm 'til I was ashes" are so well-crafted while also introspective. These lyrics are only made better with the moody dubstep-like music that accompanies them making this song both vulnerable and intense all at the same time. Dynamically "Fossil Fuels" becomes larger as it goes along, bringing us more into it as it strongly unfolds. You'll ponder what Aisha has to say but you'll also just love how it sounds when she says it. If this is any indication of what Aisha has in store for her album Pendulum out next month, there's much to be excited for.

Dara Bankole on April 5, 2018
Fenne Lily - Car Park

Fenne Lily - Car Park


UK singer-songwriter Fenne Lily let out her latest single "Car Park" in preparation for her highly anticipated debut album release later this week. In true Fenne Lily fashion, "Car Park" is the vulnerable and confessional letter that you never send but write just for the sake of materializing your thoughts. “Car Park” keeps us locked in with its consistency. The song doesn't get bigger or smaller, but rather just relays to us the revelations and truths that come with the turbulence of being human. ("I hope to find a reason for my fear of feelings leaving at the start/ It makes my sleeping harder.") Fenne Lily shared that in this particular song, she is claiming responsibility of her own emotions. Like a steady stream, this song flows with rhythm and grace even while brushing up against the heavy and cold themes of insecurity, self-worth and taking responsibility for your actions.

Dara Bankole on April 4, 2018
LANNDS - Legends

LANNDS - Legends


Evoking similarities of today's indie-pop greats like CHVRCHES and purity ring, LANNDS' new single is "Legends" is the kind of song that puts a new artist on your radar. Rania Woodard and her producer Brian Squillace make up the Florida-based project, LANNDSwhich dives into the electronic world while not departing too far from indie-folk inflections. "Legends" paints the picture of two people who are the heroes of their own stories. It might make you think of your favorite world-is-ending movies, the Divergent or The Hunger Games kind where unlikely saviors rise from the crowd and change things for the better. Whether it's the love that these two share with their soft kisses or their willingness to simply go beyond the limits of society, Rania makes these characters easy to root for.

Dara Bankole on March 30, 2018
Major Murphy - One Day

Major Murphy - One Day


Michigan trio Major Murphy delivered their latest single with a slow, Sunday morning ease. Riddled with nostalgic vibes and a sunny disposition, "One Day" is a song that's not hard to love. While easy on the ears, "One Day" talks about the hardship of being separated from your lover. While the distance is separating these two for a day, it doesn't mean the romance has to die. "Baby, it’s just a single day, yeah/ Feelin' so far away, yeah/ Believe me/ You, all that I wanna see yeah/ Every part of me, yeah." With the sounds of The Kooks meeting Father John Misty's "Real Love Baby," this song's simple instrumentation matches perfectly with it's dreamy vocals and sweet lyrics. Somehow, without being cheesy, Major Murphy found a way to craft a song that can put you in your feels without letting you get too upset about it.

Dara Bankole on March 27, 2018
MARMALAKES - New Sweden

MARMALAKES - New Sweden


MARMALAKES, an Austin-based rock-pop duo that infuses folky influences are “really nice guys” (Sonicbids). And their music is really nice, too. “New Sweden," a single off of their full-length debut album Please Don’t Stop, is just a taste of what’s to come. Childhood friends Chase Weinacht (guitarist/writer) and Josh Halpern (drummer/producer) are able to capture the youthful energy of that time and make those nostalgic feelings warm, welcoming and close. And their local ties to Austin make those emotions even more palpable. “New Sweden” sounds like a homecoming of sorts, even though they’re poised to journey far and wide. Keep an eye out for Please Don’t Stop, out May 11 via Austin Town Records.

Natasha Cucullo on March 27, 2018

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