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Son of Cloud - How To Love You Today
Son of Cloud - How To Love You Today

Son of Cloud - How To Love You Today


With “How To Love You Today,” you're guided through the initial feeling of being completely in love and trying to figure out how to translate something so beautiful into words. Son of Cloud’s much-anticipated album is right around the corner, and the first single doesn't disappoint. Indie-folk singer, producer and songwriter Jonathan Seale's moniker is a nickname given to him by the Yukpa indigenous tribe of Venezuela, close to where he grew up. In "How To Love You Today," Seale pulls us in with swipe-you-off-your-feet lyrics and the kind of wholehearted vibe of a well-worked folk melody. The artist has been working on his album while producing for several other artists over the last ten years. Son of Cloud’s self-titled debut comes out on 4/12.

Giulia Santana on April 3, 2019
Rose Hotel - 10 K

Rose Hotel - 10 K


Putting down roots in a new town and a newly expanded sound, Jordan Reynolds, the Atlanta-based frontwoman of Rose Hotel, steps out with a full band and a hint of nostalgia on her shimmering new single "10 K." The first release from her upcoming debut record, I Will Only Come When It’s A Yes, "10 K" is a departure from the project’s lo-fi folk beginning—marking Reynolds' arrival at a more fleshed out, supported sound. Over a collage of bright, roomy guitars and crashing percussion, she details the bittersweet ache of the passage of time. “Nearly old enough but too young to understand / time isn’t slowing down and I see wrinkles in my hands” she croons with a contemplative, unsettled ache reminiscent of the folk greats of times gone by. Reynolds has a knack for unraveling her thoughts through bruising storytelling, finding clarity in her razor-sharp observations about love, loss and uncertainty. Keep an eye out for Rose Hotel’s forthcoming debut LP, due May 31.

Emma Bowers on April 2, 2019
Cautious Clay - SIDEWINDER

Cautious Clay - SIDEWINDER


Josh Karpeh, the creative mind behind Cautious Clay, can pretty much do it all. He’s a singer-songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist and amazing performer, and he does each one of these things with sheer talent—timing the beats of his R&B style to perfectly match the message that his raw lyrics deliver. "SIDEWINDER," the first track off his newest EP, Table of Context, highlights the very skills that Karpeh has become so well known for in his art. The lyrics, which explore the idea of choosing sides and seeing the truth, are compelling and remain sincere to a contemporary soul style. As it floats along unabashedly, "SIDEWINDER" is perfectly balanced in how emotionally charged it is. We are ready for more of Karpeh's beautifully crafted work, no frills or excess, just funky beats that deliver a punch.

Monica Hand on April 2, 2019
 Daughter of Swords - Gem

Daughter of Swords - Gem


With the namesake of a tarot card that represents insight, honestly and simple solutions, Daughter of Swords is the new and aptly named solo project of Alexandra Sauser-Monnig. One of the golden, otherworldly voices of folk-trio Mountain Man, Sauser-Monnig has long possessed a keen ability for creating rich, poetic narratives that root themselves in the beauty of everyday experiences. Her first release under the new moniker, "Gem" is a precious summer-soaked keepsake, a treasure found amongst sweet green grasses. Produced in tandem with Nick Sanborn of Sylvan Esso, the track is playfully composed and quietly danceable. A gently puttering drum track and a bright, jangling guitar sway and shimmy as Sauser-Monnig dreams up the kind of beaming, wondrous world that falling in love gives us a window into. A meditation on the peace and vibrancy of loves both old and new, "Gem" is the setting of an intention and a declaration of optimism, a finger held up to the wind. We’re anxiously awaiting the rumored summer release of the full-length Daughter of Swords record, soon headed toward a golden hour near you.

Emma Bowers on April 2, 2019
A.O. Gerber - Strangers

A.O. Gerber - Strangers


“We were strangers for all of those years / now we’re strangers of a different kind my dear” croons singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist A.O. Gerber on her new single, "Strangers." Though the love that Gerber sings of turns out to be star crossed, the tune itself feels more cosmically aligned. Layered vocals that waft in harmony above sparkling, roomy instrumentation make this a daydreamy, easy listen and though the tune’s laid back composition easily lends itself into the canon of Gerber’s Los Angeles locale, "Strangers" does much more than groove. Gerber’s lyricism prods at the ache of distance and heartbreak, as she tries to untangle the questions that she’s found herself wrapped up in. Unwilling to be defeated by the uncertainty, Gerber remains to the chase and challenge of love, singing “here’s to making the same mistakes again / and again / and again,” as guitars warble over a warm, humming soundscape. A.O. Gerber is hard at work on her upcoming record co-produced by herself and Madeline Kenney and we're looking forward to more of her vibe-y folk rock.

Emma Bowers on April 1, 2019
Alycia Lang - Projector

Alycia Lang - Projector


Alycia Lang is well-known throughout the Bay Area music scene due to the several bands she’s been a part of and her multi-instrumental talent. Now, she’s making a name for herself as a solo artist—recognized for her unique blend of indie, folk and jazz. Lang’s latest single, "Projector" is a classic example of her adaptable style. Throughout the song, Lang captures listeners with her vocals which mingle delicate notes with dramatic power. The lyrics themselves add to this melodic energy—the story she tells is one of letting go of the labels that others may place on you. That slow but fierce energy builds and presents a statement, a message. "Projector" is just a taste of what’s to come on Lang's much-anticipated EP, MakeShift. The EP was inspired by her personal battles and particularly, her family’s encounter with the wildfires that left many residents of California on constant edge. Look out for MakeShift coming in late Spring.

Monica Hand on April 1, 2019
Charlie Cunnigham- Sink In

Charlie Cunnigham- Sink In


Charlie Cunningham has created yet another spell-binding track with his latest single “Sink In.” The British singer-songwriter has combined elements of Spanish-style guitar playing and smoky synths with his emotive, hypnotic voice, creating a simple yet captivating piece of music. As Cunningham sings about life and the state of the world being “divided”, the acoustic melody submerges you into a sonic cloud full of stripped down and sedated instrumentation. Luckily, he doesn't leave you in this sunken place for long. As the synths take a lighter, ethereal turn, a glimmer of hope sparks even though “the tears in your eyes are justified.”

Alessandra Rincon on March 29, 2019
Eliza Elliott - Montana

Eliza Elliott - Montana


A tune about the open road and a yearning heart, "Montana," the latest release from Brooklyn based singer-songwriter Eliza Elliott, is a distillation of equal parts sunshine and heartbreak. A tumbling, rhythmic guitar keeps time while Elliott measures the distance between herself and an unfinished love with the states that lie between them. Soulful, grounded and sweet, Elliott has the kind of voice that you can’t say no to. Her lyricism is narrative and intuitive as she lays her heart on the line with searing honesty. She examines the confusion and duality of unrequited love, confessing “How I wish you didn’t move to move to Colorado / no wait I wish I didn’t keep you in my phone.” This tangible uncertainty doesn’t come across as a weight, but rather as a reminder of the importance of perspective as Elliott finds a sense of lightness and joy in the face of an undetermined future.

Emma Bowers on March 29, 2019
LOS LEO - False Start

LOS LEO - False Start


LOS LEO is an Australian pop artist with a love of bands like U2 and ColdplayDrawing inspiration from these bands' sounds, his work feels novel and bold, sounding vaguely familiar but clearly standing out from contemporary pop.

His recent release "False Start" is a fresh new pop track with an energetic outset and a malleable motif. The singer from Adelaide takes a quicker approach from the start of this tune than past tracks, which pays off in distinguishing the emotion behind the subject matter. Singing, "It wasn't a break up / We false started / We were too young for true love/ Way too guarded," LOS LEO cooly introduces the notion of a love that began too soon for its own good. With dreamy and layered vocals challenging the resonant instrumental with euphonic combinations, this song makes for an energizing and inspiring listen.

Ben Burke on March 28, 2019
Luego - Elephant Ride

Luego - Elephant Ride


Luego’s “Elephant Ride” feels elegiac, like a farewell to a darkened epoch on which an orange sun has just set. Dominated by raw and eloquent instrumentals, the lyrics feel like a whisper of a truth long forgotten. The musical apportionment that understates the lyrics is what lends them their power. Emotional and present horns mingle with evanescent strings. They play out wistfully together with steady vocal chants that sound almost like nostalgic, bittersweet laughter. “Elephant Ride” rides itself out calmly like a distant dirge fading across a desert.

Ben Burke on March 28, 2019
Minor Poet - Tropic of Cancer

Minor Poet - Tropic of Cancer


Richmond’s Minor Poet is back with the saccharine sounds of “Tropic of Cancer,” the first single from his forthcoming album, The Good News, due out in May. With apparent influences as wide and varied as the jangle-pop of the ‘60s, the New York indie rock of the early 2000s and whatever Dexys Midnight Runners were, singer Andrew Carter tackles depression with infectious energy. “It’s like a wave again / A familiar kind of sadness,” he begins, the cheer in his voice belying the darker implications. But as the song progresses and the doubts continue to take their toll, there’s a tiredness hidden in his voice, like a portrait subject desperately trying to hold a smile to keep up appearances. “Don’t worry baby, I think I’ll be fine / Start to believe if I say it enough times,” he sings, but of course it’s never clear if even he believes himself. Carter is playfully self-aware, poking fun at his own reiterative structure in the next line, “Don’t worry baby, I think I’ll be fine / Over and over, repeating the same lines.” One might think that an array of whimsical instruments and carefree guitar solos could heal even the deepest of scars, but they can only cover them up—“Deceptively simple.” (Photo credit: Joey Wharton)

Daniel Shanker on March 27, 2019

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