LISTEN: Dave Helgi Johan Crafts A Breezy Heartbreak Anthem On “Fly High, Swim Deep”
Hailing from a small Icelandic community in Gimli, Manitoba, Canada. Dave Helgi Johan moved to Byron Bay in 2019 to actively pursue music full-time as a solo musician while playing and collaborating with many local artists. His sound has been described as Lofi Indie, Folk, and Alt-Country. Dave has performed and toured for the last […]
LISTEN: Matt Monsoor’s “Sam’s Hill” Is Soulful Folk-Rock With Gentle Melodies
An artist and craftsman, Matt Monsoor returned to his hometown from Los Angeles in the late ’90s. Longing for the space he once took for granted—the Driftless—he settled in La Crosse, Wisconsin, where he’s made his home ever since. Inspired by the region, he wrote “Sam’s Hill,” his latest single. The new song reflects the […]
SONG PREMIERE: Cedarsmoke Enter a New Dawn with Catchy Psych-pop Anthem “Kicking Drugs”
With years of experience under their belt since their first releases in 2016, Cedarsmoke has attracted a flurry of attention from Meanjin/Brisbane’s indie scene, radio stations with their hundreds of plays, and iconic music platforms such as Triple J, Triple J Unearthed, Double J, MTV, Pilerats, The Music, AU Review, AAA Backstage, Hysteria Mag, Scenestr […]
SONG PREMIERE: Jared Dustin Griffin Reckons with Grief and Loss on Darkened and Gritty Folk Tune “Broken Trail Survival Song”
Jared Dustin Griffin is a singer-songwriter with influences coming from Americana, blues, and country music. Raised in the West, he took to the road at an early age, traveling across the country and abroad to carve his voice out of the roots of the American songwriting tradition. He is currently residing in Topeka, Kansas, where […]
LISTEN: Low Beam’s “High Lovin'” Is Powerful Fusion Bliss With Hints of Jazz and Dashes of Rock
Low Beam is a Brooklyn-based five-piece that infuses classic indie pop/rock with its eclectic blend of funk, electronic, and rock tendencies. Taking its name from the discography of dream pop duo Her’s, Low Beam has a penchant for creating tight, full-sounding live shows that capture both the spaciness of its more psychedelic influences and the […]
LISTEN: Django Duyns Showcases Penchant For Dreamy and Vulnerable Pop On “A Universe”
Django Duyns is an Amsterdam-based composer and singer-songwriter. Nowadays, working as a solo artist, he formed bands such as Pale Puma. He has a long-standing collaboration with Marien Dorleijn (Moss) as his producer/ mixer. His long-awaited debut album, True Blue Vision, was released on April 25 via Excelsior Recordings. His songs have an introspective grandeur. […]
Big Thief Announces First Leg Of ‘Somersault Slide 360 Tour’
Big Thief has announced the first leg of their Somersault Slide 360 Tour. The extensive tour – their first US shows in over a year – kicks off Wednesday, September 17th in Sacramento at Channel 24 and concludes on Friday, November 7th in Houston at White Oak Music Hall Lawn. The run of dates includes stops at Berkeley’s The Greek Theatre, Los Angeles’s The […]
Grandaddy Announces 1st North American Tour in 20 Years
Grandaddy have announced a 2025 North American tour to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their seminal studio album The Sophtware Slump. The band will perform the beloved album in full on what will be their first US tour in over 20 years with Pedro the Lion & Greg Freeman as support. Tickets go on sale this Friday, May 9 at 10am local. Making stops in NYC, […]
Joe Perry Project Returns With Brad Whitford, Chris Robinson, Buck Johnson, Robert Deleo And Eric Kretz
Aerosmith guitarist and songwriter JOE PERRY is set to return to the road for a series of August performances with THE JOE PERRY PROJECT. The 8-date run kicks off August 13 in Tampa, FL and wraps August 23 in Port Chester, New York, with an August 19 performance in PERRY’s Boston hometown (see the itinerary below). For the North American trek—which marks the first solo shows for PERRY this year—the legendary guitarist will be joined […]
SONG PREMIERE: Hannah Delynn Lets Her Vocals Shine on String-laden Folk Tune “For the Record”
Hannah Delynn is a Nashville-based vocalist/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist. Originally from Florida, she found her way to Music City USA, a city she loves for its familial creative community, in 2013, by way of New Zealand, Australia, and British Columbia. Hannah’s true north has always been music and words, and a life-long love of mythical stories and mystical […]
Madonna’s Net Worth in 2025
Madonna Louise Ciccone is widely regarded as one of the highest-earning musicians in history. By early 2025, her net worth is generally estimated at around $850 million, though variations in currency exchange rates, valuation methods, and the private nature of many assets mean that figures can differ by tens or even hundreds of millions. These […]
SONG PREMIERE: Brad Heller Creates Cinematic Big Sky Crescendos On “Incinerating Miles”
Exploring the highway as a means of outrunning and temporarily escaping profound loss is probably the most accessible medicine for those wanting to escape their immediate surroundings and sticky situations. This theme has been visited and sung about in too many ways to count. However, each tale is brought to new colors courtesy of its […]
LISTEN: Nomad Anima’s “ALL TIME LOW” Is A Raw Hip-hop Anthem With Smooth Vocals
Nomad Anima is a rapper residing in Toronto, born in Isfahan, Iran. Since his teenage days, the artist has sharpened his pen to achieve a high career through his art. Anima recently released Nomad Time, his slightly eponymous sophomore effort that introduces the listener to the many facets of his artistry. “ALL TIME LOW” is […]
LISTEN: BOYS BOYS Blend Vulnerable Storytelling With Infectious Pop-Punk On “All I Know”
BOYS BOYS is a melody-driven punk band built on sharp hooks, dry humor, and the kind of storytelling that turns everyday chaos into something worth shouting about. Founded by Aidan Collins (vocals/guitar), the band channels the highs and lows of navigating adulthood, equal parts existential dread and shrugged-off bad decisions. Rounding out the lineup are […]
CAUSTIC COMMENTARY: Car Seat Headrest, M Ross Perkins, PUP, James Krivchenia, Jenny Hval & More
May has arrived, and it is already blooming with some stellar releases. As the weather heats up to Summer proportions, the steam of Spring showers rises from the asphalt to create a misty New Music Friday overflowing with punk prowess, pop-laden ballads, and head-spinning Hip-hop. The first week of May brings us one of our […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Danielle Nicole Avoids Fake Artistry with Blues-soul Bravado on “Fools Gold”
Hailing from Kansas City, Missouri, Danielle Nicole has spent her life making music and pleasing fans, domestically and abroad. Her stunning new album, The Love You Bleed on Forty Below Records, comprises twelve heartfelt tracks exploring themes of love, loss and perseverance. The new album was produced by Tony Braunagel (Taj Mahal, Eric Burdon, Robert […]
Musicians Who Are Also Known for Their Love of Gaming
Popular musicians are the heroes of our times, adored by millions of fans who know every word of every song. For a long time, they were capable of projecting a public persona on the stage while keeping their private lives mostly shielded from view. In the age of social media, the curtain is being pulled […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Doom Folk Duo Moonrisers Tap Into Slinky Blues Instrumental on “Muddy Shores” Off Dan Auerbach-produced Debut ‘Harsh & Exciting’
Working together as Moonrisers, guitarist Libby DeCamp and drummer Adam Schreiber make music rooted in the past yet engaged with the present. They play instruments with long histories—she a Slingerland May Bell parlor guitar from the ‘30s, he a hundred-year-old calfskin drumkit—and they find inspiration in close readings of late nineteenth-century poets and early twentieth-century […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Isaac Martinez Reflects on the Pain of Missing Family in Buoyant Folk-rock Tune “Cedar Road”
“I’m working to become a better person for my wife and son. Music is the major side quest, you know?” Denver-based musician Isaac Martinez is the man behind this candid remark. It is a compelling truth about the reality of life for any successful father who is also a songwriter seeking success. Summing up Martinez’s […]
Tarul’s “Looms” Is Hazy Shoegaze With Passionate Vocals and Soaring Guitars
Hailing from Houston, Texas, Tarul now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. As a multi-instrumentalist and multi-genre artist, Tarul takes complete control of his music, writing, producing, and recording all his tracks independently. With the lens of an Indo-American, Tarul addresses the topics of materialism, intimacy, politics, and the deeply rooted—and often self-destructive—desire […]