SONG PREMIERE: The Point. Jam Into Space with Psyched Out Worldly Jazz-rocker “Itis”
Despite their influences ranging across the world, The Point. are a band that could only have started in Austin. Fusing psychedelia, Saharan guitar music, and cumbia with jam-band sensibilities, the trio creates a laid-back vibe that’s more than the sum of its parts. Their latest, Maldito Animal (Deluxe Edition), finds the band exploring new directions, […]
SONG PREMIERE: Amy Jay Trusts Her Instincts on Emotionally Resonant Indie Pop Tune “How The Mind Can Be A Trap”
New York-based indie alt-folk singer-songwriter Amy Jay’s songs are like plastic knives — pliable, yet cutting. Throughout the 10 songs on her new album, MNEMONICS (PRE-SAVE), Jay proves she knows how to wield them tenaciously. Titled to represent the mnemonic devices she birthed while “writing my inner monologue” during and outside of therapy sessions, these […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: The Far West Take Cosmic Folk-Rock Desert Journey With “Joshua Tree”
Life sometimes has a way of complicating the process of making a record, which is never an easy task to begin with. So it was in the case of Everything We Thought We Wanted (due out September 26th), the third album by the gifted Los Angeles country/Americana band The Far West, and their first for […]
SONG PREMIERE: Jackson Scribner Conveys Dramatic Power with Sweeping Alt-country Tune “The Forest”
The name Jackson Scribner is synonymous with precociousness—among Americana tastemakers and indie folk listeners alike. The Texan released his self-titled debut at twenty years old, drawing rapid acclaim. Recorded during an impromptu two-week stint in the studio and comprising the first songs Jackson ever penned, that album revealed a young songwriter’s distinguished instinct. Jackson Scribner’s […]
SONG/VIDEO PREMIERE: Kolton Moore & The Clever Few Bring Big-Hearted Twang & Songwriting Chops To “Strawberry Thief”
By one’s very own instincts, songwriting tends to stray toward the personal – grasping with turmoil, disappointment, or maybe even random triumphs. How artists tackle their day-to-day obstacles and observations encompasses whether a song sticks with the listener – try Gregory Alan Isakov or Jason Isbell on for those successes. For Texas-based singer-songwriter Kolton Moore, […]
SONG PREMIERE: Moviola Deliver Twangy Indie Rock Rooted With Authentic DIY Ethos On “Long Gone”
Much like many other terms in music, the concept of “DIY” has become watered down and overused. Although there is still some semblance of it in modern music, the definition has changed. Rather than describing self-funded efforts to push your music out to as many people as possible, DIY has become a term associated with […]
SONG PREMIERE: The Division Men Offers Haunting and Uptempo Border Rock Sounds on “The Undertow”
Hymns and Fiery Dances is set to come out on Motor Music on August 22nd via Motor Music (PRE-ORDER). The album currently includes Rafael Gayol (Leonard Cohen), Rick G Nelson (Afghan Whigs, Twilight Singers, Polyphonic Spree, St. Vincent), Jay Reynolds (Asleep at the Wheel), Fredo Ortiz (Beastie Boys, Los Lobos), Leah Shapiro (Black Rebel Motorcycle […]
SONG PREMIERE: Orchestra Gold Pay Homage to the Baye Fall Tradition with Psyched Out Malian Rock Tune “Baye Ass N’Diaye”
With their boldest release to date, Orchestra Gold unveils Dakan, a transcendent new album that explores the intertwined themes of destiny (dakan) and passion. Guided by the visionary vocals of Malian singer Mariam Diakite, Dakan is a sonic and spiritual journey rooted in tradition, driven by intuition, and lit ablaze with psychedelic energy. Their new […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Former Whiskey Shivers Member James Bookert Steps Out Solo as San Gabriel with Guitar-Driven Synth-Rocker “Play With Fire”
When James Bookert walked off of the set of the last day of shooting the movie Pitch Perfect 3, he knew that he wanted more of a role as a writer/producer. Having collaborated with musicians Harvey Mason Jr, Anna Kendrick, Ester Dean, and Trinidad James, Bookert wished for a role far beyond what he could […]
SONG PREMIERE: Origami Ghosts Embrace Their Freak Folk Charm On “Philip the Bison”
If you want to experience something that Sirius XMU wouldn’t dare play in their tedious continuous mix of The National, St. Vincent, and Japanese Breakfast, how about something from LA DIY indie rockers Origami Ghosts? Their new folky jangle-pop album A Fine Time to Talk About Nothing (out Aug. 8) embraces the punk rock spirit with a childlike […]
SONG PREMIERE: The Wood Brothers Branch Into Queen Operatic Dynamics On Powerful “Above All Others”
If you’re searching for insights into the state of the human condition in 2025, look no further than Puff of Smoke (due out August 1st via Honey Jar/Thirty Tigers), the highly anticipated ninth album of original music from Grammy-nominated progressive Americana trio The Wood Brothers. Less a literal soundtrack to uncertain times or a roadmap […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Toad the Wet Sprocket Gives Their Classic Tune “Good Intentions” A Cool Bluegrass Makeover
Given the extensive research and science that go into it, deciding if a song has the potential to be a hit is a debate that artists and labels have been having for decades. Is there a perfect formula that can spark a light inside a listener’s mind, or is it all happenstance, a matter of […]
SONG PREMIERE: Imaginary People Make Ghostly Connections with Dreamy Indie Rock Sounds on “David’s Eyes”
Any music worth its salt will reflect the times it’s made in. It’ll absorb the atmosphere of everything around it, hold up a mirror to what’s happening in the lives of the people who made it and also the wider world outside. That’s exactly what Alibi, the third full-length from New York’s Imaginary People (due […]
SONG PREMIERE: Nate Currin Crafts Melodic Homebody Anthem -“Let’s Stay In & Put A Dylan Record On”
The thought of staying in versus going out for the night is probably the deep-down choice for many a person. Getting all fancied up, choosing your clothes, changing your mind about what to wear, worrying about parking, and all of that is rather tedious for many a night-goer. What if you just stayed in and […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Laney Jones and the Spirits Unleash Gloriously Heavy Rock and Roll on “Another Rolling Stone”
Laney Jones is a genre-defying songwriter and infectious frontwoman whose sound blends indie and psychedelic rock, with a timeless, soulful, yet grungy sound. Alongside her band, Laney Jones and the Spirits, she’s built a reputation for deeply expressive songwriting, arresting live performances, and a musical palette that is both sonically adventurous and emotionally grounded. In […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Babes In Canyon Bravely Bridges Dream Pop & Alt Folk On ‘Strange”
The New Loud, the debut full-length from Washington’s own Babes In Canyon, weaves moody folk with synth-laced pop into a sound that feels both timeless and entirely of the now. Luminous vocals float over glimmers of 1980s radio nostalgia, while flickers of mandolin dance like sparks in the dark. Richly textured and artfully arranged, what […]
SONG PREMIERE: Dennis Hauck Unveils Western Noir Sounds and Cinematic Lyricism on “Girl From Cedar City” and B-side “Four Rides”
Critically acclaimed filmmaker Dennis Hauck was writing songs long before he touched a camera, but he pivoted away from music as his career in film took off. It would be the death of his friend, cinematographer Haylna Hutchins, on the set of the Western film Rust, that reawakened the songwriter within him. He has since […]
SONG PREMIERE: Undercover Cameo Releases Ephemeral and Poetic Folk Tune “Hands”
“Hands” is not just a song, but rather, an epiphany, a core moment of self-realization. Undercover Cameo is a three-piece ambient-folk collective from Westerly, Rhode Island. Consisting of core members Lucas Neil (guitar), Olivia Charlotte (piano), and Sandy Allen (mandolin), this trio is known for their poetic, multi-faceted music that is as calming as a […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: Larry Keel and Jon Stickley Breathe Fresh Flatpicking Life Into Bluegrass-Folk Classic “Pioneers”
Larry Keel and Jon Stickley will independently release their eponymous debut EP in September. Keel and Stickley have been called two of the finest flatpicking guitarists of this generation, and with this act, the two celebrate the pure joy of playing acoustic guitar music as a duo, effortlessly complementing each other’s rhythm and lead playing […]
SONG PREMIERE: Scott Tournet Displays Stirring Range & Depth On “The Circle” Off Upcoming Album ‘Home’
=Singer-songwriter, band leader, and producer Scott Tournet has gone through numerous creative phases. From writing and playing sprawling rock music with Grace Potter & The Nocturnals to leading his band Elektric Voodoo into daring and psychedelic territory, Tournet has ventured into the deepest corners of rock and emerged with a sterling and expansive catalog. Recently, Tournet stepped […]