Here’s an exciting team-up: Jim White, the brilliant Melbourne experimental drummer best known as a member of Dirty Three, is releasing a new duo album with Marisa Anderson, the esteemed Portland fingerstyle guitarist. The pair previously joined forces for 2020’s The Quickening. Today they’ve announced its follow-up, Swallowtail. They recorded it in the Australian coastal […]
Illie Vega: Revealing the Grit with “Straight to It”
Illie Vega ‘s musical journey is a testament to the vibrant energy of New York City. With his latest release, “Straight to It,” Illie dives headfirst into the hip-hop scene, bringing with him a raw and unfiltered narrative that resonates with listeners on a profound level. Throughout his career in the music industry, Illie Vega […]
Dehd – “Light On”
In January, Dehd announced their new album Poetry and shared “Mood Ring.” Today, the Chicago indie rock trio is back with the sweet serenade “Light On.” “This song is like a candle in the window, a light guiding someone back home if they were trying to find it,” Jason Balla said about the track. He […]
Portland’s Project Pabst Promises Big Thief, Billy Idol, & More For 2024
For the first time since 2017, Project Pabst will be back at Portland’s Tom McCall Waterfront Park this summer, and they’ve assembled a nice lineup for their grand return. On July 27 and 28, the fest will assemble headliners Big Thief and Billy Idol plus a mix of performers including T-Pain, Soccer Mommy, Jeff Rosenstock, […]
Shining Bright: Belladaprima’s “Neon Lights” Illuminate the Music Scene
In the pulsating heart of the Canadian music scene, a new luminary has emerged, and her name is Belladaprima. With her latest release, “Neon Lights,” she’s set to ignite stages and playlists alike, captivating audiences with her electrifying blend of synth, R&B, and hip-hop. Belladaprima’s journey from the vibrant city of Hamilton to the global […]
Porij – “Unpredictable”
The Manchester dance-pop quartet Porij announced their debut album Teething in January and shared its quite pleasant “My Only Love.” Previously they teased the album with the more distinctively clubby lead single “You Should Know Me.” Today the band is back with “Unpredictable,” a light and airy track inspired by UK garage. Lead singer Egg […]
Adonay’s “Dream On Endlessness”: A Celestial Symphony of Dreams
In a harmonious blend of celestial melodies and profound lyrical depth, Adonay unveils her latest musical offering, “Dream On Endlessness.” From the bustling boroughs of Bronx, New York, and now gracing the Canadian landscape in Toronto, Adonay brings a unique fusion of cultural influences to her artistic repertoire. “Dream On Endlessness” transcends the conventional boundaries […]
Grieving – “Puritans (The Weight)”
The longstanding UK rock band Grieving will finally release their debut album Everything Goes Right, All At Once this month. After dropping lead single “Tarpaulin” back in January, today they’re teasing the LP with a new advance track called “Puritans (The Weight).” Grieving rightly situate themselves at the intersection of “classic Dischord, early emo, and […]
Meek Mill & Fivio Foreign Share ‘Whatever I Want’ Music Video: Watch
Meek Mill has been in the news lately for his alleged involvement in the latest lawsuit against Diddy. He also had a long back and forth with Akademiks on Twitter over the rumors and accusations, which wasn’t unexpected. This past Friday, he dropped his latest EP HEATHENISM featuring 5 songs and guest appearances from Future […]
Stand Still – “Mysticism”
Right now, tons of bands from the hardcore world are messing around with the pop-punk and emo sounds of the ’00s. Those bands might be approaching those sounds from a hardcore direction, but they’re steeped in the nasal, melodic, vulnerable styles of their youth. This past weekend, I watched Long Island’s Koyo headline an extremely […]