Jimmy Wilkens is best known as guitarist of Cleveland indie rock band the Sonder Bombs, but today the musician is stepping on their own with solo material under the name Crown Shy. “Autopilot” is out now, along with two B-sides, “Stubborn” and “Apricots & Onions.” Wilkens describes the new songs as for fans of “Glitterer, […]
W. H. Lung – “How To Walk”
In 2021, W.H. Lung released their sophomore album Vanities and were named our Band To Watch. Today, the Manchester band is announcing its follow-up, Every Inch Of Earth Pulsates, and unveiling the breezy lead single “How To Walk.” “I can’t wait to play this live,” bandleader Joseph Evans said about the track. “We wanted a […]
Watch Sublime Make Their Late Night TV Debut
In May, Sublime released “Feel Like That,” their first new material in 28 years. On Monday, the band — now fronted by Bradley Nowell’s son Jakob alongside original members Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson — played that song on The Tonight Show in the first national TV performance for any iteration of Sublime. “I love […]
Water From Your Eyes Cover Chumbawamba, Third Eye Blind, And “Adele In The Style Of The Cure” On New EP
In our recent profile of Water From Your Eyes, the duo spoke about an upcoming covers EP, recorded during the same sessions that yielded last year’s Matador debut Everyone’s Crushed. We now know it’s called MP3 Player 1 and it’s coming out at the end of this week. There’s a Chumbawamba song (not “Tubthumping”), a […]
Stream Sleepwalk’s Phenomenal New EP Out Of Focus
Hailing from Chicago, Sleepwalk make an urgent mix of shoegaze and post-hardcore — or, as they put it, “heavy music for the light hearted.” They have three albums under their belt, and on Friday they unveiled their phenomenal new EP, Out Of Focus. Out Of Focus is as fast as it is hazy, as energizing […]
Webbed Wing – “Tortuga”
Webbed Wing’s third album, Vol. III, arrives this Friday, and it’s shaping up to be fantastic. Over the past few months, the Philly band has unveiled the singles “Further,” “Burn It Down,” and “My Front Door,” and today they’re back with “Tortuga.” “Tortuga” is anchored by a great, corrosive riff, and it features an invigorating […]
Watch Charli XCX Bring Out Caroline Polachek To Sing “Welcome To My Island” And Do The Macarena At Roskilde
Brat summer continues: Roskilde is going down in Denmark, and both Charli XCX and Caroline Polachek are on the lineup. Naturally, the “Von Dutch” singer invited the other pop star to her set, and the pair performed their and George Daniel’s remix of “Welcome To My Island” and danced the Macarena. Charli and Polachek previously […]
Watch Sting 3.0 Cover “Spill The Wine” With Eric Burdon In Athens
Earlier this year, Sting kicked off his Sting 3.0 tour with his “power trio” of drummer Chris Maas and guitarist Dominic Miller and a setlist full of deep cuts. On Friday, the former Police frontman performed in Greece and was joined by Eric Burdon of the Animals for a cover of his and War’s “Spill […]
Shweta Harve ft. HridayaSheela’s New Single ‘Who Are You?’ Explores Deep Themes of Self-Discovery and Identity
Shweta Harve, the Founder, Lead Singer, and Guitarist of the indie band HridayaSheela, has released their latest single, “Who Are You?“. With lyrics by poet Jay Krishnan PR and music composed by the band’s Italian composer Dario Cei, this track delves into themes of self-exploration and existential inquiry. View this post on Instagram A post […]
Varun Sheel’s Latest Single “More than Friends” Strikes a Chord in Indie Pop
Varun Sheel recently debuted his newest single, “More than Friends,” adding an invigorating piece to the indie pop repertoire. The track deftly blends elements of contemporary pop with emotionally charged vocals and Varun’s exceptional storytelling abilities. The track’s narrative is engaging, offering listeners a distinct auditory experience. The chorus of “More than Friends” stands out, […]