On their new single "Shimmer Away," Philly’s Bleary Eyed make brain fog sound inviting. Those familiar with the band's previous work will immediately recognize their trademark distorted blend of synths and a burst of busy drum machine beats, setting the stage for blissful hooks and hazy vocal harmonies to emerge from the muck.
On their aptly-titled new single "Sharpest Edge," Brooklyn punks Family Vision present a hard hitting left turn of a banger. Progressing from the prickly no wave inspired punk of Chop Shop, the quartet lean harder into the sticky pop hooks of that record, seamlessly combining the melodic elements with sharp, darting guitar lines.
New Haven-based quartet The Tines deliver an exquisitely-arranged piece of urgent indie pop on lead single "Collarbone," from their upcoming self titled debut album. Led by the boundlessly melodic songwriting of S.G. Carlson, the track glides through peaks and valleys under the power of soaring Western-inspired guitar leads
The densely layered album features a host of key collaborations from artists that Nikolas Soelter has worked with over the years, featuring production from Melina Duterte (Jay Som) and various instrumental and vocal contributions from like-minded artists like Taylor Vick, Chris Adams, and Pascal Stevenson.
On their rambunctious and irreverent third LP Came Down Different, San Francisco punks Pardoner bring their noisy sound into focus. Hidden under their layers of feedback and distorted guitars are some damn fine pop songs. This time around, the trio allow the melodies to peak through their signature wall of sound a bit more.
Ainsley Wagoner's upbringing by her church musician parents becomes readily apparent on Silverware's new single "Take Me With You” thanks to the unmistakable sound of the Hammond organ that permeates the track. The post-breakup anthem showcases the multi-instrumentalist's singular voice and penchant for raw lyricism.
“Dozer” is the perfect weird-yet-accessible peak into the world of multi-faceted LA artist Kaz Mirblouk. On Careless by Contrast, Mirblouk takes the opportunity to find his own voice by picking apart elements of a multitude of genres as he sees fit and weaving them into a kaleidoscopic vision all his own.
Profligate has been serving up goth-inspired dark pop for several years, and the musician’s upcoming album Too Numb to Know is a shining example of his refined songwriting abilities. The latest single “No Clear Way” is a standout offering with richly textured arpeggiating synths that drip with melancholic atmosphere.
The boundlessly creative Los Angeles-based duo Harry the Nightgown (mems of Cherry Glazerr) produce a catchy and playful slice of avant-rock on latest single “Pill Poppin’ Therapist.” Taken from their upcoming self-titled debut album, the track is packed with restless energy that pushes in several different directions at once.
Kal Marks know how to stir up a racket, to put it mildly. Never has that been more apparent than on their latest EP, aptly titled Let the Shit House Burn Down. Impossibly rivaling the intensity of their heralded tinnitus-inducing live shows, the recording finds the trio fully exploring the enormous range of their established sound.
“Talking Secret” from young Los Angeles-based upstarts Milly is a true slow-burn that oozes thick, syrupy melodies that unfold at a deliberate but assured pace. The band’s first single on Dangerbird Records is complete with a seemingly straightforward video directed by Logan Rice that matches the song’s delightfully moody atmosphere.
