Getting Closer to Fine with “High & Dry” by Ruby Sparks

Recent Articles By Charlie Maybee “It’s the end of the world as we know it” sings the Los Angeles based Indie rock band, Ruby Sparks, during the chorus of their new single “High & Dry”, “and I wish that I felt fine”. A nice ode to and subversion of classic lyrics of R.E.M. which takes […]
UglyFace Stay True with “Ain’t For Sale”

Recent Articles By Charlie Maybee The California based collective of rappers known as UglyFace have added another in a string of singles released this year. “Ain’t For Sale” is laid back track that brings rhythmically percussive lyrics overtop old school R&B vibes with synthesizers and funky guitar riffs. Lyrically, this song tackles the classic discussion […]
Hello Amnesia Give Us an Angry Waltz with New Single ‘What?!’

Recent Articles By Charlie Maybee Described as an “angry waltz”, London based alternative rockers, Hello Amnesia, have returned with their new single “What?!”. The song takes rock and roll’s roots in the blues and electrifies them as they power through this power ballad. With a recognizable blues progression that is simultaneously reminiscent of the famous […]
Breaking Up Storm Clouds with ‘Sunshine on a rainy day’ by sunsets and bad bets

Recent Articles By Charlie Maybee Amsterdam based singer-songwriters, sunsets and bad bets, have released their debut single “Sunshine on a rainy day”, which manages a healthy dose of optimism to help round out latter half of the week. With the combined efforts of classical composer David Collier and jazz singer, Sydney Imani, we get a […]
Barney Cortez Gets an Energy Boost with New Single ‘Protein’

Recent Articles By Charlie Maybee Philadelphia based indie rocker, Barney Cortez, is back with a new single titled “Protein” which brings contemporary guitar tones and synthesizers to a ballad-like song feels like a mesh between Cage the Elephant and Bruce Springsteen. “It’s just about freedom,” Cortez says. “The exhilaration of moving from city to city […]
Between Seduction and Depression in ‘Violin’ by Ike Rhein

More to Watch By Charlie Maybee Miami based alternative R&B singer and rapper, Ike Rhein, has returned with his second single of year, a moody track titled “Violin.” Along with the track, he has also released a brand-new music video that sways in somber blue tones. Building on a discography of songs primarily focused on […]
Vintage Views in No One Sphere’s New Music Video for “Twin Coasts”

More to Watch By Charlie Maybee DC based alternative rock band, No One Sphere, released their debut album Isn’t Everything About Something along with a series of music videos which includes one for “Twin Coasts”, which acts as the opener for the record. Written by Dave Mann and produced by Jarrett Nicolay, Isn’t Everything About […]
Gaba Groove Music Brings Family Fun with Music Video for “She Wan My Love”

More to Watch By Charlie Maybee Orange County based reggae musician, Gaba Groove Music, has released a brand-new single “She Wan My Love” along with a fun, cute new music video alongside it. Featuring his adorable daughter, Skylie, this is clearly a song that leans into the familial love. The video records a fun day […]
Solve The Mystery of The Mars McClanes’ New Song “Riddle”

Recent Articles By Charlie Maybee The Oregon/Colorado based alternative rock band, The Mars McClanes, has officially returned with the release of their saucy new single “Riddle”. The song leans into the intersection of Latin rhythms and rock music á la Santana – sounding especially similar his collaborations with pop artists like Rob Thomas and Chad […]
Bathe in the Ethereal Mist of Maroulita de Kol’s Debut Album ‘AnasanA’

Recent Articles By Charlie Maybee Berlin based Greek musician, Maroulita de Kol, has released her debut album as a solo artist titled AnasanA, which brings a modern tone to traditional Greek music styles. As a classical pianist, singer, and composer, she has reworked the storytelling and culture of Greek music over the last decade into […]