Pink Elefants Shine a Light on “Shy Guy”
Recent Articles Maryland based electronic duo, Pink Elefants (consisting of longtime friends Finch and Illeven), are back with their latest 8-bit inspired single “Shy Guy”. Given the glitchy, minimalism used in the tracks production and samples pulled directly from the sound effects of the “Super Mario” franchise (particularly the classic descending pipe sound), the title […]
Arts Fishing Club Keep Their Eyes Fixed on the Sun with “keep on walking”
Recent Articles Nashville-based folk rocker, Christopher Kessenich, along with his band, the Arts Fishing Club, keep their hopeful sights set on a boundless horizon with their latest single “keep on walking”. A simple backbeat and a strumming guitar lead the charge with a slower pace but maintain purposeful stride that gradually transforms into a full-on […]
Point is Ready to “Live It Out Loud”
Recent Articles Norwegian alternative pop band, Point, is back with their latest single “Live It Out Loud” which acts as a call-to-action for listeners to live life to the fullest and not waste a single moment. The song leans into elements of classic rock to go along with its classic mantra with larger-than-life guitars leading […]
Fox Spirit Revisits Hiroshima in “Snow Moon Flower”
Recent Articles Philadelphia-born, Tokyo-raised alternative hip hop emcee, Fox Spirit, and featured artist karakusa beats take a historical approach with his latest single “Snow Moon Flower”, a thoughtful track that “follows a Japanese American retrospective view of the atomic bomb dropped on Japan.” Released as part of the 75th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing, the […]
A New Fixation on Now After Nothing
If you’re looking for darker industrial vibes with a hint of shoegaze, you needn’t look any further than Now After Nothing. After sprinting out of the gate with “Sick Fix,” Matt Spatial and company keep their eyes fixed on the future with big plans and bigger sounds. What started out as a solo project has now accumulated into a darkwave duo with Michael Allen helming the echoing, doom-filled drums. With the additional expertise of sound engineers, John Davis (U2, Joan Jett) and Carl Glanville (Placebo, JAMC, Suede), filling out their brooding and ferocious sound, Now After Nothing is poised to become mainstays in the realm of electronic hard rock. Learn more with contributing writer Charlie Maybee.
Post ‘Modern Love’: Iconic Songs About Contemporary Love
Contributing writer Charlie Maybee finds himself singing David Bowie’s famous song “Modern Love” to himself a lot without knowing why it’s in his head. “Perhaps I’m drawn to the hopeful yearning in the pre-chorus line ‘But I try / I try’ or the danceable confusion about love and sexuality that seems to permeate the song’s lyrical core,” he reflects. But that confusion also hinges upon a foundational question: what is modern love? In honor of Valentine’s Day, Maybee looks back at some iconic love songs that have changed and defined romantic values in popular culture during the age of post-modern love. If your favorite song didn’t make the list, be sure to let us know what we missed!
Grant Knoche Tackles First Heartbreak in “ANOTHER REASON”
Recent Articles Singer-songwriter and producer, Grant Knoche, continues to take the world by storm as the 16 year old hustler drops his latest single “ANOTHER REASON”. Full of pop hooks and melodies, there’s a blue tone to the song’s core that brings a somber energy to the forefront. Despite the electronic foundations and driving backbeat, […]
The Never Ending Fall Make an Indie Rock Heel Turn with “Bad Taste”
Recent Articles Fallston, Maryland-based junk (jazz + funk) band, The Never Ending Fall, put on their best indie rock impression with their latest single “Bad Taste”. Posited as the 2023 “Anti-Valentine’s Day” anthem, it marks a moment of transition as the band takes on a more lighthearted, yet edgy LA-centric sound. At once, the guitars […]
Ayeja Takes a Nightlife Tour in Music Video for “On My Own”
More to Watch Pasadena-based house music producer and singer, Ayeja, takes an intimate tour of the nightlife found in The Big Apple in her latest music video for “On My Own”. The song starts off in classic style with a slick, propulsive beat followed by light touches on the synthesizers that create an electric ambience. […]
Chris Youmans Takes a Stand in “Draw the Line”
Recent Articles Los Angeles-based pop aficionado, Chris Youmans, brings the fourth single from his upcoming Electric Love Connection EP titled “Draw the Line”. Produced by LA-based collaborator and friend, Daniel Bayot, the EP also features support from Hannah Glass on vocals and Aaron Cassou on the art direction. With a bouncing bass line and atmospheric […]
