Hedvig Mollestad Shreds Through “Maternity Suite”
Recent Articles Norwegian jazz musician and guitarist, Hedvig Mollestad, has teamed up with the Trondheim Jazz Orchestra for her latest single “Maternity Suite”. A massive 10-minute epic, the new track is bursting at the seams with a mix of jazz instrumentation with an alternative rock attitude. This is wonderfully loud approach to jazz that feels […]
Inspired Flight Bring Out Deluxe Reissue of 2010’s “We All Want To Fly”
Recent Articles Alternative hip hop duo, Inspired Flight (made up of Gabe Lehner/9 Theory and Eric Poline/OpenOptics), soar through the cosmos in their titular reissued single, “We All Want To Fly” from their 2010 album of the same name. The song features a verse from Inspectah Deck of the legendary hip hop group, Wu-Tang Clan, […]
Blue Canopy Airs It Out in “Bright Spot”
More to Watch Portland-based multi-instrumentalist, Alex Schiff (also known as Blue Canopy), takes a dreamy, surf pop approach in his latest single “Bright Spot. Amidst the bright arpeggiated plucking of the guitar are vocals that contrast soft, breathy dynamics with heavy lyricism. “Tell me that I’m always on your mind / I get the feeling […]
Paul Spring Takes a Haunting Journey with the “Beetle on a Blade”
More to Watch Paul Spring merges subtle electronica beats against the fingerpicking of an acoustic guitar with his latest single, “Beetle on a Blade”. As a leading single off his upcoming album, Thunderhead, he shows off his folk music prowess that channels some of his work as a session guitarist with Mary Lattimore, Blackthought, Sasami, […]
Koala Bar Transform Self-Doubt into Hope with New Album
Recent Articles Swedish indie rockers, Koala Bar, are on the verge of their third album, Ingest ≈ Digest, as they release their latest single “The Carnival”. Combining folk, pop, and alternative influences like Fleet Foxes, Phoebe Bridgers, and Marcus Mumford, it’s a song that shows off a hopeful drive that transforms from its origins in […]
Translating Message into Action: Marc 2ray Talks Music and Activism
The history of hip hop was paved primarily by a mix of innovative approaches to technology and politics that sprang from the experiences of Black urban communities. In a sense, it has always been a form of activism that calls out systemic inequities while also building upon elements of funk and R&B that came before it. And that’s what DMV-based rapper, Marc 2ray finds himself building upon as he pushes the boundaries of music’s ability to affect social change in his local community. “I really got into hip hop when I was kid” he says surrounded by a wall with an impressive array of LP’s, many of which belonged to his father.
Manpreet Kundi Takes It Slow with “lipstick kisses”
Recent Articles Berkshire singer-songwriter, Manpreet Kundi, is back with the new, moody single “lipstick kisses”. Channeling some melancholy dream pop vibes, her breathy vocals hang drearily against an ethereal backdrop of synthesizers and gentle guitar. “I wrote ‘lipstick kisses’ on the guitar, sitting in bed alone one night a few years ago” says, Kundi. “Symbolic […]
Frogs In Suits Jump In Waist Deep with “Choked Up”
Recent Articles The Launceston, Tasmania-based alternative rockers known as Frogs In Suits have released their latest single “Choked Up” to commemorate the simultaneous release of their latest EP, Waist Deep. As the opening track, it sets a driving psychedelic tone that gives us a taste of what’s to come from the remaining 4 tracks. Channeling […]
Evie Asio Shines with Love and Resilience in “Love Is Low”
Recent Articles London-based alternative soul musician, Evie Asio, takes it slow with “Love Is Low”, the most recent single from her new album Contending & Contention. There’s a nice cosmic energy that comes through the ethereal synthesizers as the light pulsing of the drums and syncopated bass bring a grounded funky groove. But it is […]
N.C. Palma Gets Stuck on a Mental Plane Between “LAS – ORD”
Recent Articles Chicago-born rapper, N.C. Palma, takes a contemplative trip back home in his latest single “LAS – ORD”. When he gets tangled up in Vegas with a girl from his hometown, he finds himself caught in his desire to be a free agent. Throwing around phrases like “temporary”, “a couple days with you”, and […]
