Air Traffic Controller Reflects on Being “20”
Recent Articles For over a decade, Air Traffic Controller has gifted us great tracks and albums, one right after the next, and “20” is the band’s latest creation, off of their upcoming fifth studio album, Dash. “20” is authentic and heartfelt, and carries on their classic indie-folk-pop sound. It is relatable in detailing the naive […]
Composers Glenn Fallows and Mark Treffel Present “The Globeflower Masters (Vol. 2)”
Recent Articles In The Globeflower Masters (Vol. 2), the new album from Brighton-based musicians and composers Glenn Fallows and Mark Treffel, the duo successfully offers an exploration into the psychedelic sounds of European cinema soundtracks and library music. The second installment in this record series follows Fallows and Treffel as they incorporate their European film […]
“Don’t Date Me”, Ellie Moon Warns in New Single
More to Watch Liverpool-born and Madrid-bred musician Ellie Moon has returned with her new single “Don’t Date Me”, along with its striking music video. Described as “the lyrical and melodical love-child of Jarvis Cocker and Gwen Stefani,” Moon grabs your attention immediately as we are met with a pink frenzy of a dinner party. Her […]
“Your ‘Sticks & Stones’ Can’t Break My Bones,” svicideghost Sings in Newest Single
Recent Articles Svicideghost, or Christopher Francis Chuilli, is a singer, songwriter, and rapper. His songs center around emotional themes such as self-reflection, and his style is reminiscent of past years’ “emo”, while still adding his own modern twists. His new single “Sticks & Stones” is a step further in his journey. It immediately grabs your […]
Estella Dawn Celebrates the “Winners” in New Single
Recent Articles Estella Dawn is bringing an abundance of talent and energy to the modern pop scene, and her eighth release of 2022, “Winners”, is no exception. This unique, soulful song features sultry bass and powerful keys that build the track’s magnitude, along with Dawn’s explosive vocals. “Winners” exhibits Dawn’s vocal range, technique, and ability […]
Meet Some of This Year’s Performers at The 5th Annual DC Music Summit
This upcoming weekend, October 14-16, is the 5th Annual DC Music Summit(DCMS), “a 501(c)3 nonprofit that supports local musicians and the DC music industry by fostering inclusion, community engagement, professional development, and networking. Its annual full day event, The DC Music Summit, is an exchange hub of education, inspiration, and solutions in support of the health and growth of the DC music industry.”
To prepare for this weekend, Alchemical Records would like to introduce you to some of this year’s performers:
Vision Video Releases Sophomore Album “Haunted Hours”
Recent Articles Listening to the Haunted Hours LP by Vision Video transported me to the same place I visited when discovering The Smiths for the first time. In this new album, the Gothic pop post-punk band from Athens, GA has distinguished their sound more than ever. Haunted Hours opens with “Beautiful Day to Die”, which brings […]
Carleton Stone Tells of A “Hard Days Work” in New Album, “Papercut”
Recent Articles In “Hard Days Work”, Carleton Stone reflects on life’s quality throughout the years. He puts himself in the shoes of the blue collar dads he grew up around, paying tribute to those who built the houses and towns on Cape Breton Island. This reflection is seen throughout his self-produced new third solo album, […]
Yana Rose Channels Introspection in “I Should Just Shut Up”
Recent Articles Yana Rose’s “I Should Just Shut Up” epitomizes a recurring thought one can have when it feels like no one is listening, and this new single will make you feel less alone. We are met with emotive piano and Rose’s dreamy vocals; as the song progresses, it opens up to more experimental sounds […]
Gillian Elyse Honors ’80s Pop in New Single “9 weeks”
More to Watch If you’re looking for a new queer heartbreak song to play on repeat, Gillian Elyse’s recent single, “9 weeks”, is an ideal ’80’s-esque anthem. “A modern day ode to 1980s pop,” this track features addicting melody and production, including big percussion and bass that you can feel in your heart. Elyse’s voice is […]
