Howie Payne – “Some Believer, Sweet Dreamer” (audio) (premiere)
Slow-burning and seductive retro rock inspired by the greats.
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The Artisanals – “Not Giving Up/Pound the Rock” (audio) (premiere)
The Artisanals craft hooky, personal rock that's an equal mix of indie and classic rock.
Iris Lune – “Paper Mache” (audio) (premiere)
Iris Lune converses with inner demons on this captivating electronic track.
The Living – “Hot Breath” (audio) (premiere)
San Francisco's the Living prep promising debut album, display prog, shoegaze and metal roots on a new track.
The Safes – ‘Tasty Waves’ (album stream) (premiere)
Tasty Waves reveals the most infectious corners of The Safes' muscular pop.
Arrica Rose & the …’s – ‘Low as the Moon’ (album stream) (premiere)
Folk-poppers Arrica Rose & the ...'s return with a positive message of optimism on their latest album releasing Friday.
Stop Light Observations – “Coyote” (audio) (premiere)
Underneath Stop Light Observations' utterly listenable electro-rock are heavy tales concerning the world around us.
Jon Boden – “All the Stars Are Coming Out Tonight” (audio) (premiere)
An astronomical folk tale that finds hope in the midst of a post-apocalyptic future.
Kid Freud – “Shut Up & Kiss Me” (audio) (premiere)
Direct, thoughtful and filled with observations from love's weightier moments.
Lenore. – “Heavy Eyes” (audio) (premiere)
Lenore. captivates with driving cello, grooving guitar, and gorgeous harmonies on the retro roots of "Heavy Eyes".
Holy Wars – “Back to Life” (audio) (premiere)
Holy Wars issues cathartic single from upcoming debut LP.
Palace Doctor – “Welcome the End” (audio) (premiere)
Athens, Georgia's Palace Doctor offers up modern rock with clear roots in the '90s indie rock of Pavement and Nirvana.