Ocean Districts: The Horizon
Ocean Districts is a 4 piece rock based in Tallinn, Estonia. Today’s feature ‘The Horizon‘ is the powerful lead-off track perfectly setting up the opening for the 9-track debut LP ‘Expeditions’ released in 2014, a stunning blend of instrumental post-rock and metal. Another of our favorite tracks here ‘Discovery‘ closes out the album with the […]
5m Aug 05, 2017
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Vilde: Stimuli
Australian-born, Stockholm-based alt.pop artist Thomas Savage, AKA Vilde, releases his new single, the tempo-shifting, intelligent and emotive Stiumuli. Building his new album, ‘Study Dance’, piece by piece, dropping a new single each month, the ex-Kins frontman beguiles on this latest, and penultimate, effort. Glitchy electronica drums usher in a warm layering of synths, accompanied by […]
3m Aug 04, 2017
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flyingdeadman: A strange feeling last night
flyingdeadman are a French post-rock band long based out of Bressuire who just issued their newest instrumental yet sample laden six-track EP ‘56 seasons‘ earlier this year in January. ‘A strange feeling last night‘ is a beautiful yet haunting tale rich in composition, effortlessly fluctuating between savage force and delicacy as the band’s website hints. […]
6m Aug 03, 2017
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Three For Silver: The Way We Burn
From Portland, OR, Three For Silver is post-collapse, post-apocalyptic, post-rock, post-everything. A freewheeling collective in which the only rule is to survive and perform, an elastic conglomeration of musical freaks as likely to be found in a grand theater performing for foreign dignitaries as busking on your street corner for spare change. Lucas Warford, Willo […]
4m Aug 02, 2017
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Anti Poison Slammer: Fold the Curl
‘Fold the Curl‘ is the lead-off track on the compilation, ‘I Don’t Wanna Be A Part Of Your So Called Punk‘ from Norwegian punk-pop outfit – ANTI POISON SLAMMER. The intermixed vocals here really shine with perfect instrumentals to compliment. The compilation is a great mixture of twelve solid tracks released in 2010 by Norwegian […]
3m Aug 02, 2017
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Johnny Kills: My Shirt Guy Is High
Hot on the heels of debut single ‘Let’s Talk About Me’, Brighton/London/York (UK) based garage-surf trio Johnny Kills drop a lackadaisical antidote to the aforementioned high octane freak out with the slacker-rock infused My Shirt Guy is High, riffing on listlessness and guilt in the 21st Century. Made up of biological bros Tim (guitars, vox) […]
3m Jul 31, 2017
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Bridie Jackson: No Baby to Lull
‘No Baby To Lull‘ is the newest single from Newcastle-upon-Tyne based singer-songwiter Bridie Jackson, released on Debt Records in April of this year. The beautifully executed musical tale was reportedly written by Louis Barabbas and comes from his new musical Jocasta, in which Bridie plays the title role (a full soundtrack album released on the […]
3m Jul 31, 2017
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Letitia VanSant & The Bonafides: Rising Tide
Baltimore based indie folk artist Leticia VanSant & The Bonafides first released their single ‘Rising Tide‘ in August of 2013, before it made its way onto her 2015 LP, ‘Parts & Labor‘. ‘Rising Tide’ is a poignant and heartfelt song about the ravages of cancer, which has affected so many of us, with the lyrics […]
4m Jul 29, 2017
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Marsicans: Too Good
Leeds UK based Marsicans unveil new single Too Good, out via LAB Records on 28th of July. Once again finding that sweet spot between upbeat indie and dirty-pop, Marsicans’ new single, ‘Too Good’, showcases the band’s trademark harmonies over a toe-tapping groove. Backed by scything guitar and flowery synth flourishes, this is a dreamy ode […]
3m Jul 28, 2017
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Rebuilder: The National Bohemian
The National Bohemian is the opening track off the 2015 LP ‘Rock & Roll In America‘ by Boston Massachusetts pop-punk band REBUILDER. This entire album is pretty impressive past this great opener and can be picked up over at BC for $10 alongside the two song EP from 2016 ‘Singing For Our Future‘. The band […]
4m Jul 27, 2017
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BOYS: Step Back
London UK dream pop quartet BOYS have announced the release of Step Back, the second slice from their forthcoming self-titled EP out next month. The band’s atmospheric new offering features a wave of spellbinding guitar work and shimmering harmonies blended to perfection, evoking comparisons to the likes of Beach Fossils, Real Estate and Wild Nothing. […]
3m Jul 26, 2017
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VIETRAHM: Louie
Chicago based surf-garage band VIETRAHM has been reportedly pummeling the planet with their special blend of psychedelic punk rock since 2015. The exceptional debut single “Louie” first arrived in March of 2016 and was also placed as the last track on their five-track debut EP, “Take Food With Drugs“, arriving later that year in October. […]
4m Jul 25, 2017
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Weird Milk: All Night
West London, UK – based Weird Milk release new single “All Night” via Ra-Ra Rok. On the back of acclaimed debut single ‘This Close’, and accompanying B-side ‘You’, Weird Milk have added further fuel to their burgeoning live reputation. This included taking in slots at some of the capital’s coolest venues, The Lock Tavern, Moth […]
4m Jul 24, 2017
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Lone Wolf Sanctum: Lawman
Lone Wolf Sanctum is the project, since 2010, of W.T. Hatfield – Self -Taught musician, Producer, Director and Song-Writer from Indianapolis, IN. William Tom Hatfield is a loner who has a passion for music, videos and movies. He has released four singles, a full album (Chronicles: Volume One) and is currently working on another full […]
5m Jul 23, 2017
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Wood Chickens: King of Siam
Today after randomly searching for Wisconsin bands on a hunch, I miraculously ran into the brilliant new album by Madison, Wisconsin punkabilly band, WOOD CHICKENS. Their debut thirteen track debut “Countrycide” LP just released on June 2, 2017 via Big Neck Records and its currently available for just $5 on BC. King of Siam is […]
5m Jul 22, 2017
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Warm Circles: Shut Me Out
Warm Circles is the latest incarnation of the Gaz Lawrence project. The music is strongly influenced by 80’s goth, post punk and psychedelia. The songs are currently being produced by renowned producer Scobie Ryder in Cambodia. Gaz is originally from Surrey in the UK. REVERBNATION | INTERNET ARCHIVE
4m Jul 21, 2017
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Werewolves: A.H.F.P.
Today’s feature is the brass-driven track “A.H.F.P.” taken from the excellent 2015 LP “What Kind of Pet Defines You?” by Athens Georgia anarcho-pop group, WEREWOLVES. You can pick up this release for $5 on BC alongside their previous efforts dating back to 2010: “Beast With Modest Nature“, “Song for Chase St“, “Georgia“, “Beast With Antlers“, […]
3m Jul 21, 2017
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TRASH: 81
Chesterfield indie upstarts TRASH have announced the upcoming release of 81, the second track taken from their self-titled EP out next month (11th August). Specialising in summer jams of the highest calibre, their latest number is another wonderful slice of dream pop evoking comparisons to acts including The Magic Gang, The Night Café and Yuck. […]
4m Jul 19, 2017
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A MARC Train Home: Revolutionary Girl
Washington D.C. dream-punk band A MARC TRAIN HOME, who first came together in Spring 2013, most recently released the powerfully driving song “Revolutionary Girl” this past year on the ten-track LP, “High Fructose Corn Syrup“. A video from 2014 for another one of their stunning songs “Now What?” follows further below and you can head […]
4m Jul 18, 2017
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FAIRCHILD: High As A Kite
Gold Coast six-piece FAIRCHILD announce the release of their new single High As A Kite from their upcoming debut album, ‘So Long and Thank You’. FAIRCHILD recently returned from a two-year stay in Manchester, UK, where they focused on performing, touring and finishing their record. Now they are home and ready to share their highs, […]
3m Jul 17, 2017
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Mute Speaker: Bokator
Brighton UK musician Rob O’Hara is MUTE SPEAKER, currently based in Kampot, Cambodia where he produced the exploratory and psychedelic track ‘Bokator‘ the opening number on his twenty-two song ‘Radio Bokor‘ LP release in late September of 2014. This is an album of experimental instrumental beats constructed from chopped-up songs from the ‘golden age’ of […]
3m Jul 16, 2017
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Permanent Makeup: Signal or Noise
Today we revisit an album from Florida post-punk band Permanent Makeup, an unholy union of sounds along the lines of Treepeople, Fugazi and Pavement. “Signal or Noise” is the second track we’ve featured from their LP “The Void… It Creeps“, released February 26, 2013. I’ve been meaning to feature more from this solid piece of […]
3m Jul 15, 2017
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The Academic: Bear Claws
Thrilling young Irish indie rockers The Academic have announced the release of Bear Claws, a vibrant, anthemic piece of alt-rock mastery. Following their independently released Loose Friends EP in 2015 and last year’s equally successful single Mixtape 2003, the band scored opening spots with Pixies, Noel Gallagher, Catfish And The Bottlemen, and Twenty One Pilots, […]
4m Jul 14, 2017
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LOS VVS: Untitled #1
Today’s feature “Untitled #1” comes from the Parisian garage-punk and surf rock band LOS VVS’s 2016 4 song release “EP Tape“. This beautifully primal single is the third track on this debut release and features inspired artwork by Sabine André. Several bands has united in Paris united in 2013 to form Le Collectif Semi-Conscient, or […]
2m Jul 14, 2017
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The March Divide: Tired Voice
Jared Putnam, The March Divide’s sole permanent member, is a non-stop workhorse. His upcoming EP represents the fifth EP of original material, along with three full-length albums, that he has issued since 2013. Thankfully, the new EP is not posthumously titled “I Died In Arizona,” but it came close. “I was in Arizona for a […]
3m Jul 12, 2017
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Son Step: Brahma Frizz
‘Brahma Frizz‘ is the latest single released in 2017 by Philly electro-indie pop band SON STEP, headed by Jon Coyle and Joel Gleiser on vocals/synth/electrics, and with Chris Coyle on bass and Matt Scarano on drums/percussion. The hugely successful experiment of electronic soundscapes comes on the heels of other excellent releases such as the 2016 […]
5m Jul 11, 2017
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Inner Image: Seven
Inner Image is an American Nu Metal/Hard Rock band from Houston, TX. The band consists of Carlos Gutierrez (vocals), Ino Garcia (guitar), Rob Guerrero (lead guitar), Brady Wink (bass), and Rich Moore (drums). Formed in 2009, Inner Image started playing in the Houston underground music scene and climbed the walls of popularity and head bangers […]
3m Jul 10, 2017
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The Gemini Effect: Personal Hollywood
The Gemini Effect is an alternative rock band based in Auckland, New Zealand. The first album ‘Atomic Blues’ is due for release soon. Their sound drags rock, blues and psychedelia of the past into the present, picking up elements of indie and grunge along the way. The band was started by Rob Sharp writing songs […]
3m Jul 09, 2017
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Sea Offs: Unfound
Unfound is the first single from Pennsylvania dream-folk band SEA OFFS new excellent 8 song release that dropped in March. The duo of Olivia and Rashmit met while attending Penn State University, bonding over a love of dreamy folk-rock music and a shared socio-political belief system. Following their first 3-song, DIY-style EP titled “Sea the […]
4m Jul 09, 2017
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Mark Christopher Band: Too Many Years
Mark Christopher band is Mark Christopher on guitar and vocals Phillip Friedland on bass and vocals, Steve Roybal on drums and percussion. They are a Los Angeles based band who perform blues rock and jazz with power and emotion. Born and raised in so.cal Mark has been playing the club and concert scene for many […]
4m Jul 07, 2017
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Kazyak: When I Lived in Carolina
The single ‘When I Lived in Carolina‘ comes from the forthcoming late July release of the album ‘Happy Camping‘ by Minneapolis indie rock band KAZYAK. It’s a beautiful song with folk leanings perhaps falling somewhere in the family tree of personal favorites like Paul & Harper Simon, The Samples, Dolorean, and possibly even Neil Young. […]
5m Jul 06, 2017
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Friends For Sale: Blackout Balcony
Today’s Dose is the title track from the latest EP by Madisonville, KY based Friends For Sale. Friends For Sale was formed in 2014, releasing their first album ‘Welcome to the Accident’ on BandCamp in 2015, and several EP’s, leading up to their second album that they’re recording in the studio right now. Influenced by […]
3m Jul 05, 2017
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Radiator Hospital: Fireworks
Radiator Hospital is a DIY indie pop band from Philly who released today’s featured track ‘Fireworks‘ as well as a reprise track of the same name in late 2014 on their ‘Torch Song‘ LP, or as one fan aptly described it “the perfect summer record“. This excellent version of Fireworks features guest vocals from Maryn […]
2m Jul 04, 2017
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Tokyo Tea Room: Sunset Exit
Sunset Exit is the first single from Kent UK based Tokyo Tea Room‘s new EP ‘Another Place, Another Time’, due out on the 19th of August on vinyl and digitally through Easter Island Records. Tokyo Tea Room are an Alternative Rock quintet born from a dark and slightly damp basement. They combine fuzzy guitar, melodic […]
4m Jul 03, 2017
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Blueskank: Warriors
Blueskank are a six piece roots-reggae band via Madrid, Spain who released the excellent featured track ‘Warriors‘ on the 2014 ten-track album, ‘A Thin Line’, effortlessly blending sounds you’d expect from legends like WAR or Steel Pulse into their own distinct blend. The band notes they are particularly influenced by soul, afrobeat and blues music. […]
4m Jul 02, 2017
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Mama Rosin with Hipbone Slim: La Porte En Arriere (The Back Door)
One of the most popular and well known Cajun tunes ‘The Back Door‘ is given quite the superb treatment via the collaborative efforts of artists, Mama Rosin and Hipbone Slim. This excellent track comes from the twelve song “Bo Gumbo – Various Artistes – Stompin’ Cajun, Zydeco, Blues & Country“, released November 9, 2016 on […]
2m Jul 01, 2017
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Boys: Dreamland
Jangly London UK dream pop quartet BOYS have announced the release of Dreamland, the lead single and title-track from their second EP out later this summer. Following a successful collaboration with Yuck’s Max Bloom on their debut EP last year, the band’s aptly-titled latest effort sees them delve further into their lo-fi sound, with hazy […]
3m Jun 30, 2017
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Aesthesys: Marea crescente
Aesthesys best describes themselves as a instrumental outfit hailing from Moscow, Russia, performing a mixture of post-rock, ambient, neoclassical and progressive music. The group’s new 2-track EP “Marea” released May 30, 2017, containing cover artwork by Maggie Chiang. The lead-off track “Marea crescente” is a beautiful cinematic piece of violin-laced post rock, currently available under […]
5m Jun 30, 2017
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Mark Bryan: If You Saw Her
Mark Bryan’s third album ‘Songs of the Fortnight’ arrives August 11th via the artist’s own Chucktown Music Group. Ask anyone in the Charleston, South Carolina music community about Mark Bryan, and they’ll say, “Oh, everyone around Charleston knows Mark!” In actuality, everyone around the world probably knows a little bit about Bryan, whether they know […]
3m Jun 28, 2017
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Social Square: Itching For a Sign
Social Square came together as a indie rock three piece in Paris France during Christmas of 2005. Today’s feature is one of our favorites off the “Feeling Superhuman EP” released in March of this year, reportedly their first recordings paired down to a duet with Faex on Drums & Patrick on vocals+guitar; harnessing two amps […]
4m Jun 28, 2017
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Sleeplust: Flood Gates
SLEEPLUST is a Los Angeles electronic indie rock band, and they have just released their new single Flood Gates. SLEEPLUST is the creative collaboration of twin brothers, guitarist Michael Pepe and bassist Joseph Pepe, vocalist Amber Ruthe and drummer Sarah Luffred. Around the same time in 2015, the four members moved to Los Angeles to […]
4m Jun 26, 2017
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Tree Machines: Waiting on the Sun
Tree Machines launches summer tour dates and announces release date of Sept. 1st release. for their upcoming “Up For Air” debut LP. The bug that drew the Lawrence, Kansas-bred band Tree Machines – vocalist and lyricist Doug Wooldridge, his bandmate Patrick Aubry, and their producer, engineer, and drummer, Mike Giffin – to Los Angeles two […]
4m Jun 25, 2017
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Pinnacles: Better Than the Enemy
Pinnacles are a four-piece post-rock band out of Nevada City [Northern California], who released today’s excellent featured anchoring track ‘Better Than the Enemy‘ on the solid 8-song LP ‘Automaton‘, issued in mid-2014. The band also has a newer effort entitled ‘Convolve & Reflect‘ which released in late 2015, and is also available for a name-your-price […]
8m Jun 24, 2017
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Dot Dash: Summer Light
To mark the start of summer a couple of days ago (see link below for UK Met Office explanation), DC based Dot Dash have released Summer Light as a free download from BandCamp (see that link below too). It is from their 5th album “Searchlights”, released in June 2016 on Canadian label The Beautiful Music, […]
3m Jun 23, 2017
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Antbrain: Future Son
Atlanta indie rock trio ANTBRAIN came together back in 2008, starting out as a sporadic recording project for guitarist Jiyoung Lee and bassist Dave Bonawits, with the addition of drummer Josh Hall a few years later. Fast forward through several releases of self described “slop-pop” brings us to the four-track EP “Jonathan and Leona” which […]
3m Jun 22, 2017
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Colour of Spring: Sun
Following on from support slots with acts including JAWS, Menace Beach and INHEAVEN, Leeds shoegazers Colour of Spring have announced the upcoming release of reverb-laden new single Sun, the third cut from their self-titled EP out 23rd June via House of Love Records. Comprising of Shane Hunter (vocals, guitar), Robin Deione (guitar), Tom Gregory (bass), […]
5m Jun 21, 2017
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The Great Cold: AURAI
AURAI comes from the excellent eight track debut 2016 self-titled release, “The Great Cold“, via the instrumental progressive metal 4-piece of the same name from Marburg, Germany. The Great Cold made this first album free to download. Regarding the subject the band says that “every donation and physical order is a true statement of appreciation […]
5m Jun 20, 2017
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Fairchild: So Long And Thank You
Gold Coast six-piece FAIRCHILD are proud to announce the release of their new single and title track of their upcoming debut album, So Long and Thank You, produced and mixed by Catherine Marks (Foals, Wolf Alice). FAIRCHILD recently returned from a two-year stay in Manchester, UK, where they focused on performing, touring and finishing their […]
5m Jun 19, 2017
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Lake South: Good Keen Man
Lake South brings a healthy dose of synth pop via Wellington, New Zealand by his new 2017 LP, “If You’re Born On An Island The Ocean Heals You“. This new release features eleven tracks released this past March with a handful of singles coming from the past few years including today’s feature, ‘Good Keen Man‘ […]
4m Jun 18, 2017
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Antethic: Sentinel
Antethic are a Instrumental trio from St. Petersburg, Russia who specialize in their own style of atmospheric instrumental rock music. The latest album, ‘Ghost Shirt Society‘, was released in April of this year, a breathtaking collection of electronic fueled cinematic post-rock that takes the genre in promising directions. We were initially introduced via some of […]
8m Jun 17, 2017
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