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Podge Lane captures the spirit of the season with their new EP Snow / Hailstone.  “Let your troubles go while you watch the falling snow.”  The sentiment comforts you at the throes of wintery isolation.  An EP in two parts, the introductory Snow offers a refreshing tribute that dares to embrace this complicated beauty.  Stylistically… Read more

Our addiction to nostalgia gets thrust into hyperdrive with the discovery of Mockingbird Skies.  More than just a stylistic smoke show, this project offers an imaginative concept that tickles our creative fancy.  That concept is offered in its entirety below, direct from their Spotify bio.  It’s something we never do but Mockingbird Skies deserves it. … Read more

From the very first moments of their new album Sun Q captures your attention with the intense opening of the lead track Jane Doe.  Crashing into the hook, the band flaunts their anthemic nature.  We could easily hear this on the radio or as a highlight in the best scene of Hollywood movie.  This is… Read more

Vibrant synth pop and lofi retro gold blend seamlessly on another, the new single from Not Hermes.  While the music design embraces a warm brilliant punch, the vocal scans curiously beneath.  The writing is extremely catchy and the stylistic production suits the songs nostalgic tendencies.  It channels the legacies of Human League and New Order… Read more

Live In Color caught our attention with their new single Letter to My Future Lover.  This infectious synth pop vibe screams youthful energy.  The affect is magnetic, drawing you in with a feel good nature.  The immersive sonic design creates a cinematic presence, engulfing you in its sonic brilliance.   From the lead guitars, to… Read more

We dig the angst and catchy flair heard on TIRED ALL THE TIME, the new single from Skuff Micksun.  The artist spares no verbiage on this revelatory release.  For us it connects with artists like Petey who elegantly blend an influence of emo, post punk, and electro pop.  Like spoken word on steroids, his percussive… Read more