In a recent interview with Toro y Moi regarding his new album, Chaz Bundick lamented how rock has faded.”It’s strange that there’s no one doing a solid rock song. It just seems like everyone is going electronic right now,” he noted. You would find plenty of evidence to support the claim within both the Top 40 and independent […]
By: Fiona Hannigan With bright, catchy beats, synth grooves, and vocals that are at once soaring and breathy, Denver’s Rose Quartz manages to be both earnestly introspective and downright fun. The band has developed a heavier, more analog sound, but is still carried by smooth danceable beats. Rose Quartz’ Red Bull Sound Select approved jams further […]
By: Fiona Hannigan When you first hear the signature fiddle, artfully played by Polecat‘s Cayley Schmid, you might wonder whether you’ve stumbled into an old school hoedown. But Bellingham’s Polecat is so much more than bluegrass. Self-described as “roots music,” their sound is a uniquely earnest blend of genre, making it approachable and full of […]
By: Fiona Hannigan De Lux, as glistening as their name implies, is the Los Angeles-based duo of “multi-instrumentalists” Sean Guerin and Isaac Franco. Their well-crafted music is at home amongst the likes of Classixx and Rhye on the label Innovative Leisure. They skillfully weave dance-worthy tunes full of bright, catchy synth, and funky, calculated bass. […]
Los Angeles producer Noah McBeth aka NoMBe is preparing to release his Mood Indigo EP and shared track “California Girls”. The breezy, 21st century soul vibes should be right up the alley of anyone into Chet Faker. It’s also just a great springtime, West Coast track in general. Stream the track below and we’ll share any word […]