“I think this song is a manifestation of my desire to set myself free from the constraints of what I’ve created in the past,” says William Ryan Key about his recently released latest single, “Brighton.” Taken from his third EP Everything Except Desire (release date: February 11, 2022), the airy Continue Reading
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SINGLE PREMIERE: Penalty Boxing’s “Good Night” brings a peaceful end to a chaotic year
What a year. We all dealt with what seemed to be way too much occurring in these past twelve months. From the riots and political change in January to the Delta and Omicron variants over the back half of the year, there was plenty to be worried, nervous, and Continue Reading
Best Heavy Releases of 2021
Metalcore, deathcore, hardcore – heavier music as a whole has seen a massive wave of incredible talent crash in. Rather than pit these artists against one another and attempt to rank them, I decided to put together a list of artists that impacted the heavier side of music in one Continue Reading
Best Coast’s ‘Always Tomorrow’ Deluxe Edition set for digital release January 7 and new single “Leading” released–Finally Tomorrow Tour dates announced
January is shaping up to be a banner month for Bethany Cosentino and Bobb Bruno of Best Coast: on January 7, 2022, they will release an expanded digital edition of their critically lauded album Always Tomorrow that features five bonus tracks including two brand new originals, and on January 11, they will start Continue Reading
NYC-based alt-rock glam band The Ritualists release their latest album Baroque & Bleeding, produced by Ed Buller (Pulp, White Lies, Suede)
It’s been an exceptional two years since NYC-based alt-rock glam band The Ritualists released their debut album Painted People. While the pandemic kept the band from performing, lead vocalist/songwriter Christian Dryden used that time to write and create the sophomore album Baroque & Bleeding, released on December 3rd, and snagged one of his heroes Continue Reading
Nick Vivid takes over SPIN’s Twitch for an Electro-Funk powerhouse performance on 12/16
Not beholden to any trends, Nick Vivid states, “I think I’ve found a way to fuse everything I love about ‘60s psychedelic funk, ‘70s glam rock, ‘80s new wave, and ‘90s hip hop into my own voice.” The sounds of Nick Vivid’s fourth album No More Secrets “champions that dirty DIY Continue Reading
Chris Berardo reflects on the holidays for his heart-warming “This Year” video, premiering via Americana Highways
Today, roots rock vet Chris Berardo is proud to premiere his brand new video for his Christmas song “This Year” with Americana Highways. A deeply personal but universally relatable holiday tune, “This Year” celebrates life and serves as a reminder of what we have and a remembrance of what we’ve lost: “the Continue Reading
Christopher Hill and the Stardust Crush premiere their latest track “The Gravity of the Goddess (No One Else Can Dance Like You)”
Chris Hill and the Stardust Crush is unlike any other musical group you’ve heard before. The Stardust Crush is more like a musical community in Seattle than a formal band. Chris Hill does the writing, singing, and most of the instrumentals and their music is genreless. They span from Pop/Rock Continue Reading
Kim Petras releases new song “Coconuts” from her forthcoming debut album
As a gift to her fans for the holiday season, international pop sensation Kim Petras has released her brand-new song “Coconuts” from her forthcoming 2022 debut album – a playful, tongue-in-cheek, disco-inspired bop that shimmers with body confidence. Since first emerging on the scene, international pop Continue Reading
LA pop artist Pepper Lewis releases debut EP ‘She Told Me To Sing My Heart Out’, as well as new single “The Gucci Song”
Emerging pop prodigy Pepper Lewis has released her debut EP She Told Me To Sing My Heart Out, the culmination of her recent sparkling pop gems including “Planetarium” and “Same Stuff.” The colorful EP captures the tumultuousness of adolescence through upbeat pop songs while welcoming new single “The Gucci Song” Continue Reading
Country rock artist Chris Pastore premieres his new single “Yearbook Quotes”
Today sees the premiere of Country Rock musician Chris Pastore’s new fun and whimsical single “Yearbook Quote” from his upcoming album, Turn the Music Up Loud. The album is his first in 10 years and is a compilation of old songs he’s recorded over the years and new ones he’s Continue Reading
MENSA DEATHSQUAD erupt with passionate catharsis on new single “Light”
“‘Light’ is exactly how I sound singing over the ragged edge of a much-needed meltdown,” reveals Brandon Phillips, mastermind behind electronic darkwave band MENSA DEATHSQUAD, about his recently released latest single. The longtime musician, songwriter, and member of bands The Gadjits, The Architects, and Other Americans, released a monstrous new Continue Reading