Chicago-based indie rock band The Locals are thrilled to announce the upcoming release of their latest album, a “best of” compilation spanning their 25-year career. Titled ”The Retelling of a Dream: 1997-2023”, the release will be available for streaming on all major platforms beginning April 11, 2023. Limited edition “25 Year …
Read More »Live Review + Gallery: The Flaming Lips at the House of Blues in Anaheim, CA (03.07.2023)
Last December The Flaming Lips announced “An Evening With” and promised a night that gives their loyal fans a healthy dose of songs that span their whole career. Seven shows that started in Vancouver, BC and ended in Santa Barbara, CA. This particular night was at the House of Blues …
Read More »Best New Releases | March 10
After the mega-success of hit “Flowers,” today pop superstar Miley Cyrus releases her eighth studio album, Endless Summer Vacation. With the rollout of only one single pre-release, fans are unsure what to expect from this new effort and the anticipation has been killing us all. Boston indie-pop heroes Ripe release …
Read More »Sibling Trio Loki’s Folly Prove Authenticity is Punk
Bands comprised of siblings is nothing new. It is an age old tale in the realm of rock and roll, notoriously creating some of the best and most infamous music. South Minnesota-based trio Loki’s Folly are no exception to the formula of family-to-band pipeline, but there is a distinct nucleus …
Read More »Album Review: Good Bison “Ghost On Mulholland”
“After being driven off the road by the ghost, running through the dark desert and stumbling upon a convenience store in the middle of nowhere, our protagonist finds a secluded beach with a fire already burning. Although he knows the ghost cannot be far behind, he simply can’t resist the …
Read More »Live Review + Gallery: The Backfires at Brighton Music Hall in Boston, MA. (11.10.22)
Anyone entering Boston’s Brighton Music Hall last night felt the distinct pull of being dragged back a decade’s time. The early 2010s were a lucrative time in British rock, with the reign of bands like Arctic Monkeys and The 1975 crossing oceans and borders with their eargasmic pop hooks and …
Read More »Best New Releases | November 4
November is off to a good start with plentiful new releases. Here is Music Existence’s Best New Releases list highlighting all the best music from the week. Featuring Samia, Turnover, Joji, The Blue Stones, and more. Samia — Mad At Me Samia Online: Website | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | Spotify | Apple Music FLETCHER — Suckerpunch FLETCHER Online: …
Read More »Best New Releases | October 28
It is the last Friday of October, and what a loaded month we have had. To wrap up a month of great new music, here is Music Existence’s Best New Releases list highlighting all the best music from the week. Featuring The Hunna, Backseat Lovers, SZA, Trampled by Turtles, and …
Read More »Interview: Keith Murray of We Are Scientists Talks New Music and Hot Takes
New York-based rock duo We Are Scientists make a grand return with a brand new single to tease the release of their upcoming eighth album LOBES (January 20, 2023 via Masterswan Recordings). The new LP is expected to see the dynamic duo (vocalist/guitarist Keith Murray and bassist Chris Cain) at …
Read More »Jody And The Jerms Release New Single
Oxford, England indie rock band Jody and the Jerms has just dropped their newest single, “Waves”. The song is a jangly guitar and synth pop-rock track that features single Jody’s crystal clear vocals and the band’s knack for radio-ready, saccharine sweet indie rock production. “Waves was written by Jody and myself …
Read More »Album Review: Valleyheart “Heal My Head”
Massachusetts-bred alt rock trio, Valleyheart, have returned with a new full-length LP, Heal My Head, following up 2018’s Everyone I’ve Ever Loved and their 2021 Scenery EP, both in which were hidden gems amongst alternative rock fans. On their new effort, the band is one member shorter than when we …
Read More »Live Review: Current Swell at The Opera House in Toronto, ON (05.14.2022)
It was a hectic night in Toronto. Nestled between the Junos Opening Night Gala, a disappointing game seven for the cursed Toronto Maple Leafs and the regular hustle and bustle of Canada’s largest city, was a small but memorable show at The Opera House. The band was Current Swell. The …
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