Rather than giving us the hook-driven, melody-centric pop anthem they’re clearly capable of producing without any external influences, Cool Set is taking a less predictable route to our hearts this autumn with a rookie release in “Summer Retro” more than worthy of a closer listen. Aside from the lyrical luster …

New York born, North Carolina based singer/songwriter Hank Close’s first album under the Hank! moniker, Guilty Pleasures (Are the Best Ones), ranks high as one of 2021’s best musical surprises. It isn’t a news flash that Close, a longtime talent in the indie music world, boasts an enviable and impressive list …

This Monday, the renowned drummer, singer and songwriter releases the latest video from her critically acclaimed album, “The Queen of Pittsburgh.” With the 2021 release of her sophomore album, “The Queen Of Pittsburgh,” Tedi Brunetti is reigning supreme over the black & gold town she calls home. The first single from the …

As a stand-alone single, “Happiness” falls into that experimental, indie rock category, yet it doesn’t. The syncopated vocals styles of Ed Roman presented on this track hits every accentuated note on the downbeat giving the vocal melody an almost marching beat. Coupled that with the off-time guitar chord progressions we …

Lost in a dream, or simply taking us through a collection of visuals that push the titular narrative to the very limit, the music video for Joses’ “Peanut Butter” is erotic, surreal, and ultimately a lot more satisfying a watch than a lot of the other indie-pop videos to come …

A little grungy at times and entirely too punchy to be considered streamlined in any way, the guitar that accompanies Chris Mardini in the new single “I’ll Try” is a vicious counterpart to his signature vocal. He’s got the charisma as a singer to make just about any kind of …

Building on an already impressive catalog of Roots-Rock/Americana hits, Cory M. Coons has released “Freedom Road” to much anticipation and delight from his fans. A traditional rocking track featuring the prominent vocals way up in the forefront, the massages of taking the simple things in life for granted plays ever-present …

New York City’s HeIsTheArtist hits #1 on the iTunes Electronic Songs chart in South Africa with “Sumthin’ Sumthin’,” released on October 15th. This release is meant to get people dancing during this harsh pandemic.”— HeIsTheArtist “HeIsTheArtist is a musical wizard” – The Hype Magazine “In a world where it seems that every …

Rapper Tae Wall’s first two LPs have been blowing up the underground in 2020 and 2021 respectively, and in his latest single “Billie Jeane,” he’s reminding longtime listeners that complacency is the last thing his evolution is going to produce. He comes into the verses here exceptionally hot, but make …

Grooving like it’s the late 70s all over again is one thing, but taking a funky disco rhythm and bringing it into the future like Franky Selector does in his new single “Ice Breaker” takes a lot of skill most artists in his scene just don’t possess. Burgeoning beats are …

Heartland rock is scoring a lot of headlines in 2021, and the revival isn’t being spurred on by mainstream forces exclusively. On the underground end of the rock n’ roll world, artists like Rich Chambers have been giving life to pastoral harmonies and electrified melodies all year long, perhaps with …

In his own words, EDDEAD6666 introduces himself with, “I’m a white suburban kid from Daytona Beach, Florida, age 26, with roots in Brooklyn, NY.” He started writing music when he was 16, and he started recording at the age of 19. He started writing to find a way to vent his …