Boston’s House of Blues was packed wall-to-wall last Friday night, as fans eagerly awaited indie-rockers flipturn. The Florida-based five-piece rose to popularity over the years with a handful of independent EPs, and saw singles like “August” and “Chicago” become passionately adored both online and at their ever-growing shows. Consisting of …
Read More »Album Review: The Last Dinner Party “Prelude to Ecstasy”
You’re invited to a momentous occasion. The Last Dinner Party have invited you as their guest to a musical buffet of grandiose offerings and tasteful style. The buzz-worthy band are proud to announce their highly-anticipated debut album, Prelude To Ecstasy, which will be released on February 2nd via Island Records/Universal …
Read More »New Band Annadale Has Just Released Their First Album
Get ready to hype the members of Annadale up as they release their first album. Annadale is an Indie Rock band from Ohio with a female lead singer. The album was produced by Jordan Boyd and all band members had a part in writing the songs. This album was such …
Read More »Messmaker Returns With “Kick Drum Victim”
Cleveland dynamic duo Messmaker is back with the infectious pop single “Kick Drum Victim”. Co-written with Steven Charles and self recorded and mixed, “Kick Drum Victim” sees Messmaker continuing their streak of easily accessible indie pop that seems ready-made for arenas. The track is now playing across all digital streaming …
Read More »Interview: Seth Rafkin (A Doll’s House) discusses debut single, “Hey Wait”
Despite debuting this year, the roots of A Doll’s House actually stretch back much further. In the late 80s, the emerging three-piece developed a local following as part of the Sunset Strip music scene in Los Angeles, California. Life would proceed to take over for the next few decades, and …
Read More »Album Review: Rob Equiza – Refugees
Rob Equiza is currently touring in support of his latest release, Refugees, having just now completed the second gig of a three-night stint in Calbayog City, Samar. Since debuting in 2006, Equiza’s brand of rough-hewn, melodic indie rock, strewn across a wealth of band, solo, and collaborative efforts, has earned …
Read More »EP Review: Anna Shoemaker “Hey Anna”
Brooklyn’s Anna Shoemaker continues to evolve in her voice and confident musings on new EP Hey Anna, out today via +1 Records. Always self-aware, earnestly confessional, and utterly unafraid to embrace the brigade of feelings that cycle in and out of life, Anna’s brightly-hued indie pop is deeply personal and …
Read More »Best New Releases | June 9
This Friday brings many new projects that will kick your weekend off right. Boost your confidence with KiNG MALA’s empowering new single “sunny side up,” Durry’s high-charged “Coming of Age” and Janelle Monáe’s fourth studio album, The Age of Pleasure. Singer Frankie Bird (formerly FRANKIE) makes a triumphant reclamation and …
Read More »Live Review + Gallery: Annie DiRusso at The Sinclair in Cambridge, MA (05.07.23)
This time last year, up-and-coming indie rocker Annie DiRusso was playing to a sold out crowd of 200 at Berklee’s Red Room at Cafe 939. With only a handful of singles under her belt and new to not only touring but to live performances in general, the singer-songwriter was wide-eyed …
Read More »Interview: Annie DiRusso on the road, headed to Boston this weekend
Singer-songwriter Annie DiRusso has had a whirlwind year, embarking on her first headline tour last spring and now returning to the road for some of her biggest shows to date on the “God, I Love This Place Tour” with special guest Hannah Cole. Named after her debut EP, God, I Hate …
Read More »Best New Releases | April 28
As the last Friday of April, we are closing out the month with a full playlist of new music. Let’s get into it! Here is Music Existence’s Best New Releases lineup featuring Until The Ribbon Breaks, Joy Oladokun, Peach PRC, and more! Until The Ribbon Breaks (with Lucius) — Everything Else But …
Read More »Live Review: Ripe at MGM Music Hall at Fenway, Boston, MA (04.08.23)
Boston-natives Ripe were greeted to a warm hometown welcome as they graced the stage at MGM Music Hall at Fenway on Saturday night. Currently on their “Bright Blues Tour” supporting their new album of the same name, the group performed a 19 song sold-out show full of fan favorites and …
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