Post-punk aesthetics are making a big comeback right now, and it’s no doubt thanks to the efforts of indie acts like The High Plains Drifters, whose new single “The One That Got Away” beautifully bridges the gap between the genre’s first wave and a modern revival. Though you could make …
Read More »Single Review: “Thinkin Bout You” Star2
The greatest melodies in R&B always start with the singer, and that could be the reason why Star2 comes into his new single “Thinkin Bout You” are strong as he does. There’s nothing but drive in his voice as he tackles even the gentlest of harmonies in this track, and …
Read More »Single Review: Dennis J. Leise “I Only Do It Cause I Have To”
To say that there’s way too much self-centeredness in American folk right now might be the understatement of the year, and from the looks of Dennis J. Leise’s new video for “I Only Do It Cause I Have To,” the acclaimed singer/songwriter and self-proclaimed simple man agrees. In this video, …
Read More »Single Review: “Sure Got Cold After the Rain Fell” Greg Hoy & The Boys
Greg Hoy & The Boys are known for making some big noise when they get into the studio together, but for their new single, a cover of ZZ Top’s “Sure Got Cold After the Rain Fell,” they’re slowing things down to show us they can be just as impactful at …
Read More »Single Review: “Daisy Duke Two Step” Alicia G
Alicia G has been making her mark across multiple mediums for a little while now, but in her new country/pop crossover “Daisy Duke Two Step,” she’s focusing on cultivating a new aspect of her creative identity that just might surprise more than a couple of her fans. While we know …
Read More »Single Review: “Standing My Ground” The Veer Union
Metal and punk are cousins, and in the new single “Standing My Ground” from heavy rockers The Veer Union, we’re reminded just how close a familial bond the two genres really have. While there’s a lot to be said about the brawn of the instrumentation in this single and its …
Read More »Single Review: “Leave This Town” Summer Rain
Eclectic pop doesn’t have to be the scattered minimalism that’s been taking over the college radio dial lately; it can be tight, focused, and even a little retro, much as it is in the new single “Leave This Town” from Summer Rain. Though it can be said that Summer Rain …
Read More »Single Review: Estani Frizzell “Tell Me Why”
It’s a new era for indie pop, and the most credible players of an emerging generation of talent are those who are able to take from many genres to make something entirely of their own design. Estani Frizzell, frequently known just as Estani, is one of these credible players, and …
Read More »Single Review: Dwight & Nicole “The Next Go Round”
While somewhat humble in tone, there’s certainly nothing reserved about the sizzling string play you’re going to hear in the new single from Dwight & Nicole, “The Next Go Round.” Built like a top-heavy blues track but sporting as much volume as a full-blown rock n’ roller, “The Next Go …
Read More »Single Review: KO “House Party”
Versatility starts outside of the studio, and KO is an artist who definitely knows this. Beyond music, he’s got quite the full plate as a barber, contractor, producer, and entrepreneur, with each role undeniably influencing the way he comes into the studio and gets behind the mic in a song …
Read More »“Sturdy” Tommy Stoner feat. Ferregamo & Ghee Boe
Agility is a major attribute in modern hip-hop, and it’s something that drives the bulk of Tommy Stoner’s intriguing new content. His latest single, “Sturdy,” which features Ferregamo Swave and Ghee Boe, takes off like a Kawasaki street bike and doesn’t relent from its sonic assault for the entirety of …
Read More »Single Review: “No Thank You” Money Coach
Developing an identity is the cornerstone of longevity in hip-hop, and it’s clearly something that Money Coach is thinking about in his new single “No Thank You.” Rather than putting forth a beat stripped from the mainstream model, Money Coach is using a unique swing to guide his lyrics with …
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