For singer-songwriter Don Ryan, the line between psychedelic abstraction and deeply personal revelation has always been a blurry one. His music frequently traffics in surreal imagery, unexpected wordplay, and a kind of kaleidoscopic lyricism that recalls the more adventurous corners…
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Open Caskets: From Graphic Novel to Soundtrack (INTERVIEW AND SONG PREMIERE)
Open Caskets has expanded beyond the page with a seven-song soundtrack inspired by the graphic novel's characters, stories, and strange worlds. Created by members of the Open Caskets creative team and their collaborators, the record works as a musical companion…
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QUALM Chase Collective Chaos on Debut Album Let’s Find Those Parrots In The Clouds
Free improvisation collective QUALM dive into free jazz, funk and spontaneous composition on their unpredictable debut album, Let’s Find Those Parrots In The Clouds.
QUALM have released their debut full-length Let’s Find Those Parrots In The Clouds, out today,…
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Cold Expectations Find New Meaning in an Old Song on “Waiting for the Pills to Take Effect”
Boston post-punk trio Cold Expectations revive a song first conceived three decades ago, transforming it into an energetic reflection on aging, desperation and the changing meaning of feeling better.
Boston indie post-punk trio Cold Expectations have released their latest single,…
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Crimson99 Embraces Imperfection and Self-Discovery on Debut EP Daredevil
Montreal singer-songwriter Crimson99 follows instinct toward hope, spirituality and self-discovery on her intimate debut EP, Daredevil.
Montreal alternative artist Crimson99 has released her debut EP Daredevil, a five-song collection that blends dream pop, alternative rock and soul with an…
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Nicole Alexis Finds Honesty in the Imperfections on Sympathy Rehab
Nashville alternative singer-songwriter Nicole Alexis leans into live instrumentation, vulnerable lyrics and imperfect performances on her new EP, Sympathy Rehab.
Nicole Alexis has released her new EP Sympathy Rehab through Hard Working Records, marking a more instinctive chapter for the…
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The Meffs Ask “Where Did It All Go Wrong?” on Fierce New Single
Essex punk duo The Meffs confront environmental destruction and a cycle of repeated mistakes on “Where Did It All Go Wrong?,” from their new album, Business.
The Meffs are asking some uncomfortable questions on “Where Did It All Go Wrong?,”…
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OVOO Descend Into Darker Atmospheres on “II 4:00”
French experimental duo OVOO explore tension, repetition and immersive noise on “II 4:00,” as their debut album, Obsidian, arrives October 2.
Southeastern France experimental duo OVOO are offering another passage into the strange, shadowy world of Obsidian with their latest…
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GAMI Dive Beneath the Surface on New Single “Anymore”
Marseille trio GAMI trade their trip-hop foundations for a rush of new wave and post-punk on “Anymore,” the latest preview of their forthcoming debut album, Underneath.
Marseille trio GAMI have released “Anymore,” a tense and introspective new single from their…
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Magdalene Flips Hollywood’s Power Dynamic on “Super Lucrative Jukebox Baby”
Pop-rock artist Magdalene turns exploitation, fame and ambition into dark satire on her new single, “Super Lucrative Jukebox Baby.”
Magdalene is taking aim at the uglier side of the entertainment industry with “Super Lucrative Jukebox Baby,” the latest single from…
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