Video Premiere: Laura Jane Grace of Against Me! Takes Us On Her Journey

Video Premiere: Laura Jane Grace of Against Me! Takes Us On Her Journey

Laura Jane Grace lets us into her journey as a guitarist and artist in the latest episode of String Theory, … more

Album Premiere: Flickers At The Station by Samara Lubelski

Samara Lubelski is the minimalist avant-garde yet straight-to-the-point multi-instrumentalist we all aim to become. For some, acquiring wisdom either means … more

Premiere: “Simulation Feels,” by Dear Nora

After making music for years under the solo moniker Key Losers and as one-half of Lloyd and Michael, Portland-based singer, … more
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Premiere: “Heavy,” by VAVÁ

Vanessa Wheeler is the mastermind behind the guitar-centric genre-bending project. VAVÁ. Growing up in a Brazilian-American family, she gravitated toward … more

Video Premiere: “Dance with You,” by Frankie + The Studs

Guitarist/songwriter Frankie Clarke is compelling onstage. Her high-energy shows with her band, The Studs, includes raucous sing-along rockers—including a pitch-perfect … more
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Premiere: “Ashes,” by The She’s

The members of The She’s were born and raised in San Francisco, where they have been making music there together … more
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Premiere: “Just Wanna Love You,” by La Louma

La Louma is the new pop project of multi-instrumentalist Lauren Ross. Classically trained on woodwind instruments, as a teenager she … more
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Video Premiere: “Odds,” by Ephrata

In 2014, a video from the grassroots activist organization Hollaback! titled “10 Hours of Walking in New York as a … more
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Premiere: “Actions at a Distance,” by Frame

Caitlin Frame is a New York-based multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer who is classically trained in percussion, piano, and voice, but … more
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Premiere: “Have a Look,” by Lila Blue

At 17 years old, San Francisco by-way-of New York folk artist Lila Blue already has two albums and nearly a … more
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Video Premiere: “Video,” by Guantanamo Baywatch

Guantanamo Baywatch has made a name for itself playing surf-inspired garage-punk, but on its recently-released fourth album the Portland trio … more
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Premiere: “Keeping a Record,” by SOAR

SOAR is four-piece indie band comprised of guitarist/vocalist Shannon Bodrogi, drummer/vocalist Rebecca Redman, and guitarists/bassists/vocalists Jenna Marx and Mai Oseto. … more
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Deerhoof Goes Politically-Fueled Pop on “Come Down Here and Say That” ft. Lætitia Sadier

Unless you’ve been living under a rock throughout the last year, you’ve likely noticed—or have joined—the growing number of private … more
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Premiere: “Yr Heart,” by Hand Habits

Hand Habits is the project of Meg Duffy, an upstate New York-raised, LA-based musician who has collaborated with the likes … more

Premiere: Doki Doki Sounds EP by The Suzan

Founded by sisters Saori (guitar/vocals) and Rie (keyboards/vocals) in 2004, the Tokyo-based band The Suzan have toured the world with … more
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Video Premiere: “Spool,” by Thelma

The best way to describe “Spool” is by starting at its end: the song off of Thelma’s debut self-titled album … more
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Premiere: “Pizzaface” EP, by Hammydown

For many people, the daily grind can wreak havoc on creativity, but Abbie Morin of Northampton, MA indie rock band … more
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Album Premiere: Planet Enigma, by Saba Lou

Though she only just finished high school, Saba Lou already has a long history in music. She released her first … more
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Premiere: “Captain Howdy,” by Pearl Earl

“I feel like Pearl Earl has a pretty short attention span. We have a lot of fun being flamboyant and … more

ICYMI: She Shreds Roundup 6/19-6/23

If you missed it, don’t you worry! We’ve got you covered. Below are the highlights from our week at She … more

Premiere: “Soft Stud,” by Black Belt Eagle Scout

Black Belt Eagle Scout is the one-woman project of Katherine Paul, a multi-instrumentalist from the Pacific Northwest. Paul is a … more
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Video Premiere: “Subway Surfer,” by Fruit & Flowers

Fruit & Flowers hit the ground running after forming in the summer of 2015. Guitarist Ana Asnes Becker recalls, “it … more
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Video Premiere: “DIY” by PONY

PONY hails from Toronto, where they’ve forged a musical path that merges spunky indie rock, power-pop, and the more saccharine … more
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Video Premiere: “Empty Drinks,” by Alexa Dark

Alexa Dark is an emerging talent specializing in hook-driven alt rock that nods to classic punk songwriters such as Patti … more
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Premiere: “Fortune Spider,” by Suspirians

Suspirians formed in 2013, but the connection between the Austin, Texas-based bandmates —guitarist/vocalist Marisa Pool, bassist/synths Stephanie Demopulous, and drummer … more
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Premiere: ‘Nerves,’ by Gold Dime

Gold Dime is the brainchild of Andrya Ambro, formerly the drummer of acclaimed noise rock duo Talk Normal. When Talk … more
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Bad Cop / Bad Cop on Conquering Challenges and Coming Back Stronger. Listen to “Amputations!”

Bad Cop / Bad Cop is a California-based band comprised of guitarists/vocalists Stacey Dee and Jennie Cotterill, bassist/vocalist Linh Le, … more

Video Premiere: “City Kiss,” by Night School

On their 2016 debut album, Blush, Oakland-based indie band Night School took musical influences from previous decades including doo-wop and … more
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Premiere: “Dræmings” EP, by Dræmings

Los Angeles guitarist/vocalist Kimi Recor had played in a various bands over a number of years before launching her first … more
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Ora Cogan Weaves Nature and Emotion Into Dreamy Psych. Listen to ‘Crickets’ Now!

Multi-instrumentalist Ora Cogan makes gorgeous experimental folk compositions laces with hints of psychedelia, chamber pop, and rock. Since age 19, … more
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Sarah Shook and the Disarmers on Outlaw Country and Safe Spaces. Listen to “The Nail” Now!

For many of us, the music we listened to growing up helped lay the groundwork for our personal identities and … more

Premiere: “No Future,” by Crooked Bangs

Crooked Bangs is the Austin-based rock trio of bassist/vocalist Leda Ginestra, guitarist Samantha Wendel, and drummer Phillip Gonzalez. The band … more
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Gear Guide: Lunachicks/Bantam Guitarist Gina Volpe on Going Solo. Listen to “Different Animal” now!

Massive snowstorms can be a drag, to say the least, but you wouldn’t know it to talk to Gina Volpe. … more
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Premiere: “Floating,” by Katie Buchanan

Born and raised in Kansas, multi-instrumentalist Katie Buchanan brought her blues and Americana-driven pop to New York a decade ago … more
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Sol Pereyra Celebrates Women Standing Up to Gender Violence. Listen to “Flores Salvajes” Now

Over the last year, the world has seen women around the globe come together and stand up in protest in … more

Premiere: Beyond Life and Death, by NOÊTA

Many bands form over members’ shared tastes, interests and perspectives, but often the most innovative and fresh sounds come from … more

Premiere: “Door Left Open,” by Scout Paré-Phillips

With a combination of classical technique honed over years training as an opera singer and the country, dark folk, and … more

Premiere: “The Man Who Made Himself a Name,” by Shelby Earl

Following the success of her 2011 debut Burn the Boats, and her 2013 follow up, Swift Arrows, critically-acclaimed Seattle-based indie … more
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Sarah Bethe Nelson Explores the Evolution of Life, Love, and Music. Listen to “Out of My Reach”

Sometimes we can’t get what we want in life, but according to Sarah Bethe Nelson, that’s not necessarily a negative … more
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Video Premiere: “Cupcake Man,” by Lady Bits

We’ve all been there, stuck dealing with a man who, for some reason, feels like it’s ok to give his … more
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Premiere: “Vantablack” by Dool

With a mix of dark, psychedelic rock, gothic-tinged pop sensibilities, and a lineup of seasoned musicians from the Netherlands’ musical … more
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Premiere: “Do It in Your Mind,” by Louie Louie

At its inception, Philadelphia garage rock four-piece Louie Louie was a project that served to stretch vocalist/guitarist Emily Robb’s ownership … more
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Premiere: “Black Tea, Red Wine,” by Mouths of Babes

Mouths of Babes is the soul-infused folk duo of bassist/vocalist Ingrid Elizabeth and guitarist/vocalist Ty Greenstein. The two each spent … more
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Premiere: “Straight and Narrow” by The Modern Savage

The Modern Savage is a five-piece alt-pop band from Anchorage, Alaska fronted by guitarist Jenni May Toro. The group formed … more
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Video Premiere: “Dreaming” by Winter

The story of “Dreaming,” the latest track from Los Angeles dream-pop band Winter is a reminder for all of us … more
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Premiere: “Sad God,” by Floating Room

Portland’s Floating Room is a band led by Maya Stoner and Kyle Bates that specializes in emotive, beat-laden indie rock … more
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Video Premiere: “Appraisal,” by Ariel Bui

The daughter of Vietnamese immigrants who moved to the US following the Vietnam War, singer-songwriter Ariel Bui grew up immersed … more
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Premiere: Oslo Noise Rockers MoE Unveil ‘Examination Of The Eye Of A Horse’

“If I am not in a place where I can give my very most, I could not continue. It has … more
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Video Premiere: “Cantamos Fuerte,” by Inti Wawa

Mayra Vargas, is a Los Angeles by-way-of Peru multi-instrumentalist who writes and performs under the moniker Inti Wawa, which translates … more
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Video Premiere: “NYD,” by Dystopian Future Movies

Sometimes a change in scenery is all it takes to help us tap into a new creative spirit. That’s certainly … more

Video Premiere, “No Sense,” by Scully

Brooklyn lo-fi rock trio Scully has its origins at UC Berkeley where members Caroline Partamian (guitar/vocals), Courtney Gray (guitar/vocals), Lauren … more
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Premiere: “Make it Real,” by Las Kellies

On October 14, Las Kellies will release their latest album Friends and Lovers via Fire Records. The record demonstrates new … more
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Video Premiere: “Wipe Down,” by Infinity Crush

Infinity Crush is an acoustic/lo fi project led by guitarist/poet Caroline White. Following a series of solo demos, her upcoming … more

Premiere: “Moon,” by Erica Freas

Erica Freas is an Olympia, Washington-based musician, founder of Rumbletowne Records, and an advocate for women, queer, trans people in … more
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Premiere: “I Fucking Hate You,” by Beginners

Beginners is an Los Angeles-based pop outfit with roots in punk and hardcore. Launched in 2014 by frontwoman/bassist Samantha Barbera … more

Video Premiere: “Blunt,” by Larkin Poe

Larkin Poe is the rootsy Southern rock group fronted by sisters guitarist/vocalist Rebecca Lovell and lapsteel guitarist / vocalist Megan … more
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Premiere: Charlene Kaye Launches Guitar-Heavy Pop Project, KAYE. Listen to “Honey” EP

Charlene Kaye was born in Honolulu and subsequently moved to cities all over the world, developing talents for a number … more
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Premiere: Wing Dam, “Re-Move Me”

Rising out of Baltimore’s notoriously fertile music scene, Wing Dam has gained a following for its 90s-influenced brand of upbeat … more
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Premiere: Freya Wilcox & The Howl, “I Beg”

Blues/punk songstress Freya Wilcox came of age in Australian mining country before relocating to New York at age 19. After … more
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Video Premiere: Lisa Prank, “Starting Again”

Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Robin Edwards introduced her self-contained D.I.Y. project Lisa Prank 2014. A part of the Denver punk … more

Premiere: Guts Club Finds Musical Inspiration In Drunks and Weirdos on “Boron”

Guts Club is the musical project of Lindsey Baker, a New Orleans by-way-of Brooklyn singer-songwriter and video artist who fuses … more
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Premiere: Gemma Ray Combines Fantasy and Reality on New LP, The Exodus Suite

Britain-born, Berlin-based singer-songwriter Gemma Ray draws from a variety of styles including early rock ‘n’ roll, film scores, psychedelic, Flamenco, … more
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Video Premiere: Seattle’s Tangerine Finds Mystery In “Sunset”

Tangerine’s upbeat surf rock is the best way to start your summer. Based out of Seattle, Tangerine is comprised of … more
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Premiere: Hedvig Mollestad Trio “In The Court of The Trolls”

Led by guitar virtuoso Hedvig Mollestad Thomassen and featuring bassist Ellen Brekken and drummer Ivar Loe Bjørnstad, Norway’s Hedvig Mollestad … more
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Premiere: The Stargazer Lilies Merge Heavy Shoegaze and Dreamy Psych on new LP “Door to The Sun”

Out of the woods of Northeastern Pennsylvania, The Stargazer Lilies come bearing dreamy, ethereal melodies, off-kilter, disorienting ambiance, and heavy … more
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Premiere: Erin Tobey Leaves The Past Behind on “All Over the World”

Many musicians have beloved projects that, for varying reasons, they have had to put on the shelf for a while. … more

Premiere: Detroit’s Willa Rae & the Minor Arcana Travels from Heaven to Hell on their Self-Titled EP

Singer-songwriter Willa Rae Adamo starts penning her songs with an acoustic guitar on the floor of her Detroit, Michigan home … more
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Video Premiere: Freakwater Lend Voice to Victims of Gender-Based Violence with “What the People Want”

Catherine Irwin and Janet Beveridge Bean are alt-country pioneers who have been playing music together as Freakwater since they came … more
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Premiere: Dark Rock Duo Muscle and Marrow Confront Love and Loss on “Bereft Body”

With a moody blend of rock, experimental pop, and folk-inspired vocal melodies, Portland, Oregon’s Muscle and Marrow has found favor … more
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Premiere: Alex Napping Strips Down To the Essentials In Video for “Trembles Part II”

Alex Napping is an Austin, Texas-based indie rock band comprised of guitarist/frontwoman Alex Cohen, bassist Tomas Garcia-Olano, guitarist Adrian Sebastian … more
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Premiere: Touched by Ghoul Mix Horror and Absurdity on Debut LP, Murder Circus

Sometimes the best things in life seem to come at random. Take Chicago art-punks Touched by Ghoul, whose origins are … more
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Premiere: Outer Spaces Get Bittersweet on “Heavy Stone Poem”

Outer Spaces is a Baltimore, Maryland-based trio comprised of guitarist/vocalist Cara Beth Satalino, drummer Rob Dowler (Tides, Nuclear Power Plants) … more
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Premiere: White Mystery Gives Shout Out to BFFs with “Best Friends”

April 20 is more than an unofficial weed holiday for White Mystery. It’s also the band’s birthday. Siblings Alex and … more
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Premiere: Skating Polly’s Indie Pop Fits Just Right on New Album “The Big Fit”

Skating Polly’s music simmers with the kind of gritty, hard-won confidence that comes from having played since an early age. … more
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Premiere: Mirror Travel Explores New Moods and Places on New LP, Cruise Deal

New Mexico by-way-of Texas psych rock trio Mirror Travel was born out of a high school friendship between Lauren Green … more
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Listen Up: The Thermals Announce New Album We Disappear, Share “Hey You”

The rumors are true—Portland indie-rock babes, The Thermals are back with their heavy hitting 4/4 punk vibes that are basically … more
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Premiere: Leggy Share New EP, Release “Even Lana”

Earlier this year we caught up with Leggy, the Cincinnati, Ohio trio who won us over with lo-fi productions of … more
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Premiere: Big Harp – “DIEV” (Official Video)

Since the release of their last record Chain Letter in 2013, Big Harp has been shaping what we hear in … more
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Premiere: Des Ark – “Nitetime Moths” (Official Video)

Since the debut release of Loose Lips Sink Ships in 2005, Aimée Argote has been shaping an impressive roster of … more
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