The Bobby Lees Bring Raw Punk Energy with “Napoleon” on Epitaph Records
LOS ANGELES, CA- This was my first time diving into The Bobby Lees, and man, I can’t get enough of this track. Their new single “Napoleon” hits like a blunt instrument: sharp, wild, and totally unpretentious. The vocals aren’t really sung as much as…
Rise Carmine Unleashes Dark Tension on New Single “Hooked” Ahead of Come in Closer EP
LOS ANGELES, CA- When Toronto multi-instrumentalist Liam Colbert (better known as Rise Carmine)released “Hooked,” it wasn’t just another single ahead of his forthcoming EP Come in Closer. It felt like a statement of intent. Colbert, freshly signed to Paper Bag Records, is leaning deep…
Tei Shi Launches Make believe I make believe Tour at L.A.’s Lodge Room
LOS ANGELES, CA- Catching Tei Shi live in 2025 feels like reconnecting with an artist who’s never stopped moving forward. I remember when she first began unveiling her sound around 2013, layering airy vocal loops, soft synths, and intimate lyrics on early releases like Saudade…
Kent Jamz Surprises with Soulful New Single “mi sombra” Ahead of FEAR EP
LOS ANGELES, CA- Every once in a while, a song lands in your headphones that forces you to reassess everything you thought you knew about an artist. For me, Kent Jamz’s latest single “mi sombra” is one of those moments. I’ve known Kent mainly…
Azam Ali Confronts Betrayal and Renewal on New Single “To Pieces” from Synesthesia
LOS ANGELES, CA- When Azam Ali released “To Pieces”, the opening single from her forthcoming Synesthesia, she asked us to witness a world at the brink. The song crackles with dark tension, chirping synths, echoing percussions, and her voice oscillating between fragility and feral…
Girl Tones Channel Youthful Rebellion in Fiery New Single “Burnout”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Some bands try to polish every note. Girl Tones do the opposite: they thrive in the mess, the friction, the noise. Their latest single “Burnout” is a reminder of why I’m so taken with their music: it’s youthful, it’s rebellious, and…
The Balloon Animals Redefine Soul and Rhythm with Unpredictable Performances
TOKYO, JP- When London-born vocalist Max Milner and Ecuadorian percussionist Pablo Vicencio met in Bali, the Island of Gods and a crossroads for artists in search of a new creative pulse. The collaboration that emerged was anything but ordinary. What started as informal jam sessions…
The Chameleons Return With Arctic Moon — A Bold, Atmospheric Comeback
BOYD COUNTY, KY- In the post-punk architecture of the 1980s, The Chameleons UK stood out as one of the distinctive voices of the genre. Few bands carry the influential weight that their cult status has since their inception. With strong offerings from their original trilogy…
Our Last Night Deliver Emotional Farewell on Their Final U.S. Tour
LOS ANGELES, CA- Watching a band you grew up with perform their final tour is beautiful and gut-wrenching all at the same time. Our Last Night embarked on their final US tour and Indianapolis was the third date from the very last show in Nashville….
Queenie Unveils Bold New Single “VASALINE” With Delicate Vocals and Powerful Lyrics
LOS ANGELES, CA- Queenie has always thrived in spaces where pop and club music blur into something uniquely hers. Emerging from New York’s queer nightlife, first as one half of the duo Sateen, she built a following on unapologetic glamour and boundary-pushing performance. Now…
