Caroline Kingsbury’s “Shock Treatment” Is an Electrifying Queer Anthem Drenched in Retro-Futurist Joy
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve been rooting for Caroline Kingsbury for years now. She’s one of those rare artists who can channel unmistakable throwback vibes—think shimmering ’80s synths and glam-pop drama—while still making it all feel distinctly modern. Watching her artistry evolve has been a…
Wolf Alice Erupts With “Bloom Baby Bloom” and a Visually Stunning Video Ahead of New Album The Clearing
LOS ANGELES, CA- It takes less than five seconds for “Bloom Baby Bloom” to pull you under. That piano baseline—hypnotic in its repetition—sets the stage like a drumroll before detonation. Then Ellie Rowsell’s whispered vocals slip in, tense and deliberate, like she’s got a…
Jade Bird Unveils Haunting New Single “Avalanche” Ahead of Third Album
Jade Bird · Avalanche LOS ANGELES, CA- Back in 2018, I caught Jade Bird at SXSW—just her, a guitar, and a small stage packed with an audience that didn’t yet know how lucky they were. I remember calling her “a little musical treasure” at the…
Penelope Road Signs to Warner Records and Drops Soulful New Single “Out Tonight”
LOS ANGELES, CA- I don’t follow many TikTok accounts. Social media tends to be a blur of sameness, but every once in a while, you stumble across a band that feels different—genuine. For me, that band has been Penelope Road. I started following them…
Rainsford Returns With New Single “Horses” | Out Today Via Sparta Distribution
Rainsford · Horse LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve been following Rainsford for the better part of six years now, and if the release of “Horse” is any indication, it feels like we’re finally galloping toward a full-length debut. That prospect alone is enough to excite me….
Jessie J Shines Bright With “Living My Best Life” – A Joyous Anthem of Empowerment and Resilience
LOS ANGELES, CA- Jessie J has always been my go-to for a mood lift. Whether it’s the fierce punch of “Bang Bang” or the soulful warmth of “Who You Are,” her music has this uncanny ability to cut through the noise and speak straight…
The Lemonheads Return With “Deep End” / “Sad Cinderella” and Announce First Album in 20 Years
LOS ANGELES, CA- I was sixteen or seventeen, shipped off to a summer school on the East Coast—a kind of academic boot camp disguised as a cultural exchange. That’s where I first met kids who wore Doc Martens without irony and introduced me to…
Patriarchy Unleash “Boy on a Leash,” an Industrial Banger Co-Produced by Twin Shadow
LOS ANGELES, CA- It’s been nearly three years since I first caught Patriarchy live—opening for Collapsing Scenery in 2022—and I’ve been locked in ever since. There’s something undeniably seductive about their strain of darkwave industrial rock: a kind of sensual depravity that isn’t just…
Ryan Charles’ “Duffy’s Bluff” Music Video Is a Boot-Scootin’ Acid Trip on a Bull Made of Whiskey and Bad Decisions
Ryan Charles, the cowboy-hat-wearing, mustache-sporting lovechild of Lil Nas X and Yosemite Sam, has returned from the Wyoming wormhole to deliver Duffy’s Bluff—a music video so bizarre and boot-stompin’ bonkers it makes Tiger King look like a TED Talk. The video opens with Charles somewhere…
Maroon 5 and BLACKPINK’s LISA Drop Glossy New Single “PRICELESS” Ahead of 2025 Album and World Tour
LOS ANGELES, CA- In the ever-shifting world of pop collaborations, few match the magnitude—or precision—of Maroon 5’s new single, “PRICELESS,” featuring global K-pop superstar LISA. Released via 222/Interscope Records on May 2, this unexpected but completely savvy pairing marks the first time Maroon 5…
