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…
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…
Trestles Explore Disillusionment and Identity on New Single “Babylon”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Trestles’ latest single “Babylon” isn’t just another nod to California’s surf-rock lineage — it’s a lyrical snapshot of disillusionment, identity, and the restless cycles of youth culture. Where the band’s sun-drenched instrumentation leans into Santa Cruz’s coastal DNA, the words themselves cut…
The Macks Bring Lo-Fi Frenzy on “Dually of Man” and “The Modern Grape” Ahead of Bonanza
LOS ANGELES, CA- My first exposure to Portland’s The Macks came through their double video release for “Dually of Man” and “The Modern Grape,” and I have to admit … I’m hooked. There’s something raw and intriguing about this band, a lo-fi, dirt-under-the-fingernails sound…
G Flip Ignites With Anthemic Single “Bed on Fire”
LOS ANGELES, CA- G Flip has never been shy about turning personal stories into big, communal moments, and “Bed on Fire” might be their most anthemic swing yet. Lifted from their new album Dream Ride, the track doesn’t just lean into the maximalist ’80s energy…
Ripe Teams with Cory Wong on Groove-Driven New Single “Strangers” Ahead of Play the Game
LOS ANGELES, CA- Every now and then a band drops into your orbit that makes you wonder how you’ve missed them until now. That’s exactly how I felt when I pressed play on Ripe’s latest single, “Strangers (feat. Cory Wong).” It’s the kind of track…
Joey Valence & Brae Drop Party-Ready Banger “WASSUP” ft. JPEGMAFIA: A Wild Ride of Throwback Energy and Chaos
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ll be real—hip-hop hasn’t been my go-to genre lately. Between algorithm fatigue and sheer oversaturation, I’ve been craving anything but braggadocious basslines. But I still make it a point to listen to almost everything that lands in my inbox… and thank…
Guyville Trades Twang for Grunge on Biting New Single “Savior Complex”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Guyville is back, and they’re swinging harder than ever with their blistering new single “Savior Complex”—a sharp, guitar-heavy track that leans more Weezer than Wilco. The Los Angeles-based duo, Emily Hulslander and Kat Hamilton, first made waves with their 2023 debut album…
Frankie and the Witch Fingers’ “Total Reset” Is a Frenzied Glitch-Punk Missile That Screams for the Stage
LOS ANGELES, CA- It’s official: I’m a terrible music journalist. Or maybe just tragically late to the party. Frankie and the Witch Fingers have been warping minds and wrecking stages since at least 2015, and I first had them on my radar around 2018….
Phoneboy’s “Talking To Heads” is a Heartbreak Anthem Dressed in Sunshine
LOS ANGELES, CA- There’s something deliciously deceptive about Phoneboy’s latest single, “Talking To Heads”. It opens with a hook that wastes no time—the titular line “I’m talking to heads” arriving like a confessional in motion, flanked by minimal bass, keys, and guitar. Then, just as…
