London four-piece Speedial blend melodic post-rock, shoegaze, math rock, jazz fusion and noise-rock into a captivating and distinctive sound, reminiscent of everything from Deerhoof and Big Thief to Radiohead, Faraquet and the atmospheric textures of David Bowie's Blackstar. Dual vocalists Serena and Millie weave intricate harmonies over complex instrumental landscapes, with saxophonist…
Rising alt-rock powerhouse Ash Molloy is back with her most poignant and unapologetic release yet. 'will I ever learn?,' available now via Wax Records, is a gripping, emotionally charged anthem that confronts the relentless cycle of injustice faced by women. The track cements Molloy’s status as one of Canada’s most fearless voices…
Magic Wands is a dark pop duo originally formed in Nashville by guitarists and vocalists Dexy and Chris Valentine. Now based in Los Angeles, they are known for their shimmering and dreamy sound, which incorporates elements of shoegaze, dream pop, post-punk and goth. Heavily textured guitars, synth drones and ethereal vocals are…
Unstoppable rising stars South Arcade reveal their brand new single, 'Supermodels,' out now via BKM Artists and LAB Records. Undoubtedly one of the most exciting emerging artists this year, South Arcade are continuing on their own path of writing amazing songs with their own inimitable sound and style. Produced by the band…
With ‘Magic Woman’, the second single from her forthcoming album The Ordinary Life of a Magic Woman, ESKA doesn’t just defy artistic expectations—she obliterates them. Soul queen? Jazz siren? Rock goddess? She’s all of them and none of them. "This comet won’t come around again!" she declares, and she’s right. Artists like…
Multilingual, multinational world pop superstar-in-waiting Raissa releases a brand new heater, 'GUAPA' after releasing her Cute Threat EP this past fall and the Daniel Holliday-directed 'Todo Canta' music video. Raissa embodies the kind of bold contradictions that make for truly transcendent pop: she’s wildly inventive yet refined in musicality, sensitive yet self-possessed,…
Witch Fever release their new single/video, 'Dead To Me', out now via Music For Nations / Sony. Bridging the gap between their critically acclaimed 2022 debut album, Congregation, and their next chapter, 'Dead To Me' combines Witch Fever’s trademark raw, breakneck punk with a fuller, more experimental sound. The Manchester four-piece has…
Kelley Cole resurrects teenage chaos in a haze of fuzz and feeling with her latest single, 'Twenty-Something Teenager'. This lead single off of Cole’s debut project is a raw hit of nostalgia straight to the bloodstream. Blending the dreamy haze of retro synthesis, the crackling energy of Y2K punk, and the immediacy…
With bold new releases delving into darker, heavier sonic landscapes, Hannah Robinson and her band are gearing up for their most transformative year yet; selling out their first headline show of the year within hours. 2024 marked her evolution from ethereal dream pop to noisy shoegaze, but as she prepares for 2025,…
LA-based, NZ artist Lisa Crawley has today released the breathtakingly poignant new single and video, 'What You Can Do.' This is the first track to be released off her upcoming EP set for release on April 25. Written from personal experience and dedicated to the world’s people pleasers, 'What You Can Do'…
