Indie

Folk Rock

Indie folk singer-songwriter Laura Brehm brings emotions to life with upcoming solo EP

June 13, 2017

Indie folk singer-songwriter Laura Brehm is set to release her forthcoming solo EP Breathe on July 28th via Electric Bird Records.  ‘Fans may recognize vocalist Laura Brehm from over 30 collaborations in the electronic dance music world, including popular songs such as”Monody” with TheFatRat and “We Won’t Be Alone” with Feint.’ With her solo EP, Laura brings out a softer side of her music as her EP brings to life emotions through her indie folk music. Laura comments on the EP, “This EP focuses on themes that inspire me the most: passion, dreaming, self awareness, healing the past, taking chances, falling in love, friendship, finding truth, hope, and living in the moment. I kept trying to give this EP to a producer to help me bring it to it’s highest potential, but things out of my control kept happening that led me away from that and I finally realized that the only person who can express this exactly the way I want to is myself.” Check out a teaser for the EP: More details on [Read More]

Indie

Bay Area indie pop rockers The Tambo Rays release new music video

June 12, 2017

Bay Area indie pop rockers The Tambo Rays are gearing up for the release of their new EP Recharge.  The EP is set for a July 17th release on OIM Records. To get you revved up for the release they have just released a music video for their track Yes and No. The video was directed by Frank Door and premiered on Wonderland Magazine. The band commented on the track, “This song is about letting go of old habits and beliefs, and the uncertainty that ensues the unfamiliar territory of new begins. It’s about confronting the difficulties of going in a direction different than the status quo, and releasing the expression of our most honest form of self, regardless of what others think.” Check out the video here: Their music is the perfect playlist for  summer fun as it flourishes with feel good vibes and infectious sound! Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. Information & Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetamborays/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/THETAMBORAYS

Alternative

Saint Mesa releases stellar new track Maderas, as you are whisked away to a tropical bliss

June 2, 2017

Less than a week after performing a magical set at BottleRock 2017, Saint Mesa have released their new track, Maderas. Singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Danny McCook says he wrote the song when he was “in Nicaragua surrounded by monkeys, geckos, trees, and amazing friends.”  Which truly explains the mystical nature vibe that it exudes. Vocals are velvety smooth as they take you on a tropical journey of rich colors and warmth. It is the perfect “feel good” track for the summer. Check out the new track  here:   M aderas (Audio Only) by Saint Mesa on VEVO. or on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0Cezp4sDrF59rTKfte94Ed We had the chance to chat briefly with Danny ahead of his set at BottleRock, check that interview out here: Saint Mesa kicked off the Samsung stage at BottleRock 2017 last Saturday. It was great to see people entering the festival and upon hearing them perform, race up to hear more. They delivered an incredibly uplifting and blissful set of infectious indie/alternative. Check out photos from their set by our Rockin Ryan: Make sure to visit their [Read More]

Alternative

Time to free yourself with the new dreamy single, Cocoon by Livingmore

June 1, 2017

Los Angeles indie duo Livingmore are ready to set you free with their new single, Cocoon. The track is off their new album and brings a dreamy eclectic blend of alternative, indie pop and folk rock to life. It will capture your attention and have you wanting more. Check out the new track here: [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/322334847″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /]   Livingmore is comprised of songwriters Alex Moore and Spencer Livingston. Cocoon is the first track of their new album and the next chapter of their music. Livingston explains the band’s songwriting process: “We never really plan when we’re going to write, we just wait for it to happen,” Livingston notes, while explaining the band’s songwriting process. Each song has a totally organic approach – sometimes born from Livingston playing a melody and Moore composing accompanying lyrics on the spot; other times with both of them writing songs separately and meeting in the middle. “We can be reborn in all kinds of different ways, where now we feel like butterflies again. We’ve regained confidence in [Read More]

Feed your Soul

Get swept away by the spellbinding vocals of Nora Rothman and get ready for her debut EP

May 9, 2017

Folk soul songwriter Nora Rothman has one of those voices that you make quite an impression on you.  She feeds your soul with passion and mystical magic and you can’t help but feel swept away as she sings.  Nora has announced she will be releasing her debut self-titled EP on July 21, 2017. To feel the magic of Nora’s voice, check out a live studio version of her original track, Judy Garland: The EP was recorded at  The Fortress in downtown Los Angeles. All songs on the EP were written and arranged by Nora Rothman and produced by Grammy-nominated Felix McTeigue (Radio Perfecto, Florida Georgia Line), Drew Guido (Ingrid Michelson, Sara Bareilles),and Nora Rothman. The EP was mixed by Drew Guido, mastered by Amar Lal, and engineered by Adam Lathrum and Brian Harris. Nora comments about the EP, “These songs were all written alone, in my studio apartment, with a ukulele and a notebook. I wanted the EP to be truthful to that. Intimate, natural, and really damn honest, it’s me at my most bare.“ We anticipate [Read More]

Folk Rock

Take a listen to the new track Sleeptalking off The Grand Southern’s upcoming Traded Heaven EP

May 9, 2017

LA based indie/folk band The Great Southern are gearing up for the upcoming release of their Traded Heaven EP. The EP is set to release out on May 23rd.   The LA duo features Dash Hutton on vocals/drums and Jesse Tyre Karp on vocals/guitar. You can take a listen to the latest track off the EP, Sleeptalking  which Karp comments as, “The whole thing came alive in the studio when Renee Olstead sang the duet, such an incredible voice. Greg Leisz added this beautiful baritone guitar on top of his pedal steel playing, giving it that haunting feel. It was a great compliment to the song.”   [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/292894273″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /]   Make sure to visit their social media sites: Website: www.thegrandsouthern.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/thegrandsouthern Twitter: www.twitter.com/grandsouthern Instagram: www.instagram.com/thegrandsouthern

Indie

LILAC LUNGS stream full album EVENTIDE ahead of release on May 12th.

May 8, 2017

Indie rockers Lilac Lungs are gearing up for the release of their debut full length album Eventide on May 12th, 2017.  The album, recorded by Lee Albrecht at Lee AlbrechtStudios, Eventide is a 10-track rollercoaster of emotions that gets personal with the listener while highlighting the band’s ambient indie rock sound. They are streaming the album in full at  at idobi Radio.  Commenting further on the album release, guitarist Johney Birrell states: “This album came from a very genuine and emotional place for us. Nonetheless, we never fail to push ourselves to strive for new sounding music to give whoever listens to these songs a refreshing, yet nostalgic experience. You can expect to hear catchy pop songs, as well as an intriguing alternative side that you have never heard. By pushing our musical abilities while making this album, we were able to be as creative as we possibly could. Mixing familiar tastes that derived from our musical backgrounds with new and unique techniques we’ve never tried before, the songs on ‘Eventide’ were created. We hope [Read More]