sleepmakeswaves are a post-metal quartet who write “love songs about delay pedals.” Their approach to songwriting is inspired by the dichotomy between natural and mechanical elements, between rigid, immaterial electronics and organic guitar work.
Read MoreLucy Dacus is a witty songwriter whose solo tunes have evolved into twangy indie rock slow-burners with help from the rest of her talented quintet.
Read MoreStrawberry Girls is a progressive mathematical guitar project begun by former Dance Gavin Dance guitarist Zac Garren. The trio sticks to a strong DIY ethic, recording and producing their own records at drummer Ben Rosett’s home studio, Spirit Vision.
Read MoreFoxing is an indie band whose mature slow-burner “Dealer” reflects a conscious, experimental step forward. It’s a sonically adventurous release and stands in stark contrast to the style of “The Albatross,” their debut, which became a flagship for the so-called “emo-revival.”
Read MoreEl Ten Eleven is a looping duo whose patient and focused instrumental vamps are built and performed without the help of tracks or samples.
Read MoreCaspian is a heavy post-rock band whose fourth full-length “Dust And Disquiet” showcases the band’s evolved songwriting prowess.
Read MoreJulien Baker is a lyrically complex singer-songwriter whose solo career exploded upon the release of her critically acclaimed debut album, “Sprained Ankle.”
Read MorePalehound is the songwriting project of Ellen Kempner who delivers powerful guitar work as a complement to her dark, flowering voice.
Read MoreBandit is a melodic band whose weighty guitar rock is inspired by bands from the early millennium.
Read MoreShakey Graves is a folk rock songwriter who writes personal ballads with frenetic finger-picking guitar work and snarling, cacophonous tones.
Read MoreGeographer is “soulful music from outer space” written and constructed by Mike Deni. It’s beat-oriented, classically inspired indie pop that features serpentine key lines, layers of transcendent synth pads, and Deni’s soaring falsetto.
Read MoreAmasa Hines is a rock band from Little Rock who blend afro-beat, psych rock, and blues. The five core members have been performing together for over 5 years, combining multiple side projects to form the eclectic, jammy group that is Amasa Hines.
Read MoreAnd So I Watch You From Afar, abbreviated ASIWYFA, is a rad math rock band from Northern Ireland who are signed to Los Angeles record label Sargent House.
Read MoreMothers is the full band project of Kristine Leschper. She has an ear for subtle tone alteration, and the drive to create their specific brand of unconventional somber pop.
Read MoreMarriages is a heavy rock band formed by Emma Ruth Rundle and Gregory Burns, formerly of post-rock outfit Sparowes.
Read MoreVasudeva is a playful instrumental band who deploy an array of delay, reverb, and echo to define their complex textures.
Read MoreCon Brio, which means “with spirit” embodies this carefree, buoyant lifestyle. Their jazzy, soulful pop variation is as lively as the city where they reside.
Read MoreMitski Miyawaki is a disruptive force in indie rock. She’s a 2013 SUNY Purchase grad whose background boasts classical piano, a firm grasp on the art of composition, and an intimate knowledge of music theory.
Read MoreThe Suffers are a 10-piece band who write soulful ballads driven by Kam Franklin’s soaring vocal range. The bold, playful grooves are an undercurrent for funky keyboard pads, bright brass and sultry saxaphone solos.
Read MoreNo BS! Brass Band is an energetic ensemble who approach traditional instrumentation with a punk rock attitude. They’re Virginia raised brass players who tour their thunderous funk across the nation.
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