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diet lemon – “natural”

In diet lemon’s latest single, “natural”, he rhetorically wonders why he always runs away when things get complicated. This driving indie rock track incorporates diffuse chattering voices, swirling synths, piercing guitar riffs and reverberated toy bells to create an other worldly texture throughout. The song is the battle between past trauma and new beginnings. You find yourself falling into something new and beautiful, but now you must actively challenge the negative memories associated with misplacing your trust before. “natural” is upbeat and exciting on the surface, much like a budding relationship – but the lyrics undertone a deep-rooted anxiety. Courtesy of the label Elton Audio, diet lemon is the self-produced solo project of Mega Mango’s guitarist Alexander Spagnolia. Alexander has perfected his blend of indie rock, pop, and bedroom rock while exploring the genre of “Phruitcore” with his debut single “lime”. However, it was his breakout single “melt” that heavily […]

The Ivy – “Street Dog”

The Ivy’s latest single, “Street Dogs” is an homage to the stray dogs they encountered on a trip to Mexico. They do what they want, but nobody bothers them as they play their role in society. Lyrically, the concept of the “bad boy” character with confidence and swagger was inspired by the four-legged creatures. This track gets its production shine from Grammy winning LA duo SameSame (Portugal The Man, Cage The Elephant), who co-produced and co-wrote this song. Tusla-based duo The Ivy developed their sound by fusing indie rock with R&B, Pop, and a touch of pop punk sensibility. After receiving 25 million combined streams on Spotify with their viral singles “Gold” & “Have You Ever Been in Love”, the duo is set to deliver their debut full-length album ‘A Door Still Open’ this year.

Goodvibes Sound – “I’ve Been Here Before”

When it’s good it’s great, but we all know that the highs never last. The new single “I’ve Been Here Before” by Goodvibes Sound explores this back-and-forth that we all experience throughout life. While the lyrics discuss feelings of isolation and loneliness, the contrast between mellow verses and catchy high energy choruses evokes this repetitive cycle. London-based duo Goodvibes Sound draws their inspiration from the sounds of 1970’s West Coast psych-pop and disco. This release is the first in a series of singles which will culminate in their forthcoming album entitled “Sunset City”.

PRXZM – “Too Much To Lose”

The new single “Too Much To Lose” by PRXZM takes a deep dive into the complexities of love and the human experience. Blending pop sensibility with emotion-driven lyrics, this nostalgic song explores personal reflection and heartbreak. This is the first single from their upcoming album due out next year. Nick Ortega and Emma Maidenberg have been making music together for the past five years after originally meeting at Indiana University. They quickly developed their signature 80’s influenced syncope sound and a loyal fanbase with their indie pop duo PRXZM (pronounced “Prism”). The band is very active on Twitch hosting live writing sessions for their fans and have had their song “Where We Started” featured in the XBox racing game Forza Horizon 5.

Certainly So – “Lucid”

Sometimes the saying, “everything happens for a reason” helps us justify the confusion that we all experience in life. In Certainly So’s latest single, “Lucid”, the band explores this introspective concept. Driven by Tanner Gray’s bittersweet vocals and a gorgeous string arrangement, the song slowly builds in an acoustic 6/8 feel reminiscent of Mazzy Star’s “Fade Into You” until it hits the final third where it explodes into a driving rock finale. Hailing from Birmingham and Nashville, this self described “post-angst” band was formed in 2010 by the joining of longtime friends who have been collectively refining their classic inspired indie rock sound for the past decade.

EMM – “Kool Aid”

EMM’s latest single, “Kool Aid” encourages listeners to let go of all inhibitions, knock back whatever helps ease the pain and dance the night away. The energetic synth pop track features EMM’s signature powerhouse vocals over a bouncy 80’s retro beat and pulsating synths. This uptempo party driven track is a decidedly different musical direction for EMM, who typically writes darker epic Alt. Pop anthems. Ever constant is her attention to detail when it comes to syncability, something she does masterfully across her whole catalog. EMM is an L.A. based artist, songwriter, producer and classically-trained multi-instrumentalist. Pairing her exceptional talent with her vision, drive and business mindset, EMM has built an extensive music catalog with millions of streams across platforms as well as a massive six-figure following on TikTok. Her past sync placements include “Lucifer”, “Good Trouble”, “The L Word: Generation Q”, “Katy Keene” and video content for the successful […]

The Indiana Drones – “Waking Up”

The latest single by The Indiana Drones is aptly called “Waking Up”, and when that chorus hits you’ll understand why. Backed by a swirling chorus and massive chunky guitars, a steady buildup reaches its anthemic peak and shouts out: I’m waking upIt’s been a long nightLet’s shake of the rustLet’s open these blinds andLet a little bit of daylight inFind out where the demons liveCuz I’m waking up The Indiana Drones is the solo passion project from touring and studio musician, Justin Zuccato. This Ontario based one-man-band writes, produces, records and plays all the instruments on his albums. In addition to touring with fellow Canadian Billy Raffoul, he’s produced records for artists like Thousand Foot Krutch and JJ Wilde. This solo project packs a big punch, with immaculately polished Alt. Rock production chops you usually only hear from the majors.

Goodvibes Sound – “Maybe I’ll Try”

Moving on from a heartbreak is never easy, especially when you’re miles away in a new city. The new track “Maybe I’ll Try”, London duo Goodvibes Sound explores these themes in a slow psychedelic, 70s soft-rock-inspired groove that’s reminiscent of a California dream. Goodvibes Sound have developed their signature sound over the past three years as they write, produce and mix all their own material. Known for their 70’s-inspired psychedelic sound and laid back jams like their summer masterpiece “Beachside Living”, the duo’s fanbase is quickly growing as they have garnered millions of streams worldwide.

Curvelo James – “Bye Ven”

Just before we come to the end of the summer, Curvelo James drops this Latin R&B jam, “Bye Ven” that’s all about those summer flings! Inspired by the rising sound of “El Flow Melancoleto”, this track’s smooth and melodic groove might just have you swirling in your feelings. The concept that our moods can alter the perception of time runs throughout the track, when we’re with our summer sweetheart things move fast like a vacation. Curvelo James is a music producer, artist and co-founder of the independent label “FLOWKILLAS” based in Barranquilla, Colombia. Being one of the most notable independent labels in the city, Curvelo has been a leader in bringing the independent music industry to the community and uplifting talent.

Mom Rock – “Close Your Eyes”

Pulling from memories of a childhood celebrity crush, in Mom Rock’s latest single “Close Your Eyes” is all about realizing that some fantasies are just not meant to be. This is the second single off the band’s forthcoming album, ‘Now That’s What I Call Mom Rock’ which was produced by Sean O’Keefe (Fall Out Boy, Plain White T’s, Beach Bunny). You see someone from afar and fall in love. Without knowing who this person really is, you dream up a whole future together. This kid essentially obsesses over a popstar, meets her, and she’s like, ‘You’re a kid. I’m not in love with you. That would be weird.’ We’d been covering ‘Teenage Dirtbag,’ and it’s the reverse sentiment. It’s a ‘sad in love’ song. Originally formed at Berklee, this Nashville-based Powerpop trio is tearing up the indie scene with a sound that evokes iconic 90’s rock bands like Weezer and […]

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