New Music From Lake 22
Lake 22 is the musical culmination of the best about growing up in the Pacific Northwest. The band’s music is shaped by punk music, the grunge rock of the Eighties and Nineties, and their parents’ record collections of classic rock, pop, and jazz. Through study, passion, practice, and friendship, the band has developed a high […]
Please Kill Me Details Independent Project Records
Please Kill Me has a deep dive into the story of Bruce Licher and Independent Project Records. The longread has some incredibly cool details about the music released by the label, as well as the meticulous graphic design process that goes into creating iconic artwork for IPR releases as well as work for other artists. […]
VENTS Interviews Occurrence And Premieres The Video For “I Have So Much Love To Give”
In an interview with VENTS, Occurrence‘s Ken Urban shared the origin story behind the title of the band’s new LP I Have So Much Love To Give. “I remember recording this song so clearly. I was playing the organ riff and Cat Hollyer came into the studio and said, I wanna sing on this one. I […]
L.A. Witch Goes On The Road With The Black Angels
Looking to get your rocks off at a rock concert this fall? Try L.A. Witch. The Los Angeles-based trio released sophomore LP Play With Fire last year, and they found great radio success despite having their tour plans interrupted by COVID. Fortunately, they all survived. Now they have these performances lined up, quite a few […]
Sunny War Tours The United States
Sunny War embarks on a tour this week in support of new LP Simple Syrup. See Sunny War live: 09/09 – Washington, DC – City Winery 09/10 – Malvern, PA – People’s Light 09/11 – Lancaster, PA – Tellus360 09/12 – Berryville, VA – Barns of Rose Hill 09/13 – New York, NY – Rockwood Music […]
The Vinyl District Recommends Source, From Independent Project Records
The Vinyl District recently checked out Source, the new compilation from Independent Project Records, and gave the set an A minus. According to the site’s review, “Folks who care much more about how music sounds than what its makers are trying to say should find this compilation… to be of interest,” citing tracks by Shiva […]
Audiofuzz Enjoys Occurrence’s “Absolutely Beautiful” New LP
Audiofuzz says I Have So Much Love To Give from Occurrence is “absolutely beautiful. Cat Hollyer has this beautiful plaintive yet strong voice. They don’t sound much like anyone out there, which is the beauty of them. The album starts out with ‘I Have So Much Love to Give,’ and just keeps getting better and […]
Goldmine Praises Jeffrey Dean Foster’s New EP
According to Goldmine, Jeffrey Dean Foster is "a rugged individualist whose music speaks to the soul and comes from the heart." The site says Foster's new EP, I'm Starting To Bleed, is "a riveting work, and in spite of its brevity, it rings with a rugged resilience that drives the emotions to full flourish. Recorded […]
Buffablog Cites The Timelessness of Always You
Buffablog digs Always You, writing, “we’re recommending their latest offering, ‘Have It Your Way’– it’s a timeless indie rock tune with elements from several different decades – some dreamy, some synth-y, all dope.” See their recommendation here. The band, formerly known as Ablebody, is at radio now with Bloom Off The Rose. Get it on our […]
Occurrence Shares “My Eternal Autumn” Video Via Jammerzine
Occurrence has shared the video for “My Eternal Autumn,” from new album I Have So Much Love To Give, via Jammerzine. The site says “we get an original theatricality with the music and visuals from Occurrence. Obviously by design, this nonetheless strikes a chord within me as a musician myself. It does this because it is […]
New Release From Independent Project Records
Founded in 1980 by musician and artist Bruce Licher, Independent Project Records has created more than 60 releases since its inception. Situated at the base of the Eastern Sierras in Bishop, California, IPR and its sister entity Independent Project Press are known for their instantly recognizable hand-printed record covers for bands including Camper Van Beethoven, […]
Jammerzine Writes That Occurrence’s New LP Has “Brilliant” Vibes; See Their Video Via Vents
Jammerzine writes that I Have So Much Love To Give, the new album from Occurrence, has "the vibe of a brilliant concept album. Each song demanding its place and giving its own personality. Take the tracks and separate them into threes and you have the acts of a concept. That vivid mix of electronic and […]
Soul Strutter Says Schwey Is Interesting
Soul Strutter recently reviewed Schwey’s sophomore release, Schwey 2: Cyber Soul, which is at radio now. According to the review, the record is “different, futuristic and ‘interesting’ (if you’re feeling adventurous)… The material is certainly original… it’s stretching boundaries (and contains no rapping although I didn’t listen to all tracks all the way through so […]
Sunny War Breaks It Down For Performer Magazine
In a recent interview with Performer Magazine, Sunny War broke down her musical background and explained, "My uncle is a classical bassist, and my stepdad was a singer for a rock band, and his friends would be around and play guitar. So as a small child, I grew up seeing people playing and writing music […]
The Daily Evergreen Includes Always You On Its Year Opening Playlist
Lannon Ruiz of Washington State University's Daily Evergreen recently included "Black City Nights" by Always You on his dope beginning-of-the-year playlist. According to Ruiz, "This newer track by Always You, which is immersive and soothing, keeps you interested every time you listen… As a song with a fun DIY feel, 'Black City Nights' creates an ambiance […]
New Music From Gregory Ackerman
“I used to feel like I was the only one that should have a say in my process,” says Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, Gregory Ackerman of his music. “I’ve since discovered that both life and music get better the more people you share them with.” As such, Ackerman asked Pierre de Reeder of Rilo Kiley to […]
Americana UK Shares Jeffrey Dean Foster’s New Video
Visit Americana UK to see the video for “I’m Starting To Bleed,” the title track of Jeffrey Dean Foster‘s new EP. The site calls the song “a powerful reaction to the murder of George Floyd” and notes that “Foster’s song-writing skills ensure that his take on this important theme is carefully-crafted, subtle and sensitive. Musically, […]
Benzine Mag Praises Always You’s Ability To Unite Melancholy with Dance
French language readers should jump over to Benzine Mag to enjoy an excellent review en français of Bloom Off The Rose, the new album from Always You, which dips into the history of pop music and how it is defined. The site loves the band’s “Eighties keyboard tones” which are “retro” but don’t tip into […]
Lanterna Stays On Top of NACC Chill
Lanterna is on top of NACC‘s Chill charts again, for the third consecutive week and the fourth week in total. Thanks to Echoes, KGLT 91.9 fm, KNNN 87.7 fm, and M3 Radio for supporting the album on Chill this week, and thanks to WERA 96.7 fm and WRIR 97.3 fm on your Top 30 charts! Keep spinning […]
New Music From Occurrence
With I Have So Much Love To Give, Occurrence has made their best, most complete work yet, filled with both their most energetic anthems and tear-jerking ballads. Yet the swoon-worthy and heartbreaking new album wasn’t supposed to happen. Everyone in Occurrence was a little fried after finishing their second album, Everyone Knows the Disaster Is […]
