Rock & Roll is often used as a broad term. Rock has been characterized by its energy, rebelliousness, and infectious hooks. However, as the genre matured, it gradually shed these defining traits and started equally valuing craftsmanship and pushing musical boundaries.
FOLLOW Porter VIA: Porter’s new single “Sally” connects with listeners on a profoundly human level. The song comes from their upcoming album “Genosha,” which explores themes of oppression and the desire for change. It gives a voice to women trapped in cycles of violence and dehumanization. Sally Sparks Hope in the Shadows In simple yet…
FOLLOW Dame Zina VIA: Dame Zina’s latest single “Eau” is a beautiful exploration of human emotion. The French duo, consisting of a father and daughter, bring their signature blend of electronic, synthpop, and avant-garde sounds to create an intimate listening experience. Released on the heels of their well-received feminism-inspired album “Fairytales,” “Eau” continues Dame Zina’s…
FOLLOW Deuce Denninger VIA: Deuce Denninger and his band blast out of Missouri with their new bluesy rocker “In The Nights.” There’s something Classic about this catchy, fun song. You can sense the vibe right away—this is a foot-tapper—from the opening guitar licks. Denninger’s soulful, whisky-warm vocals ride smoothly over the steady rhythm section. When…
follow EDIE YVONNE via: With her latest release “Delusion,” 15-year-old singer-songwriter Edie Yvonne caps off her teen pop trilogy on a powerful note. This blossoming Angeleno artist pours raw emotion into each lyric while showcasing immense growth in musicality and vocal control. Simple yet hard-hitting songwriting allows listeners young and old to connect with themes…
FOLLOW THE SWEET DARKNESS VIA: Gordon Gilette’s latest single “She Says” is a melancholy yet catchy portrayal of unrequited love. As the producer behind The Sweet Darkness, Gilette demonstrates his talent for fusing genres by layering a folk-flavoured acoustic guitar over a smooth trap beat. This unlikely combination aptly mirrors the song’s emotional conflict as…
FOLLOW EMMA FORGETTE VIA: With her latest single “Counting to 3,” independent country artist Emma Forgette makes a bold and empowering statement. Released on February 16th, 2024, this infectious song combines modern pop elements with Emma’s true country origins. The result is an attitude-filled song for all ages. The narrative follows a woman laying down…
FOLLOW LOVE GHOST VIA: Love Ghost pulls listeners in with their latest bilingual single “Luna Azul.” This Los Angeles indie rock band has created an upbeat yet sorrowful song that transcends cultural boundaries. Through vulnerable songwriting and global collaboration, they share a timely message of overcoming loneliness. The song opens gently with echoing Spanish guitar…
FOLLOW Mark Vennis & Different Place VIA: Mark Vennis refuses to accept the status quo. With his band Different Place, their latest album “Small Town Vampire” rails against the suffocating conformity of small-town life in England. Through driving punk and new wave, Vennis processes his frustrations with feeling trapped. In the title track, Vennis rebels…
FOLLOW Gary Dranow viA: Gary Dranow is back with another memorable tune that tugs at the heartstrings. His latest single “Jane” marks a reunion between the singer-songwriter and a close friend that inspired this emotive rock ballad. Fans of Dranow’s earlier works like “Chaos” and “Mother’s Angry” which tackle sociopolitical commentary will notice his signature…
FOLLOW Gary Dranow viA: Gary Dranow has done it again. The talented singer-songwriter’s latest single “Mother’s Angry” offers an eerie depiction of climate change through evocative lyrics and melodies. Released on February 8th, 2024, this collaboration with The Manic Emotions fuses rock and storytelling to deliver a powerful message. Dranow is no stranger to tackling…
