NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: 9/15/23 JACOB ARANDA, WAR PLANES Born and raised, in rural Illinois, Jacob Aranda turned to music as an artistic expression. Using his roots to his advantage, the singer-songwriter focuses on psychedelic country, and his latest release War Planes continues that saga. With tracks like “Joshua” and “My Lovely Friend”, War Planes is […]

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: 8/18/23 THE CAMPBELL APARTMENT, IN A LONG TIME AGO With all of the tracks being written in the 90s, The Campbell Apartment’s In A Long Time Ago proves that good music never feels dated. With a unique sound and lyrics that really make you think, In A Long Time Ago gives 30 […]

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: 7/21/23 NIGHT BEATS, RAJAN Texas born, LA-based artist Night Beats (Danny Lee Blackwell) establishes a riveting take on the intersection of psych-rock, jazz, blues, soul, hip-hop, and more, with latest release Rajan. Throughout the eleven tracks, Blackwell demonstrates a wide array of musical diversity, as well as musical talent. MEGHAN DOWLEN, WILD ABANDON Meghan Dowlen brings Wild […]

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: 6/30/23 BABE RAINBOW, FRESH AS A HEAD OF LETTUCE Babe Rainbow returns with their seventh studio release, Fresh As A Head Of Lettuce. The Australian psych-rock band has a distinctive and eclectic sound combining dreamy melodies, lush harmonies, and intricate instrumentation. M. WARD, SUPERNATURAL THING M. Ward’s latest release, Supernatural Thing, showcases his undeniable talent with guitar […]

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: 5/26/23 WILD CHILD, END OF THE WORLD Wild Child’s new record, End Of The World, is a beautiful blend of folk and pop, showcasing their exceptional songwriting and infectious hooks. Their melodies are irresistibly catchy, while their poignant lyrics explore themes of love, loss, and self-discovery, making them a must-listen for fans […]

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: 4/14/23 HAYDEN, ARE WE GOOD Toronto born Hayden Desser, professionally known as Hayden, returns with his new album, Are We Good. The album is dedicated to relationships and self-definition, demonstrating folksy instrumentals and hard-hitting vocals. For fans of The National and Andy Shauf, Hayden’s Are We Good checks off all the boxes. […]

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: 3/31/23 BLACK COUNTRY, NEW ROAD, LIVE AT BUSH HALL Black Country, New Road returns with their third studio release, Live At Bush Hall. The English band, formed in 2019, has explored indie rock that only continues to get more and more vulnerable and fresh as the time goes on. A unique experience, […]

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY 1/27/23 THE STACKS, LAY ME DOWN TO REST Texas-origin band The Stacks demonstrate picture-perfect indie rock in their latest LP, Lay Me Down To Rest. Velvety harmonies accompanied by pop-motivated guitar throughout the record create a fantastic recipe for easy listening, while still maintaining diversity between tracks. BABITHA, BRIGHTER SIDE OF BLUE […]

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: 2/24/23 PAUL MCCANN, ALTER EGO Ireland native Paul McCann captures the pursuit of a perfect pop song with his second full length release, Alter Ego. The 12 song pop-rock record demonstrates McCann’s struggles and emotions pre/during/post pandemic, regarding how he handles grief, anger, and love. S.J. ARMSTRONG, THE NARROW COAST For fans of Fleet […]