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Today, Irish singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer James Vincent McMorrow shares his new single “Give Up,” off his forthcoming studio album, Wide Open, Horses, slated for June 14 release. He also announces a North American headline tour this summer. The new single “Give Up” unfolds as a very special duet. James and his daughter Margot lock into a disarmingly catchy chant…

Today, renowned ambient artist and mastering engineer Taylor Deupree is proud to announce Sti.ll, an elaborate, authorative acoustic re-imagining of his seminal electronic album Stil. (2002). He shares the first glimpse into the rework with “temper.” Where the original is stark and haunting with looping glitchy beeps, buzzes, and deep, synthetic hums, the rework finds a way to root the sounds on solid…

Alt-pop trio Smallpools are entering a bold new era with the cinematic new EP Ghost Town Road (east), part one of their forthcoming full-length album out later this year. Written and recorded at guitarist Michael Kamerman’s house in Los Angeles, with collaborations from colin creeV of Third Eye Blind and Mitchy Collins of lovelytheband, the results are rife with…

Rising indie artist philine is set to captivate listeners with her debut single “green”. The track serves as a compelling introduction to her upcoming EP, offering a glimpse into her introspective songwriting and ethereal soundscapes. With “green,” philine transports listeners on a mesmerizing journey through lush acoustic guitar melodies and a delicate beat, setting the stage for…

Indie-folk trio Oliver Hazard releases their poignant single, “Haunted,” the debut track from their forthcoming release. “Haunted” offers a unique blend of upbeat harmonies and vulnerable lyrics that touch on heartbreak and the absence of someone special. Listen HERE. “This is a song about being haunted by love. It was originally written in the 200-year-old house that I…

Today, indie rock trio Last Dinosaurs unveil their second “transmission” KYO, concluding the two-part storyline initiated by the space-age RYU, last year. Together, KYORYU, combines to form the soundtrack for the manga created with friend and writer Erick Carrara and artists Em Niwa (KYO) and Chris Yee (RYU). The KYORYU manga details the dystopian future storyline, further immersing fans and listeners into their world.  Lach explains, “It is inspired by the…

Today, Montreal goth-folk songwriter Ruby McKinnon, better known as Flower Face, makes her return with the dark and brooding “Cat’s Cradle.” Exploring the fine line between adoration and obsession, Flower Face’s hushed vocals dance amongst falling melodies from sullen strings and watery pianos. The chorus builds to the sinister line: “Oh no, you don’t know my name / but…

Ahead of their sixth album Cape Forestier, multi-platinum sibling duo Angus & Julia Stone share the opening song from the new project. “Losing You” sets the tone for the reflective new record highlighting the special, familial bond as Angus and Julia sing the melancholic melody in harmony throughout the song. The accompanying video matches the mood with stark black and…

A song close to his heart, “Far Away” is about the curious existence of a life spent on the road; at times strange, others scintillating, and sometimes solitary too. Finding a moment amid the chaos to reflect on the whirlwind romance of it all, this latest single also reflects on the loved ones you leave…

Today, Austin composer TJ Dumser aka Six Missing and Australian artist Ruby Lulham aka Clariloops are proud to announce their collaborative new project counter:point, arriving April 26th via Nettwerk. They offer a new glimpse into the joint effort with the delicate “Timely Bliss,” three minutes and fifty seconds of aural heaven. What started as a chance online encounter over mutual admiration blossomed into a truly…