Until there’s a COVID-19 vaccine, Hania Rani will be the most important discovery anyone could make during this time of global stress. She’s a “mysterious, waiflike” Polish pianist who creates minimalist sonic landscapes which have become for me, the BBC reporter heard in the link below, and perhaps many others as well, relaxing and especially …
Boise, Idaho-based dream pop duo, Mdnite seek to evoke the sense of wonder and mystery through their ocean-deep blend of dark folk and ambient electronic hip-hop. While indie at heart, their music is not without the markings of the pop world, which are echoed throughout Kelsi’s infectious vocal lines and harmonies. It’s through this careful …
If there’s ever been an artist to showcase the global appeal of modern R&B and Soul, then it’s surely rising star Nao Yoshioka. Born in Japan, now living in the U.S, Nao has been perfecting her craft and working alongside legendary musicians in the scene to create an authentic & powerful new album ‘Undeniable’, due …
Behold the latest single from LA-based singer-songwriter Erinn Alissa whose intricate country pop has been giving deep feels to everyone who hears. “Over You” is bittersweet, revealing, soulful and smooth, falling somewhere between Shania Twain Nashville twang and Colbie Callait Cali cool. View this post on Instagram Well. On my first official day of isolation, …
I have seen a few of my stock market worshipping friends post about how much money there is to be made of this disaster as markets “inevitably” rally as this virus “fades” and things go back to “normal”. But what they don’t understand about disaster capitalism is that history is undefeated and there is a …
With a fluidity that is seldom heard, Sky Keller transcends the boundaries of alternative and electro-pop. Capturing the deep, emotional connection, Keller inspires us all to be candid about our shared collective stories and emotions, on par with her honest lyricism in each track. Filled with chance encounters, chasing life-long dreams and passions, Keller’s background is nothing …
Behold award-winning San Francisco-based classical musician Kimberly Hou and her debut instrumental piano EP Opus One. “Opus One” finds Kimberly reflecting on the past while moving peacefully, hopefully into the unknown. This is a perfect EP for those who find themselves anxious and in need of calm during these times of self-isolation. “I wrote my …
YAEJI SHARES NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “WHAT WE DREW 우리가 그려왔던” THE TITLE TRACK FROM HER NEW MIXTAPE OUT APRIL 2 ON XL RECORDINGS WATCH THE VIDEO “WHAT WE DREW 우리가 그려왔던” Yaeji by Dawnqmentary (download) Today NYC-via-Seoul electronic producer, DJ, and vocalist Yaeji has shared a new music video for the title track of her upcoming mixtape WHAT WE DREW 우리가 …
The latest from baby chemist is their cover of Hank Williams’ “Long Gone Lonesome Blues,” an Americana acoustic duet in the style of The Civil Wars. You’re welcome! Also, please check out the band’s previous single, “Ride In.” View this post on Instagram 👁 our new song “Camera” 👁 … tysm @undiscoveredcountries for letting us …
FANTASTIC NEGRITO SHARES CROWD-SOURCED SOCIAL DISTANCING VIDEOS IN BRAND NEW SONG photo credit: Lyle Owerko “Have you lost your mind yet? I asked people around the world to send me footage of how they’re coping with coronavirus…this is what came back. A moment of light. We may be isolated behind closed doors, but we are …
(I imagine Burgess Meredith in the role) “YOU! Get off of the sidewalk! Retreat to your unit, er, home, immediately!” “But… the sky is so blue today, and the air smells so good. It is a good day for a walk.“ “Practice social distancing, now!” “But I am practicing social distancing… there’s no one around.” …
Spring is the prime time to eat dandelion leaves, as the season progresses the leaves are still edible, but they become more bitter. Dandelion leaves are one of the most nutritious green vegetables with vitamin A and C, magnesium, potassium, calcium and iron etc etc. Reaching back to last week’s Tuesday Eating from your Yard …
Reykjavík Iceland emotional post-rock collective VAR is debuting a new track titled “Run” off their upcoming album ‘The Never-Ending Year,’ out April 24 on Spartan Records. Stream “Run” on PopMatters: https://www.popmatters.com/var-iceland-run-premiere-2645584078.html. Guitarist Arnór Jónasson says, “Run” came together very quickly in the writing process. We had gone through it at rehearsals but weren’t sure if it fit on …
At the beginning of March when Holy Boy set her next release the world looked so different. She was gearing up for her showcases at SXSW, and within days it had been cancelled… Within another week, the world began to crumble.. Now as her track is live, it sounds deeply eerie in the current world climate. …
Fuelled by self-belief and a passion that itself is fuelled by talent and hard work, Perth’s Morgan Joanel is steadily building a creative empire that spans beyond her native art-form of music into visual and wearable art. An unbridled spirit, Morgan has been a creative force for the last decade Australia-wide and beyond, recently returning to her hometown …
This nifty video came out last fall, but I didn’t discover it until today and with a rebirth of interest in Bob Dylan as a result of “Murder Most Foul,” the time is perfect to remember the great historical moment when Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan got together for a few songs. Enjoy!
Take off your shoes, the bloody muck you’re mired in is Holy Ground… At last you’ve found the record that understands your pain, your pride, your honesty, your disenchantment, your inchoate feels and roiling fears. This is the soundtrack to your life and times and it is very, very good. You will want to keep …
“What Do You Want” the video above, has an insane amount of live energy and sex appeal and therefore must be seen by everyone. The band’s cheeky new single, “Sweatshop,” is is likewise included for your rock’n roll enjoyment below. Yur Mum, a London-based rock duo formed of Anelise Kunz (Vocals/Bass) and Fabio Couto (Drums/Vocals), …
The Gulps, a London-based group of young provocateurs famed for fusing furious indie rock with catchy power pop, hail from three corners of Europe and the Middle East and they are Harry All (Vocals), Charlie Green (Guitar), Franco Buffone (Guitar), Simon Mouchard (Bass) & Raoul Khayat (drums). About the song: The song is an ode to …
“We locked ourselves away for 36 hours, and took a trip into the darker, heavier side of our sound.” About the track: PHANTOM is about making do with what you have, getting kicked the f’ck out of by a gang in the estate you live on, being forced to relocate, entertaining post-traumatic stress disorder for a …
“Nevermind the Garbage” is the first single from Reliant Tom’s forthcoming sophomore album Play & Rewind. The song encapsulates the theme of the album: a documentation of singer Claire Cuny’s decent into grief after her father passed away, unexpectedly, on the day of the release of their last album, Bad Orange. “The song is about …
This is highwire melodic rock with great vocals and great playing. Just take a listen and drink it in. These are the good old days. This Kentish band was made to tour the East Coast of the US. It may be awhile before any band tours anywhere, but when the world starts over, I hope …
It seems like every day I find a new favorite band and a new favorite song and today’s new fave is “Ride In” by New York duo baby chemist. Their disarmingly hilarious DIY video is above. This song thrills and chills big time. It is a high-spirited stallion-bouncing country and soul encounter. Please give it …
I never met Dr. Wouter Nolet. The 90 minute drive into the African bush, to visit Masanga Hospital, was not pleasant. My colleague, a plastic surgeon from Ireland, had arranged for the four of us to make the journey in the back of a small ambulance, as the Land Rover, owned by the Holy Spirit …
Just finished my first week of working from home, and I can report a few developments from my tiny corner of the world. First of all, as you can see from my pictures, my pets are not at all perturbed by this recent course of events. There is something to be said of the bliss …
I knew they’d been intermittently reunited as ROIR had released a cassette-only live album in 1985 entitled 96 TEARS FOREVER—THE DALLAS REUNION TAPES ’84. (Dave Marsh even penned liner notes, as did Rudy Martinez (aka ?) himself! That gig was apparently the first that the original lineup had played since 1966.) Still, I was stunned …
Bob Dylan’s first new song in 8 years is about the JFK Assassination and it’s’ cultural aftermath. If anyone should know how to recreate a diaphanous poetry-slam vibe of art, politics and loss beginning at 12:30 pm on November 22, 1963 and continuing to the present, it’s Bob Dylan. He does so with pastoral delicacy …
Damn. I once wrote that when I was a kid, I was convinced that the Harlem Globetrotters were comprised of players too talented for pro basketball. Supermen. Superheroes; their colorful uniforms a costume. No joke. I don’t think I was the only young person who considered the pre-Jordan, pre-Bird NBA to be boring B-league stuff …
Nadia Vaeh, Los Angeles’ most promising new artist, has released an empowering new single, “Monroe.” A true pop anthem that will resonate with women around the world, “Monroe” pays homage to the female icons such as Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Taylor Swift, Britney Spears, Meryl Streep, Celine Dion and more. The single is available for …
The newest single by Singer-Songwriter Serena Foster takes a playful spin on relationships coming to an end. With quirky vocals and an anthem-infused electronic-pop production, “Game Over” compares the ending of a relationship to completing a video game’s final level. It’s bittersweet and sometimes you just don’t really see it coming – even when you …