• NICK AM Shares Enticing New EP, Utopia: Stream

    NICK AM’s EP, UTOPIA is out via 00:00 Nick AM has shared his latest EP, Utopia. This latest effort begins with a soft-spoken vocal sample describing the root meanings of the word Utopia and it certainly could be the best way to start this piece of work. “Utopia, Utopia. The Greeks had two meanings for…

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  • Best Coast Wows on Vevo Live Sessions: WATCH

    Always Tomorrow is out via Concord Records There’s nothing more enjoyable than a band sounding better than their recordings. Such is the case with Best Coast as they stopped by Vevo to smash live performances of “Everything Has Changed” and “Different Light.”   Led by the smoky deep perfection of Bethany Cosentino’s voice and Bobb…

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  • REVIEW: HOAX – “More Than You Know” [STREAM]

    “More Than You Know” is out via KIDinaKORNER Indie-pop duo HOAX returns with “More Than You Know,” a passionately nostalgia-led track that examines the dichotomies between the traditional practice of arranged marriages and the widespread use of matchmaking algorithms and dating apps.   Concocting a magical sound that feels like glowing 60s summer pop, the…

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  • Disclosure Shares “Ecstasy” EP & Takes Fans Track by Track: Listen

    Ecstasy EP is out via Capitol Records Disclosure comes out swinging with a five-track EP, Ecstasy, their first compilation release since 2018. The title of this EP is spot on given the sounds and groove of each track are full of bliss and make the listener want to sway back and forth and just let go.…

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  • Tchami Unveils “Proud” and “Ghosts” from Upcoming Debut Album: Stream

    Proud/Ghosts out now via CONFESSION Tchami is back and kicking off the decade in a big way. Not only has the French DJ announced his debut album is in the works, but he’s also now shared double singles “Proud” and “Ghosts” off the forthcoming project.   On the upbeat “Proud” featuring Daecolm, we hear Tchami…

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  • Soccer Mommy Announces ‘color theory’ Album, Shares Lead Single “circle the drain”: Listen

    color theory due 02/28 on Loma Vista Records Soccer Mommy returns today with “circle the drain,” the lead single off her newly-announced album, color theory. On the nostalgic indie track, Sophie Allison shares her ongoing mental health trials, discussing feeling emotionally chained while trying to falsify emotions and strength for those close to her. Watch…

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  • REVIEW: Crumb Wows @ Black Cat DC [PHOTOS]

    Jinx is available now – STREAM below Although Crumb is no stranger to the DMV we were recently graced with their presence and killer music at Black Cat, following the release of their debut album, Jinx. In case you don’t know, Crumb is an indie rock band from Boston, and the group consists of 4 extremely talented…

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  • Austin’s Dayglow Makes D.C. Debut In November

    Dayglow headlines DC9 on 11/08: Tickets Last month, 20-year-old Austin native Sloan Struble aka Dayglow returned with a new single and music video called “Nicknames.” The catchy song is a continuation of his 2018 debut album, Fuzzybrain, and was written during the same period. See Dayglow try to play some sports before breaking into a…

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  • REVIEW: Catfish and the Bottlemen @ The Anthem – 09/29/19 [PHOTOS]

    The Balance is out on Island Records It may be impossible to attend a Catfish and the Bottlemen show and not leave a massive fan. Last week, the British rockers brought The Balance Tour to The Anthem in DC and the show was a shot of pure adrenaline.   Led by Van McCann on vocals/guitar, Robert ‘Bob’…

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  • Major Lazer, J Balvin, and El Alfa Debut “Que Calor”: Stream

    “Que Calor” is out on Mad Decent Diplo‘s Major Lazer has teamed up with Colombian megastar J Balvin and Dominican dembow pioneer El Alfa on the smashing new single, “Que Calor.” Following previous collaborations with both featured artists, the new single draws inspiration from each of their home countries, sampling Toto La Momposina’s traditional Colombian-cumbia classic “Curara”…

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