This alt-rock trio from Pasadena pays homage to the songs they grew up loving on their new track, “Another Nothing Day”, and that feeling carries through into their fun-loving music video too…
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‘The Anxiety Project’ Original Cast Recording
The Anxiety Project is an original new musical written by Rachel Dean (composer) and David Brush (lyricist). The cast album dropped on August 13th, and is now available for streaming. Recorded in collaboration with Arizona State University Music Theatre and Opera, and featuring exceptionally talented ASU students, it is well worth a listen…
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Music Video of the Day: “Black AF” by Carolina Waves
Carolina Waves is a platform dedicated to supporting and promoting artists from North Carolina. In this role, they do everything from hosting live events to radio shows and webseries. And recently they brought together some of NC’s rising talents to work together on a “collaborative cypher” [sic] and single to capture the zeitgeist of the social justice movements sweeping the nation…
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The Quarantine Questionnaire: Sarah Familiar
Who are you and are you in a band or do you perform solo? If in a band(s), what is the name of that band?
Hi! I am Sarah Familiar and I am a solo act, but working on performing with more musicians!
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Music Video of the Day: “My Friends” by Bloom Phase
The indie-electro artist known as Bloom Phase released a new album, Rise Rule Fall, earlier this month and “My Friends” is the closing track from that release. There’s something about the vocals that really starts to pull at the heartstrings as you listen along…
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Tastemaker’s Ten: Travis from Japhy’s Descent
Japhy’s Descent is a more than a local band, it’s a Valley institution, and Travis sits at the helm. In addition to his work as a musician,...
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Music Video of the Day: “nobody knows” by Sarah Walk
“nobody knows” comes to us from Another Me; the sophomore recording effort from Sarah Walk. This songwriter, and graduate of Berklee College of Music, carries a haunting voice and a heavy heart into “nobody knows” and the sound sticks with you…
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An Insider’s Introduction: Anwar Newton
Phoenix comedian and podcaster Anwar Newton is funny. At least, I think he’s funny. As I’ve been following along with his podcast, Thrilled To Be Here, this year, I often find myself wondering if his wry and often biting humor might irk some…
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Music Video of the Day: “Gray” by Mahaji
This chill visualizer from musician (and model) Mahaji will provide a pensive pause in your day if you take a moment to sink into it. Mahaji has a strong lyrical sense and steadfast delivery that sets the stage for this tale of losing love…
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3 Rad + Rowdy New Singles
3 Rad + Rowdy New Singles: Alvie & The Breakfast Pigs, Ghost In The Willow, + Bleach Party USA…
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Music Video of the Day: “Boring Day” by Torn Palk
Berlin’s Torn Palk has been releasing a steady stream of music this year with “Boring Day” in July to follow up an EP that was released in May. Not bad for a pandemic year. This super catchy alt-rock single has a driving noise-punk element that gives the single a raw, edgy, urban feel…
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Music Video of the Day: “Sweet Freak” by Frankie and the Witch Fingers
This garage-rock outfit from L.A. adds a thick retro-psych glaze to their sound that you can hear on their single, “Sweet Freak”. The song has a driving energy that propels it forward with krautrock force to an almost hypnotic effect…
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