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The Tumblers are following in the indie folk rock explosion left behind by The Lumineers. The band’s sound ranges from folk to indie rock to grunge. The Brooklyn band are slowly making a name for themselves through their versatile sound. The quintet has made a new album due out March 2025 called Tangerine and has released two singles called “Tastes Like June” and “Light of a Home” to kick things off. I interview Emerson Gram and Jack Crawford from the band to talk breaking genres, their new album, and touring the northeast corridor. https://youtu.be/oDG7CjYLcEk?si=QYUoWingOj4bmkSn

UK’s most enticing secret is out. Sports Team is not your average rock band. They are playing around with many influences especially from the 80s. A little rock, a little sax, a little glam and you’ve got Sports Team. The six piece met while in college at Cambridge. Their most notable song and first single off their third effort, “I’m In Love (Subaru)” is getting quite the attention and their new album Boys These Days is not even out yet, but will be in early 2025. Their sophomore album 2022’s Gulp! is an alt class gem that features Modern Frequency’s…

Samantha Gongol, better known as one half of pop jazz centric outfit Marian Hill, is now going solo as the two are on hiatus for the time being.  Samantha helped create  2016’s avant-garde lush, pop masterpiece Act One with Jeremy Lloyd from the duo’s arsenals. Known for the hit single “Down” off that album, Samantha is now going anywhere but up. Her newest single “Flash in the Pan” is about being out of the spotlight for a bit in this fickle industry we call the music business. The single reflects on uncertainty and the passage of time and the pressure…

Austin band Farmer’s Wife is a band you don’t want to miss and it’s time to get them on your radar. Molly Masson, Jude Hill, Derek Ivy, Jacob Masson, and Jaelyn Valero comprise Farmer’s Wife. Alternative rock is making a comeback especially with Farmer’s Wife. The band’s cover of “Season of the Witch” is hypnotic and spellbinding to say the least. Just in time for Halloween, the band has been playing the song in front of audiences for the past couple of years and Molly Masson’s vocals are epic when the tune hits the chorus. The rock act has been…

Grammy winning multi-instrumentalist Nate Mercereau has released an exploratory and immersive new album full of avant-garde sounds. The psychedelic album Excellent Traveler (via Third Man Records) encapsulates traveling physically but traveling emotionally as well. The record made in different locations is a sensational and sonic overload for the ears and takes you into another dimension. Mercereau captures guitar work with every moment through sampling. I talked with the multi-instrumentalist about the new record, working with André 3000, and what it feels like to win a Grammy. https://youtu.be/ZfC3iOj51Ww?si=qQhglt-Lk43zCooJ

Meet Seattle’s newest indie R&B sensation Annie J. Her new EP Been Loving You is a combination of soul, funk, and strong willed anthems that will get anyone out on the dance floor. Her musical style is a splash of old soul mixed with today’s R&B pop scene. Annie’s writing prowess comes from the heart especially the first single “Gotta Give It Up”, which is a self proclaimed love song for the one’s mind, body, and soul. As she puts in the interview below you gotta love yourself before others. Self care is top tier. I talked to the new…

Michele Morrone is wearing many hats and simultaneously putting together a great body of work. Morrone not only is known for his angst-moody melancholic tunes but also produces and acts. Growing up in Italy has made the star realize what an astounding country it is—from its architecture to landscape to its culture—would make anyone want to soak up the country’s roots. He’s not letting any of it go as the country is represented in the art that he makes. Today Morrone is celebrating his newest song “Leave Me” featuring American singer/songwriter and guitarist Two Feet. Morrone just signed with the…

Indie singer songwriter Skateland is where Missy Elliott collides with Danny Brown, musically, lyrically, and creatively speaking. His latest EP New Wave Revival dips into the pop, R&B, rock, and hip hop genres but he does so unintentionally. His musical style cannot be boxed in and he plans on switching things up with his next project as well. I talked to the avant singer about going up in Texas, his creativity, and playing this year at the  ACL Festival. https://youtu.be/-hUlR3KFo8E?si=7x7PqXRsMx9BP1gW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6-M2sN18Jc

Ally Westover, folk artist at heart, combines a musical delivery of Mazzy Star meets Snail Mail or Soccer Mommy. The Nashville starlet is definitely on her way after spending some time abroad and moving all over as her Father was in the army. She found her heart in playing and creating music. Her debut EP Changing Room (out January 2025) expresses vividly about her coming out and not being afraid anymore to show her feelings and identity as a queer woman. I chatted with the upcoming singer about her influences, growing up in Nashville, and expressing her thanks to her…

Tim Lappin aka Casual Male is tipping his hat to Tom Petty and the Americana scene with his style, lyrics, and music. His music is an ode to folk and his voice echoes the vocals of Tom Petty. The scene is starting to inundate again with male guitarists like Noah Kahan, Hozier, and Benson Boone. What separates this amazing singer songwriter is that he is influenced heavily by the folk scene, a scene that an older, sophisticated audience can appreciate. His new album drops next month on October 4 and will be having an album release at Union Pool in…