The Los Angeles alt-pop duo, dreamfone have released a brand new track today. “talk to you” is an extremely catchy tune, bathed in glittery guitars and glossy vocals. The chorus is definitely the kind to get stuck in your head after just one listen. The narrative is introspective, reminiscent of a time when two people were closer than they are now. It shows the longing for a bond that doesn’t exist anymore the same way it once did. With the lyrics, “I just wanna talk to you like we used to / I don’t know why we’re not cool /… Read more »
Childhood friends Max Rafter and Sam Huntington are the masterminds behind the avant-pop duo, Crooks & Nannies. The group have announced their new album Real Life due out August 25th and shared a brand new track, “Temper” today. Musically the duo slams against the contours of modern emo & 90s college rock. They toy with tropes of country songwriting while threading through elements of electronic music & alt-pop. The new track nods to the feeling you may get from listening to the Juno soundtrack, that comfortable and twangy essence of whimsical folk rock. Vocalist and guitarist Max Rafter shares on… Read more »
The budding queer alt-pop artist, a kid named rufus shared their newest track “stuck in san antonio” today. The new song is the latest teaser from their upcoming full length album whatever works out July 14th via Nettwerk Music Group. Along with the song, a kid named rufus has also shared a new visual. It nods to the style of a Wes Anderson film with stark coloring, impressive green screen work and whip-smart camera cuts. The mesmerizing and surreal experience captures the feeling of the song perfectly. It was directed by Chase Denton (Boyish, Annie DiRusso) and you can watch… Read more »
The alt-pop rocker hailing from Dallas, TX, Penny Bored has shared their newest track, “Cry Baby” today. The solo project of Faith Alesia is a musical effort bathed in 2000’s nostalgia and reminiscent of iconic acts like Avril Lavigne, Hillary Duff, and early Demi Lovato. Born during the pandemic, Penny Bored has released nine singles over the last few years including the very catchy “Conversations“, “Cherry Chapstick“, and “Reason“. The new track however, finds the project at its best. “One day I’ll figure this out / But I just need to cry now” they sing. “Thought of 100 million ways… Read more »
Following her debut Coachella performance, alt-pop starlet Ashnikko (she/they) has launched her latest effort “WEEDKILLER.” Through the release and its accompanying visual, Ashnikko takes us one step deeper into the dystopian universe that she’s created across her forthcoming, debut album, WEEDKILLER. Ashnikko’s debut full-length is available to preorder here. “WEEDKILLER” is a sonic journey defined by a variety of genres and soundscapes, showcasing Ashnikko’s versatility and unique style. The new track effortlessly blends elements from punk rock, pop, and electronic music, creating a dynamic, energetic, and catchy experience. WATCH: Royal & the Serpent Talks Baby Food and Fall Out Boy… Read more »
The fan-favorite track that phem has been playing all across stages on tour with Avril Lavigne this spring is finally out. “I Love My Dog” dropped today via Hopeless Records and everyone with a furry friend can totally relate. phem is taking over the scene as a alt-pop star, releasing multiple singles recently, such as “slippery slope” and her collaboration with The Amity Affliction, “Not Without My Ghosts“. However, this new track is by far the most adorable. phem speaks on the new track: “ i had a note in my phone for months ‘WRITE A SONG AB UR DOG’…… Read more »
The alt-pop songstress Sky Ferreira has recently announced the details for three California tour dates with additional dates to follow, as part of LA promoter Minty Boi‘s 5th-anniversary celebration. These three dates mark Ferreira‘s first live performances of 2023. In addition to her newly announced tour dates, Ferreira will also perform a handful of shows in June at The Fillmore in Silver Spring on June 29 and The Queen in Wilmington, DE, on June 30. Read more: blink-182 Announce Rescheduled Tour Dates, Tease New Music These performances come in preparation for Ferreira‘s forthcoming sophomore album, Masochism, which fans have been… Read more »
Ahead of her soon-to-be-iconic performance supporting Iggy Pop in Las Vegas at The Pearl Theatre on April 29, Grace McKagan has issued a music video for her hypnotizing “Call Me Back (When I’m Dead).” Highlighted by a sensational bassline and McKagan’s 60s meets early aughts style of rock ‘n’ roll/pop-punk/alt-pop vocal fusion, “Call Me Back (When I’m Dead)” feels like it houses an old soul of its own. The visual for the recently released track complements its memorizing vibe, mixing close-up shoots of McKagan with blurry overlays that capture the somber yet introspective nature of the tune. Lyrically, “Call Me… Read more »
Los Angeles-based alt-pop artist, THE BLSSM is back with their newest track “MERRY GO ROUND” out today. The song comes as the second single from their forthcoming EP INFINITY H(OURS) due out Friday, June 30th via Fueled By Ramen. THE BLSSM is a genre-bending, effervescent alt-pop creator that is also a fashion curator. They have many talents, to say the least. Co-written with Sarah Aarons (Miley Cyrus, Halsey) and produced with Romil Hemnani (Brockhampton), Aaron Shadrow (Iann Dior, Trippie Redd), and teenage prodigy producer Sophie Gray (Flo Milli, Rico Nasty), the single is a hypnotic alternative hit. The BLSSM calls the song “a theme song for a ‘Chaotic… Read more »
Growing up less than an hour from the infamous location of the 1600s Salem Witch Trials, alt-pop newcomer Sabrina Kennedy has conjured her latest single, “Puritan.” The Pythoness-inspired track is the second preview to Kennedy’s forthcoming, debut EP Wheel Of The Year set for release on May 25. Tying in the theme of her bewitching new single, the title of her soon-to-be-released EP is a reference to the Pagan annual cycle of solar events including solstices and equinoxes. Set over a haunting piano introduction, the track opens with the lyrics, “You can burn me at the stake like a Puritan/But… Read more »
