New York-based vocalist/songwriter/producer Billy The Kid (Billy Aukstik) is dropping his dreamy new 7-inch, Pullin’ On My Heartstrings, available now on vinyl and digital download. “I wrote and recorded the Heartstrings 7-inch after studying the early demos of Sly Stone and countless arrangements by Allen Toussaint and other soul legends,” says Aukstik of the track. “Using the…
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Song Premiere: Sara Rachele: “Try Again”
Sara Rachele’s single, ‘Try Again” is a stripped-down, heartbreakingly beautiful ballad that highlights the gorgeous purity of the young singer’s voice. Part of her forthcoming single, “Sweet Man of Mine,” out Oct. 23, the song features soft instrumentation on the acoustic guitar and layered vocals, with the main focus on the honest, unadorned lyrics and…
Song Premiere: Sam Burchfield: “Spring”
We’ve got a good one for you here. Our bud Sam Burchfield has dropped a new single in anticipation of his upcoming EP, and we’re all ears. Check out “Spring” below, and be sure to catch Sam on his current tour!
Watch: Jenny Lewis: “She’s Not Me”
The perfection.
Video Premiere: Diana DeMuth: “Beat”
Boston-based Diana DeMuth is premiering her music video for “Beat,” a track off of her March 17 release, Albuquerque. At just 21 years old, the singer-songwriter is already drawing comparisons to the the likes of Norah Jones and Jewel, and for good reason. Her crooning voice and youthful yet insightful lyrics are refreshing and downright beautiful. Check…
LISTEN: Guantanamo Baywatch: “Do What You Want”
Our friends in Guantanamo Baywatch have released a kickass new single, “Do What You Want,” via Noisey yesterday. Another slam dunk. Also be sure to check out “Too Late” here! Tour Dates: 04.08.15 – Geelong, Australia @ Barwon Club 04.09.15 – Melbourne, Australia @ The Tote 04.10.15 – Ballarat, Australia @ The Eastern 04.16.15 –…
SXSW 2015 Tour Diary: North of Nine
[tps_header] LA-based quintet North of Nine just released their debut (Randy Jackson-produced) EP Alive last month to rave reviews. The band is made up of of 19-year-old singer/songwriter/frontman/keyboardist Jackson Guthy, as well as drummer Rob Ketchum, guitarist Michael O’Grady, bassist Edison Lo, and keyboardist Nolan Frank. With their South by Southwest debut this year, we…
SXSW 2015 Tour Diary: Tribe Society
[tps_header] NY-based five-piece Tribe Society survived the beast that is South by Southwest, and they have mixed feelings about it. We asked them to document their journey for us, and they delivered. We’ve got sword fights, a pic from their biggest show, and one sad flute player. Check out their tour diary below. Tribe Society also…
Charli XCX covers “Shake It Off”
And then Charli XCX did a punked-up, high-speed version of “Shake It Off,” and all was right with the world. I wonder if Charli left out the “this sick beat” line because TSwift is currently trying to get the phrase trademarked. No, that’s not a joke. That’s a real thing that’s happening.