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24 Indie Tracks of 2018 | Spotify Exclusive

Late Cambrian – Hollywood

Late Cambrian starts us off right by dishing us up a laid back slow burner.

Dolbro Dan – Own Up

Dolbro Dan lays down the traditional folkadelic vibe with his moody, “Own Up”. Willie may need to watch out. This hombre has a set of pipes on him. 

Brother Sports – I’ll Wait For You

Brother Sports silky smooth lo-fi stunner “I’ll Wait For You” sets the mood just right to get things really shakin’.

Minna Lee – A Piece of the Moon

Minna Lee goes full out Sagan on us with her latest track, “A Piece of the Moon”. It’s truly a DIY masterpiece of the near future.

Cards – Hollywood

Cards gets down and dirty with their infectious jam, “Hollywood”. The grit holding this track hostage is astounding.

Daniel Ruiz – I Can’t Believe My Luck

Daniel Ruiz fires off another heartbreaker with his “I Can’t Believe My Luck (I Really Hope I Don’t Fuck This Up)”. We don’t think he will. This is some special stuff. 

The Story UK – The Moon, The Sun

The Story UK enters into a classic state of psychedelia with their hit “The Moon, the Sun”. The comedown here is sensational. Just rivetting. 

Filmosound – Grace

Filmosound encapsulates that sound of nostalgia with a grace never before experienced. They produce a tantalizing sound intertwined with fleeting dreams faded by the memory of someone now far gone. 

Dean Paradise – Electric Wave

Dean Paradise kicks back and delivers a gem with their psychedelic surf jam, “Electric Wave”. It’s a salty reminder to never take life too seriously. 

Great Peacock – Rattlesnake

Great Peacock gets a bit nasty with their infectious little indie pop-rocker, “Rattlesnake”.

Cloud – Heartfluttered

Cloud’s “Heartfluttered” is a harmonic trip into the multidimensional world of sonic sensations. A transcedental journey to that place not far away. 

Dirtwire – Lord Almighty

Dirtwire has a spiritual encounter with his “Lord Almighty”. Eclectic guitars and deep gritty vocals make this track a true child of rock and roll. Trust me. My word is true. 

Soul | Avant – Am-Pm

Soul | Avant pulls it back and kicks the mood down a notch with their inquisitive, “Am-Pm”.

Dream Emulator – Riverside

Dream Emulator follows suit by immersing the listener into a catatonic lucid dream state with their lackadaisical emulation of “Riverside”.

Alex Siegel – Headspin

Alex Siegel keeps the groove churning with his angst and nervous melodies in “Headspin”. This is midnight music. Melodies meant for nights wasted on naive desires and shallow wants. Pure bliss.

Reece Sullivan – A Girl with Red Hair

Reece Sullivan’s gut wrenching “A Girl With Red Hair” cuts deep and leaves the listener to die in a puddle of their own tears. Pour us another por favor. 

The Eagle Rock Gospel Singers – Over Me

The Eagle Rock Gospel Singers harmonious hymn-like “Over Me” is a work to behold. Steel guitar and all. It’s a heavenly treat for all of us mere mortals to enjoy in. Thank you.

Zen – And If I Die Tonight

Zen’s “And if I Die Tonight” is an intimate reminder to try and relish all those fleeting moments. Enjoy the ride, because soon it will all be gone and nothing more than a forgotten memory. 

The Leers – Who The Hell

The Leers snap us back to our supposed reality with their late night rocker, “Who The Hell”. It’s very cool, but we like to dive deep. Onward. 

Sometime Sonny – Like Everybody Else

Sometime Sonny gets a bit groovy with his “Like Everybody Else”—a track glistening of an infectious carefree attitude akin to its creator. We like.

The Biology of Plants – Bok Choi

The Biology of Plants is literally that. The manifestation of biologically sound vibrations. An experimental trip into the sphere of natural textures and the cyclical nature of planet earth. You can run, but you can’t hide. Here is, “Bok Choi”!

The Boy Jones – Damned if you Do

The Boy Jones stays true to his roots while simultaneously evolving into a thing only he can dream. But to transcend this wretched place he must find refuge in a new land where he shall flourish and prosper. 

Hearty Har – Psycho!

Hearty Har is back at it again, and this time with their infectious smash hit “Psycho!” Listen and dig. 

That Dog Was a Band Now – Settling Down

That Dog Was a Band Now closes things down with their sweet and poignant tearjerker, “Settling Down”.

“We are like butterflies who flutter for a day and think it is forever.” — Carl Sagan

J. Nicholas Allard

Photo Courtesy of J. Nicholas Allard’s Instagram

When I find myself in need of inspiration, I go for a drive. These drives don’t last long, and I usually don’t have a destination in mind when I leave, but that doesn’t really matter. What I’m looking for on these drives is the rhythmic lull of the car and the road, pulling me towards an idea or feeling that I was struggling to grasp before.

“To Be on a Star”, one of J. Nicholas Allard’s latest releases, reminds me of that feeling with its smooth melody and strong vocals.

Allard’s love of West African blues comes through subtly in the track with his use of bongos and other acoustic instruments, creating an emotion and rhythm that is reminiscent of an era where romance was tougher, angrier and even a bit sexier.

Lyrics that dare his lover to break his heart encourages listeners to feel the challenge and excitement of love again.

Although “To Be on a Star” is deeply different from Allard’s other tracks, which feel closer to progressive rock than to blues, the song does not feel misplaced on his discography. Instead, “To Be on a Star” serves as a unique reminder that Allard is a man of many musical talents.

I went for a drive recently and, as I often do, put on some music to calm me down after a long day. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t singing along to To Be on a Star the entire time.

“We are like butterflies who flutter for a day and think it is forever.” — Carl Sagan

EUT

Photo Courtesy of EUT’s Instagram

EUT explodes with raw energy in their track, “Bad Sweet Pony”. The song highlights the band’s fresh take on the alternative genre with recurrent verses and a vitality that is unique to female-led acts.

Balanced drum beats, wicked guitar work and soft keyboard undertones bring this song to the forefront of the post-pop scene, a spot that EUT is finding themselves very comfortable in.

The song’s exploration of a cool, fresh romance inspires a night out with friends, or a day spent getting close to a new lover.

It’s a fun, energetic bop that leaves listeners craving excitement.

As the alternative genre shifts and expands to fit modern trends so does EUT, and “Bad Sweet Pony” is an example of the band’s willingness to try new things while staying true to their roots.

“We are like butterflies who flutter for a day and think it is forever.” — Carl Sagan

0008: Stings Poetic by That Dog Was a Band Now (2018)

Transatlantic outfit That Dog Was a Band Now released Stings Poetic on Santa Rosa Records — April 20th, 2018.

The album was recorded in a shipping container in Denmark.

It is an exceptional work of Americana art. A splendid blend of alternative folk music and sultry theatrics. A cosmic work of art.

The album was written by frontman Dustin Allen, mixed by Jared Mongeau, produced and engineered by Eske Aller, and mastered by the legendary Kramer.

The boys will be touring Denmark, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Slovenia, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Austria, Sweden, the Netherlands, Belgium, and the UK this summer.

Stings Poetic is now streaming everywhere music is available.

The Lost Interview of Time Robb

Time Robb is an alternative folk artist from Australia serving up some fuzzy lo-fi darkness infused with elements of grunge, dope, and existential angst.

While abroad I became enamored with Robb’s late night number, Daffodil. So, I reached out and interviewed the man.

It was the finest interview I had conducted to date. I was elated.

We talked of the creative process, philosophical matters, and heartache. It was fucking beautiful.

However, the heartless bitch of procrastination reared her ugly head and there the interview sat in my phone for about eight months as I gallivanted across seven countries. Then one night as I sat pounding beers, the unthinkable happened. My phone slipped from my fingertips and met its fate.

I tried everything to resuscitate the poor thing, but the SIM card had been destroyed. The interview was lost. Here is what ensued:

Jesse: Hey man, I’ve got some shit news. The phone I used for our interview is no more. I thought I’d be able to retrieve it, but no luck. Super bummed.

Robb: Oh man what a hilarious series of misfortune. I had the messages on my phone still but I just got a new phone and sold my old one yesterday afternoon!

Jesse: Ahh fuck, are you serious?

Quite a coincidence… But to numb the pain I will now play for you Robb’s latest release, a fare-thee-well of sorts bleeding with ruminations of heartbreak. Here is, “So Long, Marie”.

“Yeah she knows that I don’t play the game and even if i did I’d still be calling her name.” – Time Robb

“We are like butterflies who flutter for a day and think it is forever.” — Sagan