Widows Gold show they can reign prolific with the release of their new single Nothing Can Break Me. We were already head over heels for their song My Time To Talk and the LA underground gems show they’ve got more tricks under their sleeve with this energetic masterpiece.
A dynamic composition full of variation and dramatic surprise, Widows Gold shines as a proper band with group arrangements meant to make your head spin in concert. We hear the indie influence of acts like Big Thief mixed with the classic 80s alternative underground fury of icons the Replacements and early Pretenders. That blend feels tailor made for our taste, and should excite a broad indie audience hooked on compositional surprise. Fronted by the convincing vocal energy of Madeline Star, Widows Gold has real college radio breakout potential. Say you heard them first.
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SOMOH caught out attention with the catchy flavor of Favourite. A song in two vibes, the verse recalls the work of Big Thief while the chorus sections have the indie rock vibe of Julien Baker. In that way they’re a sure things for fans of boygenius and relevant associated acts.
The comparison is well earned. Favourite is insanely catchy and has real indie pop breakthrough potential. The chorus is infectious and the pitter of the snare entirely addictive.
SOMOH is the solo moniker of Sophia Mohan. The artist aims to combine elements of bedroom-pop and 90’s indie rock while their deeply personal and inviting nostalgic songcraft explores themes of love, hardship, friendships, and family. They embrace influences such as Beabadoobee, Soccer Mommy and Alex G. We love it.
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Zach Seals is quietly emerging as an eclectic indie artist to watch. Their new EP Entropy Vol 1 is a masterclass in how bedroom producers have grown into dynamic forces within the musical arts community. The 3 songs show an expansive stylistic range rooted in the artist’s genuine emotive persona, one that embraces their self affirmation as creating Rock bottom pop & apocalyptic indie music. The EP erupts with the infectious electro aggression of Midas. Stylistically we hear evidence of James Blake, Hozier, and Frank Ocean. That intriguing scope of inspiration speaks to Seals rare presence. Like all of them their music feels rooted in soul but adapted by an equal influence of electro music and indie pop.
Their exotic inclinations accentuate the gorgeous arrangement heard on Dearly Departed. Cinematic and harkening to railroad chants and a history of traditional underground folk, Seals gives his lineage an updated sonic treatment. In addition to the aforementioned comparisons we also hear a taste of Jeff Buckley in their vocal style on this track.
Seals teams with Eman Keller, Dyeboy, and Josiah Kwame for the expressive closer Kill Bill. Lightly referencing the Tarantino classic, Kill Bill is an aggressive sonic trip fit for a chemical breakthrough. We adore how Seals injects energy into this design. There’s something angry brewing beneath that babyface charm. Altogether a strong release, Entropy Vol 1 is a big statement from this artist on the rise.
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Funky fresh and soulful smooth. Glou-Glou has simply got it going on. The emotive crooner catches our ear again with their new release Let That Go. It’s fair to draw similarities to mid 70s Marvin Gaye with some of the sonic essence of Sly and the Family Stone.
Glou-Glou manages his influences while staying within an experimental feel, a testament to his candid vocal design and unconventional compositions. He leans into a vibe where so many producers would have demanded an alteration. In that way we also hear the influence of Khruangbhin. Sounds delightful? It is.
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