Best New Rock – Demora, First Day of Spring, Buffy x Buck St Thomas, Shox

Demora caught our attention with their new single torpor.  A dark dreary shoegaze epic tags an influence of post rock … More

Hip Hop Discovery – Errol Eats Everything, $pence, JayWood

Errol Eats Everything might be AI.  We’re just responding to the boondocks style cartoon used for its cover designs.  We’re … More

Retro Pop Revival – Velgas, FREND, MODERNS, Vague Lanes

We were drawn into the imaginative intro at the onset of Aftershock, the new single from Velgas feat Morticio.  We’re … More

Best New Indie – Dylan Rockwell, Crewless, Run Remedy, Skinny Atlas x powfu

Dylan Rockwell is instinctually melodic and catchy.  Even within a dark lyrical construct he can’t help but stay musical.  It’s … More

Emerging Folk – Lizzy Dutton, Alison Stiel, Anoah Wang and Hanzina, Daniel Gum

We adore the imaginative brilliance of Mr. Gima, the new single from Lizzy Dutton.  There’s a plethora of influence blended … More

Music Videos We Love – flipturn, Andy Frasco & The U.N., Ben L’Oncle Soul, Manbird

We saw a complicated version of ourselves in the visual retrospect seen on Burnout Days, the new single from flipturn.  … More

Best New Rock – STORFØLT, Geepers!, The Unlimited Stars, Gangus Kangus

We love a unique vocal style.  Denmark export STORFØLT has the kind of singer who gives us chills.  He’s chic … More

Music Videos We Love – Martin Luke Brown, Robert Ascroft, Derek Lassiter, Mobley

It’s not easy to give yourself to a moment like we see in the video for to be a man.  … More

Best New Indie – Chris Combs, Kylie Rothfield, M@, Jazzie Young

Chris Combs has spent years writing and producing for others.  In the Light is his first release with lyrics and … More

Best New Rock – Meagre Martin, Pit Pony, CJ Wiley, Waves_On_Waves

Meagre Martin caught our attention with their new single In The Room.  This intriguing composition is full of subtle swing … More