Best New Indie – Joy Downer, David Henneberg, HanyMust, Gray Hawken

The chorus hits sugary sweet on Patterns, the new single from Joy Downer. The verse works as an effective setup … More

Hip Hop Discovery – Alyssa Jane x SV, Muja x Dub Sonata, Madd9

Yep, we’re still all in on the collaboration between Alyssa Jane and SV. Philly based neo soul singer Alyssa Jane … More

Hip Hop Discovery – IAMJALEO, Sparkwoods, Classik x Karmawin, YTC

IAMJALEO is feeling himself on his recent single Ecstasy.  You can have it both ways on this dynamic release.  The … More

Emerging Folk – Roberta Faceplant, Mark Edgar Stuart, Billy Keane, The All Night Chemist, Catch A Dinosaur

There are a few different versions of Roberta Faceplant but we think the rodeo cowgirl adaptation might be our favorite.  … More

Best New Indie -Jackqueline Hackett, christian medice, VANDALISBIN, twnie

We adore the seductive infectious brilliance of Red, the new single from Jacqueline Hackett.  The singer owns a lush, intoxicating … More

Best New Indie – Sean Michael Mitchell, Yellow Trash Can, I AM SOPHIA, JUNKYARD GALLERY

We lost ourselves in the dreamy escape of Strawberry Moon, the new single from Sean Michael Mitchell.  A beautiful song … More

Music Videos We Love – Mo Troper, &Tilly, Astari Nite, zinha

We were charmed by the nostalgic brilliance of Billy Joel Fan Club, the new single from Mo Troper.  In the … More

Best New Rock – Parallel, Viruette, Zebra Crossing

We adore the nostalgic authenticity of Painkiller, the new single from Parallel.  Gothic post punk is having a moment, and … More

Best New Hip Hop – Felix Hein, C.Shreve The Professor, Nick Grant, DEFIED

German producer Felix Hien has done his homework.  The old school vibe of Just My Luck is simply brilliant.  It’s … More

Women of Trip Hop – STEFA, Ovarius, ASHE ft KOVA KOVA, I AM SOPHIA

We dig the dark abstract fusion that blossoms from Sonambula, the new single from STEFA.  It’s a slow build with … More