Hingham, MA based youngsters Toast have given fans a preview of their upcoming album with the recent premiere of their brand new single "The Loop". The song has a mellow, relaxing complexion to it that will literally stun you the moment you hit play. It's astounding to me that this type of talent is coming from a band this young, and they have definitely proven that their musical skills and talent are far advanced for a collective just starting to find their way. What's uniqu

Boston based collective Juniper have released their stunning new single called "Like It Used To". The guys have been at it for a few years now, creating stunning and gorgeous anthems that reflect the band's creative mindset that comes through big time in each and every track they put out. The group consists of brothers Scott and Thomas Johnson, and they call themselves "a group of music lovers making music you'll love". The band's sound is a concoction of funk, rock, pop, blu

Check out Boston indie-electro pop duo Ansonia and their incredible EP titled "Ultrasensitive". The duo consists of Charlie Henry on vocals and electronic controllers, and Ryan Bale on electric guitar. The sound is a majestic, intricate electro-pop dreamscape, with some rock elements thrown in to accentuate the surrounding beats with dazzling aplomb. I must admit that I don't listen to electro-pop all that much, but there was something very inviting about Ansonia the first ti

Salem, MA based outfit Radio Compass are riding the wave with the recent release of their brand new EP "...For A Girl". The collection is a raw and unflinching blend of punk and alt rock conjured upon one streamlined approach that really makes you approach the outfit straight from the get go. The trio consists of Angela Lee, Jill Rogers-Jensen, and Kerry (Myra) Lee. The group have a mystical element associated with them that is reflective of their upbringing in Salem, a town

Boston based indie outfit Sinnet have just dropped their brand new single "Part of Yourself". The song has an eerie dexterity to it that starts out immediately from the get go, and permeates throughout the duration of the track. I found the track to be very intriguing, and definitely represents the band's progress and musical mission that has always been of the highest regard over the last few years. Each member contributes a great deal to the track, whether it be cohesive gu

From my hometown of Medford, MA comes the groovy sounds of John E Funk & The Skunks, who have released their brand new single titled "Give It Up". The song has a bevy of colorful and dance fueled rhythms, including some trombone and sax elements that will make you shake your booty, and also allow you to adapt to the tempo of the song that can change paces on a dime. The group consists of the aforementioned John E Funk manning guitar and lead vocals, Jameson Walsh on bass and

Fresh out of Boston comes the inviting sounds of Ryan Jordan, who has just released his debut solo single titled "Walking Girl". If the name rings a bell for you, that's because Ryan also plays in the local outfit Drunken Logic, who have been featured quite extensively here on the site in the past. Ryan is parlaying his smooth and inventive R&B/soul sound, and conjoining it with a rock palette that provides for an entertaining and thorough listen all the way throughout. Origi

Newcomers to the Boston music scene, Andrew DiMarzo Trio have released their brand new single titled "When I'm With You". The song seeks to take you away from your present surroundings, and transport you into a lush, musical paradise where you're firmly at bay and there's absolutely nothing to worry about in back of you. Consisting of Andrew DiMarzo on guitar and vocals, Steven Viol on drums, Tancredi Lo Cigno on drums, and Achal Murthy on bass, the group have a pleasant and

Boston indie sensations New Dakotas have just released their ingenious cover of Carole King's "It's Too Late" this past Friday. Hearing the band's version of the tune really makes you appreciate the fellas craft that much more, with colorful vocals and intricate melodies that run rampant throughout their version of the hit 70's tune. The group which has Alasdair MacKenzie on drums and vocals, Chris Haley on guitar and vocals, Juan Carlos Fernandez del Castillo on keys, and Sc

From our nation's capital in Washington DC comes the indie inflicted sounds of Distant Creatures, who have just released their brand new album titled "Snares In Safe Harbors". The band has a pure indie sound, with elements grabbed from other genres to balance the sound out and present a full featured platter that represents the band's individual musical tastes that work well when combined and juxtaposed together. There's elements of Metric and Silversun Pickups embedded deep

Boston based rock outfit Red Mill have released their fast moving new single titled "Your Book". Clocking in at just 1 minute and 38 seconds, it gets alot accomplished in such a short of span of time with a bevy of synth laden melodies to infect the listener in a positive way, and get involved with the band right from the get go. There is a intriguing element to the group that makes you want to continue listening over and over to get the brunt impact of what it is that they'r

Photo Credit: Tara Newman Boston based collective Bellwire has just released their brand new single this past Thursday titled "Dreamin'". The brainchild of Tyler Burdwood, Bellwire have been crafting their own artistic and creative vision for some time now, and has now transformed into a solo outlet for Tyler whose musical presence is all the more realistic and beautiful the moment you instantly hit 'Play'. There is something magical and poetic the moment you hear Tyler sing,

Boston raised singer-songwriter Haley Katrin has just released her brand new EP just the other day called "Sugar Water". The 5-track collection is a shining example of unfiltered songwriting that doesn't hold back, and never wavers in its musical mission to let its message be transmitted directly to the audience where they'll receive it to the utmost degree. I was very impressed with Haley's skills from the outset, and she really demonstrates a musical confidence to let her

Photo Credit: Stanisław Nagięć Boston based Sinnet is gearing up for the release of their brand new album next week, 5/8 called "Gentle Humor". The album adds an indie rock flair with sprinkles of pop sensibility and intricate songwriting to create a impressive musical blend that will make you feel at ease right away. One thing that I enjoyed immensely about Sinnet was their laid back and carefree nature that manifests itself well all throughout their music, and allows you to

Boston based Mailman Carl have just released their brand new self-titled LP on Bandcamp. If you're not familiar with these guys, their sound is mostly comprised of a rock/psychedelia infused blend with elements of folk and punk to strike off the balance, and bring in a amalgamation of each member's individual influences to create something that is truly wacky and out of this world. When I first listened to them, their music was all over the place and was kind of hard to find

With roots in Brooklyn and New Jersey, Ruby Bones is gearing up to make 2017 their break out year with their self-titled debut album set to be released on May 12th. The band is an innovative, exciting young act that goes about their business in a different manner than most other bands, and manages to completely incinerate and penetrate you with their musical prowess. The trio of Chris Nova, FC Spies, and James Janocha create for a truly exciting outfit that each all have thei

Locally based synth outfit Kite Jennings have just released their latest effort titled "In Cinema". The sprawling, 5 track effort is a dreamland paradise with ambient melodies designed to transport you away from the doldrums and into a soundscape land where there is a certain serenity and provides the perfect escape from your own reality. Synthpop has an inherent beauty to it that can't adequately be described, but the key element is the desired musical effect it has on the l

Allston based Big Nice has just released his brand new split mixtape yesterday via Bandcamp w/ Pat Reynolds. Simply titled "Split", the effort is a gorgeous, sprawling effort that is a series of song snippets under a minute in length that are innate puzzle pieces by themselves, and combined together create a truly dynamic effort that really represents the best of both worlds. Big Nice is the brainchild of Bradford Krieger, an accomplished producer/engineer in his own right wh

Allston's pride and joy Surf Vietnam are back with their brand new single released just last week titled "Melancholia". The song has the band's signature indie vibe along with some sleek keyboard work reminiscent of Ben Folds that provides endless amounts of enjoyment from everyone listening in. These guys have been my favs in the local scene for a couple of years now, and the way they evoke their musical influences within their music makes them stand out immensely from all t

Local music blog Spark & Fizz has just released their "Revere Rock City" compilation to benefit music education in the area. More specifically, this collection is to benefit the Garfield Middle School's rock ensemble located right in Revere and all money raised from this compilation will go towards purchasing new instruments for the children currently enrolled in the program. Some artists that are featured on the compilation include And The Kids, Hallelujah The Hills, and Ben