Boston based rock outfit Somerset has released their debut single just yesterday titled "Phoenix". The song is a hard rocking, frenetic experience with a bevy of intricate keyboard melodies coupled with piercing guitar licks that provide for an indelible mixture along with a slight groove that you can't help but to fall under the spell of. Fronting the band is Nick Aikens, whom you may remember as the frontman for Jack Romanov and with this new band, he has recruited a slew o

Boston based singer-songwriter Billy Dodge Moody has just released his brand new single just yesterday titled "Good Things". The track echoes the stylings of Jack Johnson with it's warm, breezy acoustic guitar interludes that conjure up images of summer, and are also just of what's bubbling on the surface from Billy. His influences run the gamut from Bob Dylan to The Beatles, and he really has a diverse musical skill set that allows him to reach out to listeners from a variet

Boston based Rachel Baldwin is gearing up for a big show this 4th of July weekend on July 6 at The Burren in Somerville where she will be joined by Low Ceilings alongside Sappho & The Radishes. All of the acts are folk based which should provide for a relaxing evening where all of the artists share similar musical characteristics that should open up some eyes and ears if you aren't familiar with any of the acts. Rachel will be playing her last show with her backing band as he

Boston based Jacob Seeger is back with his brand new single out today titled "Love's Like". Jacob has a slow bubbling, laid back R&B tone to his music that sets the mood from the first note, and introduces the listener with his mystique and musical prowess right away. The song is about a long term relationship that ends after a period of time after not feeling happy with the way things are progressing. Eventually, the subject falls in love with a close friend and finally begi

Boston indie mainstays Orson & The Rosebuds are back with their blazingly hot new single out today called "Little Late For Early". The song has a bevy of upbeat pop jangles and a sleek, stylish musical sophistication that really makes the collective explode off the musical canvas. If you remember, the group consists of Tessa Berliner on lead vocals, Christian DeKnatel on guitar, Tim Orth on bass, and Nick Smith on drums. I wrote about the group back in January with their amaz

Boston based indie duo Late Night Thoughts are turning heads and making waves with the recent release of their brand new EP titled 'Worth It". The effort is a comforting, charismatic affair with the awe dropping talent of Brian Rauch and Michael Harlow on clear and vivid display, brimming with confidence and overall appeal that will leave you with your jaw dropped to the floor by the time the effort has concluded. You may remember the guys from a couple of months ago when the

Boston based singer-songwriter Henry McIntyre has just released his brand new single called "Box on The Ear", the title track off Henry's upcoming LP slated for release on May 24. The song is a hauntingly beautiful ballad with stunning musical progressions, and Henry's impeccable vocals running shivers throughout your entire bones the minute you first hear it. I was entranced by Henry's music when I first heard it, and that's not something that happens to me regularly when he

Boston based power pop group Pregame Rituals have just released their debut EP titled "All Smiles Now". The group is a one-man act under Georgio Broufas, along with some assorted friends helping flesh out musical ideas. You may remember Georgio from his time in Western Education, whom I had the pleasure for interviewing for my podcast a couple of years back and were featured many times here on the site as well. This act is markedly different than Western Ed, and has hints of

Boston based singer-songwriter Jason Ebbs is gaining some traction and notice with the release of his brand new single called "The Lizard King". His style is reared within the indie realm, with elements of beach rock thrown in for good measure, and also to give his sound some diversity and that ability to stand out from amongst the crowd. Much like me, Jason is also a fellow Husky as he goes to school locally at Northeastern. Jason's voice definitely captures your attention o

Photo Credit: Kris Dobbins Photography Originally from the Great Lakes region of NH, but now based in Boston comes the country/folk stylings of Katie Dobbins, who released her sophomore record just last month titled "There Is Light". Katie's sound is a pure, rich blend of country and folk melodies juxtaposed upon Katie's brilliant vocal prowess that explodes off the canvas immediately as you begin listening to it. I was really impressed with Katie's talents from the start, an

Boston indie fourpiece Aloud have just unveiled their brand new single just last week called "Children of The Divine", and are gearing up for a big show this coming Sat. Apr. 27 at the Lizard Lounge over in Cambridge. The group is no stranger to the site having been featured multiple times over, and on their new single the collective have definitely evolved their sound to add more horns into the mix that have given the group some zest and pizazz added into their repertoire. I

Get hyped for KOLARS appearance at The Mid East Upstairs tonight with my exclusive interview with the duo. Drummer Lauren Brown and singer/guitarist Rob Kolar take some time out to talk about the group's formation, how their musical influences manifest themselves in the band's sound, how they would classify themselves musically, what a typical writing/recording process is like for the band, the genesis behind their latest single "Touch The Lightning", plus how the audience ha

Photo Credit: Tony Daynes Boston based psych rockers The Drunk Monkeys are gearing for a big show happening this Fri. 3/15 at The Plough and Stars in Cambridge. The group consists of James Clark on bass and electronics, Joe Froeber on vocals and guitar, Alec Hutson on saxophone, Jennifer Landi on vocals, and Eddie Scarsella on drums. The collective have a real diverse sound that is reared within their individual influences, along with a musical balance that puts everything in

Boston based singer-songwriter Adrian Cohen has released his brand new album today titled "Jinx". Adrian's sound has an inherently goofy nature to it, with some similarities to Ben Folds and also has an immense knowledge of music and everything associated with it, largely attributed to him currently studying at Berklee College of Music where his skills are becoming even more apparent by the day. Adrian is originally from Coventry, RI and has a very pleasant and easy-going vib

Photo Credit: Holy Smoke Photography Boston based singer-songwriter Melissa Mills has released her second live music video this past week for her song "Grudgeless Mind". Melissa said on her Facebook page that the song is about "making mistakes and trying to stop being so hard on yourself. Life is fleeting and and love is powerful, so don't be afraid to start back at square one". Melissa definitely has a powerful presence and aura about herself that is evident right from the s

Boston native and Nashville based John Shakespear, whom you may remember from his prior outfit Atlas Lab, has released his brand new solo single just last week titled "Swinging For The Fences". In the video for this track, John dresses up in baseball gear that makes you appreciate the track that much more for its creative ingenuity and ability to keep the listeners' attention span focused squarely on John at all times. I was blown away by the concept for this video, and it do

Boston based roots rock/americana collective Redwood Honey are turning heads and ears with their debut release that came out just last week titled "Wandering Mind". The guys have created a truly special effort that reflects where each of the band members are in their personal and professional lives, and seeks to expand their sound to a larger audience as well. The group consists of Sam Haiman on lead vocals and guitar, CC Ellis on bass, Nick Groat on drums, Matt Daspit on key

Formerly from Boston but now making their way in Los Angeles, Aloud have just dropped their stunning and anthemic new single "Son Of The Dharma". The rock n roll outfit fronted by Jen de la Osa have a funky hook attached to their mainframe that you'll definitely be caught on by, and they have this easily accessible sound where you pick up on other genres and influences along the way that make up their mainframe. I've featured this band on the site a couple of times before, an

Photo Credit: John Ra Boston based but currently living out in LA, bass player and songwriter Johnnie Gilmore has just released his debut album called "Salt of The Earth". Johnnie has a simple structured style to him, with his experience on bass adds a great deal of sophistication and depth to his already well diverse musical repertoire. I was really impressed with Johnnie's skills, and adding in bass to the mix definitely makes him stand out in an immensely crowded field alr

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