Photo Credit: Clara Castle Charlottesville, VA based Breakers have released their sophomore LP just last week titled "Rewrite". The band's sound veers towards the indie realm, but there are so many different twists and turns that it's hard to keep track of and melds influences from a host of different genres. The group consists of Lucas Brown on guitar and lead vocals, Vicente Arroyo on drums, Vince Tarrance on guitar, and Alex Angelich on bass and backing vocals. The collect

Currently residing in Chicago, but originally hailing from the Boston area comes the dynamic sounds of Zion Rodman, who has just released his brand new single titled "Another One". Zion's sound is reared mostly within the acoustic realm, but this song goes in a boldly different direction with more uptempo arrangements, and a strong emphasis being put on melody and a harder edged sound that really opens some ears up from the get go. I've always been a big admirer of Zion who h

From Nottingham, United Kingdom comes the eclectic and sexy sounds of The Mocking Jays, who have just released their brand new single called "Edge of Your Knife". The group have an indie funk hybrid coupled with a pop sensibility that will make them jump right off the first musical page and note. The group consists of Jacob Smith on lead vocals, Sam Dorrington on drums and vocals, Alex Hather on bass and vocals, Lewis Hammond on lead guitar and vocals, and George Ramplin on r

Adelaide, Australia based indie rockers Lost Woods have released their impressive new single "Cinnamon". The song has a relaxing, mellow complexion to it that really makes you feel right at ease from the first note. The outfit is comprised of Peter White, Sam Baird, Tom Baird, Miles Sly, and Lucas Sly. The members each bring a sense of their personalities to the fray that is evident when you discover their music for the first time. I was really stunned at how incredible they

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

Boston's own Maxwell Bailey has released a live version of his debut EP just today titled "In Between". Originally hailing from Rochester, NY but now calling Boston his home, Maxwell has a passionate and mellow voice that is evocative of his upbringing and accentuates his talents directly for the listener to marvel over. I was on board with Maxwell right from the get go, and he seems to have a strong confidence in his talents that allow him to open up his personality to those

Concord, MA native Chris Ruediger has just released his brand new single today called "One More Night". Chris embodies all of the traits of a country singer wise and talented beyond his years at only 19 years old. Chris goes to school at Vanderbilt University down in Nashville where it's hard to avoid the influence of country music and the overall Southern charm that has taken over his personality. Produced by Nina Pickell and recorded at the legendary Sound Emporium, the mag

Photo Credit: Kayt Silvers Boston's own indie collective Ruby Rose Fox have just released their brand new single "American Daddy", which is just a taste of their brand new album "Salt" that will be out on June 22nd. The track features haunting melodies and ambient piano interludes that complement the outstanding vocals from Ruby that really help the track reach new heights never before deemed possible. The work of Josh Friedman on keys can't go unnoticed, and you may remember

NYC based indie rockers Exit Daze have just released their brand new single titled "Back To The City". The track is a low key, eerie affair coupled with the talents of Nick Tesoriero whose vocals are straight incndeidiary and provide the backdrop for the rest of the track to follow. The brilliant melodies, vocals, and instrumentation all work well hand in hand with one another, and pickup on each others' creative energy to provide for a track that is equal parts thrilling and

Photo Credit: Kris Dobbins Photography Boston based singer songwriter Katie Dobbins has just released her brand new single last Friday titled "Stitch By Stitch". Katie's sound is derived within the folk and country mindset, with a realistic and down home sound that transports you directly into the Nashville sound by way of Boston. Katie evokes the sounds of Carrie Underwood, but with a more modern and gentle approach that really makes you feel the power of her musical warmth

Photo Credit: Elle Levin Discover Northampton, MA's own Julie Cira & The Wake and their stunning new single released just today called "Reckless". The song has an easy going folk sensibility to it that immediately makes you feel at ease, and the haunting beauty and simplicity of the lyrics will leave you with your mouth and ears open as you listen to the track in full. The group consists of Julie Cira on rhythm guitar and vocals, Alyssa Kal on drums, Nadia Elle Levin on lead

Tacoma, WA's own Hail The Pilot have just put out their serene and edgy single titled "In Circles". The indie quartet may ring a bell for a few of you out there, as they draw in some early 90's influences that are adapted into a more modern sound that is refreshing and inviting. What sets them apart from the other acts out there is their willingness to experiment and go outside of the box when it comes to getting their musical message across. The gents have a more advanced so

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

Boston based folkie upstart Prateek is making a big impact on listeners with his debut single titled "Emma". The tune has a simple, elegant, and beautiful structure to it that sounds so polished, it's as if Prateek has been a musician all his life. He first got involved with playing music back in middle school when he first picked up a guitar, and cites Ryan Adams as one of his primary inspirations and influences when it comes to being a musician. The most important thing I c

Hawaii based Trent Kainalu pays homage to his roots on his entrancing new single titled "Love Nebula". The escapist tune has dreamy electro pop melodies transposed with the love and feel of his Hawaiian upbringing sprinkled about to give the song an upbeat and escapist look to it. It's as if you've been transported to this magical land where Trent acts as a musical tour guide of sorts to give you the look and feel of his homeland through his musical eyes and voice, where you

Hull, UK indie rockers The Hubbards are back with their second half of their double single released a few months back, "Easy Go". The first part of the single "Body Confident" was a more upbeat affair, with dazzling rhythms and an upbeat perspective that put these guys on the radar right there and then. On the "Easy Go" single, the song is a more toned down, emotional experience where a different side of the group is unwrapped, and is a complete revelation to hear unfold righ

From across the pond in Macclesfield, UK comes the tropicalia infused sounds of Cassia, who have just unleashed onto listeners their escapist and utterly beautiful new single "Out of Her Mind". The lovely lads have been making this sparkling, pristine music for a few years now, and going back to their single "1000 Times Over" that was featured here on the site a couple of years back, the guys are clearly crafting their own path that is taking them to places they never before

Cali based and Berklee College of Music alum Jonathan Townes has released his intriguing, brand new single titled "You Are The Reason For Everything". One listen from the first few notes of the tune, and you're instantaneously hooked as it has some subtle, groove laden hooks that reel you in unsuspectingly, and drives the musical progression even further as the song travels along. I was literally floored from the first moment I heard the song, and you really see the musical e

Hull, UK indie legends The Hubbards have released their brand new, double sided single just today titled "Body Confident/Easy Go". Both songs have an undeniable, hooky twist with melodic explosions present at every single access point to give you a multi faceted view of the group at large. Consisting of Reuben Driver, Alex Green, Ronan Burns, and Joe Orlowski, the band have similarities to The Wombats, but they have their own musical identity to draw from and inspire people t

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