Hailing from East Bridgewater, The Quins bring about their blues infused blend of rock with their latest album "A Tale of Love and Evil". The guys have a unique, straightforward sound that evokes the charisma of The Black Keys with their own distinct personalities that set them apart and puts them in their own musical frame of mind that is invigorating and refreshing. I found much to be desired from these guys as they have their own musical identity and fingerprint ready to s

Brooklyn's own indie troupe Pearl and The Beard have made available their latest track titled "You" available for streaming. The song has a frenetic, high energy approach with elements of Yeah Yeah Yeahs evident in their sound, coupled with indelible vocals and high octane instrumentation that will definitely have you grappled by the time the song has concluded. I was pleasantly surprised with what I heard from these guys, and really found a common ground to draw a conclusion

Westport, MA based War Games have just issued their latest single titled "Foundations", the first cut off their upcoming release "Holding Patterns" which will be out on March 10. The track is a stunning, explosiuve rocker that is classic early 00's emo at it finest, but sharpened up with a more modern twist and top notch instrumentation to go along with the deeply passionate and riveting vocals that set the song ablaze right from the very beginning. These guys have been featu

Haverhill, MA's own The New Highway Hymnal have just made available their latest release, "Reverb Room" for free streaming consumption on their Soundcloud page. The disc is a unique blend of lo-fi garage rock rhythms mixed in with a strong lyrical sensibility that is reflective of the area in which they grew up in that has a great deal of influence throughout their music. I've traveled through the Merrimack Valley area multiple times in the past, and I have a greater apprecia

Boston based soul sensation Jamie Lynn Hart has unveiled her incredible new single titled "Bad"! The song is a incredible, melodic rush with Jamie's soothing and powerful voice working wonders through the mainframe of the track. This was an amazing listen for me, and it really speaks to mind about the volume of talent and creativity emanating sqaurely from Jamie, plus the fact that she hails from the Boston area says everythng you need to know about her and what she's capable

Based out of Allentown, PA The Yetis warm up the pre-winter blues with the upbeat slice of heaven known as “Warm California”. The track blends together upbeat indie rhythms, and conjures them upon a melodic scale that is vivacious and gives the song life as it blasts out of your speakers with laserlike precision. I dug this track from the get go, and really understood the concept and basis the band was aiming for in the studio, which was a simple structured tune that let the

Virginia based progressive instrumentalist Jack Jeffery has released his latest studio effort titlted "Enlightened Horizon". The third stuido releases fidns Jack still doing what he does best: dabbling in progressive rock interludes a la Pink Floyd with a strong emphasis being put on comfort and relaxation with a bevy of melodic soundscapes designed to transport the listener to another universe where rules and musical boundaries need not apply and is full of unfiltered talent

Canadian based singer-songwriter Her Habits has released an amazing new track by the name of "Slip Away". Originally going by the name of Joanie Wolkoff, her music borders on the edge between intimate singer-songwriter fare and dream laced indie pop that whn combined, creates an aire of orginality and breathtaking musical imagery that is unlike anything from any other up and coming musician out there today. I was apprised of all the buzz surrounding her, and it's very well de

From the City By the Bay, Great Spirit has put out their premiere effort titled "Front Porch To Frontier". The folk based group has crafted a raw and revealing set of tunes from a type of music that you wouldn't expect to come out of the Bay Area, but it opens your eyes and ears as to the possbilities of what lays beneath the surface here on a colorful and diverse set of songs that really cuts to the core of American folk essence at its finest. I found much to enjoy from thes

Based out of Echuca, Australia Benny Walker has released his debut single titled "Will There Be A Light". The track cuts down to the core of olk essence with Benny's explosive vocal dynamic running roughshot throughout the entire duration of the track, and his lightly tuned acoustic guitar melodies leading to a song that is deeply passionate and makes your eyes and ears pop out as to how awesomely talented Benny is. I was blown away at what Benny had to offer, and you can tel

Boston based trio Migrant Motel have just unearthed their debut EP titled "This Is A Working Vinyl"! The Berklee College of Music products have a smooth, flowing blend of classic and funk rock that works exceptionally well together and shows off a new breed of music that has its own musical identity to work wonders on its potential listening audience. I found plenty to love from these guys, and they definitely have boatloads of promise moving forward in a music scene that is

Boston based newcomers Eclypse have just unfurled their self-titled debut EP. The effort is spearheaded by the leadoff track "Hello California" that evokes a feeling of classic rock nostaglia with elemnts of The Eagles and CCR thrown in for good measure that gives them a level of authenticity and makes you yearn for the sounds of yesteryear that much more with the band's individual and unique talents put eloquently on display here. I was pleasantly surprised by these guys, an

Brooklyn based indie collective The Attic Ends have just put out their stunning new single called "The Heat Is Hell". The track takes a subtle, layered approach with intense, pounding instrumentation greeting you at first listen and the thunderous lead vocals of Samantha Rex providing for an energetic and thorough listening experience that will definitely leave a mark on you. I was blown away at Samantha's vocals that was the star of the show here, and the rest of the band sh

Brooklyn based indie rockers Glass Elephant have just put out their latest single called "Toledo". The song is a majestic, towering opus with wonderfully positioned instrumentation and lightly toned guitars that combine beautifully with the vocals at hand to create a aesthetically pleasing sonic wavelength that shows what happens when four musicians come together to create something so simple and organically composed. I enjoyed how the band didn't have to go over the top to c

Austin, TX based indie act Boy + Kite just released their new EP yesterday titled "Blueprint". The band have built a steady stream of momentum over the last couple years, playing the likes of SXSW in their hometown and building a following that stretches beyond the confines of their hometown region. Although, the band did have to overcome some serious adversity along the way when one of the members Darvin Jones suffered a serious head injury due to an accident and was left in

Based out of Carmel, CA singer-songwriter Michael Persall has just dropped his new single titled "Stance". The dashingly talented musician has drawn comparisons to Ed Sheeran and Jason Mraz with his infectious melodies and astonishingly well written lyrics winning fans over left and right, and also with his killer good looks being another factor in play right here. I was floored when I first heard Michael's music, and was really drawn to his voice that presented him in a simp

From the heartland of Nashville, Bad Cop are giving fans a taste of their latest musical offering called "Wish You Well". The song is a frenetic, fast paced joyride clocking in at only 2 minutes and 45 secs, but manages to cram alot in such a short span of time with its free wheeling guitars, unrelenting charm, and wit thrown about for good measure that introduces to the band to those who aren't familiar with their music. I thought this was a very concrete and thorough musica

From our nation's capital, indie rockers Clones of Clones give listeners a hint of their upcoming EP with the title track off of it , "I Don't Need Your Love". The song is an ethereal, high energy rocker that brings in the best of both worlds with downtempo melodies and high strung rock interludes that show the band can run the gamut from all quadrants of the musical spectrum and know how to keep things in check with sophisticated instrumentation that gives listeners their fu

Boston bred Southern rockers Sunshine Riot are set to hit up Copperfield's near Fenway next month on the strength of their new single titled "This Is A Raid" from their upcoming studio release Black Coffee Sigh. The song is not something that you would expect to hear from a local act, but they do it remarkably well and have a certain style and dynamic edge to them that is very itnriguing and brings to mind a sense of outside the box thinking that gets the band plenty of notic

Cleveland based singer-songwirter Holden Laurence has just put out his brand new track today titled "Orange Grove, 2009". Holden plays a blend of romantic americana, which is basically very styilized singer-songwriter fare that gives the prospective listener a chance to get accustomed to his amazing voice and deep textured instrumentation that is a welcome change of pace from the other types of music permeating the airwaves these days. I found much to like from Holden, and br