We are continuing to push out strong tracks submitted to us from indie/DIY/alt. rock artists and bands across the country and around the world.
Gushh – Bristol, England
Julia Gomez – Nashville, Tennessee
Parents – Los Angeles, California
Scotch Mist – New York, New York
The Stupors Arizona – Phoenix, Arizona
Gushh – “As Thoughts Float On By”
Weeks afterward, we are still marveling at this soaring, inspirational, and downright gorgeous instrumental. Built on shoegaze-fueled post-rock, the listener is immersed within this amazing composition’s sonic love-making.
The track, “As Thoughts Float On By,” is from Bristol, U.K. one-man-band Richard Stockley who records with the appropriately-chosen moniker Gushh.
Shimmering layers of warm guitars blend with lightly bumbling bass. Lush keys add gloriously to the track’s uplifting ambiance. This is the kind of piece that is perfectly suited for an enlightening scene in an adventure film or drama soundtrack.
Julia Gomez – “Grapefruit”
Julia Gomez is a Nashville-based singer, songwriter and instrumentalist.
A recent single “Grapefruit” has a fantastic good-feel summer vibe, melody, and rhythm.
Gomez says the drumbeat and whistles reference “Young Folks” by Peter Bjorn and John and the guitar tones were inspired by “When You Were Young” by The Killers.
Her impressive vocal performance on “Grapefruit” evokes and emotes color, strength, and nonchalance. Her influences include Alvvays, Willow Smith, and Girl In Red. Gomez’s recordings range moods and genres, lending jazz chords, driving percussion, and soulfully alternative vocal performances to her collection, often accompanied by electronic instrumentations.
Her latest single, “Late Summer,” proves further her unique talent for songwriting.
Parents – “Birthday Party”
We don’t know what went on behind the scenes during the production of Parents‘ new single, “Birthday Party,” but it positively and unapologetically soars, full of vibes and flows of energy that cannot be ignored.
The musical project was founded by Los Angeles musician Garrett Hazen together with Ryan Calauan and Blake Vallotton.
Picking a band name like ‘parents’ makes it hard for fans and press to find information. We had a hard time finding anything on this band, so the best connection is the members’ names.
Milano Sun – “Tough Sailors”
Members of the Stockholm indie band Milano Sun threw their hearts, minds, and burning guitar fingers out there, to the big nowhere, and now they’ve returned to your ears. Like a boomerang.
Storm kissed, salt-sprayed indie track “Tough Sailors” is the first to be rescued from the once missing ship.
“Drenched with in-your-face guitar licks, psychedelic sound effects, and 90’s clothing – it’s reusing sprinkles from all your favorite pop/rock decades from the 20th century.” – Johan Jonasson (guitar, vocals)
The other members include Love Sivik (bass), Zackarias Ekelund (drums), and David Wikberg (keys, guitar, vocals). The band was formed in 2010.
Musical influences include The Beta Band Beach House Air Tame Impala Unknown Mortal Orchestra Blood Orange
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Scotch Mist – “Operator”
New York City-based indie project Scotch Mist turns on the 70’s pop vibe on the new track, “Operator,” with sweet vocal harmonies, soaring strings and thick percussion.
The project is the work of solo musician Eduardo Zighelboim.
The Stupors Arizona – “Done”
The recent single release, “Done,” from the former Phoenix indie rock band The Stupors Arizona is dynamite.
Guitarist and vocalist Juicy Newt Dibbs says the song is “an in-your-face-from-a-she/her-perspective on a bad breakup,” apparently which is autobiographical.
Formed in 2005, the band broke up in 2011. However, they occasionally perform at a concert or festival, having gained a local fanbase. Recommended for fans of Pixies, The Gories, and The Coathangers.