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Music, New Releases, pop punk

Springs of Autumn Release EP “Fourteen”

Today we’re featuring the new 6-song (not 14) EP by Germany-based pop-rock/pop-punk band Springs of Autumn. Founded by five Lübeck natives with a shared passion for 2000s punk, the band has been combining nostalgic influences from Blink-182, Sum 41, and Good Charlotte with a modern, distinctive sound since 2011. With powerful guitar riffs, driving drum grooves, and emotional vocals, Springs of Autumn tell authentic stories … Continue reading Springs of Autumn Release EP “Fourteen”

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country, New Releases

Sean Magwire Releases Echoes in the Wind

Sean Magwire’s Echoes In The Wind was a very welcomed find in our submission box. It released officially on March 28th and we’ve given it a few spins since, each time getting a little more lost in its well-crafted melodies and warm sounds. Described as an introspective journey through themes of love, loss, and redemption, Magwire’s effortless Americana-storytelling would appeal to fans of Alan Doyle, … Continue reading Sean Magwire Releases Echoes in the Wind

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Goodnight Sunrise Release Album “Get A Life”

Get A Life is the 4th studio album by Toronto-based punk-rock outfit Goodnight Sunrise led by Vanessa Vakharia (keytar, vocals) and David Kochberg (guitar, vocals). Released by Rejection Records, it’s a high-energy, melody-driven 8-track anthemic album that explores feelings of inadequacy, jealousy, social pressures and finding the strength to drown out the negativity that plagues us from living full, happy lives. Per the duo, “GET … Continue reading Goodnight Sunrise Release Album “Get A Life”

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indie, rock, Spotlight On

Spotlight On: Bottlecap Mountain

Today we’re turning the spotlight onto Austin, Texas indie rockers Bottlecap Mountain led by Stewart Gersmann. In our featured interview, we chat about their most recent full length release Electric Love Spree, the growth and development of the band over the course of its now 7 albums and get a little info on what’s coming next. CF: What’s the story behind your band name? BM: … Continue reading Spotlight On: Bottlecap Mountain

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New Releases, pop, rock

The Campbell Apartment Release (510)

Full of poppy hooks and delightfully witty songwriting, The Campbell Apartment have graced us with their 8th studio album (510) and today we’re urging you to give it a spin. Produced by Chris Dunn, it’s low-key production omits a lot of the shiney tricks we’ve been overwhelmed with in more recent releases and as such its sound is reminscent of mid-late 90’s power-pop which really … Continue reading The Campbell Apartment Release (510)

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Spotlight On: Brodie

Today we’re sitting down with New Zealand-based songwriter and music producer James Brodie to talk about his debut solo album Lost and Found, a 9-track indie rock record that aims to help us see the joy and hope of life in our most trying times. Without giving away much further, let’s jump into the interview.  Let’s start with some essentials. How long have you been … Continue reading Spotlight On: Brodie

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Aldora Britain Records Releases “How ‘Bout You” Compilation Album

Well, it arrived on March 22nd, but we’re better later than never, right? Pleased to share with you a great new 10-track compilation album distributed by Aldora Britain Records featuring Crooked Forest’s own Neither Could Dylan and “Loose Change”. If you did alternative indie from all over the place (France, United States, United Kingdom, Canada & more!) you’ll definitely find something that suits your pallette … Continue reading Aldora Britain Records Releases “How ‘Bout You” Compilation Album

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Music Reviews

Introducing Tim James and the Very Special Guests

From Edmonton, Alberta, musician-songwriter (a distinction they make, not us!) Tim James LaRiviere has certainly been making his way around the globe in unique ways, from performing at festivals and events to working out of the industry’s most iconic recording studios like Abbey Road (that’s the one) and Steve Vai’s Mothership Studio’s and the Red Room in France, he’s sure to have gained a diverse … Continue reading Introducing Tim James and the Very Special Guests

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Blog, Neither Could Dylan, pop punk, rock

Hey, Wait! Did Neither Could Dylan Team Up With Maneframe?!

In today’s “bet you didn’t see this coming!” release we see Neither Could Dylan teaming up with Maneframe for a infectious pop-punk schoolkid-crush bop titled Hey, Wait (I Wanna Show You Something) This collaboration began on Threads over a mutual appreciation for pop-punk. Maneframe already had the instrumental framework in place before bringing the track to Neither Could Dylan who penned off some lyrics and … Continue reading Hey, Wait! Did Neither Could Dylan Team Up With Maneframe?!

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Skye Wallace Comes to a Confident Realization in “What Is Real?”

Pardon our delay but Skye Wallace literally broke the internet last week when this one was released and as an entirely online publication we were heavily impacted by the outage. What Is Real? sees a bit of a departure from her usual fair, whereas 2022’s Terribly Good album found Skye in a country rock groove, it would appear that we’re seeing Skye enter more of … Continue reading Skye Wallace Comes to a Confident Realization in “What Is Real?”

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