Song For Koriis a new single from Indiana-based singer-songwriter and band collective, Blind Uncle Harry. With elements of folk, Americana and storytelling, this jam is an instant indie classic. Featuring a full, rich lyrical narrative, Song For Koriis music for the open road. The sound has recognizably 1960’s vibe. It reminds me a lot of Lou Reed and the Velvet Underground. The track largely consists of acoustic guitars and vocals. I don’t want to give too much a way, but the storyline is actually pretty engaging, and you can really visualize the events describe. Song For Kori manages to capture a kind of essence within the American zeitgeist. It’s reassuring to know that indie music like this is still being made.

For more info:

https://blinduncleharry.bandcamp.com/track/song-for-kori
https://blinduncleharry.com/
https://www.facebook.com/BlindUncleHarry/

Cranberry Juicy is a new single from Virginia-based songwriter, artist and engineer, Muusi. Though the effect is subtle, the artist’s Pakistani heritage is melodically reflected in the song’s ambiance. The piano-driven backing beat makes great use of noise, blending old school analog vibes with an organic, natural feel. I should also mention that this is a hip hop jam. On that end, Muusi’s delivery is straightforward and crisp. He has a fresh and smooth flow that matches the mellow, reflective tone of the music. Cranberry Juice is meditative and colorful. It’s relaxing, while still managing to retain enough performance energy to recharge your batteries.

For more info:

https://music.apple.com/us/album/cranberry-juice-single/1566786037

Temperance is the debut EP from Hesitant Waitress (the stage name of Orlando-based artist Emma Branch). The album is tentatively scheduled to be released sometime this summer. However, a demo version is already available on Bandcamp. If you ask me, it sounds fine just the way it is. This is avant garde indie rock in its finest and most organic form. The artist achieves some really sweet vintage guitar tones in the opening track Another Dimension. It’s a very captivating song, with an ambiance that is both haunting and ethereal. Thematically, Temperance deals with “coming of age” issues like addiction. mental illness, and losing loved ones. Musically, the sound is neither upbeat nor depressing. The melodies are beautiful and the guitar chord changes hit just right. These songs are psychically powerful. Releases like Temperance are exactly the ones I look forward to writing about.

https://hesitantwaitress.bandcamp.com/releases

Bat Sympathy (Dark Knight Freestyle) is a new single from artist, Comatose Red Ivy. This track is part of a new EP that’s set to be released on 6/3/2021 titled BOYFIFTY Produce Murder Scenes.. One of the more creative and avant garde hip hop songs, Bat Sympathy tells the story of when the artist heard some bats while she was at a red light. She proceeded to drive to their location and then lie underneath the rafters where they were hanging out. The best part is she recorded the incident (you can actually hear the bats) and turned it into this jam. This gives the recording a kind of “found footage” quality.

Against the backdrop of a mellow and ambient beat, Comatose Red Ivy reflects on her own life and discusses her feelings about the bats overhead. The musical style is a spoken-word freestyle narration. It’s almost like a diary. In the beginning, she expresses fear of the bats, but by the end of the song she feels sympathy and love for them. On a deeper level, it’s analogous to how—when we are faced with death—we learn to appreciate the beauty in things we may have never noticed before and accept others for who they are. Bat Sympathy earns a lot of points for creativity in songwriting, and it’s worth noting the music itself is pleasantly haunting and enjoyable in its own right.

For more info:

https://rapfame.app/tracks/9111543

The New Normal is a new album from artist, Rick Christian. The songs feature a lot of Covid-19 related social commentary and reflections on the state of humanity. The music was more invigorating and vibrant then I was expecting, given the subject matter. There are a couple of genius songs on here like Holiday in Covid, which feature genuinely radical synths. A lot of these tracks have a somewhat metallic or industrial tone, which juxtaposes well with the underlying techno-futuristic, dystopian themes. The synths and vocal effects are fantastic. This is probably the coolest and most original Covid-related music release I’ve heard so far, (and I have reviewed many).

For more info:

https://www.facebook.com/rickchristianmusic/
https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-new-normal/1552151300?ign-gact=3&ls=1

Platinumism Playlist is a new album from alternative hip hop artist, Flippin’ Gothic Fabp. This is one of the more creative styles I’ve come across. Flippin’ Gothic Fabp combines spoken word poetry, tropical vibes, hip hop and futuristic beats to create a truly unique sound. These songs are almost hypnotic. You really get into a zone when you listen to this music. The ambiance is practically entrancing. Platinumism Playlist reminds me of when people used to create sound collages out of obscure recordings, and rappers used to really dig for cool samples and snippets. This is a very artistic and intelligent collection of recordings. Flippin’ Gothic Fabp’s lyrical delivery is on point, and this album is a pleasure to listen to.

For more info:

http://www.X-CaladePromotionz.com
http://www.Instagram.com/therealfabp
http://www.Twitter.com/therealfabp

Crusher is a new album from singer-songwriter, Bev. The songs have a dreamy, retro-futuristic 1970’s quality. The ambiance is surreal and contemplative. While it may have had some classic rock and jazz inspirations, it also reminds me a lot of early 2000’s indie rock, which represented a golden age I didn’t fully appreciate at the time.

Bev’s performance has a certain honesty and sensitivity. She’s a solid vocalist from a technical standpoint as well. The lyrics frequently deal with heartbreak and the rediscovery of one’s self. Apparently Bev recently went through a divorce in 2018, and some of the sentiments expressed are probably a reflection of that. From a musical standpoint, the hooks on many of these songs are so good they will give you goosebumps. My personal favorite track on here is Madrid, which is catchy, melodic and strikes me as an instant indie classic.

For more info:

https://www.bevmusic.com/
https://bevband.bandcamp.com/

Little Big Things is a new album from artist, Jeff Engholm. This one is set to hit the street on June 18th, 2021. In terms of genre, it’s difficult to classify. Combining elements of folk rock, and adult contemporary, the songs on this album are rich with melody. There’s an upbeat and subtly quirky quality to this music. It just has a lot of personality. Recording quality is excellent. The guitar tones are bright and brimming with detail. You can tell Jeff Engholm really enjoys making music. The vibe is off the charts. My favorite song on this album is Feel the Sting. It’s surreal, slightly psychedelic and absolutely rocks. Every track on here is a hit.

For more info:

Spotify Pre-Save: https://show.co/3oGURic
https://jeffengholm.com/
https://www.instagram.com/jeffengholmmusic/

That Witch… is a new single from Minneapolis-based composer and sound designer, Jeff Goldsmith. Slated for release on May 28th, this is one of the more interesting tracks I’ve heard in recent memory. In a Jekyll and Hyde like fashion, the song oscillates back and forth between demonic noise rock and a kind of elegant alternative. Goldsmith is somehow able to make the jarring juxtaposition work. The ambiance is dark and somewhat haunting but in an appealing way. What makes the contrast successful is that the “mellow” portions of the song are performed very well. This guy really is a solid musician. That Witch… is an avant garde, mini-masteriece.

For more info:

https://www.jeffgoldsmithmusic.com/
https://www.instagram.com/jeffgoldsmithmusic/
https://jeffgoldsmithmusic.bandcamp.com/

Closeted is a new single from artist, Maya Wagner. It’s the title track from her upcoming EP that’s scheduled to be released June 25th, 2021. Maya gives a superb vocal performance on this soulful jam. She’s a great singer from a technical standpoint, but her voice also has a certain innocent purity. It really gives the song credibility. The modestly paced backing music has a nice sparkle to it, and the vocal harmonies work very well. Taking everything into account, Closeted is about as close as you can get to a perfect indie pop song.

For more info:.

https://www.instagram.com/maya.wagner/
https://www.mayawagnermusic.com/
https://www.tiktok.com/@maya.wag