Summertime Dropouts

Rewind by Summertime Dropouts (Voluminous Records) The soundtrack for the summer of 2012 has already arrived! Fans of Blink 182, New Found Glory and Yellowcard are destined to discover a new favorite when encountering the pop punk anthems found on Rewind by Summertime Dropouts. Based out of the sometimes... more

Violens

True by Violens (Slumberland Records) I love being able to tell others about new music. Case in point, this three-piece from Brooklyn called Violens.  Led by Jorge Elbrecht, who also produces here and elsewhere, he’s obviously not content to stick with one style, mood or color.  Throughout 2011... more

Magic Wands

Aloha Moon by Magic Wands (Bright Antenna Records) Magic Wands is the duo of Chris and Dexy Valentine.  Like their surname, their music is lovey-dovey, soft and fuzzy indie-pop with sexy vocals from Dexy. The title track opens the album with waves lapping a beach and a tropical feel.  You can almost... more

Melina May

Lovers Love, Liars Lie by Melina May (Self-released) Melina May is the creation of Brison X. Cortez of Fresno, CA – a one man project that has been gaining a good deal of attention due to Facebook exposure and remarkably catchy songs.  Comparisons to Never Shout Never and The Ready Set are inevitable,... more

For The Foxes

The Revolution by For The Foxes (Hopeless Records) From signing with Hopeless Records to an actual release of an EP, it took awhile before we heard anything substantial from For The Foxes. A compilation track here and a single there, just to give the listener a preview of perhaps what would be in store... more

Let It Happen

It Hurts, But It’s Worth It by Let It Happen (Self-released EP) Based out of the Cincinnati, Ohio music scene, Let It Happen is a pop rocking band with a decidedly indie edginess whose tunes are wildly infectious and instantly memorable. Fans of acts such as Jimmy Eat World and The Starting Line are... more

Sea Dweller

Signs of a Perfect Disaster by Sea Dweller (Upside Down Recordings) Sea Dweller is a Roman trio that perform intelligent, emotional music heavy on guitar effects with a gauzy, warm atmosphere. The band is made up of Cristiano Carosi on vocals and guitars, Paola Mattaroccia on bass and vocals and Paolo... more

The Summer Circuit

One Giant Leap by The Summer Circuit (Self-released) Fans of The Rocket Summer and A Rocket To The Moon will launch themselves into the stratosphere when discovering the wondrous tunes of The Summer Circuit. The creation of vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Chris Gordon, The Summer Circuit presents... more

Just Left

What Goes Around Comes Around by Just Left (Self-released EP) One of the most underrated bands on the melodic punk music arena, Just Left released a terrific debut for Standby Records in 2009 entitled Think Fast. It’s been awhile since we’ve heard new music from this talented Chicago based collective,... more

Lee DeWyze

What Once Was by Lee DeWyze (WuLi Records) Prior to appearing on and winning Season 9 of American Idol, aspiring singer / songwriter Lee DeWyze recorded a wealth of material for independent label WuLi Records. Featuring production work by WuLi co-owners Ryan McGuire and Louis Svitek (famed guitarist... more

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