“Spitting Off the Edge of the World” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs feat. Perfume Genius: Joyful Music for the Fight Ahead
The indie rock trio Yeah Yeah Yeahs ruled the pop, rock, and even alternative charts in the early 2000’s. Between their iconic tune “Maps” appearing in the original Rock Band video game and their 2009 hit “Heads Will Roll” continuing to be a club anthem, we never forgot about Yeah Yeah Yeahs. But after almost […]
Musosoup Review: An Unbiased Look at the Platform Based on Real Campaigns
Is Musosoup worth it? Here’s my short answer: It can be. Artists can use Musosoup to get press coverage and playlist placements for their music. There are a lot of solid curators on the platform, and thanks to their submission model (which I’ll discuss in more depth below), campaigns are incredibly easy to set up […]
Nolie on “Picky,” Treasuring His Time, and Transcending ‘Pretty’ Songs
We all know that radio is increasingly taking the backseat to streaming in today’s pop world. But Nolie’s new song “Picky” sounds like one of those buoyant songs that deserve to come pouring out of Corvettes on the Santa Monica Freeway all summer long. Although some listeners may mistakenly lump Nolie in with Charlie Puth […]
“pls call me” by PKAY: A haunting look at a relationship in the rearview
Somewhere on California’s Highway 99, a young singer opens her iPhone’s voice memo app and starts recording new ideas for an album. The result is a collection of heart-on-sleeve stories that’ll become letters from the 99, the debut album of indie-pop artist PKAY. PKAY started writing her own music after a breakup when she was […]
How to Write a Press Release for Your Music
If you’re an indie musician, there’ll always be some aspects of promoting your music you need to do by yourself, whether that’s because you’re a DIY band, an artist without a manager or label, or because your budget is tight. A press release is a great way to promote yourself and your music for free; […]
Zoe Zobrist on “Better,” Her Songwriting, and What Happened Since Her Last Song
Soft, slow and sad is Zoe Zobrist’s latest single: “Better”. “Better” is a drifting rock single following up 2021’s “Oh Baby.” Sounding much like a retrospective, it’s fitting that “Better” has a more produced sound to it. The instruments stand more on their own, and serve to elevate the focus of the track: the vocals. […]
Lauren Spring on “Make It Look Easy,” Dream Pop, and Trusting Your Own Talent
Lauren Spring is well-known in the U.S. for her stellar work with the Americana group The Krickets. Her solo albums, however, have a captivating pop sound that’s winning her new fans on both sides of the Atlantic. Spring is signed to the UK label Saint In The City Records, and “Make It Look Easy” is […]
“Just Like a River” by Jenny Berkel: Lovely, Free-Flowing Folk
In “Just Like A River,” Berkel experiences a ripple on the still surface of her life, caused by an intriguing new face. The song feels like a meditative reflection, in which she seeks to reach and merge herself with this fated connection. In a press release, Berkel explained, “’Just Like a River’ started as a […]
9 Best TikTok Promotion Services for Artists (2023)
Here are the top TikTok promotion services for artists in 2022: Before I get into each firm, I want to note that I’ve only tried one firm on this list; the rest of my analysis is based on my informal survey of what’s out there (using the sophisticated research techniques of Google search and email). […]
“Run, Run, Run (Leaving the Village)” by Miss Nöyd: Pristine, Freeing Music
I could think of a million words to describe “Run Run Run (Leaving the Village)” by Miss Nöyd. Pristine. Enchanting. Delicate. Rather, like our singer does, I’ll leave you with a sea of my thoughts and wisdom. It probably won’t be as structured and elegant as hers, but that’s okay. This song’s piano is nothing […]
