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Tom H
- Sep 13, 2019
- 4 min
New Single Releases (August/September 2019)
As we transition from summer to autumn, we take a look at six noteworthy new single releases that have graced our ears over the past two months. In this set of single releases, we find outstanding new music from both emerging and established musicians/bands within the US (Brooklyn, Cleveland, Chicago, Los Angeles) and across the pond (London, Berlin). Read on and expand your playlists with new music from Eighty Ninety, O.M.D., Rule of Young, Mark Fernyhough, Gypsy Moth Contro
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Tom H
- Sep 7, 2019
- 2 min
Cardinal Harbor | Vulture Hottub (new album)
It's been just over three years since Chicago-based progressive indie rock band Cardinal Harbor released its last full-length album, Euclid. With a history that began several years back in a college dorm stairwell, the band is comprised of former college grads who create emerging indie music with a modern, independent vibe. In addition to front man Spencer McCreary (vocals, guitar, synth, violin), the band includes Chris Hills (bass, guitar), Joel Stapleton (synth, guitar), M
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Tom H
- Aug 3, 2019
- 4 min
New Indie Singles and EPs (July 2019)
In this post, we take a look back at the month of July and some of the outstanding new indie singles and EP's that have landed on our musical radar - from DNDR, Middle Youth, Kirsty Hawkshaw, Midnight Divide, Lately., and Kevin Daniel. Read on and round out your music playlists with these impressive tracks and artists! DNDR | All We Know (EP) DNDR is the musical moniker of musicians Ludwig Jonsson and Ola Pålsson. While both are native Swedes, they managed to cross paths only
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Tom H
- Jul 19, 2019
- 5 min
The Hatchets | The Uncounted Blue Jillions (debut album)
"The world I've seen is alive and interesting, not because it's perfect and pretty and eternal. But because it needs fixing. I need fixing." The recited quote, an excerpt from one of the many letters written by the legendary Woody Guthrie, establishes the underlying theme and defines the inspiration and context for the songs that are about to follow. An expansive wall of electric guitars immediately transitions the listener into "Love Will Heal You," the upbeat, optimistic op
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Tom H
- Jun 25, 2019
- 4 min
New Indie Singles (June 2019)
Summer is officially here and so much incredible new music has been released during the month of June! To kick off the season in the best possible way, we take a look at some of the month's outstanding new indie singles that have landed on our musical radar - from Samuel Jack, Da Buzz, Russell James, Need For Speed, Rex The Dog, and Steve Everett. Read on and round out your Summer playlists with these impressive tracks and artists! SAMUEL JACK | "Feels Like Summer" Kicking ri
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Tom H
- May 26, 2019
- 3 min
New Indie Singles (May 2019)
As May draws to a close and the seasons transition from Spring to Summer, we take a look at some of the month's outstanding new indie singles that have landed on our musical radar - from Of Monsters and Men, AURORA, DIVMOND, Eleven Point Two, Paul Moody, and Sea Salt. Read on and be sure to give these impressive tracks and artists a listen! OF MONSTERS AND MEN | "Alligator" It's been nearly four years since Icelandic indie pop band Of Monsters And Men released their stunning
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Tom H
- May 3, 2019
- 3 min
Yella Belly | Bad Dog/Last Days (debut single)
NYC-based alt/indie band Yella Belly bursts onto the music scene with their impressive "double A-side" debut single, which features two different, but complementary musical facets of the band's creative process - the rebellious, rocking "Bad Dog," followed by an easy, classic rock-sounding "Last Days." Yella Belly is comprised of William Thompson, Connor Jones, and Jake Hiebert. The band represents a fresh start for its members, who were previously part of other emerging and
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Tom H
- Apr 27, 2019
- 3 min
New Indie Singles (April 2019)
As April draws to a close, we take a look at some of the month's outstanding new indie singles that have landed on our musical radar - from Katey Brooks, Stockholm Noir, Golden Coast, Fauvely, Quinn Lewis, and Trafton. Read on and be sure to give these impressive tracks and artists a listen! KATEY BROOKS | "All Of Me" Leading up to her forthcoming album, Bristol-based indie singer-songwriter Katey Brooks releases the stunning "All Of Me," her soulful and inspirational ballad
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Tom H
- Jan 22, 2019
- 2 min
New Indie Singles (January 2019)
We're not even through the first month of 2019, yet so much great new music has been released in the past few weeks alone. This post highlights six new tracks that have landed on our music radar - from White Lies, Antonioni, Love In October, Rule of Young, Running Red Lights, and Deter. Read on and be sure to give these indie bands a listen! WHITE LIES | "Tokyo" London-based alternative/indie rock trio White Lies releases the fourth single ("Tokyo") leading up to their forthc
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Tom H
- Dec 2, 2018
- 2 min
Rob Drabkin | Oh My (It's a Good Life) (music video)
It was approximately two years ago that I first visited the breathtaking and beautiful country of Iceland. I hoped to experience the Aurora Borealis (or Northern Lights) at least once during our ten day visit. To my surprise, we were able to experience this magical, celestial wonder on all but one rainy evening in late October. The drives, hikes and expeditions in the otherworldly landscape of the Golden Circle will forever hold a special place in my heart. When I first watch
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Tom H
- Sep 3, 2018
- 2 min
Lo Moon (self-titled debut album)
It was just two years ago that Los Angeles-based indie rock band Lo Moon released "Loveless" - their moving, epic debut single which has already garnered nearly 6 million plays on Spotify alone. Following a few similarly stunning follow-up singles ("This Is It", "Thorns"), the band released their self-titled debut album earlier this year. Consisting of members Matthew Lowell, Crisanta Baker and Samuel Stewart, the trio's first album is a sophisticated, moving musical masterpi
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Tom H
- Aug 21, 2018
- 2 min
AMFM | This Town (new single)
When I started writing SoundThread Music Blog two years ago, I can remember discovering the debut, self-titled EP from NYC-based indie rock band AMFM - the musical project of singer-songwriter and guitarist David Caruso. EP tracks "Heroes" and "Broom" were impressive and immediately caught my attention, and put AMFM on my mental list of "bands to watch." Fast forward to present day and "This Town", the brand new single from AMFM. "This Town" sounds like summer and feels like
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Tom H
- Jul 26, 2018
- 1 min
Anna Pancaldi | What I've Become (new single and video)
UK indie singer-songwriter Anna Pancaldi is no stranger to the pages of SoundThread Music Blog. We've fallen in love with and blogged about her most recent stunning EP's (Dear Joey, and Sweet Charity). Her signature songwriting and captivating vocal delivery have been at the core of her acoustic-based music and have carved out a well-earned space for her in the indie music scene. With Sweet Charity, fans were treated to Anna's elegant mastering of the piano on tracks like the
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Tom H
- Jul 7, 2018
- 1 min
Maltby | Maltby (debut EP)
The self-titled debut EP from Seattle-based indie rock band Maltby has been one of my favorite listens since I first heard it a few weeks ago. Containing five thoughtful, laid back and beautifully melodic tracks, this emerging band, consisting of siblings Shay and Anthony Carlucci, Nathan Gemmet, Brian Mendez and Michael Rath, clearly has a great deal of indie circuit potential. The songwriting is strong and easily accessible, with smooth, polished production. The prevalent s
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Tom H
- Jun 2, 2018
- 2 min
Snow Patrol | Wildness (new album)
I can still recall the moment I became a fan of Northern-Irish Scottish indie rock band Snow Patrol. It all started with randomly catching a music video for their 2004 single, "Chocolate." I thought the song was brilliant, picked up their Final Straw album, and I was hooked. Excellent songwriting, great sound, fresh sophisticated indie music - what's not to like? Shortly after, the band hit it big worldwide with their single "Chasing Cars" from their fifth studio album, Eyes
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Tom H
- May 30, 2018
- 2 min
Queue | Float Away (new single)
NYC-based indie rock band Queue has just released their spectacular new single "Float Away," the first new music from the band since 2017's dreamy and delicate "Aimless Kid." Making music together since early 2016, Queue is comprised of Olivia Price, Aida Mekonnen, and Steve Vannelli. Over the past two years, two of Queue's singles ("Falling Into Skies", "Frontier") have been featured on Spotify's Fresh Sounds playlists, and their single “More” was featured on Consequence of
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Tom H
- May 8, 2018
- 2 min
Alabaster | Modern World (debut single)
Hailing from Bristol, UK, atmospheric indie rock outfit Alabaster marks their official entry into the indie scene with their impressive debut single, "Modern World." With musical influences ranging from Brian Jonestown Massacre to the likes of Jeff Buckley and David Bowie, the band delivers a solid, atmospheric, guitar-driven soundscape on their debut single, paired with haunting vocals over prominent, pounding drums. Like a ticking clock, the striking rhythmic intro to "Mode
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Tom H
- May 3, 2018
- 2 min
Beachwood Coyotes | Discipline (new single and video)
Los Angeles-based indie rock band Beachwood Coyotes returns to the spotlight with their exceptional new single, "Discipline." With a band name inspired by coyotes on acid (true story), this emerging, energetic four piece is comprised of Jason Nott (lead vocals, guitar), Drew Smith (bass), Bryan King (drums), and Yan Clermont (guitar). It was just about a year ago that their infectious indie rock anthem, "Face To Face," appeared on our musical radar, and was soon followed by t
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