the rundown

Get your new music fix with these brand spankin’ new tunes from all over the world – you can also find these songs on our Limited Time Offer Spotify playlist.  

sheep eyes – “Should Be Blood”

Country: US

Genre: Garage Rock

Words From the Artist: “sheep eyes is an LA-based post-punk/art rock band inspired by the likes of Television, Ought, and Suburban Lawns, and this is our first single.”

The Angry Lisas – “Sleeping Dogs”

Country: US

Genre: Alt Rock

Words From the Artist:  In the haunting melodies of “Sleeping Dogs” by The Angry Lisas, emotions run deep as the Portland rock band takes you on a journey of introspection and self-discovery. The song opens with the echoes of a turbulent chapter in primary songwriter Sean Taylor’s life. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of reflection, where Taylor looks back at the person he once was, dissecting his actions, emotions, and the losses along the way. With raw vulnerability, the band encapsulates the essence of loss, regret, and growth, inviting listeners to join them in examining the complexities of these situations. The powerful combination of soulful vocals, poignant lyrics, and crunchy guitar riffs allows The Angry Lisas to evoke an emotional atmosphere that resonates with those who have faced the aftermath of a shattered relationship.

Pepper Kit – “Growing Pains”

Country: US

Genre: Alt Rock

Words From PR: Born out of one of the lowest points in her adult life, Pepper Kit wrote Growing Pains in her driveway in 20 minutes, yet it took a full 7 months to perfect the energetic sound that would carry this song forward (including finding the perfect drummer). Pepper recorded her best vocals 20 minutes after a good cry. This song is raw, energetic, and anthematic.

Alyx Lynn – “Oh Amy”

Country: UK

Genre: Indie Rock

Words From the Artist: “this song means a lot to me as it represents my thoughts and feelings during a very emotional and vulnerable time in my life. Working through the rejection I felt when a close friend moved onto a different scene, I eventually learnt to find acceptance of the situation and was then able to let go and not be afraid of losing someone, which is something I’ve often struggled with. So, for me to be able to move on and fearlessly put all these thoughts and emotions out there in a song is very special to me”

Liam Docherty – “Life On The West Coast”

Country: Canada

Genre: Singer-songwriter

Words From the Artist: “‘Life On The West Coast’ tells a story about four fictional characters from different socio-economic backgrounds as they navigate life in Vancouver in 2023,” says Liam. “It addresses and reflects back common themes regularly represented in the media of wealth inequality, unaffordable housing, and the toxic drug crisis in the 2020s. The song asks the listener, ‘How does Vancouver look through YOUR eyes?’ And it finishes with ‘we’re all just trying to find our way, searching for a brighter day’—a plea for compassion and recognition of the lives being led by others.”

South for Winter – “Underneath the Blood Moon”

Country: New Zealand

Genre: Americana

Words From the Artist: “Gothic country/indie-Folk murder ballad “Underneath the Blood Moon” is about the use of psychiatry to control and silence women throughout history, especially from the 1800s-1900s. The song was written by lead singer Dani Stone, who works as a registered nurse by day and was inspired to write the feminist revenge anthem by the barbaric treatment of women at that time, and how treating people like they are crazy can actually cause people to go clinically insane. The instrumentation and production of the song were heavily influenced by dark folk/Americana artists like Delta Rae, Colter Wall, The Civil Wars, and Goodnight Texas.”

Mike & The Nerve – “The Last Day of Summer”

Country: US

Genre: Punk

Words From the Artist: Recorded by Lee Dyess at Earthsound Recording in Valdosta, GA (Against Me!, Mayday Parade, From First to Last), the infectious pop-punk summer anthem is about enjoying the best time of your life, knowing that nothing good lasts forever.

Mötley Jëw – “the pit of self”

Country: US

Genre: Alt Rock

Words From the Artist: this is the first track from mötley jëw’s upcoming EP, seasons of grief. it’s a catchy little number about having a panic attack.

Austin Hollow – “A Man Like That”

Country: US

Genre: Americana

Words From the Artist: The song is Austin Hollow’s debut single off our first full length album out this fall. “A Man Like That” is a song about explosive mistakes and the casualties in their wake.

Vacant Space – “Bones”

Country: Canada

Genre: Alt Rock

Words From the Artist: Vacant Space’s latest release “Bones” is a head tossing song filled with high energy and amazing rifts. Although this song is upbeat, the lyrics behind Bones is really about loneliness, feeling left behind, and the want to connect with others.