Danish Post-Punk Trio KONVOJ Release Debut Album "Basher"

There's nothing I love more than a high-energy post-punk show. It's one of the few genres where I actually see people dance a bit, even if they're just subtlely bouncing up and down, trying not to spill their beer.

KONVOJ, the Danish post-punk trio, is the perfect band for this kind of setting. The word 'post-punk' is often thrown around in music writing, usually referring to the cold, angular guitars and monotone vocals found on the East Coast. KONVOJ breaks out of these stereotypes and abides by their own strict rules. Their vocals are joyful, their music still structured but less harsh than others in the genre, allowing space for elements of grunge, psych and garage rock to seep in.

For fans of IDLES, Parquet Courts, and shame, you’re sure to find a song for your daily Spotify rotation off of KONVOJ’s debut album “Basher.”

The trio met in high school in Gladsaxe over ten years ago. They're the kind of band you'd be pleasantly surprised by, playing at the local bar with your friends' band. The members have played together in different bands over the years, eventually forming KONVOJ as it exists today.

Upon creation, KONVOJ was based on the following dogmas:

• The band should ONLY consist of the three.

• It should be alive and dangerous.

• No focus on the commercial for the sake of the commercial!

• Everything had to be recorded in one-takes – mistakes / the rawness has a clear justification as an expression.

• Don't go down the same path as everyone else.

• The music needs to be liberating.

Six months after their first show, KONVOJ recorded their album "Basher" in two days, with one take for each song.

Listen to "Basher" below.

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Also Cool's FME Top Picks: Round One

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If you haven’t already heard of Quebec’s FME (Festival de musique émergente), we’re thrilled to acquaint you. Founded in 2003, FME is an annual music festival held in the beautiful town of Rouyn-Noranda and exclusively highlights independent artists. Our team is grateful to be attending this year’s edition of FME, and leading up to the festival we will be rounding up our list of must-see (and hear!) acts from the 2021 lineup (which is top-tier all around, for the record). Take a peak at our first collection of FME Top Picks below, featuring Pierre Kwenders, Lido Pimienta, Pantayo and Crabe.

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Pierre Kwenders 

Pierre Kwenders is the stage-name of Congolese-Canadian singer-songwriter José Louis Modabi, who is somewhat of a living legend as a Juno-nominated and Polaris-longlisted after-hours king. After immigrating to Canada as a teenager, Kwenders attracted widespread attention for his guest appearance on Radio Radio’s 2012 album Havre de Grace and began releasing his own music shortly thereafter. The Montreal-based musician is celebrated for his music that “is a response to a world that so often asks people who fit comfortably in multiple boxes to pick only one.” Known for rapping and singing in multiple languages (English, French, Lingala and Tshiluba), Kwenders is also recognized for his percussive rhythms that command undeniable danceability. If you find yourself in Montreal, check out Kwenders’ after-hours Moonshine soirées, held every Saturday after the full moon in a location only disclosed via text message the day of the event. 

Pierre Kwenders will be performing at FME on September 2nd, 2021 at 7:00PM EST

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Another trailblazer on our Top Picks list is Lido Pimienta, the Afro-Indigenous, Colombian-Canadian superstar who dazzles audiences with her artistry, while simultaneously confronting systemic toxicity that permeates society at large. With the 2016 Polaris-Prize win under her belt, Pimienta is known for her mesmerizing poetry, electronic soundscapes that embrace her Afro-Indigenous traditions, and a wholeheartedly punk stage-presence and outlook.  Now based in Toronto, Pimienta also works as a visual artist and curator who explores “the politics of gender, race, motherhood, identity and the construct of the Canadian landscape in the Latin American diaspora and vernacular.” To top it off, she has of the most eye-catching performance attire and visuals we have ever seen. 

Lido Pimienta will be performing at FME on September 2nd, 2021 at 7:00PM EST

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Pantayo 

Pantayo’s 2020 self-titled debut is constantly spinning for us. This Canadian queer quintet based in Toronto is made up of members of the Filipino diaspora. Formed in 2012, Pantayo combines of kulintang —an ancient form of Southeast-Asian instrumental percussion using gongs, drums and chimes— with elements of synth-pop, punk and R&B to create infectious rhythms as a basis for their ethereal soundscapes. Named as one of NOW Magazine’s Toronto Indie Musicians to Watch in 2018, their debut LP was shortlisted for the 2020 Polaris Music Prize. The group is perhaps the first ever act to fuse the rippling effect of a gong with pop sensibilities; a feat made clear by their name, which is Tagalog for “for us.” 

Pantayo will be performing at FME on September 2nd, 2021 at 7:00PM EST

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Self-described “présent-punk” duo Crabe are constantly pushing the envelope with their aggressive, experimental sound and work ethic. Known for their energetic, chaotic live performances and a career that spans over the last 15 years, the band has played over 250 shows and are a staple in Quebec’s experimental music roster. Their most recent release Sentients is described by Mothland as “a tribute to out-of-date sounds [due to] the band offloading their traditional rock n’ roll instruments to pursue new avenues of ‘crabisme.’” Possibly making the most noise between two people, Crabe are sure to wake us up from the quarantine haze with their industrial, thrashing expansion on punk’s skeleton.

Crabe will be performing at FME on September 3rd, 2021 at 10:00PM EST

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Evan Wright Shares Mellow Indie Psychedelic Album Sound From Out the Window (Solitaire Recordings)

I don't know about you, but I tend to have a soundtrack for each season, something to guide each mini-era of my life. The latest era has been defined by the way the sunlight filters through my windows in the afternoon, the cicadas chirping outside, and constant questioning of how the summer slipped away so fast. 

Evan Wright's latest album Sound From Out the Window (Solitaire Recordings) has been the perfect soundtrack for my end-of-summer-existentialism, with his twangy psychedelic melodies guiding the season's change. The New York-based musician's smooth vocals take us on a melancholic stroll through nostalgia, a pained longing for past times that can never come back, but one that doesn't wallow in self-pity. 

The album evokes warm and calming tones, bearing a likeness to the work of Andy Shauf, Kurt Vile, and early HOMESHAKE. Mellow guitars and gentle lyrics explore themes of friendships ending and relationships falling apart, yet leave the listener feeling comforted and almost uplifted by the coziness of Evan's sound.

Listen to Sound From Out the Window below

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Ellyn Woods Releases Indie Dream Pop EP All At Once (House of Youth)

The heatwave has broken, and the cool, end-of-summer wind is slowly sweeping through the city. What better way to celebrate than to groove to some synthy dream pop tunes from Ellyn Woods?

Today Ellyn releases her indie-pop album All At Once on Montreal label House of Youth. This release follows her 2017 release Sound of Home, an EP inspired by her backpacking travels on the west coast of Canada. 

While her Sound of Home combined Ellyn's soft, haunting vocals and acoustic guitar arrangements to create an intimate, hypnotic vibe, All At Once leans more towards a breezy, jazzy electronic sound reminiscent of 2010s indie pop. For fans of early Santigold and Little Dragon, Ellyn's latest album may just be your new favourite find.

Listen to Sound of Home below

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TikTok Queen Maryze Shares Hyper Pop Bop "FBP (Female Brad Pitt)" (Prod. Margo) Music Video

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After a year of viral icicle reviews, connecting with queer community, and putting out nonstop bangers, Montreal TikTok queen Maryze has blessed us with yet another summer bop. "FBP (Female Brad Pitt)" is a glittery hyper pop anthem, expressing the pandemic malaise we've collectively been trying to overcome while simultaneously battling the sexist internet trolls who tried to take her down. The track was produced by Margo, another Also Cool friend and talented creator.

The FBP demo went viral earlier this year when Maryze posted a clip on TikTok and received hundreds of sexist and misogynistic comments from male "producers" saying how women can't write music and don't deserve equal pay. On the flip side, the queer community and women musicians celebrated the song as an iconic bop and demanded its release. A song first inspired by pandemic depression shopping sprees, chock-full of early aughts references, has become a defiant middle finger to the patriarchy.

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If that wasn't enough to lift you out of your end-of-summer-sadness, the track is accompanied by a Y2K-themed music video. The video has a nostalgic pizza-party-with-your-best-friends-vibe while still encapsulating a very queer, bratty, and bedazzled energy. It features a ton of Also Cool pals, including co-founder Malaika Astorga, NGL Flounce, and Janette King, Matante Alex, and Margo, to name a few.

Watch the video below

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Le vaisseau d'or Release Ethereal Dreampop EP Desire Forever

It's Friday, the summer heat is shimmering before you, and you're trying to ease your way into the day. Desire Forever drifts in with silky chords drift in to accompany your late-summer weekend adventures, and suddenly you're the main character of an indie film where nothing happens, but everything is beautiful.

If you enjoyed that little bit of daydreaming, you'd love the Montreal shoegaze dream-pop outfit Le vaisseau d'or. They've just released their fifth EP Desire Forever, a three-track blend of the smooth and soft sides of early Spiritualized, Jesus & Mary Chain, Suicide, and Mazzy Star. The songs started as an improvised live session and were then mixed and elevated by Collin Hegma from The Brian Jonestown Massacre. 

Watch the ethereal visualizer filmed in Nunavik by Farid Kassouf below.

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PREMIERE: Oddysseys Share Grungey New Track "Demeanor"

Our favourite Chicago pals Oddysseys are back with their latest hot and heavy release, "Demeanor." Premiering today on the site, the track will be available on all streaming platforms on July 30th.

"Demeanor"'s gritty Nirvana-esque vocals paired with the shoegaze guitars pick up where their last release, "Moaner," left off. The track perfectly capture how we progress and regress due to the fear that stems from the options available to us as we forge our futures through their layers of cascading sound. Falling deeper into this sonic world, Oddysseys lives up to their name by exploring everything between the mysterious and the euphoric.

As well as being total grungey shoegaze rockstars, they're also very sweet friends and good people. The Odd Haus collective has been sending us their zines regularly, filled with excellent mutual aid resources, topics to reflect upon for social change, and a ton of delicious and easy recipes.

Listen to “Demeanor” below

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Holobody Releases Shimmering Experimental Pop Album "Phosphorus"

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Fuelled by love, light, and an understanding that change is the only constant in life, Holobody has released his record Phosphorus, which has been eight years in the making. Released on his label Gusding, the project fulfills ideas dating back nearly a decade and brought to a head through Saturn's recent run in Capricorn.

Phosphorus opens up the world of Holobody for us, and it feels as if we're being transported through a world of shimmering crystal light, surrounded by flora and reflections of past lives, moving towards a higher self. The album has a light-hearted psychedelic electronic tone, reminiscent of early 2010s indie pop. Soft and gentle melodies carrying beautiful narratives serve as an ode to the archetypal muse, the lightbringer, morning star, recognized variously as Prometheus, Venus, and Lucifer.

Holobody (Luke Loseth) navigates through this iridescent juggernaut by transforming his songs into breathing ecosystems, drawing on pop, electronic, and folk traditions as inspiration.

You can support Holobody by checking out his website, and listening to Phosphorus on Bandcamp.

Malaika Astorga is the co-founder of Also Cool. She is a Mexican-Canadian visual artist, writer, and social media strategist currently based in Montreal.

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Hot Girl Summer Begins with Magi Merlin's "To The Beach"

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At this point, you probably already know how much we love Magi Merlin and her incredible artistry. She's quickly become Montreal's up-and-coming musical sweetheart and is set to take on the rest of the music industry very soon. We covered her EP Drug Music earlier this year, as well as her surrealist music video for Mock Meat.

So why am I gushing about Magi again? Well, she's just released “To The Beach,” the first song off of her upcoming EP, which is part of a larger series of releases entitled Weather Music. But don't let the summery title deceive you; this honey-smooth track is yet another peek into the singer's healing process, focusing on the relationship that she has with her father, someone she chose to remove from her life due to a difficult past.

Described as "neo-soul" and "alternative R&B," Magi is paving her way with yet another evolution to her sound. I caught up with her to chat about the track and Hot Magi Summer 2021.

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Malaika for Also Cool: It seems like with each season, you continue to transform yourself as an artist. Can you tell us about the meaning behind the visuals for the song? 

Magi Merlin: Yes! It honestly comes as a surprise to me. I want to depict metamorphosis and change with each release. It's all active, genuine change. I feel like with every release I become more confident in my work and myself. 

When it comes to the visuals, the concept is to depict power through vulnerability. Removing layers of clothing is a metaphor for taking down protective walls and finding strength in that vulnerability. It was interesting to strip down to nearly nothing in front of an entire crew, a testament to me actively practicing what I am preaching (hehe). 

Also Cool: There's a reoccurring theme throughout your music of growing out of relationships that no longer serve you. Has this been a conscious choice, or is it a natural part of your healing process to turn complicated feelings into your art?

Magi: Turning difficult situations in my life into music has definitely become a part of my healing process. It's funny; when I'm in the middle of dealing with a tough situation, I usually find I'm too emotional to write about it. I've noticed that once I've cleared the initial brunt of my emotions and can look at the situation clearly, I can turn it into something tangible. I know that I am nearing a stage of healing when I am clear-headed enough to write about painful or difficult situations. 

AC: Tell us about your collaborators on the song and the video. Who are they, and how did you start working together?

Magi: Funkywhat produced the song (along with pretty much every other song I have out right now)! I met him through Instagram three years ago (of course) and have been working with him regularly ever since. 

Mailis Roy-Lessard directed the music video. It was my first time working with her and the rest of the team, and it was fantastic! I loved being on set and being guided by Mailis. It was such a cool experience that I'm still hyped about.

AC: I'm personally really interested to know what kind of music you're listening to right now.

Magi: I've been listening to a lot of Wizkid and Burnaboy lately. They've been on repeat for the past few weeks! I think it's the change in weather; warm weather calls for Afrobeat.

AC: Will Summer 2021 be a hot Magi summer? Are you playing any shows? Will we be blessed with more music? 

Magi: Omg, hahaha, HOT MAGI SUMMERRRRR! I hope so! I've got an EP coming out this summer that I am insanely excited about. It's some of my favourite work so far, and I can't wait to share it with you. 

I'm also set to play la Grosse Lamterne in August. After playing Santa Teresa fest, I'm SOOOOO excited to play more live shows! Hot girl summer has commenced.

Watch To The Beach below

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Indie-folk Singer l i l a Unveils Dreamy New EP "recollection"

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Today, Quebec singer-songwriter l i l a unveils her EP recollection, ushering in the sweet feeling of springtime in the city. The EP is a breezy and melodic collection of indie-folk songs detailing the singer's personal experiences and introspection. 

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According to the singer, "Each song is associated with a moment, a feeling, a specific memory that still seems so vivid. Recollection is nostalgia, sadness, friendship, winter, love, fear, life, death; it is the feeling that nothing comes and yet everything happens."

recollection is a follow-up to her album 2018 Quiet as Fire and is reminiscent of acts like Big Thief, Aldous Harding and Helena Deland. l i l a's gentle vocals and poetic lyrics feel like a much needed sigh of relief.

Listen to recollection below

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Bon Enfant Channels Jodorowsky and Psychedelia in New Single "Magie"

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It seems that the longer we've been in isolation, the more we look to art and music as a source of optimism. Enter “Magie,” the latest music video from Bon Enfant directed by Ian Lagarde, and produced by Parce Que Films. For fans of Jodorowsky's The Holy Mountain, this track is for you.

The track is off their self-titled 2019 album via Duprince, and is reminiscent of 70s-style psychedelia. The video emulating David Bowie-esque aesthetics and sci-fi visions of the future. According to the band: "We really wanted our video to be a pure psychedelic and occult delirium with an overdose of colors and optical effects (…) we think Ian and the filming crew really nailed it."

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“Magie” looks like what it will feel like to finally be back together again, dancing at shows and music festivals all night long. 

Check out “Magie” below

Catch the Bon Enfant at one of their upcoming (COVID-safe) shows.

04.09.2021 @ Vieux Couvent in Saint-Prime QC

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09.10.2021 @ Grand Théâtre in Quebec city (with Mon Doux Saigneur)

10.01.2021 + 10.02.2021 @ MTelus in Montreal (with Mon Doux Saigneur) 

Malaika Astorga is the co-founder of Also Cool. She is a Mexican-Canadian visual artist, writer, and social media specialist, currently based in Montreal.

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Magi Merlin's New Track "Mock Meat" is Realer Than You'll Ever Be

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A little spooky, a little bit sultry, Magi Merlin's "Mock Meat" (prod. Funky What) draws you in with textured sounds and silky vocals. The track is less of a departure from her last single, "Walking to the Dep," and more of an evolution point for Magi Merlin as an artist.

I caught up with Magi about "Mock Meat" and got to dive a little deeper into the song's meaning and her preference for vegan protein alternatives.

While we were chatting about her new track, she explained that it was not only evocative of the heavy wintery energy we've all been feeling but of a failed friendship as well. She shared that the song was her way of processing the hurt it caused while still knowing that she had made the right choice by setting these boundaries.

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We empathized with each other about the process of realizing that a friend may not have the best intentions for you and the sadness of realizing that it's time to let them go for your own good. We're taught to break up with a partner when the relationship goes sour, but when it comes to ending friendships, especially creative ones, things get a little more complicated.

While the song may be evocative of the cold, heavy feelings we're all going through, it's a beacon of promise for the undoubtedly excellent album to come. As Magi Merlin continues to grow as an artist, it's no doubt that her creative career will blossom with her. She's one of our top artists to watch this year, and that's not a compliment we hand out freely.

Oh, and in case you were curious, Magi Merlin has confirmed that Beyond Meat Sausages are her #1 type of mock meat. "I could eat those literally every day, no exaggeration. They have a legit sausage texture and flavour. UNBEATABLE." @ Beyond Meat, we're open to sponsorships.

Listen to Mock Meat below and keep an eye out for Magi Merlin's upcoming EP Drug Music, to be released March 5.

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Review: Priors Break-In 2021 With My Punishment on Earth

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If you’re a fan of the Montreal rock n’ roll outfit Priors, you may have been wondering if they were ever going to fulfill their promise of a third release before the close of 2020. Luckily for all of us, they stayed true to their word and saved the New Year with a 10-song LP titled My Punishment on Earth.

The album leans heavily into synth sounds and channels a raw, pent-up energy that feels fitting after a seemingly stagnant year spent in isolation. “Astral” is an especially propulsive track that will have you bouncing off the walls with its avalanche of thumping drums and a driving chorus that exponentially builds up until the end - peak avalanche. The other  stand-out track is “Fox Force Five,” which features a downright menacing guitar riff - and is accompanied by an appropriately murderous music video, to boot. 

As is characteristic of their music, Priors’ My Punishment on Earth is a taut listening experience - and with its clocking in at just over 26 minutes, you’ve got to be committed to the intensity. However, there’s a contemplative air instilled among the controlled chaos. The opener is a punchy psychedelic number alternating between a relentless bass hook and blasts of distortion. A meandering guitar threading its way throughout makes the songs feel unexpectedly experimental, while the lyrics are suitably doom and gloom, taking you on a deep-dive into the sinister subconscious milieu.

A few of the tracks are recognizable from pre-pandemic sets, but are now presented in a more polished digitized form. It’s a matter of personal preference whether you like the clean cut versions over the raw sound of a show, but there’s no arguing that the blend of guttural garage punk with an electronic edge has been a core element of the band’s sound since the start - and it works effortlessly here.

Most of all, this LP makes me miss rubbing shoulders with fellow dive bar aficionados. Here’s hoping for that day to come soon. You can find both digital and vinyl versions of the album on Bandcamp. 

Priors are Chance Hutchison, Stuart Buckley, Alan Hildebrandt, Drew Demers, Seb Godin, and Maxime Desharnais.

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Alicia Clara's "Hazemaze" is an Glimmering Ode to Self-Reflection & Growth

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“I poured some gold in your cup // to squeeze out some hazy truths // we move on up // and as the afternoon lingers on.” (Alicia Clara, Hazemaze)

Self-awareness is often one of the hardest lessons to learn, and re-learn, especially when it comes to relationships. Alicia Clara sings to this process with her latest single “Hazemaze,” a song about her “obsession with fixing people, and wanting to turn them into (her) idealized version of them(selves).” But according to Alicia, “This often ends in me fooling myself, and, ultimately, in a little bit of a disaster. It’s my little self-deprecating song!”

With silky lyrics, and upbeat instrumentals, this psych-pop folk track is surprisingly upbeat. It’s the kind of song you sway around to in your bedroom, doing your makeup, while you think about how beautiful it will be to be able to dance with friends again.

This is the latest single off of Alicia Clara’s upcoming EP Outsider/Unusual, (prod. Michael Kalman) which is set to release early next year on Hot Tramp Records.

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Elijah Wolf Shares Tender New Track "At Times / At Night" feat. Photay & Josh Jaeger

Today Also Cool Mag fav Elijah Wolf shares his new track “At Times / At Night" featuring featuring Photay & Josh Jaeger (of Angel Olsen, Fleet Foxes). The single is off his upcoming album Brighter Lighting (produced by Sam Cohen), which will be out February 26 via Trash Casual Records.

“At Times / At Night" is the perfect melody for cozying at home on a chilly evening, drinking hot chocolate, and reminding yourself that you deserve the love and empathy that you give others. In short, it’s all about those warm and fuzzy feels.

“It’s a song about simply sitting still to observe the world around you, in a life that can move so fast," explains Elijah. "I wrote it one Sunday afternoon while watching a rain storm through my window. It was a rare moment where everything felt still, & I felt completely present in my life. I wrote this song as a reminder to always take the time to be still, & to look around & observe."

"After the first album sessions with Sam Cohen, I left for a month long tour with my dear friend Photay. Throughout those 4 weeks we had the chance to listen to the rough mixes & early studio versions on long drives through the different epic landscapes of the US & Canada. When we got home, we went straight back into the studio to finish up. This one features Photay on Buchla Synthesizer."

For fans of early Fleet Foxs, Wilco, and Hovvdy, this one’s for you. Listen to At Times / At Night" below.

Oddysseys Debut Post-Punk Banger "Body Heat"

If you've been searching for your end-of-summer post-punk banger, we've got you covered with Oddysseys new single “Body Heat.”

With cascading vocals, punchy drums, and high-energy sound, Chicago's Oddysseys’ break away from the shoegaze sound they're known for. This track is a highly-anticipated follow up to their 2019 album "Odd Behaviour."

"Our single, 'Body Heat' marks a new direction, as our upcoming project will embody the pent up energy and anticipation that has built over this period of quarantine and rampant social injustice. Combining the elements of 80's postpunk with punchy post-rock production, we wanted to be louder about how we feel and not beat around the bullshit."

For fans of DIIV, N0V3L, Egyptian Blue and Omni, Oddysseys might just be your new obsession.

Listen to Body Heat now

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Soaky Siren's M.I.A. is an Ode to Taking Time Off the Internet

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"I've been M.I.A., 100%, selfish disconnect, ain't no Internet."

Do you ever feel the need to just completely disconnect? Take some time off the Internet? Maybe throw your phone into the ocean for the foreseeable future? Soaky Siren's latest release, M.I.A., is a bright and bubbly anthem for isolation as self-care. 

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Originally from the Bahamas, Soaky Siren is not a representative of the stereotypical tale of sun, sand, and sea. Her paradise is one without privilege, a stomping ground that would arm her with the fierce drive to launch her career as an artist. Soaky's sound ranges from pop to raw and fiery dancehall. Since moving to Los Angeles, she's been making waves by co-writing with Jason Derulo, Rita Ora, Pitbull, J Balvin, Camila Cabello, and Big Freedia. 

The single is a strong follow up to her latest EP "Lucaya" (named after Port Lucaya in the Bahamas), which we've been listening to since it came out in 2019. (Our fav track is Upside Down), and we can't wait to see what Soaky does next.

M.I.A. is out on all streaming platforms now. 

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