LA’s Olen may have just released his debut EP under his own name, but it is certainly far from the first time that you’ve heard his voice. You might recognize the 27-year-old’s iconic voice from his time in alternative rock band Armors, which he formed with high school friends back in 2013. A literal decade in the making, his new music, all cumulating on his EP, So Codependent, is a product of his time with Armors, the lessons learned along the way, and his growth as a human and artist in the midst of the pandemic. So Codependent is something…
Author: Dom Vigil
The time has finally come for one of the most anticipated shows this year at Denver’s Mission Ballroom. This week (Tuesday, September 26th through Thursday, September 28th), indie rock titans The Postal Service and Death Cab for Cutie will finally hit the stage in Denver for their 20th anniversary co-headline North American tour. After adding not one, but two additional dates to the Colorado stop, the two iconic groups will finally perform their seminal 2003 albums in full – The Postal Service’s RIAA Platinum-certified Give Up and Death Cab for Cutie’s RIAA Gold-certified breakthrough fourth studio LP Transatlanticism – two classics…
Alternative psych-rock band, Meltt have had a hell of a year already and are just gearing up to end it with a bang. Following the release of their EP, Another Quiet Sunday back in March, the band began building anticipation once more with a string of singles, all leading up to the release of their new full-length album, Eternal Embers just last week. The sprawling fourteen-track album not only showcases Meltt’s full dynamic range, but it also finds the band tackling some powerful and personal subject matter, from social media anxiety and technology addiction, loss of a parent from ALS,…
Buzzing singer, songwriter, and vocal powerhouse, Alex Sampson has released an upbeat and undeniable new single, “‘Til The World Gets Sick Of Us” via Warner Records. On the track, warm synths glow around punchy drums and a propulsive bass line. A kinetic guitar riff underscores a promise, “No fear, no fear, I’ll protect us,” while Alex’s skyscraping high register uplifts a stadium-size hook, “We’ll scream ‘til the world gets sick of us!” It arrives on the heels of “WANT YOU!” The latter has already reeled in 441K Spotify streams and counting in addition to 285K YouTube views on the music…
Rising LA-based singer-songwriter, Noelle Sucks has released her brand new single, “Ugly Ugly.” Marking her first release through Graveboy Records, Insomniac and Emo Nite’s newest endeavor, the track was produced by frequent collaborator Joel Ferber. It serves as an honest and unfiltered track that addresses the reality and turmoil faced when processing unhealthy relationships. Between the anthemic synth and compelling honesty, Noelle allows herself to look in the mirror and accept the past in order to change her future, ultimately leading to self acceptance. “This song came from the depths of anger and frustration from a specific cycle I keep…
Nashville based artist, Taylor Acorn has released her highly anticipated EP, Certified Depressant via ONErpm. Produced by Dan Swank (All Time Low), Andrew Pacheco and Phil Barnes (Sydney Sierota [Echosmith], Cassadee Pope, Smallpools), Certified Depressant finds Taylor sharing some of her most deepest and vulnerable thoughts and feelings about her personal struggles with mental health, love, life and everything in between over these past few years. The EP takes you along for the ride on the roller coaster of emotions of life, and serves as a reminder that you’re not alone in your feelings. “I have been dreaming of the…
Breakout pop artist, Madeline The Person has released her stunning new EP, Chapter 4: The End via Warner Records. Flowing between somber and joyful, the project perfectly showcases her quirky brand of pop. It arrives alongside a music video for the track, “Watercolor Flowers”, which can be seen now below. Madeline also announced her upcoming Fall tour dates, where she will take the stage in her hometown of Houston, TX, as well as Los Angeles and New York City. Pre-sale will take place on September 25th, with general on-sale beginning September 29th. Tickets and more information can be found HERE.…
Nashville-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist corook has released serious person (part 2), the eagerly anticipated second installment of their serious person project. The EP includes recent single, “emergency contact,” along with the brand new “alien,” plus “I FORGOT,” “party party party!” and “haircut”, and follows serious person (part 1), released earlier this summer. “part 2 is the fun and funky second child of the serious person era,” says corook. “This batch of songs is fronted with more silliness and spastic energy while still tackling serious subjects like emergency contacts, self-discovery and depression. I fell in love with the imperfections of recording while making…
South Dakota troubadour, Tyler Halverson has released his latest single, “Yella Rose” via Atlantic Records. The track is accompanied by an official music video, directed by filmmaker Wales Toney. Watch it now below. “A couple years ago, my friend Nate Fredrick and I sat down to write us a stubborn love song: one about a Dallas darlin who likes new love, and not the kind that ages,” said Halverson. “It’s about someone who can’t make up their mind about you, when yours has been done made up.” “Yella Rose” continues what is proving a milestone year for Halverson, highlighted by…
Tom Walker has made his poignant return with his defiant new single, “Burn”. The track serves as a rallying cry from an artist who made his name – and earned his Number One album, 2019 BRIT Award, & international hit in “Leave A Light On” – for the candour in his craft. But what happens when that artist, with two million worldwide album sales and over three billion global streams in tow, nearly calls it quits? The songs he wrote last year for album number two? Binned. The half-measures and second-guessing? Burned. The relationship with his record label? Fractured. Just…