All Dogs

All Dogs: “That Kind of Girl”

Songs
I can’t think of a single person who hasn’t needed this song at some point in their lives. Of course, there’s always something relatable within the breakup song genre in general, but All Dogs’ new single “That ...
Death Cab for Cutie
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Death Cab for Cutie: Kintsugi

Albums
During my first listen of Kitsugi, it suddenly struck me that Death Cab for Cutie has reached middle age. This may seem obvious — they’ve been making music for almost 18years now (and I would say I’ve been a li...
Leon Bridges

Leon Bridges: “Lisa Sawyer”

Songs
I think we can all agree there is never going to be another Sam Cooke. Or Otis Redding. Or Al Green. Soul music is a difficult genre to get right, and for those of us who grew up swaying to the likes of “You Se...
Kloë

KLOË: “Grip”

Songs
“Everything is easier in the dark with you.” You know when something is just kind of doomed? Or maybe you’re not ready to call it doomed per say, but some unpleasant, nudging truth has begun to creep upon yo...

Guards: “Nothing More”

Songs
Mum has been the definite word on NYC-based band Guards for roughly a year now, having apparently hidden away to work on their sophomore album after 2013’s In Guards We Trust. Their single, “Nothing More,” is r...
Hanni El Khatib

Hanni El Khatib: “Melt Me”

Songs
If you’re anything like me, you probably spent most of your adolescence thinking that the ’90s grunge rock scene was the height of cool. You probably displayed this belief by wearing flannel and owning a skateb...

Mikky Ekko: “Smile”

Songs
I first got into Mikky Ekko sometime last year when I came across his optimistic single, “Pull Me Down.” His newest single, “Smile,” is an anthem-like number that is equally as worthy of playing on repeat. In s...

Grace Mitchell: “Broken Over You”

Songs
Move over, Lorde. I’ve got another 16-year-old indie pop gal on deck who is wise beyond her years. Grace Mitchell is one of my best music discoveries of fall—not only is her music so soulful you could melt into...

Zola Jesus: “Dangerous Days”

Songs
If you are in the mood to feel small in a really good way, I’ve got just the song for you. Zola Jesus (our very own Wisconsinite, Nika Rosa Danilova) has recently released her new single, “Dangerous Days,” and ...

La Sera: “Running Wild”

Songs
I first fell in love with La Sera when, in 2012, during some heartbreak or another, I stumbled upon the near perfect electro-pop ballad “Love That’s Gone.” Between her self-titled first album in 2011 and Sees t...

Blonde Redhead: “No More Honey”

Songs
The staying power of dream indie pop trio Blonde Redhead is nothing short of impressive. “No More Honey” is the moody yet ethereal ballad that is also the first taste of the band’s upcoming ninth (yes...ninth) ...