Their work is both a fiendish desire for and a reluctance towards independence. It harps on the feelings of nostalgia for the past and the exhaustion that accompanies that, tucked within rowdy guitar riffs and guttural vocals.

The decade-long journey that officially brought Cult Classic!  into Mackeson's discography was not only “off the beaten path,” it was in an entirely different direction. In this way, the album lives up to its name: unappreciated by mainstream culture but amassing a steady devotion from a specific audience. 

Although this might seem like an unwanted interjection to some listeners, the frequent appearance of “the woo” highlights the levity of French Cassettes' energy. Their music is a reminder that spunk and fun can coexist with meaning and creation. 

“Tender” consists of six songs, a few familiar favorites like “Cliché” and “Listerine” alongside newer tracks like “Perfect Strangers” and “Anything.” Coakley’s signature crisp instrumentation and strong, sweet vocals showcase her blossoming musical skills. 

It was love at first jazz. The two connected over the shared history of playing and singing jazz music, which evolved into a tighter bond over adoration of 2000’s R&B music and hip-hop. All of which you can clearly hear in Rubber’s sound. 

It’s a confirmation of the fluidity of all things in life: emotions, experiences, growth, love, and loss. House plants, much like people, are always more difficult to keep up with than anticipated.

Riley Smith is a Tennessee-based photographer and videographer known for his dark, rich style.

This lucidity is the heart of LeMond's talent. There’s a richness to his sound that LeMond organically builds within his music. Each single exists as a different species within the same environment. 

But although more knowledgeable with their instruments and their prospective plans, the group grapples with the reality of the current state of the industry right now being dominated by short-form content and sensationalism. 

Where Kelly’s last album, Informal Conversations leaves you feeling like you’re kicking it on the beach, The Time Warp presents a whole new universe ready for you to explore. 

Boulder's beloved Sturtz released their debut album, You’ve Done This Before in August. Here's what makes their magic infectious.

Where you’d expect to find those cloned cowboys with pristine white hats and fantastic orthodontic work, you’ll find Shoulders in the hot Arkansas sun wearing jean cutoffs and singing Blondie

They are trying to take their work to the next level while still maintaining their expertly woven lyrics and their harmony of digital and analog recordings. 

Amid global chaos, it is easy to fall into the pits of cynicism and despair. Michigander stands as a bright light in music, forming veins of normality in our otherwise abnormal lives, making a pretty compelling case for hope. 

Maroney’s ability to write earnest, sophisticated music has flourished over the past two years and has clearly been received well by his audience that grows by the hour.

While his older releases have a sound similar to a mix of Tame Impala and Two Feet, his newer work reflects a different side of his creative self that is more intimate than ever before.

From “Kids in the Streets” to “Feign Desire,” the Haunts have a poppy and vibrant tone that seems to leave listeners bobbing their heads even after the Spotify Shuffle has run its course.

Her images gleam with  a certain adoration for her subjects, something that reflects not only the artists on stage but also the artist behind the camera.