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Awesome live recap of @freakout over at @read.rang

Awesome live recap of @freakout over at @read.range! ⚡️⚡️⚡️
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Read the full article about the best artists at @freakout this year, by myself and @rockmast for @read.range!!! Huge thanks to the wonderful @lkearneyshh at @riotactmedia, and @guykeltner for helping us with access and putting this incredible event together!! https://readrange.com/freakout-fest-2024-review/

Watch the new video “Sleepless” from @kestrels

Watch the new video “Sleepless” from @kestrels over at @brooklynvegan! Tim Wheeler of Ash programmed the drums and the 8-bit animated video is by Japanese artist Takekiyo. // Better Wonder arrives 2/14/25 @darlarecords

Hear both new singles from @decantmusic over at @g

Hear both new singles from @decantmusic over at @girlundergroundmusic
“The pair complement each other in the sense of movement, which can stand alone in today’s climate, but also extremely fitting for its film counterpart. Their latest single “Shadow” is steady and optimistic in its trajectory of breathy, dark electro-pop while “Rest” is an acoustic bedding of the change that occurs during stillness.”

Amazing photos & recap from @britttakemypic @freak

Amazing photos & recap from @britttakemypic @freakout ⚡️⚡️⚡️
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wrote some words and clicked some buttons. @freakout for @thestrangerseattle 🖤 article link in bio ~

*With one of their largest lineups yet, it’s clear that Freakout Fest isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. More than ever, this year showcased the impact of alternative music movements. Bands used their place on stage to draw attention to the current fuckery of global destruction derived from broken political systems. Festival-goers often turned to each other during sets, nodding their heads in agreement at lyrics that may have previously drifted out the door. The weekend served as a stunning reminder of the social impact (and responsibility) of music to speak to the masses. Long live Freakout, and long live rock ‘n’ roll.*

LA-based Jazz is Dead is “giving legendary artis

LA-based Jazz is Dead is “giving legendary artists the flowers they deserve and keeping the genre’s spirit alive in the process.” @discogs on @jazzisdead //
“At once a label, a concert series and a self-described “spiritual exchange,” the multifaceted labor of love was founded in 2017 by polymathic producer Adrian Younge alongside concert producer Andrew Lojero, industry veteran Adam Block, and frequent collaborator Ali Shaheed Muhammad of A Tribe Called Quest.“

Out today! “Rest” from @decantmusic We are e

Out today! “Rest” from @decantmusic

We are excited to share this song that we wrote for the film Rust.
Many thanks to our friend @robbiesugg for the beautiful single artwork.

Mixed by @patrickaguirre_
Mastered by @tessgreenham

The new @2ndgradephilly album ‘Scheduled Explosi

The new @2ndgradephilly album ‘Scheduled Explosions’ arrives this Friday. Power-pop expert Peter Gill has been previewing the LP in threes; in September, he unleashed the first batch of singles, and the second came two weeks ago. Now, he’s releasing one final trio of earworms: “Triple Bypass In B-Flat,” “Instant Nostalgia,” and “Sophomores In The Wild.” @stereogum
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New music out today from @kestrelsband! Watch the

New music out today from @kestrelsband! Watch the video for “Lilys” over at @exclaimdotca 🍃🍃🍃
“Lilys” features backing vocals from Alex Edkins (of METZ and Weird Nightmare). Appropriately enough, the title is a nod to ‘90s shoegazers Lilys.”
Better Wonder LP arrives 2/14/25 via @darlarecords

“even considering his prolific two-plus decades

“even considering his prolific two-plus decades of making music covering as much ground as it does, Window in the Rhythm still feels like a breakthrough moment, Thomas surveying times long past through seven mostly lengthy songs—only one of them under five minutes, and just barely—that survey his own transformation, scars cultivated and wisdom earned. It’s his most emotionally raw statement, beautifully written and gracefully executed.” @treblezine on the new album from @fredthomas! @polyvinylrecords

Last month, @2ndgradephilly announced their new 23

Last month, @2ndgradephilly announced their new 23-track album Scheduled Explosions and released three songs: “Made Up My Own Mind,” “Out Of The Hive,” and “Airlift.” Today, the power-pop project is back with another three: “I Wanna Be On Your Mind,” “Uncontrollably Cool,” and “Like A Wild Thing.” @stereogum @dbldblwhmmy

Also today! Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter @a

Also today! Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter @ariellafett has announced the release of her debut album “Cry Baby” on 11th October 2024 via @laurenrecords. Head over to @americana_uk_ for the latest single “Call Me Your Angel”

Head over to @thefader for the new album from @fre

Head over to @thefader for the new album from @fredthomas!
“Window In The Rhythm is his first new project in six years and features one hour of music spread across just seven songs. As such, it is an album that rewards patience and close listening.” @polyvinylrecords

Debut single + video from @kaputband is here! •

Debut single + video from @kaputband is here!
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Our new single is out today!! Spread the good word if you can! Any money made on #bandcampfriday goes to hurricane relief efforts. 📸 album art by @kirstenmiccoli 🎵 music by @foxnox @nadic @msord 🎤recorded @electricalaudio @keyclubrecordingco #chicago #noiserock #newmusic #wecameforblood @riotactmedia

@fredthomas (of Saturday Looks Good To Me) has ann

@fredthomas (of Saturday Looks Good To Me) has announced a new solo album, Window in the Rhythm, and it comes out this Friday (10/4) via @polyvinylrecords! Head over to @brooklynvegan for the lead single “Embankment”

@wussy_official will return in November from a six

@wussy_official will return in November from a six-year hiatus with the aptly named Cincinnati Ohio, their first LP since the death of guitarist John Erhardt. Opening track “The Great Divide” is out today, a droning and propulsive heartland rocker that sounds like waking up from Lost In A Dream. - @stereogum

“Angst, anarchy, and anthem all in one track, do

“Angst, anarchy, and anthem all in one track, done in that true slacker style with a rabid style reminiscent of The Cars, Weezer, and more…” Listen to “Easy,” the new single from @gold_connections! @jammerdirect
Their new album Fortune drops 10/25 on @wellkeptsecret.co

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Full lineup announced for our 12th annual Freakout Fest this November ❗️ Get ready to lose your mind to a jam-packed weekend of unmissable talent from a variety of local favs to international stars, we’ve got a little bit of everything for everyone.
It’s all happening November 7th-10th in Ballard/Fremont at some of our favorite haunts like @tractortavern @conorbyrnepub @salmonbayeagles @nectarlounge and more!
Peep the lineup, download the Freakout app (🔗 in bio), snag your tickets, and get ready to FREAK OUT!!!
🎫 Want to Freakout but only have one day free? Our single day tickets are available NOW🎫

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Last month, @kal_marks_the_band announced their ne

Last month, @kal_marks_the_band announced their new album Wasteland Baby and released the lead single “Insects.” The noise-rock crew is back today with an anxious tune titled “A Functional Earth.” - @stereogum @explodinginsound

New video out today from New Orleans-based @gold_c

New video out today from New Orleans-based @gold_connections!
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“Fool’s Gold” (from FORTUNE, out 10/25 via @wellkeptsecret.co) is now on streaming platforms. Watch the music vid at our bio link 📺🤘

@danny_paul_grody Arc of Night included in @bandca

@danny_paul_grody Arc of Night included in @bandcamp’s Best Ambient Music for July:
“As its title suggests, the record radiates the inky mystery of darkness. Across seven tracks, Grody’s fretwork quivers atop subtle, muted drums.”