Premiere: Lonely Lover Shines On with Latest Single "All The Books I've Read"

South Carolina artist Lonely Lover aka Timothy Ezekiel Bell is here with “All The Books I’ve Read” — a nostalgic, bedroom pop anthem glowing with bright indie electronic elements and gut-wrenching verses. It’s quite a natural progression from the ukulele-folk pop found on the Anderson-based songwriter’s prior releases and enough to warrant the fitting new moniker.

“I think all of us can relate to giving it our all to someone and still walking out empty-handed”, says Bell on the new song — his first in over two years following recent 2019 single “Brand New Car”.

Both tracks appear on Lonely Lover’s upcoming Late Bloomer EP, which was produced by WVRM guitarist Derick Caperton and officially arrives on March 15th.

RIYL: The Postal Service, Motion City Soundtrack, Owl City

Fox Grin Debuts Sparkling New Single "Eclipse" via Brightest Young Things

Thank your lucky stars for Fox Grin’s new single “Eclipse” — debuting today with Brightest Young Things. A sparkling indie rock getaway powered by art-pop orchestration and breathtaking vocal harmonies, it’s another taste from their upcoming album Dusk, out March 22nd.

If you’re in the Southeast, catch the Nashville-via-Atlanta band performing live in a city near you.

• 3-21: Nashville, TN (The 5 Spot)

• 3-28: Athens, GA (Georgia Theatre Rooftop)

• 3-29: Knoxville, TN (Scruffy City Hall)

• 3-30: Elizabethtown, KY (Flywheel Brewing)

• 7-12: Atlanta GA (Fernbank’s After Dark Music Series)

Premiere: Excons Reload on Latest Single "I Know How The Rich Live"

South Carolina jangle rockers Excons return this week with new album Sea Shanties — and we’ve got the premiere for lead single “I Know How The Rich Live” below. A late-night rendezvous with shades of psychedelia and blues rock, the band finds themselves on a darker path compared to their previous releases.

Says frontman John Byce: “In the summer of 1934 Gershwin and Heyward went to Folly Beach for inspiration to write the music for Porgy and Bess. “How the Rich Live” is an updated version of “Summertime” for the modern age. We all want “the good life” and define it by what we see posted on our devices. But is there an app to help me feel human?”

Find the nautical album artwork and tracklist below — and don’t miss Excons’ record release party for Sea Shanties this Friday, March 1st at Horizon Records.

RIYL: Kurt Vile, My Morning Jacket, Phish

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SEA SHANTIES TRACKLIST

1) Romans of the Modern Age

2) I Know How The Rich Live

3) Clutching Fists

4) Loss of Power

5) Sailor

6) Frontline

7) Corrected Posture

8) Handstand

9) Lowlights

Stream Fox Grin’s New Single "In White", Now Premiering via Substream Magazine

Fox Grin comes through with flying colors on their thrilling new indie pop single “In White” — debuting today via Substream Magazine, and taken from the Nashville-via-Atlanta band’s upcoming album, Dusk, out March 22nd.

Stream the new single below, and be on the lookout for an upcoming run of dates from Fox Grin later this spring.

Fox Grin Announce New Album 'Dusk', Out March 22nd

Nashville-via-Atlanta outfit Fox Grin return from hibernation this spring with Dusk, a kaleidoscopic explosion of vibrant indie pop and sparkling art rock soundscapes. Officially arriving on March 22nd, it marks the band’s third full-length album and second in two years following 2018’s excellent King of Spades.

Says Fox Grin founding member Thom Chapman: "We love when albums have a full and complete concept. With Dusk we wanted the sonic palette to reflect bright and colorful songs at the beginning of the album and slowly transition into darker thematic and sonic territories. By the end of the album we really wanted to convey a feeling of night-time and darkness. "

Find the artwork and tracklist for Dusk below — and stay tuned for more from the pack in the coming days ahead.

DUSK TRACKLIST

01 Awakening

02 In White

03 Shangri-La

04 Broken Watch

05 Follow the Rabbit

06 Slow Motion

07 Eclipse

08 Skull Candy

09 The Hunt

10 Rain

Listen to Brother Oliver's New Single, "Coffee and a Cigarette"; Now Premiering via AXS

Take a break with “Coffee and a Cigarette”, a sunny indie rock revival buzzing with charming notes of psychedelic folk. It’s the first taste of new music from Brother Oliver in 2019 and debuting today courtesy of AXS.

Stream it now and get ready for another giant year of brotherly love.

Folk Rock Outfit Brother Oliver Celebrates Massive 2018, Looks Ahead to New Year

South Carolina sibling act Brother Oliver jumped a step closer to becoming a household name beyond the Southeast behind some stellar statistics this year. They played more than 220 shows across 18 states — amounting to over 5k+ songs played and 45+ miles driven.

Check out the graphic above to get a full appreciation for their hard work, and stay tuned for an even bigger year from the band in 2019.

Summer Heart and Brothertiger Announce Upcoming Tour, South Carolina Show Presented by Future Chord

Feel the love on February 24th in Greenville, South Carolina — as Future Chord Presents Summer Heart, Brothertiger, and Rögg Collins at The Radio Room. Tickets are available at the door for $10 and the show begins at 8pm (RSVP here).

It’s not so often that a band’s name truly reflects their sound, but when it comes to Swedish solo pop act Summer Heart (David Alexander), you can expect just that; hazy, sun- bleached tracks that are the perfect anthem to remembering hot July nights filled with skinny dipping and sleeping in.

John Jagos, better known by his stage name, Brothertiger, began his initial forays into electronic music at an early age. His discovery of analog synthesis drew him into a world of endless possibilities, and led him to an abundance of influences from the past, particularly from the early 1980s. While studying music production at Ohio University, John began constructing a solo project that encapsulated his influence in early ‘80s synth music. Now, after spending much of the past few years writing and recording, John is focused on releasing a new album and debuting an engaging live performance that embodies his approach to organic electronic music.

Rögg Collins is the newest electronic act breathing life into the Upstate music scene.

Light Up the Town as Future Chord Presents: Super City, Either/Or, and Miami Vice Principal

This January, Baltimore indie pop outfit Super City returns to the Southeast with a stop at The Radio Room in South Carolina presented by Future Chord (RSVP here).

Formed in 2014 by song writers Dan Ryan and Greg Wellham, Super City has performed and toured extensively, bringing their infectious choreographed dance rock to the stage with acts such as White Denim, Bent Knee, Rubblebucket, Tera Melos, and Vetiver.

We’ve paired them up with two of Greenville’s brightest newcomers — emo indie darlings Either/Or and jangle rockers Miami Vice Principal.

Grab your tickets for $7 at the door, and get there by 8pm to catch all three bands in full effect.

Future Chord Fest Levels Up for 2018; Returns on August 10th + 11th

Level up this August as Future Chord Fest returns to Greenville, South Carolina and hits a new high score — celebrating a full weekend of the region's best indie music at the legendary home of The Radio Room on August 10th + 11th.

This year's lineup features a very special performance from Asheville electro-psych veterans RBTS WIN and their sizzling Charlotte hip-hop counterparts Spaceman Jones & The Motherships. You'll also discover Atlanta indie rock outfit Kid Trails (of Toro y Moi), Alabama pop project Gold Wave, and Nashville jangle rockers Slow And Steady. 

Local favorites Pure Ghost roll out their signature gloom pop, and slacker rock band Daddy's Beemer hikes back to South Carolina for the first time since relocating to Charlotte. Don't miss the debut performance of indie rockers Deadwyler — a brand new project led by Polymath member Tanner Corley — and see what tricks dreamo upstarts Curfue have up their sleeves. Finding Freedom shares excitable alternative blues licks, while Tides In Transit hauls a six-piece progressive rock setup back to Future Chord Fest after playing our inaugural event in 2016.

Grab your Single Day and Full Weekend Passes now —  on sale for just $12 per day or $20 for the weekend — and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates, daily schedules, artist spotlights, and more.

Brother Oliver to Perform at MusikFest in August; Next to Styx, Kesha, Trombone Shorty, GROUPLOVE and More

Appalachian folk-rock outfit Brother Oliver has been invited to perform at the 35th Annual MusikFest this summer in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania — alongside Styx, Trombone Shorty, Kesha, Gary Clark Jr, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, GROUPLOVE, Dashboard Confessional, Jim Gaffigan, Jason Mraz and several others.

Find them at 8pm on Friday, August 3rd at the Martin Guitar-sponsored Lyrikplatz Stage at Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas. They'll also be performing a special intimate performance at 5:30pm on the Lagerplatz Stage.

See the full lineup + get your tickets today over at musikfest.org — and stay tuned for more news from the Brother Oliver camp in the coming weeks ahead.

Brother Oliver Premiere Single "Castles" Via PopMatters, Announce 'New Dynasty' Tour Presented by Future Chord

Listen to "Castles", the first Brother Oliver single of 2018 — premiering today on PopMatters. It's a wondrous and monumental indie rock tale bronzed in the band's signature psychic folk sound.

They've also announced the New Dynasty Tour presented by Future Chord, which takes them across the Southeast for a ten-day summer run. Find those dates below, and catch the band soon in a city near you.

New Dynasty Tour (presented by Future Chord)

5.25 - Athens, GA (Creature Comforts)
5.26 - Greensboro, NC (Boxcar Bar + Arcade)
5.26 - Dallas, NC (Ole Dallas Brewery)
5.27 - Greenville, SC (Ink N Ivy)
5.28 - Asheville, NC (Hillman Beer)
5.31 - Shelby, NC (Newgrass Brewing)
6.01 - Lorton, VA (Fair Winds Brewing)
6.02 - Tarboro, NC (Tarboro Brewing)
6.02 - Greensboro, NC (Little Brother Brewing)
6.03 - Surf City, NC (Salty Turtle Brewing Company)

Future Chord Presents: Goodfight, Wallpaper, Wooz Wooz + Bjorge on Thursday, June 7th

Reach new heights on June 7th at The Radio Room in Greenville, South Carolina — as Future Chord presents a special evening with Brooklyn surf pop outfit Goodfight.

We've paired them up with local experimental folk outfit Wallpaper, Greenville stomp-rock band Wooz Wooz, and Spartanburg blues-pop act Bjorge.

Tickets are just $8 and the show kicks off at 8pm (with doors opening at 7pm). Be sure to RSVP and find all the details here.

Future Chord Presents: A House Show of Epic Proportions on Friday, May 11th

Make a splash on Friday, May 11th as Future Chord Presents: A House Show of Epic Proportions at Greenville's newest house venue — The Designated Box Flattening Area.

The lineup includes Myrtle Beach-based indie pop outfit Canopy Hands, South Carolina psychedelic pop troupe Alarm Drum, and NYC dreamo rockers Lord Bendtner. They'll be supported by the darkwave vibes of Greenville up-and-comers The Parlor Pinks and the synthpop sounds of Anthem.

Click here to RSVP and find all the details.

The Apartment Club's Video for "Dallas" Wins Audience Choice Award at Cat Fly Film Festival

Our newest roster addition, The Apartment Club, and their latest music video for "Dallas" have been named the Audience Choice award winners at this year's 2nd annual Cat Fly Film Festival in Asheville, NC.

Directed by Zach Robinson, "Dallas" is a purely colorful celebration of life, love, and loss — taken from the band's self-titled debut album released in January. Rewatch the video above and stay tuned for more from The Apartment Club this summer.

Brother Oliver Set to Play Band Camp Music Fest + Perform at Radio Bristol

On Friday, April 20th, tune into Radio Bristol as Brother Oliver performs a special live session from the historic Birthplace of Country Music Museum. 

Later that night, the band takes the stage at Band Camp Music Festival in Bristol, Tennessee alongside some of the best folk, roots rock, jam, and psychedelic bands in Appalachia.  

Snag your tickets to the festival, and pitch a tent for a full weekend of live music and entertainment at Holston River Brewing Company.

Fox Grin Joins Mile of Music Festival in August

We're pleased to announce that our very own Fox Grin will be performing at this year's Mile of Music Festivalin Appleton, Wisconsin.

​The Nashville-based indie art rockers are set to perform eight sets this August during the four day festival in conquering their first trip to The Badger State.

Visit mileofmusic.com to discover the first 50 artists on the lineup — and since entry to the festival is free you should start making plans ASAP.

Brother Oliver Returns for Snakes and Ladders Tour, pt. II

Make your move on the Snakes and Ladders Tour, pt. II presented by Future Chord — a Midwest trailblaze with South Carolina folk rockers Brother Oliver this April.

Click through below to find all dates and be sure to revisit Brother Oliver's new self-titled album on Spotify — praised by Huffington Post, PBS, Impose Magazine, and more.

MYFEVER to Play at SandJam Music Festival this April

Returning to their hometown of Panama City, indie pop outfit MYFEVER has been announced on the lineup for this year's SandJam Music Festival.

They'll be joined by some heavy-hitting legends — like Incubus, Citizen Cope, Kaleo, Capital Cities, and more. Grab your tickets and sunscreen now, and catch some waves with us in late April!

Announcing the Pucker Up 2018 Tour with Daddy's Beemer, Powered by Future Chord

Fresh off the heels of their new album Pucker, South Carolina indie college rockers Daddy's Beemer are celebrating with a tour across the East Coast presented by Future Chord.

The Pucker Up 2018 Tour covers some major ground in several new states for the band — like Tennessee, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.

Discover all the dates above and click through below to experience the new album in full effect!