Dylan Gilbert Shares New Single + Music Video; Now Premiering on Variance Magazine

Make way for North Carolina indie pop troubadour Dylan Gilbert and his latest cut “Stacked Howls” — debuting today at Variance Magazine.

A soulful art-pop revelation that recalls James Blake, Perfume Genius and Moses Sumney, it’s the next flavor from Gilbert’s forthcoming solo effort, I’ll Be The Lakebed — which sees a digital release this fall (and is currently available for physical purchase exclusively on Bandcamp).

Watch the stunning visual experience below — filmed by Sarah Ingel and produced by Toby Shearer. In case you missed it, lead single “Good News” debuted over at Vents Magazine, while “New Prayer” premiered with God Is In The TV.

Charlie DeCarlo joins Future Chord Roster; Prepares for Debut LP

We’re thrilled to announce our newest addition to the Future Chord family — New York-based musician Charlie DeCarlo.

Drawing inspiration from some of his favorite artists like Josh Ritter and Oasis as well as his own experiences, DeCarlo combines elements of folk, indie, Americana and pop while exploring lyrical themes of relationships, identity, and environment in a changing world.

His solo debut effort, Paper Birds, is set to release this fall — and lead single “Hold Your Ground” is coming your way soon (with an official teaser below). Visit Charlie’s official website, and be sure to follow him on Spotify, Facebook, and Instagram.

Hear Dylan Gilbert's Latest Single "New Prayer"; Debuting via God Is In The TV

Bow your head with Charlotte, North Carolina indie wizard Dylan Gilbert and his new single + music video for "New Prayer" — premiering today at God Is In The TV.

A dauntingly fragile avant-pop ballad, it’s the latest taste from Gilbert’s upcoming 2020 album I’ll Be The Lakebed. In case you missed it, previous single “Good News” debuted over at Vents Magazine last month.

Streaming below, watch the new video now — produced by fellow North Carolina artist JPH.

Brother Oliver Release New Single “Between Two Lines”, Watch the Lyric Video

During these crazy times, it can be easy to lose focus and get burned out. Going to the gym, visiting with friends, and grabbing drinks at the bar almost feel like things of the past — but fortunately your favorite folk rockers are still open for business.

Delivering big on “Between Two Lines”, stay grounded with the triumphant new single from Brother Oliver — paired above with a lyric video produced by Future Chord’s own Jeremy Theall.

The South Carolina band’s second single of 2020 is also backed by “Side Two”, a moody B-side remix featuring an excerpt from mystical author Terence McKenna.

Advance Stream 'Foreign Bastard' by Gláss; Courtesy of BTRtoday

South Carolina post-punk trio Gláss officially returns on March 17th with a new-and-improved edition of their booming debut EP Foreign Bastard.

You can stream it all right now — thanks to our friends over at BTRtoday.

Originally released in 2014, the record helped introduce and eventually cement Gláss as a perennial force in the Southeast. After what frontman Aaron Burke describes as “unfinished business” the first time around, they’ve revived the EP with new songs and updated versions of fan favorites.

In case you missed it, Vanyaland premiered the band’s latest single “Out Houser” last week — which is one of the previously unreleased cuts to appear on the record.

Watch Dylan Gilbert's New Music Video; Now Premiering on Vents Magazine

Buckle up for a midnight ride with Charlotte, North Carolina indie maven Dylan Gilbert and his new single + music video "Moving Forward" — debuting today at Vents Magazine.

A beautifully chaotic underworld filled with dark shadows of avant-garde pop, it brings to mind the best of James Blake, Perfume Genius, and FKA twigs.

Watch the video now streaming below — produced by fellow North Carolina artist JPH — and the second taste from Gilbert's upcoming 2020 album I'll Be The Lakebed.

Super City Reveals Tour Dates + Music Video; Premiering via New Noise Magazine

Baltimore indie pop outfit Super City is building up the foundations for a giant new year.

After supporting Black Pumas and Rubblebucket to close out 2019, the Maryland quintet is set to embark on the first national headlining tour of their own this spring —  a thirty-date trek with stops in Atlanta, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Seattle, Denver, Chicago, and more.

To help kick things off today, the band is debuting their brand new music video for "High" over at New Noise Magazine. It's a thrilling indie rock rally on a collision course towards colorful walls of psychedelic pop, and features the signature choreography found on stage at any Super City show.

Watch the video now — and find them in a city near you via the tour poster below.

Paleface Joins Future Chord Roster, Announces Upcoming Tour Dates

North Carolina indie folk duo Paleface has joined the Future Chord roster fresh off the release of their eye-opening 2020 album Go Forth.

Beginning in New York City's groundbreaking music scene of the 90s — Paleface was schooled musically by the late underground icon Daniel Johnston, became roommates with legendary musician Beck, and toured with acts like The Breeders, Crash Test Dummies, and Yeah Yeah Yeahs. The band later relocated to the Southeast and are featured on three of The Avett Brothers' biggest albums, including I And Love And You and Emotionalism.

Paleface has four huge shows planned in the Carolinas over the next month. Find those below, along with a bevy of summer dates across North America to be announced soon.

• Friday, March 6th: Charlotte, NC - Tin Roof (Sturgill Simpson / Tyler Childers Pre-Show)

• Saturday, March 28th: Kitty Hawk, NC - TRiO Outer Banks

• Thursday, April 2nd: Columbia, SC - Vista After Five (w/ the Kenny George Band)

• Saturday, April 4th: Greenville, SC - The Radio Room (w/ Brother Oliver)

Listen to Gláss Take Control on New Single, Now Premiering via Vanyaland

Crawling back from hibernation today is South Carolina outfit Gláss. Debuting their new single over at Vanyaland, “Out Houser” is a midnight post-punk stampede with a heavy dose of mischief and charisma.

It comes from the upcoming re-release and re-mastered version of the band’s debut EP Foreign Bastard — out on March 17th via Warm Noise Records. The new single wasn’t originally on the 2014 record and is one of a few new cuts to appear on the 2020 edition.

Stream “Out Houser” and find the full tracklist for Foreign Bastard below.

Foreign Bastard Tracklist

1. Hawser In

2. Scuff / S-Man

3. Frump Dentist

4. Room One (Widow)

5. Made of Plastic (and Spark)

6. Out Houser

*out March 17th via Warm Noise Records

10 Things You Didn't Know About the Band Brother Oliver

Brother Oliver has made quite a name for themselves over the last couple of years. The beloved psychedelic rock outfit has toured the Southeast and Midwest aggressively and they’ve had quite a few groundbreaking moments as a band — including opening for big name acts like The Steve Miller Band and having the mayor of their city name a day after them for their album release. But as much as you might know about Brother Oliver, here’s 10 things you probably didn’t know:

1. They Got Their Start With Ukulele Covers

In high school, Stephen primarily wanted to record cover videos with his ukulele and Andrew on vocals. They did a couple, and they actually got a lot of views, but Andrew wasn’t feeling it and wanted to pursue original music primarily. Stephen followed suit shortly thereafter.

2. Andrew Took Guitar Lessons When He Was 10, But Quit In a Rage

Before Andrew got his start with a trumpet, he took guitar lessons as a 10 year old — but only for a couple months before quitting in a rage because he hated practicing and thought it was “too hard.” Obviously, he gave guitar a second chance later in life, but this time he’d teach himself.

3. Devin Sent a Crazed, Overly-Handsy Fan to Andrew’s Room Just To Mess With Him

After playing a show in West Virginia, there was an overly forward and handsy fan that was hanging around the hostel and wouldn’t leave Andrew alone. It was late, so being fed up Andrew decided to turn in for the night. Much to his surprise, the fan started banging on the door and jiggling the door knob aggressively trying to break in. How’d he know what room Andrew was in? Well, their drummer Devin is to blame. Some sense of humor. The fan, however, never made it into the room (thank goodness—it was pretty funny though).

4. George Sweet Is a Published (and Well-Renowned) Classical Composer

The band’s bassist, George Sweet, is a classical composer by day. He’s written countless pieces and has publishing deals with some of the largest classical band & orchestra distributors in the country. His music has been performed by orchestras all over the world.

5. Stephen Can Solve a Rubik’s Cube While Riding a Unicycle

Or at least he could at one time. We’re not sure if he had aspirations of the circus or what, but he used to do this stunt on the regular.

6. Andrew Was Homecoming King In Highschool, But Only Went To One Class

For the majority of their youth, Andrew and Stephen were homeschooled. But during Andrew’s junior year in high school they enrolled in one class at a local school to play sports. They went to class one hour a day, then they’d go home to be homeschooled for the rest of the day. Andrew was elected homecoming king that year, much to the pleasure of his at-times-oversized ego.

7. Devin Joined the Band On Accident (and We’re Happy He Did)

When Andrew was searching for a drummer for the band, he had an audition lined up with a friend who was mildly interested. But when Andrew showed up the practice space, his friend had a guitar in his hand and didn’t want to play drums. Instead, Devin was on the drums. They proceeded to play for an hour to two and Andrew was intrigued by Devin as an option. They got to talking, and the rest is history.

8. George Swam In the Holston River In Sub-Freezing Temperatures Because It “Looked Like Fun”

The morning after performing at the Band Camp Music Festival in Bristol, VA, the band was surprised waking up to find George splashing around in the Holston River. The issue is, it was 30 degrees out. Much to their shock, George was enjoying himself and seemingly un-phased by the cold temps.

9. Stephen Once Spent Three Days On Tour With The Flu — And Slept In the Van All Three Nights

Being sick on tour has got to be one of the worst things. A couple years ago, Stephen came down with the flu, and he had it bad. But the show must go on! Not only did he play every show that weekend, but he had to sleep in the van because Andrew didn’t want to spend money on hotels at the time. Cruel.

10. They Bought Their Tour Van For Just $1200 (and It’s Run Like A Gem For Over 150,000 Miles)

The band’s legendary silver tour van was purchased for just $1200, and it’s been a pure champ of the roads ever since. The van just goes and goes and goes. Call it luck, call it divine, but it’s got to be in the running for one of the best value purchases of all time. Hundreds of shows and 150,000 miles later, and it’s still going strong. Knock on wood.

Check out Brother Oliver on Spotify, Apple Music or YouTube.

Advance Stream Caramel's Debut LP 'Deluxe Edition' via The Big Takeover

Before it hits shelves this Friday, treat yourself to London psych-pop outfit Caramel’s first full-length record Deluxe Edition —  now premiering on The Big Takeover.

Powered by rich melodies, seductive mosaics of samples and synthesizers, and compelling bass lines, the album will take you on a journey through time, space, and esoteric sonic landscapes.

If you’re in the band’s hometown tomorrow, find Caramel celebrating the new release with a free show at Sebright Arms. And in case you missed it, see what The Vinyl District and What Youth had to say about singles “Queesh” and “Golden Ways”, respectively.

Caramel Delights With New Single + Video; Premiering Today On What Youth

Halloween may be over, but the fun has only begun for London psychedelic pop outfit Caramel.

Now premiering on What Youth, add the group’s new single + music video for “Golden Ways” to your plate below — guided by a marvelous cinematic universe that oozes with flavorful eye candy.

In case you missed it, The Vinyl District shared “Queesh” last month from the UK band’s upcoming debut album, Deluxe Edition, which drops on November 22nd via DuoPoly Records.

Brother Oliver Announces New Show; Supporting Of Montreal on November 1st

Marching through an exciting year for Brother Oliver, the band has announced a date with psychedelic indie titans Of Montreal next Friday night at The Spinning Jenny in downtown Greer, South Carolina.

It’s the latest chapter being written for the Greenville folk rock products, which has found the group supporting the Steve Miller Band, Big Head Todd and The Monsters, J Roddy Walston & The Business, Drivin N Cryin, and several others over the last few months — along with playing at massive festivals like Philadelphia Folk Festival, Bristol Rhythm & Roots, Mile of Music, South by Southwest, and more.

Click here to get your tickets to the show — which also features Pitchfork favorites Locate S,1 and may be Brother Oliver’s last hometown performance of 2019.

Caramel Shares New Single, Music Video Now Premiering At The Vinyl District

London psych-pop outfit Caramel has unwrapped their new single “Queesh” — a deliciously sweet treat bursting with rich harmonies and candy-coated synths.

Premiering today at The Vinyl District, it’s the first taste from the new UK project and features a dazzling optical experience filmed and directed by Caramel frontman William Cunningham.

Watch the video below — and stay tuned for the quartet’s upcoming debut album Deluxe Edition, which officially hits shelves on November 22nd via DuoPoly Records.

London Psych-Pop Quartet Caramel Joins Future Chord Publicity Roster

We’re excited to reach across the pond today and announce the signing of London psych-pop outfit Caramel to the Future Chord publicity roster.

Casted by Sasha Moxon, twins William and Jordan Cunningham, and Cedric Monzali, the buzzworthy indie upstarts blend rich melodies, seductive mosaics of samples and synthesizers, and compelling bass lines to lead a journey through time, space and esoteric landscapes of the lesser known.

It was after the break-up of his former group Clout! that songwriter William Cunningham yearned to channel his now-refined talents into a new sonic excursion with his partner Sasha Moxon. Their passion for creating animated music videos together inspired them to collaborate as Caramel’s super-imaginative visual artists.

Stay tuned for the UK quartet’s debut full-length, Deluxe Edition — set to officially arrive on November 22nd via DuoPoly Records.

Listen to Super City's Fluorescent New Single; Debuting via Vents Magazine

Summer officially comes to a close next week — but don’t tell that to Baltimore psychedelic pop troupe Super City.

Premiering today via Vents Magazine, the band’s latest single “Greek” squeezes every last drop out of the season. The indie jamboree glows with colorful vocal harmonies and bright neon synths recalling notable contemporaries like Arcade Fire, Spoon, and Vampire Weekend.

In case you missed it, Super City previously shared their first new music of 2019 with “High” premiering on The Big Takeover in June — while “Too Right” debuted last month with our friends at Substream Magazine.

Future Chord Presents: Super City, Radagascar, and Curly Blue at The Radio Room

Join us at The Radio Room with a lineup for the ages on Wednesday, September 18th to help get you through a midweek slump.

Newly founded Greer-based jangle rock band Curly Blue kicks off the night, followed by the epic psychedelic pop soundscapes of Baltimore outfit Super City. Stick around for Clemson’s indie punk group Radagascar to close things out.

RSVP and find more information here.

Advance Stream Brother Oliver's New Album 'Well, Hell' via PureGrainAudio

Psychedelic folk-rock outfit Brother Oliver officially returns this Friday with their long awaited new album Well, Hell — but you can hear it a few days early thanks to PureGrainAudio.

It follows a busy year for the group after sharing stages with renowned acts like Steve Miller Band, J Roddy Walston & The Business, Big Head Todd and The Monsters, Drivin N Cryin, Drake Bell, SUSTO, and more.

In case you missed it, several tracks from the upcoming album were previously highlighted by major international outlets including PopMatters, AXS, Folk Radio, Grimy Goods, and BalconyTV.

Pre-order your copy of Well, Hell now — and stay tuned for more exciting news later this week from the Brother Oliver camp.

Step Into the Shadows with Brother Oliver's New Single; Premiering via Folk Radio

Photo Credit: Sarah Marie Marko

Brother Oliver returns on Friday, August 30th with their stellar new album Well, Hell — but the band is sharing one more single ahead of the LP’s official release next week.

Debuting over at Folk Radio, take a listen to “Altars” now and explore a dark and vibrant forest of psychedelic folk rock from the South Carolina go-getters.

Fresh off appearances at Mile of Music and Philadelphia Folk Festival, find Brother Oliver performing later this year at Campbellsville Folk Festival, the US National Whitewater Center, Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, and several other big shows around the Southeast.

• August 29th - Greenville, SC (Horizon Records)

• August 31st - Campbellsville, KY (Campbellsville Folk Festival)

• September 2nd - Matthews, NC (Matthews Alive)

• September 19th - Charlotte, NC (US National Whitewater Center)

• September 20th + 21st - Bristol, TN (Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion)

• October 19th - Columbia, SC (South Carolina State Fair)

• November 1st - Greer, SC (The Spinning Jenny) ^

• November 23rd - Spartanburg, SC (Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium) *

^ w/ Of Montreal

* w/ SUSTO

Brother Oliver Continues To Rise, Set to Appear at Philadelphia Folk Festival

Photo Credit: Craig Vietti

South Carolina folk rock duo Brother Oliver doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon. After performing at Mile of Music festival in Wisconsin last week, their big summer continues with an appearance at Philadelphia Folk Festival — the oldest continually run outdoor music festival in North America.

They’ll be joined on the lineup by legendary acts David Crosby, Joan Osborne, and Preservation Hall Jazz Band plus recent sensations like Margo Price, Langhorne Slim and the Long at Last Band, The Way Down Wanderers, Cha Wa, and more.

Check out the full lineup below, and be on the lookout for Brother Oliver’s new album Well, Hell — arriving on August 30th via Forthright Records. In case you missed it, stream the band’s latest single “Improving Morale”, which recently premiered with Vents Magazine.