Strawberry Launch Team with Future Chord to Debut Single via Under The Radar

Strawberry Launch are a female-fronted indie-psychedelic group from New York. Formed in late 2018, their catchy tunes are created out of funky guitar lines and late nights in Manhattan.

The quintet’s long-awaited, self-titled debut EP arrives next Friday, August 6th — but we’ve set up a sneak peek today for the band and their standout track “She”. A paradise of tropical indie pop that borders along the lines of Tennis, Crumb, and Japanese Breakfast, it’s premiering now over at Under The Radar.

Listen to “She” down below, and revisit Strawberry Launch’s stunning music video for their very first track “Sweet Basil” while you’re here.

The Pinkerton Raid March in with New Single, Premiering via The AU Review

North Carolina outfit The Pinkerton Raid are putting the finishing touches on their forthcoming album, The Highway Moves The World, set for release sometime in 2022.

We’ve already heard previous singles “Au Cheval” and Cinnamon Sweet”, and today the band has unearthed another track titled “Lisbet Cries” — an aromatic blend of coffeehouse folk and indie rock that resembles Langhorne Slim, Rayland Baxter, and The Walkmen.

Debuting around the globe via The AU Review, listen to “Lisbet Cries” now and stay tuned for more from The Pinkerton Raid in the coming days ahead.

Skip Waiters Takes Aim with "Handgun"; Now Premiering via Ones To Watch

Emerging Canadian rapper Skip Waiters unleashed his debut mixtape, Personal Stereo, to critical acclaim last month — when it was picked up by multiple Spotify official playlists (New Music Friday, Northern Bars, and Outliers) as well as Amazon Music, who made Skip the face of their playlist ‘The New Black’.

Today he’s reloaded and ready to share a new music video for “Handgun”, one of the mixtape’s standout tracks. Debuting over at Ones To Watch, check out what Skip has up his sleeve in the slick cinematic experience directed by Noah Douglas.

In case you missed it, the Toronto artist was recently named a 2021 Musician To Watch by Hello Canada and featured in Variance Magazine — who compared Skip to Kendrick Lamar, Big Sean and ScHoolboy Q “with his confident flow and earnest lyricism”.

Baltimore's Leisure Sport Featured in Rolling Stone; Share Debut EP

Baltimore indie rock quartet Leisure Sport have been sprinting at an olympic pace in 2021.

The band’s debut EP Title Card just arrived last Friday, with previous singles from the record being featured in NYLON and Variance Magazine. Now on a victory lap, the band has caught the attention of Rolling Stone.

Take a look at what one of the biggest tastemakers in music had to say about the group, and stay tuned for more from Leisure Sport in the very near future. In the meantime, re-listen to Title Card streaming below.

Art Contest Shares Visual Album for 'Fit Pitcher'; Debuting Today at Earmilk

Last year, math rock titans Art Contest jumped ship from Athens to Atlanta, and shortly afterwards released their album Fit Pitcher — which saw the band expand into a quartet from their familiar duo arrangement (after former drummer Garrett Burke left to join fellow Georgia indie rock outfit Mothers).

Things have been quiet from Art Contest lately (after all, there was that whole thing called COVID), but we’re excited to share the band is back today with an ambitious visual experience for Fit Pitcher.

Watch it now over at Earmilk — and in case you missed it this past weekend, the band performed the new album from front-to-back (shot and produced by our friends over at Fort Psych), which you can check out here.

Sneak Peek Leisure Sport's Debut EP 'Title Card'; Now Premiering via The AU Review

Baltimore dream rock outfit Leisure Sport have been running up the score with their debut EP, Title Card — which officially arrives this Friday.

NYLON and Variance Magazine took quick notice of the band’s first two singles, and today we’re lucky enough to share an early listen of the EP courtesy of The AU Review. Stream it in full today, and pre-order the record right now over at Leisure Sport’s Bandcamp page.

Produced by Chris Freeland (Future Islands, Wye Oak, Lower Dens), Title Card offers listeners graceful vocal harmonies, layered guitar melodies, and intricate rhythms. The album blends the distinct song writing talents of DiGennaro and Balkin to create immersive songs that are equal parts driving and melancholy. The five tracks explore breakups, one night stands, and finding inspiration in unexpected places.

Small Reactions Share "Park Place" Video; Premiering in New Noise Magazine

Blitzing towards the release of their album New Age Soul, Atlanta nerve pop outfit Small Reactions have shared a new music video from the upcoming record.

A radioactive blast of indie rock that reflects Deerhunter, The Strokes, and Cage The Elephant, “Park Place” is debuting today in New Noise Magazine.

Watch the video below — directed by fellow ATLiens Avery Kincaid and Klayne Rolader — and get ready for July 2nd when New Age Soul officially arrives via SofaBurn Records.

In case you missed it, Small Reactions have recently been featured by American Songwriter, Atwood Magazine, and even Rolling Stone earlier this week. They’ll also be joining Surfer Blood on July 30th for a show at The Earl in Atlanta.

Small Reactions Featured in Rolling Stone; Set to Support Surfer Blood in Atlanta

Last Wednesday, Georgia nerve pop quartet Small Reactions unleashed “Park Place” — the third single from their upcoming album New Age Soul — which premiered locally via Immersive Atlanta.

Today, the new song has been discovered by Rolling Stone — marking the band’s first appearance in the legendary culture magazine. Read all about it here, and stay tuned for an accompanying music video debuting later this week.

In case you missed it recently, Small Reactions announced July 2nd as the release date for their forthcoming album on SofaBurn Records. Later that month, they’ll be supporting fellow southeastern indie rockers Surfer Blood on July 30th at The Earl in Atlanta.

Paige Beller Joins SofaBurn Records; Debuts New Video in American Songwriter

Ohio-based musician Paige Beller has steadily gained traction in midwest indie circles since her debut on the scene in the late 2000’s.

Known for her multi-instrument approach, she’s turned what could have been another singer songwriter act into something that feels like an entire band — using drums, guitar, keys, synth and loops to create grand sonic landscapes. Beller’s style is raw and imaginative, delivering lyrics and melodies that are emotionally vulnerable, reminiscent of Rilo Kiley and Feist.

Today she’s announced her signing to American indie label SofaBurn Records, along with the title track and lead single of her upcoming album I’ll Be Better.

A folk rock carousel with a spin of indie pop towards Wye Oak, Tune-Yards, and Dirty Projectors, watch the video below for “I’ll Be Better” — now premiering via American Songwriter — and stay tuned for more on Paige in the very near future.

Super City Covers "I Am a Poseur" by X-Ray Spex; Now Premiering via BTRtoday

Indie pop noisemakers Super City have a new track out today featuring guest vocals from Corynne Ostermann (of fellow Baltimore band Natural Velvet).

A cover of the 1970s song by British new wavers X-Ray Spex, the Maryland combo updates “I Am a Poseur” with a caffeinated rush of indie rock that brings to mind St. Vincent, Tune-Yards, and The B-52's.

Stream it now debuting over at BTRtoday — and listen to the original version down below.

Toronto Rapper Skip Waiters Inks Deal with Future Chord; Debuts New Single

If you hang around music circles in his hometown of Toronto, you’ll hear the name Skip Waiters come up time and time again. He’s been building a buzz as a hit producer in Canada for the past several years, and now he’s stepping out to begin his own hip-hop career.

Premiering today at Variance Magazine, spin his new single “Die Always” — a golden halo of melodic rap that shines like Kendrick Lamar, Big Sean, and Schoolboy Q. It's the latest from Waiter’s debut mixtape, Personal Stereo, out May 21st — which takes us into the life of Skip as he reflects on his childhood and hardships growing up.

With the signing of Skip Waiters, Future Chord continues to develop an exciting publicity roster in 2021 following recent deals with Chicago indie rockers Pansy and Baltimore dream pop quartet Leisure Sport.

Bounce over to Skip’s artist profile page to read his full biography — and stay tuned for more from our camp in the coming weeks ahead.

Small Reactions Strike Back with New Single; Debuting via Atwood Magazine

Atlanta nerve pop band Small Reactions is racing into 2021 with their latest single “New Age Soul”, a high speed chase of indie rock in pursuit of The Strokes, Parquet Courts, and Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever.

Now streaming courtesy of Atwood Magazine, it’s the second lap from the trio’s upcoming LP of the same name — which is expected to arrive on SofaBurn Records later this summer.

“The idea for ‘New Age Soul’ came from Little Danny’s show on WFMU called The Cool Blue Flame”, says Small Reactions frontman Scotty Hoffman. “He broadcasts from West Texas, so it conjured up all this desert imagery: cowboy ballads, and low-key ghost ’60s garage pop.“

Listen to the new single below — and in case you missed it, watch the music video for the band’s previous single “Police State”, celebrated by everyone from American Songwriter to Glide Magazine.

Baltimore Outfit Leisure Sport Signs to Future Chord; Featured in NYLON Magazine

Maryland indie rock quartet Leisure Sport — featuring members Dana DiGennaro (vocals/guitar), Kyle Balkin (vocals/guitar), Cameron Thomas (bass) and Michael Habif (drums) — have signed to Future Chord ahead of the band’s debut EP release.

Hear lead single “Tennessee” right now — a dazzling state of dream rock magic that borders Snail Mail, Soccer Mommy, and Beabadoobee. The song recently premiered in Variance Magazine and quickly gained the attention of acclaimed music publication NYLON.

Led by DiGennaro’s impeccable vocals, it's the first taste from Leisure Sport’s upcoming EP, Title Card — produced by Chris Freeland (Future Islands, Wye Oak, Lower Dens) and out later this summer.

Offering listeners graceful vocal harmonies, layered guitar melodies, and intricate rhythms, the record creates immersive sounds that are equal parts driving and melancholy. The five tracks explore breakups, one night stands, and finding inspiration in unexpected places.

Chicago's Pansy Join Future Chord Roster; Premiere New Single in Paste Magazine

Midwestern explorers Pansy are set to release their self-titled debut EP this spring — and they’re teaming up with Future Chord to spearhead publicity for the record.

Now premiering at Paste Magazine, hear the quartet’s brand new single “Where There’s Smoke”, a heavy punch of indie rock in line with Metric, Diet Cig, and Beabadoobee.

Led by Mat Hagger, the band recently switched area codes from Grand Rapids, Michigan last year and now split time between Chicago and Detroit. Mark your calendars for their EP release on April 2nd — and in case you missed it, stream lead single “Buried” down below.

Thom Chapman of Fox Grin Dives Deep in New Interview with The Playground

Fox Grin vocalist Thom Chapman recently sat down for a one-on-one with The Playground network’s newest blog Indie Music — discussing a range of topics from the Tennessee duo’s songwriting process to what’s on the band’s current playlist.

Read the interview here — and in case you missed it, stream the Nashville dream pop outfit’s silky smooth single “It Doesn’t Matter Much Anymore”, which dropped last month and is streaming below.

Don’t forget to follow Fox Grin over at Spotify, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to stay in the loop on upcoming releases and more news from the guys.

Catch Up with The Pinkerton Raid in Exclusive Interview via American Songwriter

North Carolina campfire folk trio The Pinkerton Raid have been heating up as of late. Earlier this year, they shared news of their upcoming album The Highway Moves The World — set to arrive sometime in 2021.

That followed with two singles from the LP, “Rebel Mama Blues” and “Dream the Sun”, the latter of which landed a music video premiere on BTRtoday and caught the attention of American Songwriter, who requested a sit down with the band.

Read the interview here — as frontman Jesse James DeConto dives in on the upcoming album. And in case you missed it, watch their new Alex Dar-produced video for “Dream the Sun” below.