Raye Zaragoza - Woman In Color
Award-winning folk singer and songwriter Raye Zaragoza’s new album Woman In Color produced by Grammy-nominated Tucker Martine and recorded on Cowlitz and Clackamas Territory is a dive into her personal truth and its poignant political relevance. In Zaragoza’s words, “this album was created for and with the help of my ancestors, my Grandma Villa, my Abuelita, my Obachan, and all of the powerful women in color who’ve come before me. I dedicate this record to all of the lost but never forgotten souls of missing and murdered indigenous women.” To stream or purchase, visit Spotify, Tidal, iTunes, or BandCamp.
Potatohead People - Mellow Fantasy
On their third full-length release, Potatohead People widen the frame of their progressive musical vision and deliver a far-reaching yet approachable set of moods and grooves. Mellow Fantasy continues to showcase the trademark instrumental prowess of the duo and their ease with the loose but hard-hitting drum style brought to the fore by Jay Dee’s influential productions, but goes well beyond basic boom-bap bread and butter, with singer-centered R&B and uptempo bumps sharing the stage. Setting them apart from other Dilla-influenced beatmakers is the way they push the scope of the style, working the corners with their own unique touch. To stream or purchase, visit Spotify, Tidal, iTunes, or BandCamp.
Tia Gostelow - CHRYSALIS
Indie rocker Tia Gostelow’s sophomore album Chrysalis is a 11-track ball of emotions. In her words, “these songs were written when I was feeling the most anxious and lonely I’ve ever felt in my life but lead me to experiment with these new sounds and this new style that you’ve all been hearing over the past few months.” To stream or purchase, visit Spotify, Tidal, iTunes, or BandCamp.
Great. by Yam
New kids on the rock block, Yam (made up of drummer Stijl “Yaya” Calhoun, vocalist Ash Newberry and bassist Mariah Noonie) is Pensacola, Florida’s rookies to watch. Yam brings back the core elements of garage rock. Their sound is a blend between The Ting Tings and early Fall Out Boy. To stream or purchase, visit Tidal, iTunes, or BandCamp.
Girlhood - Girlhood
Taking cues from Fugees, late 80s hip hop and The Avalanches and 90’s neo-soul Girlhood (made up of vocalist Tessa Cavanna and producer Christian Pinchbeck) record and produce their music on the aforementioned narrowboat, bringing a distinctly British setting to their worldly and diverse range of influences. To stream or purchase, visit Spotify, Tidal, iTunes, or BandCamp.
Boy Jr - Costumes
Described as sort of glamorous, arm flailing garage pop, Boy Jr. ( Erica Allen-Lubman) is a breathe of fresh air to the indie rock scene. Taking inspiration from both early 2000s garage rock such as The Strokes and The Killers, and current indie rock artists like Joywave and St. Vincent, latest EP Costumes is a whirlwind of sonic exploration. To stream or purchase, visit Spotify, Tidal, iTunes, or BandCamp.
Audrey Powne - Bed I Made
Recorded in Brooklyn, with celebrated producer/engineer Tariq Khan, Audrey Powne’s new EP Bed I Made is explorative hallmarks of live jazz with sophisticated and intentional post production sonically expressing the sentiments of song writing. The EP moves through intimate and warm vocals to wide and spacey instrumental passages showcasing Audrey's unique ability to harmoniously incorporate her Trumpet into the landscape of traditional songwriting. To stream or purchase, visit Spotify, Tidal, iTunes, or BandCamp.
Josh Cashman - Now I’m Twenty-Five
Aussie singer and songwriter Josh Cashman’s debut album ‘Now I’m Twenty-Five’ is a reflection of the highs and lows of his own personal life journey up until the present time. Speaking on the album Cashman shared, “when I finished recording it, I reflected and wrote myself a letter, to Josh, from Josh. It was a weird experience but was quite an evocative and honest reflection once I read it back, and that’s what this album is too.” To stream or purchase, visit Spotify, Tidal, iTunes, or BandCamp.
