Saint Motel is pleased to announce the release of their debut full-length, Voyeur, due out July 10. In celebration of the release, the band is dropping their latest single, “1997,” for free download. The shimmering track showcases the band’s unique perspective. It’s a playfully-sadistic anecdote about a group of friends sensing the world will end in 1997. The track is an enjoyable composite of sounds, blending together tuneful keyboard strokes and the twang of the guitar with the horn-section and singer A/J Jackson’s soft vocal delivery.

Listen and download “1997″ below.

The band will embark on a national headlining tour kicking off on July 12th at San Francisco’s Pop Scene. Additionally, they will be hosting a hometown record release show in Los Angeles at the El Rey Theatre on Saturday, July 14th. Below I’ve listed the rest of their tour dates. (more…)

Tags: Los Angeles, lounge pop, Saint Motel, single, upcoming album, Voyeur

I’m really excited to let you know that Jhameel has just released the title track from his new music series Are You Free.  Are You Free will be released in the same groundbreaking manner as Waves (one new single per week for five weeks), while taking his indie-pop sound in a more mature and anthemic direction.

“Are You Free” is an atomic release of fiery emotions, thrown over a distorted, groovy beat. Bolstered by Jhameel‘s sweeping pop-infused vocals, the track hits hard musically and lyrically. Listen and download “Are You Free” below.

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Tags: Are You Free, indie pop, Jhameel

I wish we were one of the first blogs to discover this tastemaker song by New York City tropical grit pop duo Ghost Beach. This song “Miracle” may just make it onto the radio and if it does, I’d be really happy and so would listeners of this song as it has this summer pop vibe that everybody can enjoy. Listen and download “Miracle” below.

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I recently came across a fantastic LA based band called Superhumanoids. These guys do a great job of creating unique tunes blending indie rock, dream pop, and electronic sounds that are relaxing and even give the listener a touch of nostalgia. I was obviously stoked to see they’re currently touring with another awesome LA band, Active Child. View the rest of the tour schedule here.

Right now I’m really digging the track “Geri” off their upcoming LP, Exhibitionists. Listen and download that plus their most recent track, “Too Young For Love”.


I also love their music video “Mikelah”, which you should view below. (more…)

Tags: cover, Exhibitionists, Los Angeles, Superhumanoids, The Ramones

Today Bombs & Bottles released a brand new track called “Money 3.0” Below; you will find links for streaming and downloading this track. It is available for exclusive download off of the Bombs & Bottles Facebook page.

“Money 3.0″ is a dubstep-pop track and sounds so different from much of the other music out there as B&B is able to blend the dubstep production with a pop/R&B hybrid vocalization that is real interesting. Listen and download below.

Bombs and Bottles is also providing fans access to visuals from his recent show at UPENN. The track is titled “Numb & Young” and the video signifies the launch of his month-long remix contest. Fans will have the opportunity to access audio stems to Bombs and Bottles track “Pre-Game” exclusively off of his facebook page.

The contest is open to everyone and we encourage rappers, vocalists, DJ’s and others to participate. The rules are listed below and the winner of the contest will be included on an upcoming Bombs and Bottles release as well as win access to “5” homemade synth patches.
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Tags: Bombs & Bottles, Bombs and Bottles, dubstep pop, Remix Contest

Here’s the latest single from four-piece Swedish pop band, Frantic Sunday called “Things We Do”. They got a fun upbeat pop-rock sound which I really dig and think most of you will enjoy as well.

Watch the official music video to “Things We Do” below. (more…)

Tags: Frantic Sunday, Pop/Rock, Sweden

IanJ collaborates with one of the original members of The Plain White T‘s, Steve Mast, to put his own twist on Maroon 5‘s Payphone. He is currently working on his all original EP, which is scheduled to drop later this summer. Enjoy!

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-EllisD (@DreamChaserLSD)

Tags: IanJ, Maroon 5, Plain White T's, Steve Mast

Here’s a feel good vibe hip-pop track to start off your morning. We are big fans of Fortune Family, we are getting to like Upper West the more we hear their music and Melody Noel is a newcomer to us with real good vocals.

Enjoy, “Spring” below. DOWNLOAD

Make sure to check out these links and give them a “like” and “follow”.

http://www.facebook.com/FF610
http://www.facebook.com/UpperWestMusic

http://www.twitter.com/FortuneFamily
http://www.twitter.com/UpperWestMusic

Tags: Fortune Family, Hip-Pop, Melody Noel, Upper West

The smooth alternative pop singer Jhameel is back with another video. It’s a must-watch if you dig pop and are looking for an artist that has potential to become a huge act.

Shouts to co-director of the video for “White Lie”, Ryan Rubin, for always reaching out with new Jhameel material.

“White Lie” captures Jhameel’s struggle to break off a relationship with a woman that he still cares for.  The video has got plenty of Jhameel’s signature dance moves, as well as a solid story line which rewards attention. Watch the video below.

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Here’s some smooth hip-pop from California music duo The Freshmen. We’ve been following them since 2010 and their music always seems to mature with the quality of it’s sound. With “Crickets” it’s all about the smooth vibes from them.

Sorry to rant but when will record labels hear their feel-good hip-pop vibe sound and give these guys a record deal? Here’s more about the song “Crickets”, which has a real interesting concept behind it. (more…)

Tags: california, Hip-Pop, The Freshmen