Occlusions annouce self-titled LP, share first single+video

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Occlusions is the Alt-R&B duo of vocalist Leigh Bahari (they/them, Philadelphia) and producer Alex Gorischek (he/him, Seattle). Comparisons could be drawn to FKA twigs, Kelela, Gold Panda, Andy Stott, and others. Their self-titled full-length will be out May 13 and today sees the release of the first single/video.

"After reconnecting with an old friend, I found out that he had gotten into heroin pretty badly. It caught me off guard, and I didn’t really understand what was going on at the time. He asked me for help, but I didn’t know what to do. I had never been in that situation before. Our friendship quickly fell apart and I had to cut ties. I wanted my childhood friend back, but it felt like he was gone. This song is about that experience." - Leigh Bahari

No One Sphere release new single + video for "Where I Was"

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DC-based No One Sphere is the solo project of Dave Mann (Mittenfields). The debut album was recorded with Jarrett Nicolay at Mixtape Studios and pays homage to 90’s alternative/indie rock. Isn’t Everything About Something will be released March 18 and the newest single debuted today at Ghettoblaster Magazine.

“Over the span of five years, singer-songwriter Dave Mann has been meticulously exploring every inch of his music to find the perfect sound. The at-times agonizing process will finally come to the light and fulfill its destiny on March 18 when Mann’s project No One Sphere releases Isn’t Everything About Something.” - Tommy Johnson // Ghettoblaster

New album from Pastel Hell is out today!

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We’re super happy to be celebrating the release of Ruthie, the new LP from Brooklyn-based experimental pop project Pastel Hell. The newest single from the album “deals with the unhelpful seduction of nostalgia & the disaffection with one’s own inheritances. It also speaks to how a big heart’s intentions can get confiscated by listlessness.” Stream “Halo” below and find the full album on Spotify or Bandcamp.

Pastel Hell release new single, "Rooting for Judas"

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“'Rooting for Judas' is about thriving under low expectations. The fear of entertaining a new, healthier part of yourself can be scarier (& much less expected) than total failure. But then sometimes you just want to remain obstinate & have a laugh as you take a small step toward oblivion.” - Alex Fox Tschan

New single from Pastel Hell is out now!

No One Sphere set to release debut LP March 18

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Washington, DC outfit No One Sphere are set to release their debut LP March 18 and have shared the first single and video from the album today. Helmed by Dave Mann (Mittenfields), the album channels 90’s alternative/indie rock and has been a passion project five years in the making. Enjoy the video for “Ceiling Fans” below and stay tuned for more!

Happy Release Day, Dead Leaf Echo!

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We’re wishing the happiest of release days to our friends Dead Leaf Echo, who are releasing their new EP, Milk.Blue.Kisses.and.Whalebone.Wishes, today. They are in the early days of their Latin American tour and will be back stateside for a local Brooklyn release show at Saint Vitus on February 25. Tickets are available HERE. You can acquire the album at Bandcamp or stream it on Spotify. Enjoy the lead single below!