![Still Parade - 'Actors' [Single + Video Premiere]](/thumbs/post/485x231/city-water.png)
It's not often that we are exposed to a song that can cause a pause in a busy day to sit back and marvel in the tranquility that eludes from its core. While there is a sense of mystique that surrounds Still Parade, who have yet to develop an online presence, after one listen of their debut song "Actors" it becomes clear that their intention is to create an identity through their music. Throughout "Actors" they allow the subtle acoustic presence of lightly plucked guitars and harmonious vocals paint a picture of who...
New York three piece Baby Alpaca have been creating dream-folk-inspired music for the past few years, generally as a collective, but this time around they hinge their song on singer-songwriter Chris Kittrell's memorable vocal performance. This is not to say that they won't capture your attention with their earlier work, as they have always carefully layered their music to highlight instrumentation, but with their new song "Sea of Dreams" they peel back the outer layer to rebuild from the core. In "Sea of Dreams", the...
A Quick Word from the Author: I made a joke to a friend the other day that the Indie Sabbath is a bit like The Daily Show with Jon Stewart—as in we both go on random hiatuses for extended periods of time, only to return for a bit and joke about our absence. It's a recurring pattern that I...
Using simplicity to their advantage, Brooklyn three-piece Wet are able to create an encompassing sound, filled with winding vocals and tones that make for an addictive experience. What is truly remarkable with Wet's style is their ability to accentuate patterns in the vocal structure, stressing...
Reflecting the peacefulness and tranquility of the small cabin in the Rocky Mountains that they were recorded in, Ancient Mariner's new songs "In Solitude" and "Acedia" are captivating from start to finish. Releasing the songs to build hype to his forthcoming debut EP, Gabriel Jorgensen (Ancient...
![Fossil Collective - Tell Where I Lie [Album Stream]](/thumbs/post/320x152/fossil-collective.png)
Fossil Collective's approachability was a key carrier to their success in 2012. Their debut EP On and On, as well as its successor Let It Go, progressed upon a relatable vibe which transcends that of your routine dream-folk outfits. This crowd-pleasing methodology, built around seductive...
Occasionally you will stumble across an artist or band that, while not reinventing any specific genre, are able to move you by fine-tuning pieces that are already in place. Using many different stylistic electronic elements to support lead singer and songwriter Kate Sproule's venturing vocals, Mt....
![Amarante - The Manic [Exclusive Download]](/thumbs/post/320x152/dirtyhands.png)
Having perfected the idea of unity in a song, husband and wife duo Amarante showcase what it is like to be in love and share a passion for music, crafting a harmonious sound in every one of the delicately-thought-out songs off of their new album Udana Prana. Creating music since 2011, Jysi and...
