The Matinee ’20 December 4
End the week on a high and spin The Matinee ’20 December 4. The mini-playlist features songs that will get […]
The Matinee ’20 February 17
The Matinee ’20 February 17 includes 9 awesome new tracks. The clear location winner is sunny California (LA to be […]
LOCKS – ‘Skeletal Blues’ (album review)
A mélange of dark and introspective sounds, the British band LOCKS recently released their debut album, Skeletal Blues, which […]
Shun Ng with Lesley Mok – Live at Hojoko Tavern (Boston)
Shun Ng is the incarnation of joy. He plays his guitar with the enthusiasm of a novice and the intensity […]
Melodic Tonic ’18 January 24th
The sonic cocktails on the Melodic Tonic ’18 January 24th edition are a diverse offering. From blues and funk to […]
Sophie Coran – ‘All That Matters’ (EP premiere)
We’re always happy to hear a new, uniquely quirky, yet supremely talented artist. So when Sophie Coran dropped her single […]
Saturday Sampler July 8th
Join us for a globe-trotting trip on the Saturday Sampler July 8th edition. Today’s playlist jets from Sweden to Los […]
Helen Connelly – “Do You Remember” (single premiere)
Finding an artist with a distinctive voice is always a pleasure. Since we first discovered Essex-based Helen Connelly, back in […]
SXSW 2017 Memories – Jackie Venson
Since 2015, we have asked independent artists to share their favorite memories from their time at SXSW. In just a […]
Fanny And The Atta Boys – ‘A Peck Of Dirt’ (album premiere)
Combine a hefty dose of nostalgia with a mix of jazz and toe-tapping rhythms and you’ve got yourself A Peck […]
The Ramblin’ Valley Band rumble on Elgin Street (photo essay)
Farm Days by The Ramblin’ Valley BandThis past weekend, The Ramblin’ Valley Band was joined by Canadian champion fiddler Louis […]
Raphael Doyle – “Never Closer”
The build-up for Never Closer has been intense, in part because of UK Somgwriter and Broadcaster Tom Robinson’s introduction and […]
Bethan Lees – “Ships”
Moving from backstage into the spotlight, the stuff of many a Hollywood plot line, is the real-life story of Bethan […]
The Matinee September 23rd
I’m very excited to share my first Matinee with you and tried include a little something for everyone. We have some […]
The Matinee July 15th
The Matinee July 15th has six brand new songs for your listening pleasure. We have awesome indie rock, stellar future […]
Benji Tranter and The Well Adjusted Individuals – “At the Launderette”
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Albert Man – “Cheap Suit”
What comes first, the music or the words? It is one of those “chicken-and-egg” questions, but Albert Man knows his […]
The Matinee May 26th
The Matinee May 26th features eight song for your listening pleasure. Taking a page out of Wendy’s playbook, the songs […]
Skin & Bones – “Ghost In This Town” EP
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Sweet Sweet Music : Dynamite Motel’s Green Lights
Sometimes, and not very often, you come across an album that is like a secret garden with gems scattered about […]