If you’re craving more great new music, then The Matinee ’18 October 23rd – Part 2 offers six additional tunes. Some tunes are like gentle breezes, and others are like a hurricane or an avalanche. As such, each of the songs will fit whatever mood you’re in, so take a listen and get to know these great artists and bands. […]

The Matinee ’18 October 22nd is ready to get your Monday kicked off right. We have a nice mix of upbeat indie rock, psych rock and a bit of singer/songwriter fare. We hope you find your new favorite single or band today. Artists are representing Canada, the US and the UK today. COIN – “Simple Romance” (Nashville, USA) RIYL: Passion […]

The Matinee ’18 October 19th edition is truly a global one. The mini-playlist is filled with songs that offer a nod to summer, echo of the past, critique the present, and hint at the arrival of Halloween. Enjoy this treasure trove of new music, providing the perfect treats as the weekend arrives.   Baywaves – “Over Time” (Madrid, Spain) RIYL: […]

The Matinee ’18 October 16th includes 6 new tracks to help get you through the week. For some, winter is here but many of these tracks will have you longing for warmer days. Artists are representing Sweden, The US and the UK today. The Endorphins – “This Is It” (Stockholm, Sweden) RIYL: Brandy, Sabrina Claudio, Tori Kelly The Endorphins are […]

We’re starting the week off with a doubleheader, and The Matinee ’18 October 15th – Part 1 kicks things off with some blustery tunes. There are hip-shakers, dazzlers, and plenty of “Wow!” moments. Speaking of which, the first song will leave you wondering what you just heard. Don’t forget to visit Part 2 of The Matinee and hear six additional […]

The Matinee ’18 October 12th edition features some sweet tunes and others that make you run. You’ll understand what we mean by the latter as you stream each of the nine songs. Let’s kick things off with one of the world’s most eye-opening young talents. Maggie Rogers – “Light On” (Easton, Maryland, USA) RIYL: Natalie Imbruglia, Marika Hackman, Lucius Is […]

The Matinee ’18 October 8th includes 6 awesome new tracks for your listening pleasure today.  We have a nice mix of pop on the matinee today and we hope you find your new favorite song or band today. Artists are representing Canada, Norway, Sweden and The US today. Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness – “Teenage Rockstars” (Southern California, USA) RIYL: […]

We don’t normally comment on the artwork, but the nine songs on The Matinee ’18 October 5th edition features plenty of awesome images. Musically, all the tracks are, as we always do on Fridays, uplifting, get-up-on-your-feet rockers, bangers, and anthemic affairs. We hope the mini-playlist will be the perfect way to start the weekend (or to survive one last work […]

The return of one of indie’s greatest singer-songwriters highlights The Matinee ’18 October 4th edition. Following her are eight other outstanding young artists and bands, some of whom have shot to stardom and others on the cusp of it. Sharon Van Etten – “Comeback Kid” (Los Angeles via Brooklyn & New Jersey, USA) RIYL: Siouxsie Sioux, The Knife, Fever Ray […]

Keeping Up With Miss World [LP] by MISS WORLD Whether performing with Red Blood Shoes’ Laura May-Carter as Shit Girlfriend or in the various punk outfits from her youth, Natalie Chahal has always mixed sugary sass with observant and often biting commentary about the world. Her past efforts were more direct in their message, but through her solo project Miss […]

The Matinee ’18 September 28th gets you ready for the weekend with a bevy of new music singles. Some will blow your eardrums out and others will get you moving. A few will take you back to the ’80, and at least one will leave you astonished by its innovation. So kick up your feet, turn up the volume, and […]

The Matinee ’18 September 25th – ROW Edition heads to New Zealand, Australia, Belgium, England, and Brazil for some spicy new music. There’s a wide selection of genres, so there’s something for everyone. Sit back and enjoy some rockers and some intimate, spine-tingling numbers. Afterwards, check out the North America edition over here. Annabel Lee – “Black Pudding” (Brussels, Belgium) […]

The Matinee ’18 September 24th includes an eclectic mix to keep you going this lovely Monday Morning. We have a mix of different tracks to kick your week off right. Artists today are representing Canada, Denmark, the UK and The US today. We hope you find your new favorite song or band today. The Dig – “Don’t Stop Running” (Los […]

The Matinee ’18 September 17th includes 6 new tracks to keep you moving this week. Some tracks are great indie rock, while we have a few singer-songwriters totally worth sharing. Artists today are representing the Canada, the US, and the UK today. We hope you find your new favorite song or band today. Boy Bjorn – “Now I’m Running” (Nashville, […]

The Matinee ’18 September 14th edition is a rambunctious affair with most of the songs turning back the clocks. Many of them take us to the eras and genres that our parents and grandparents spun in their youth. For some of us here, these times were also when we were teenagers. So whether you’re 18 or 80, we think you’ll […]

The Matinee ’18 September 10th includes 6 awesome new tracks to get your week started off right. As we transition into fall, we are still able to capture those upbeat summer days with these new releases. Artists today are representing Australia, Canada, The US and The UK today. Deidre & the Dark – “One Night” (Brooklyn, USA) RIYL: Natalie Prass, […]

Indigo by Wild Nothing Through his first three full-length albums and two EPs, Jack Tatum, through his project Wild Nothing, made effortless, lo-fi dream-pop. The records were made for intimate moments in the bedroom, whether with a friend, your partner, or alone. The Virginia Tech alumnus, however, goes hi-fi and widescreen on Indigo. If his debut Gemini and follow-up LPs, […]

When thinking about the music that comes from Russia, most English-speaking music fans will cite Pussy Riot, Pinkshinyultrablast, and Tchaikovsky. The list is pretty limited due to the lack of exposure Russian artists and bands receive abroad. Someone, however, has to be the first, and the group could be Hospital. Formed in 2011, Hospital is an indie-pop rock band that […]

It’s Labor Day in North America, but great music doesn’t take a break. The Matinee ’18 September 3rd features nine songs to either help you enjoy this final holiday of summer or ease into the work week if you live elsewhere. The descriptions are a bit shorter since I’m doing double duty while Wendy is away. Birch – “femme.two” (Brooklyn, […]

The Matinee ’18 August 31st includes 9 amazing songs to get your weekend kicked off just right (for some, it will be a long weekend as well). We have an awesome mix of genres and artists today. Artists are representing Australia, Denmark, Germany, New Zealand, The US and The UK today. Don’t forget to check back tomorrow for our Weekend […]