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Ryan Chandler, of Abandcalledlove, on “The Love I Can’t Let Go”

by Jillian Jaramillo Atlanta-based alt-rock band abandcalledlove, comprised of Ryan Chandler Love (vocals/guitar/keyboards), Ian Joshua Riley (producer/guitar/keyboards/vocals), Blake Aldridge (guitar/vocals/keyboards/percussion), Brooks Roberts (bass/vocals), and Austin Yagle (drums/percussion/keyboards/vocals), released their debut album Thriving Season. The album features their powerful single, “The Love I Can’t Let Go.” “The Love I Can’t Let Go” captivates with its raw emotion and haunting melodic synth-pop rhythm. Written from a vulnerable and personal place of addiction, Ryan Chandler Love says candidly of the song: “There was a period where I literally couldn’t sleep without drinking, and I articulated that just as literally in the chorus. I … Continue reading Ryan Chandler, of Abandcalledlove, on “The Love I Can’t Let Go”

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Charlotte Sands Drops New Anthem for Lovers, “Afterlife”

“It’s about a connection so deep it feels eternal…”- Charlotte Sands LA alt-pop singer, Charlotte Sands, drops her new single, “Afterlife,” today, available on all streaming platforms. The song explores the burn of eternal love, making it an anthem for soul mates and hopeless romantics (finally!) “Afterlife” comes on the heels of Sands’s latest hits, “HUSH” and “neckdeep.”  About “Afterlife,” Charlotte Sands says, “It’s about a connection so deep it feels eternal, like your souls have met a thousand times before, in every universe and across every timeline. It’s about the rare and beautiful certainty that no matter what this … Continue reading Charlotte Sands Drops New Anthem for Lovers, “Afterlife”

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Cindy Lawson returns with “The Reckoning”

“Karma’s a bitch and so am I”–The Reckoning Minneapolis punk rock veteran, Cindy Lawson, roars back onto the scene with “The Reckoning.” The track is a musical takedown of every fake, manipulating asshole out there who thinks they got away with murder, and Lawson is here to remind them that karma never sleeps. A staple of the local punk scene, Lawson has shared spaces with the likes of The Replacements and Soul Asylum. After a deep cut from the music industry, Lawson vanished for years before having the courage to emerge on stage again. Before that, everything to Lawson that … Continue reading Cindy Lawson returns with “The Reckoning”

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Bass Drum of Death is Back & They’re Never Gonna Drink About You

By Jillian Jaramillo Mississippi’s Bass Drum of Death are back with their loudest and most energetic track yet! “Never Gonna Drink About You” is the second single from the band’s upcoming album SIX, set to drop on September 12th. After the release of their bluesy garage rock track, “Do Nothing,” frontman John Barrett describes “Never Gonna Drink About You” as: “Fizzy and busy.” According to press material, Barrett says about “Never Gonna Drink About You,” that he “really wanted to get as fast and noisy as possible with this one. The tone on the guitar solos might be my favorite … Continue reading Bass Drum of Death is Back & They’re Never Gonna Drink About You

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Ana Luna Wants to Know: “Can We Pretend We Just Met at a Bar?”

By BTN!M Staff Ana Luna drops new single, “Can We Pretend We Just Met at a Bar?,” now on all streaming platforms. The Ukrainian-born, Los Angeles-based singer kept her writing secret for years as she pursued an acting career before blossoming into the alt-rock, dream pop artist she is today.  Her introspective new single gives fans a glimpse into the vulnerability of her forthcoming full-length album. “Can We Pretend We Just Met at a Bar?” is an aching ballad that explores themes of self-denial and the fantasy of what an idyllic romance might be–with the wrong one–that is not only … Continue reading Ana Luna Wants to Know: “Can We Pretend We Just Met at a Bar?”

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Halloween Playlist 2024: Editor’s Edition

Happy Halloween you soul suckers… Is your Halloween playlist super lame? You’ve come to the right place and if you’re tired of the “Monster Mash,” this playlist is for you. The editor (that’s me) ransacked their collection of vinyl, CDs, and personal playlists to deliver this hauntingly good set. You don’t have to be goth to appreciate it, but it certainly makes life easier.   As with all posts of this nature, this is a SUBJECTIVE playlist. If you don’t like it, that’s fine, go make your own playlist. Now: back to spooky business: Here is BTN!M’s 2024 Halloween playlist: The … Continue reading Halloween Playlist 2024: Editor’s Edition

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Beachwood Sparks Announce Album, “Across The River of Stars”

After a twelve-year hiatus, Beachwood Sparks have released their much anticipated album, Across The River of Stars. The dream-Americana/indie-country band released their single, “Torn in Two” on April 2nd. Across The River of Stars is complete with soft, emotive vocals that lull the listener into a psychedelic-indie soundscape; further solidifying Beachwood Sparks as the pioneers of the indie country. Beachwood Sparks recently announced a set of live shows with more tour dates to be announced: Live Shows (more to be announced): July 20  Great American Music Hall San Francisco, CA July 27  Lodge Room Los Angeles, CA Aug 1 Mercury Lounge … Continue reading Beachwood Sparks Announce Album, “Across The River of Stars”

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Kid Congo & The Pink Monkey Birds: ‘That Delicious Vice’ Review 

by Amaris Pollinger (dark, spicy (picante), upbeat, serene and of course, humorous) it’s also exactly what you wouldn’t expect. The “thinking man’s garage rock band,” Kid Congo & the Pink Monkey Birds have released their first full-length album since La Araña Es La Vida(2016). Out everywhere now, That Delicious Vice is—well—delicious (no, we didn’t eat it).  When they lost a member, frontman and LA punk/garage rock veteran Kid Congo Powers (The Gun Club, Nick Cave and the Badseeds, The Cramps, The Knoxville Girls) decided: “Why not try this as a three-piece?” This decision gave the Pink Monkey Birds space to stretch … Continue reading Kid Congo & The Pink Monkey Birds: ‘That Delicious Vice’ Review 

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“Care About Me” by JESSIA Out Now!

“Care About Me,” the latest single by Canadian pop sensation JESSIA, is out now. A lyrical treat that will tug at your heart, this soul-stirring ballad captures the moments of a relationship that is quickly unraveling.    “I knew it was a special song as soon as I wrote it, but I didn’t know if anyone would relate,” says JESSIA.   The JUNO award-winning singer has seized the hearts of fans worldwide with her relatable, raw prose and heart-stirring tracks, resulting in over 375 million global streams. In 2023, JESSIA joined OneRepublic for a tour across Asia and supported Dean Lewis … Continue reading “Care About Me” by JESSIA Out Now!

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‘I WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN’ by Marcellus Hall, Out Now

Marcellus Hall (Railroad Jerk, White Hassle) has released his third solo album, I WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN. It is Hall’s first solo album in ten years, following The First Line in 2011 and his self-released Afterglow (2013). The album is complete with catchy, “infectious power-pop gems” that reverberate with a familiarity found in musicians like Bob Dylan and Lord Huron. Marcellus Hall says of the accompanying track for the title track, “The sentiment for the song arose from a genuine, desperate, romantic feeling that I was experiencing several years ago. I decided to make a song of it. Damon, … Continue reading ‘I WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN’ by Marcellus Hall, Out Now