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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”

Garage Punk, Garage Rock, News, Upcoming ToursLeave a comment

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

LGTBQ, Synth-pop, Upcoming ToursLeave a comment

Andy Bell Sets off on North American Solo Tour in October

By Morrighan Lee “Our very own Pride Icon delivered a set that many agreed was a highlight of the weekend, and perhaps the best he’s ever sounded.”—Attitude Andy Bell, lead singer of Erasure, is headed to North America for his first-ever solo tour beginning on October 3rd after successful tours of the UK and Europe. In May of this year, Bell released his album Ten Crowns, marking a significant milestone in his forty-year career as a musician. After its release, the album reached number 14 on the UK charts, which coincided with the start of his UK solo tour. When … Continue reading Andy Bell Sets off on North American Solo Tour in October

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“Nothing to Lose” by Goldstate is Pop-Punk Gold

by Jillian Jaramillo When “Nothing To Lose” by Goldstate landed in my inbox, I was thrilled. I’ve been longing for a new pop-punk track to blast in my car (I am a child of the 90s, after all), and Goldstate’s new single filled my near-empty Fall Out Boy cup. If the energy of pop-punk and the heart and soul of the early 2000s met at Warped Tour, the result would be “Nothing to Lose.” Comprised of members Ben Pritchard (vocals), James (guitar), Jez (guitar), and Amy (drums), Goldstate dropped  “Nothing to Lose” in June, via Punkerton Records, making it their third … Continue reading “Nothing to Lose” by Goldstate is Pop-Punk Gold

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Paperwhite Looks Back with Latest EP, “Reach”

Brooklyn synthpop sibling duo, Paperwhite, has released their five-track EP, Reach, after a nearly decade-long hiatus. Growing up just outside of Philadelphia, Katie (singer/songwriter) and Ben (producer/songwriter) Marshall wrote many songs together during their teens. Forming in 2013, the pair took the name Paperwhite after the flower. Since the release of their debut EP, Magic (2014), the siblings have taken the internet by storm, drawing the attention of some of the industry’s most notable publications, including Billboard, Buzzfeed, and Nylon. Their previous EP, Escape, was released in 2016. In 2024, the pair emerged from their sleepy hiatus and delivered Reach. … Continue reading Paperwhite Looks Back with Latest EP, “Reach”

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Francesca Fuentes Enters the Chat with “Can’t Hide”

by A. Pollinger “If you take note of any pop singer this year, let it be Francesca Fuentes.” The melodies of Francesca Fuentes, an enchanting singer hailing from New Jersey, are not unfamiliar in the indie-pop realm. While a familiarity rings through her mesmerizing tracks, there is something wholly unique that spikes the pink drink gin-fizz of her new EP, Can’t Hide. I was captivated by the visual appeal of Fuentes’ music video, “I Just Wanna Be Your Lover Again,” a love-lorn journey through the decades and a musical homage to Madonna, Mariah Carey, and Priscilla Presley. Pop is something that BTN!M has covered plenty since it launched in … Continue reading Francesca Fuentes Enters the Chat with “Can’t Hide”