The new record, Truth or Consequences, comes out on March 13th on Polyvinyl, their first album for the label. A nice slice of Indie Pop pie, this New Zealand band floats in the Best Coast pool of warm vibes and sunshine.
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Video of the Day: Wilma Archer – Decades (feat. Laura Groves and Samuel T. Herring)
Adding Future Islands Samuel T, Herring and Laura Groves to this song was a stroke of musical symmetry that only adds to the Scott Walker meets Orville Peck vibe.
Song of the Day: King Tuff – I’m Free
From his upcoming Sub Pop release Kyle Thomas, otherwise known as King Tuff, lays down a George Harrison vibe on the first single.
Live Video of the Day: Elle King – Stop Dragging My Heart Around (High Note Sessions)
Elle King, daughter of Rob Schneider, plays the Stevie Nicks role on “Stop Dragging My Heart around” to ear-pleasing splendor.
Video of the Day: FM – Synchronized
It’s official, AOR, Album Oriented Rock is never a bad thing. After all who doesn’t love Night Ranger, Toto, and Journey. Here, the premier gate-keepers of the flame lay down their new single.
Video of the Day: Ashley McBryde – First Thing I Reach For
Ashley McBryde has quickly become a favorite here at Rock is the New Roll. With plenty of swagger and a whole lot of grit and attitude, her song selections take you from the bedroom to the barroom and back again. “First Thing I Reach For” is included in her recently released E.P. along with the highly excellent “One Night Standard.”
Rock Chick of the Day: Gin Wigmore – Black Sheep
Very much in the Fiona Apple and Brandi Carlisle mode Gin Wigmore is the musical force that Amy Winehouse could have been.
Live Video of the Day: Lisa Loeb – Stay (I Missed You) (Live from the 2019 She Rocks Awards)
Lisa Loeb hasn’t released anything in a while but here with the Command Sisters performing live from the 2019 She Rocks Awards she proves she is sorely missed.
Live Video of the Day: Suzi Quatro – Johnny B. Goode (Live at the 2020 She Rocks Awards)
If there ever was any doubt that Suzi Quatro can still rock, her performance this year at the 2020 She Rocks Awards should dispel any of those rumors.
Rock Chick of the Day: Cassidy Paris – Give Me Your Love
17-year-old Cassidy Paris from Melbourne, Australia is already announcing herself as rock and roll force to be reckoned with. Already locked in for 2020 melodic rock festival in her home town, look for her to do big things in the coming year. This one with its catchy refrain has already ear wormed itself into our craniums.
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