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Inspired by the honest writing and timeless melodies of American greats such as Hank Williams Sr. and Joni Mitchell, Esther Rose’s songwriting has been called “The happiest saddest music.” Her 2017 debut, This Time Last Night, caught fire as her listeners tuned-in to a storied chronology of this soulful, heart-worn artist. Her latest record, Safe to Run, is out April 21, 2023 on New West Records.
(Photo Credit: Rett Rogers)

Esther Rose

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Esther Rose and Alynda Segarra Have Thick Skin

ther is the slowcore project helmed by West Philadelphia-based mastering and recording engineer Heather Jones, and including members of Sadurn and Crooks &amp; Nannies. Their latest record, a horrid whisper echoes in a palace of endless joy, is out now.
(Photo Credit: Kati Malison)

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ther and TAGABOW Talk Emulation, Nostalgic Sounds, and More

Devon Church is a singer-songwriter hailing from Winnipeg, Manitoba and based in New York City. He was, for many years, a multi-instrumentalist, co-writer and producer of the dreampop duo Exitmusic, In 2018, the same year that Exitmusic released its swan song, The Recognitions (felte), Church released his solo debut, We Are Inextricable (felte). Having gigged throughout the US in 2019, Church recorded his latest offering, Strange Strangers, while seeking refuge from the global pandemic in a barn in rural Pennsylvania. Strange Strangers is out April 7, 2023.

Devon Church

Devon Church and Delicate Steve Chat Via Google Doc

A lot has changed for everyone in the past few years, and especially for Jimmy Whispers. In another lifetime, he was that sweet kid from Chicago who stole our hearts with his aw-shucks Midwestern attitude and his knack for writing catchy old-time melodies, who legendary critic Jessica Hopper once called the city’s “greatest new homegrown musical enigma,” who turned a mixtape of iPhone voice memos (Summer in Pain) into a profound racket and covered the city in cryptic anti-police street art and zines.
As for today, Jimmy Whispers is alive and well in Los Angeles. He’s still making music — quite a lot of it. He’s got a blossoming new career as a music video director and filmmaker. He’s become a co-writer for others including Drugdealer and Dent May. He’s got a side hustle as a valet parking attendant, a 1988 Buick Reatta, and a new commitment to making life-affirming art.
His latest record, The Search For God, is out June 9, 2023 on Carpark Records.

Jimmy Whispers

Jimmy Whispers and Geneva Jacuzzi Accidentally Became In-Demand Music Video Directors

Joey Nebulous is helmed by Joseph Farago, the Chicago-based musician who also performs with the bands Jodi and Tenci. Their record Joey Spumoni Creamy Dreamy Party All The Time will be out later this year on Dear Life Records.

Joey Nebulous

Frankie Cosmos and Joey Nebulous Are Time Travelers

Darren Jessee was the founding drummer for Ben Folds Five, and has played with the likes of Sharon Van Etten and Hiss Golden Messenger. His latest solo record, Central Bridge, is out now on Bar/None.
(Photo Credit: Dustin Condren)

Darren Jessee

Will Dave Hartley Let Darren Jessee in Nightlands?

Valley Queen is a Los Angeles-based band fronted by Natalie Carol. Their latest record, Chord of Sympathy, is out April 21, 2023.

Valley Queen

Valley Queen and Jenny O. Write for Everyone

Jonah Swilley is an Atlanta-based artist who performs with the band Mattiel and his collaborative project with Raf Rundell and BEZ, Revival Season. Revival Season’s debut mixtape, Outernational, is out now. 
(Photo Credit: Mattiel Brown)

Jonah Swilley

Revival Season and Night Beats Get Psyched-Out

Amtrac, aka Caleb Cornett, is a Kentucky-born, LA-based electronic musician, producer, and DJ. His latest record, Extra Time, is out now via Openers.

Amtrac

Amtrac and James Lavelle (UNKLE) Talk the Evolution of Electronic

Ryan El-Solh is an Arab-American guitarist based in New York. His latest record, Jasmine on a Night in July, with his trio Scree, is out now.

Ryan El-Solh

Ryan El-Solh and Sham-E-Ali Nayeem Want to Document the Beauty of Existence

poolblood (she/they), the musical nom-de-plume of Toronto’s Maryam Said, announced their debut album mole, out January 13, 2023 via Next Door Records. Louie Short and Shamir worked with Said as producers on the project, and played on a number of tracks in addition to a cadre of musicians like Christian Lee Hutson, Eliza Niemi, Dorothea Paas, Grant Pavol, Victoria Bury, Annie Truscott, Nick Short, and Drew &amp; Jeremy Harmon.
(Photo Credit: Jibril Yassin)

poolblood

poolblood and Ben Lee Are Here to Give You the Dirt

Hans Pucket is a band from Wellington, New Zealand. Their latest release, No Drama, is out now on Carpark Records.

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