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The upcoming indie rock band hailing from Provo, Utah dropped their new seven-track album, Volume I. This is the band's first debut album after the release of their 2016 single, "Curves,"and their 2013 EP, Brother. Volume I is a sultry indie folk album with alternative melodies and summery feels, and it organically produces intimate sounds and catchy indie rock flairs. Brother.…
The quirky electronic pop duo from London, England, Mother of Billions, released a new cinematic, mixed beats single titled, "The Show Was Over" on Soundcloud. The song follows the story of a teenage girl who falls in love with an "older, bad boy" and is set during a long and lazy summer, said the duo…
Continue reading ➞ London Pop Duo, Mother of Billions, Release New Music
Bass player of the Atlanta band, Faun and a Pan Flute, created a mystical song and a music video titled "Obelus" from his side project with visual artist David Baerwalde. The song is taken from Dan Bailey's forthcoming instrumental tape, Other People, and features a beautiful array of instruments including the bass, upright bass, clarinet, and marimba.…
Continue reading ➞ Bassist Dan Bailey Creates a Mystical Masterpiece
Coastal Beats Media's Editor, Gabby Catalano, spoke to bassist Clare Caldwell from the London punk-rock band, Useless Cities, about their new LP release and upcoming tour dates. Useless Cities is a bittersweet indie rock band with sweeping soundscapes and flowing, all-pinned rhythms. G: Can you confirm the band members roles and full names? C: Tom…
Hailing from the quaint Edmonton, Canada, The Veleveteins is a modern rock n'roll duo consisting of songwriters Spencer Morphy and Addison Hiller. The duo released a new indie rock single off their upcoming and re-worked EP, Fierce Panda. The ramschackled surf-guitar and alternative pop single is called, "Hanging From the Ceiling," and it's off the upcoming…
Continue reading ➞ The Velveteins Release Surf-Guitar Single
The Canadian six-piece indie rock band from Edmonton, Alberta, The Wet Secrets, released a new pop-punk and art-rock song and video with '70s influences and golden beats. "I Can Swing a Hammer" is an exceptionally nostalgic and disco-tech track with a high-spirit melody. The video features phenomenal costume design and playful, repetitive lyrics. Check out…
Continue reading ➞ The Wet Secrets Release New Video + Tour Dates
The Ottawa, Ontario hard rock and shoegaze band, Wood Lake, dropped their new debut album entitled, Hell, through Dream House Studios in Toronto. This is the band's second album following For Future Generations, and it's a powerful, experimental mix of loud guitar chords, belting vocals, and emo-grunge sound effects. The band is composed of vocalist and…
The folk-rock project of Man At War by Ryan Patrick Rebo released a new track of the year titled "Fabric of Time" featuring Gregory and the Hawk. The eclectic mid-fi track was written and recorded in Portland, Oregon. The alternative "bedroom" and "dad-pop" piece showcases Patrick's work at its finest. Listen to more of Man…
The United Kingdom-based and Texas-influenced musician and poet at Finyl Vinyl Records spoke with Coastal Beats Media on his worldwide travels, cultural surroundings, and experiential memoirs. From spending time in Texas and being heavily influenced by his grandfather to dedicating his music to the First World War, Barkus is an illustrious traveler and creator. "My grandfather…
Continue reading ➞ Des Barkus: The World Traveler and Experiential Artist
The nine-piece experimental band, Faun and a Pan Flute, are pursuing a deranged mix of avant-garde, jazz, and classical sounds in their new 2016 music. The band is a melding of sentimental soundscapes and melodic beauty, making their music strong and utterly compelling. They're a powerful underground experimental rock circuit in Atlanta, Georgia. The dynamic…
Continue reading ➞ Faun and a Pan Flute: The Nine Instrumentalists
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