Interview: Crystal Clayton dances with the devil
Pop newcomer talks new EP, moving to LA and concocting her many vibes.
Bee Delores
Editor-in-Chief of the Badlands, spinning those B-Sides. Love Parks & Rec. Addicted to high-priced coffee drinks, alt-country and synth-pop, and never know when to quit. Got three cats named Jake, Olivia and Fitz --and they don't like you very much.
Premiere: Jim Allen celebrates life with delightfully macabre ‘Wedding of the Dead’ lyric video
The NYC outlaw turns a bizarre newspaper story into an outlandish, yet heavy, new song and video.
Taste Test: Sheli Monacchio rises triumphant out of darkness with ‘No Such Thing’
The folk singer-songwriter returns with a stunning, visceral new song about pain and infidelity.
Taste Test: Callum Pitt is ‘Here If You Need’
The folk newcomer pens heartfelt song about mental health.
Taste Test: Bibo lights the world on ‘Fire’
The mystery man reconfigures the typical love song into a dark confessional on a new track.
Taste Test: Del Barber lumbers through heartbreak & finds ‘No Easy Way Out’
The Manitoba folk singer-songwriter sinks into his misery with his sluggish new bar-topper.
Taste Test: Luke De-Sciscio struggles with meaning & time on ‘I’m a Dream Fighting Out a Man’
The English storyteller tries to make sense of life and time on his new soul-tearing ballad.
Taste Test: Laur Elle becomes a true queen with ‘Just So You Know’
Alberta synth-pop upstart dons a shimmering crown with her new empowering manifesto.
Taste Test: KEV nosedives into ‘What Lovers Do’
The dance-pop arrival twists and turns in the light of young love with his new banger.
Taste Test: Mary Moore stakes her claim on ‘Map My Body’
Nashville newcomer steals away from an embrace with her new torch song.
Taste Test: Pete Mancini shares tale of homeless veteran with ‘Back to Bakersfield’
The roots-rocker swerves into bluegrass with a story song about a homeless veteran.
Taste Test: Troubaduo sing a vital ‘Song for Peace’
The folk duo work toward a solution steeped in compassion on their new rallying cry.
Taste Test: Lorelei Marcell spills nothing but ‘The Truth’
The alt-pop upstart takes control over the narrative with her second single.
Taste Test: Jim and Sam are ‘Calling It Quits’ on self-doubt
The LA roots duo juggle courage and self-doubt with their new anthem.
Taste Test: kwassa traces pain & pleasure on ‘Better’
Pop’s newest firebrand seeks to squelch uncertainty with his new club banger.
