“Golden Days” by Sam Himself is all you need this autumn

Intimate yet monumental, “Golden Days” by Sam Himself has got us weak in the knees. It is not everyday a song can satisfy your every need. “Golden Days” is here to serve just that! Are you needing a boost of serotonin? This one’s for you! Do you fancy a nostalgic listen? You know what to do. Are you looking to ponder on your questionable life … Continue reading “Golden Days” by Sam Himself is all you need this autumn

DCxPC Live Releases Grave Return/The Hamiltons Live Split Vinyl

DCxPC Live has announced the release of DCxPC Live Vol 5: Grave Return and The Hamiltons. The album was recorded at a party thrown by DCxPC Live. DCxPC Live is a Florida based label that exclusively issues vinyl releases of live albums. For Grave Return, a punk act from the suburbs of Orlando that has opened for notable acts such as The Damned, Agent Orange, and … Continue reading DCxPC Live Releases Grave Return/The Hamiltons Live Split Vinyl

The Refrain Interview: FAIRSHAKE

Atlanta alternative rock band Fairshake has released their newest single, the emotionally driven modern rock anthem “High Risk”. We had a chance to sit down with Shayne Goss, vocalist and guitarist for the band, to discuss the release as part of our Refrain Interview Series. Refrain Music Blog: Thanks for taking the time to do this interview. You have a new single out now. Tell us about it? Shayne Goss: … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: FAIRSHAKE

“Everywhere You Go” Continues Brian Baker’s Indie Pop Hit Streak

Having relocated from Melbourne, Australia, and settled into an off-the-grid permaculture farm north of Auckland in homeland New Zealand – singer-songwriter Brian Baker has gotten busy setting up a new studio space and recording this new song “Everywhere You Go”. The song has a wonderfully laid-back and sincere sentiment with some excellent guitar work. It deals with separation, that while in these times often we can’t hold our … Continue reading “Everywhere You Go” Continues Brian Baker’s Indie Pop Hit Streak

The Refrain Interview: Wes Hoffman

St Louis punk scene veteran Wes Hoffman has just released his latest single “For What It’s Worth”. The track is being released under the banner of Wes Hoffman & Friends and features Émilie Plamondon on vocals. We had a chance to catch up with Wes to chat about the new single as part of our Refrain Interview Series. Refrain Music Blog: Thanks for taking the time to do this interview. You have a new … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Wes Hoffman

The Refrain Interview: Faith Amari

Chicago singer-songwriter Faith Amari has just released her newest album, Complex Butterfly. The mixtape album features 18 alternative R&B and Hip Hop tracks that showcase Faith’s skills not only as an accomplished vocalist but also as a songwriter and arranger. We had a chance to speak with Faith as part of our Refrain Interview Series. Refrain Music Blog: Thanks for taking the time to do this interview. You … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Faith Amari

The Refrain Interview:@ Little Spiral @

@ Little Spiral @ is a Queer, Body Positive,  indie artist from Los Angeles, California. @ Little Spiral @, the stage name of singer-songwriter, Suzanne Yada, blends her love of indie rock, pop, classical, and roots influences with her background in poetry, media, and the internet to create clever piano pop songs for the digital age.  With an evergrowing Patreon fanbase behind her, @ Little … Continue reading The Refrain Interview:@ Little Spiral @

Hockey-Themed Punks Drop Vinyl Release Of CBGB and PRB Shows Spanning 16 Years

Legendary Long Island punk band Two Man Advantage is releasing a live vinyl album featuring two live performances, separated by 16 years!  Side A captures a show live at the legendary punk venue CBGB in August of 2002., while Side B is live at the Punk Rock Bowling Festival in Las Vegas in May of 2018. Released on Florida punk label DXPC Live, the album is … Continue reading Hockey-Themed Punks Drop Vinyl Release Of CBGB and PRB Shows Spanning 16 Years

Big Pop Traverses Interstellar Time Portal In Ambitious Episodic Musical Mini-Series

Akron, Ohio indie pop-rock supergroup Big Pop, has just dropped their debut single, the instantly catchy, attitude-driven “Can’t Even Tell“. “It was written about somebody that fell madly in love with some hip androgyne on a college campus somewhere.” explains the band. “Can’t Even Tell” is the first part of an ambitious seven-part music/video series, with each song being released as a single.  Group founders Corey and Jeri … Continue reading Big Pop Traverses Interstellar Time Portal In Ambitious Episodic Musical Mini-Series

The Refrain Interview: Generation Underground

Generation Underground is a hard rock band from Central New Jersey. They are winners of Academia’s Best Rock Song of February 2020 for their song “Y.” They’ve shared the stage with bands and artists such as Attila, Chelsea Grin, Escape The Fate, Lorna Shore, Slaughter To Prevail, Cattle Decapitation, Danny Worsnop of Asking Alexandria, Carnifex, The Word Alive, Nonpoint, and Drowning Pool. We had a … Continue reading The Refrain Interview: Generation Underground