Brandon Watson just released an absolute battering ram of a single with "Watch Me Work". The Franklin-based, Texas-born songwriter and producer tackles the age-old theme of ambition, but entirely ditches the usual glossy inspirational clichés for pure, combat-ready swagger. https://open.spotify.com/track/0za6E6IEIjs4B02OfuzuIz?si=7b1cb992bcec4632 The arrangement roots itself in the dirt. A heavy, stomping percussion sets a marching cadence from the jump, acting as the spine for jagged, distorted electric...

The "Nice To Meet You" EP by Shane Rennison is his most current indie-pop work, and it sounds like something you know. Each page depicts the sights and smells of the Catskill Mountains, a place that has left its mark on Rennison's heart. This artist from the Catskills makes his sound while also channelling the honed elegance of The 1975, the exciting vibes of Passion Pit, and...