New Music From The Inbox – Monday Edition! (Feb 13, 2023): Bass Drum of Death, Lyn Lapid, Roe Kapara, and more!
Every week, we’re sent dozens if not hundreds of promotional emails from agents, PR firms, and hopeful artists containing the latest releases from around the world. From the biggest superstars to the ambitious self-starters we comb through it all to highlight to you what we’ve been digging, the tunes that caught our eye, and the recommended selections that make the notifications worth it. This is New Music From The Inbox! (Short on time? Listen to this article in playlist form!)
Artist: Bass Drum of Death
Song: ‘Everybody’s Gonna Be There’
Album/EP: Say I Won’t
A scuzzy and chugging rock tune appropriate of the Mississippi natives, ‘Everybody’s Gonna Be There’ sees Bass Drum of Death keeping it real. There’s no frills about it: this is a tight, catchy, and toe-tapping single with just the right amount of DIY spontaneity and guitar tone sleaziness to keep this anthemic release grounded and immensely approachable.
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Artist: Lyn Lapid
Song: ‘Do U Really?’ feat. Ruth B.
Album/EP: Single
An aloof acoustic guitar-based beat and nonchalant vocal performances by both Lyn Lapid and Ruth B. lend a relaxed vibe to ‘Do U Really?’. With plenty of space to breath, the smooth strumming and emotional thrust of the lyrics are given room to expand and settle throughout the intimate pop tune.
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Artist: Roe Kapara
Song: ‘Better Off’
Album/EP: Single
Introductory staccato guitar stings take regular turns with busily upbeat interludes, creating some off-kilter snappiness in newcomer Roe Kapara’s ‘Better Off’. Wet cymbals, crystalline vocals, and a dazzlingly energetic production direction add to the indie appeal in this bop from the St. Louis native. Roe is one to watch!
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Artist: Stand Atlantic
Song: ‘kill[h]er’
Album/EP: Single
Aussie group Stand Atlantic are starting to make waves this side of the Pacific, dropping single ‘kill[h]er’ just in time for an upcoming North American tour. Frontwoman Bonnie Fraser’s dominant vocal performance stands strong amongst the band’s early-10s emo angst – think huge and hounding guitars, pounding and paced drums, and a cutting voice directing the rock.
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