All Songs Considered previews new Kramies, Lytle, Kyle split

Jason Lytle of Grandaddy, Kramies Windt, and Kyle Field of Little Wings have created the first ever split-trio! The three friends and songwriters conceptualized a release featuring a new song from each artist using only one instrument and one microphone, recorded at home with zero studio frills. The first of these was released this week via NPR’s All Songs Considered. Check out the episode HERE and keep an eye out for the full “3ingle” release on November 16!

Dire Wolves premiere new video on Tiny Mix Tapes

Dire Wolves, out of San Francisco, have long been making free folk/astral jazz that encourages introspection, but today they’ve outdone themselves with the release of their new visual companion to the track “Unfettered And Alive,” off their upcoming LP, Paradisiacal Mind. The track is a psychedelic journey into other worlds you didn’t know existed but have always been, just in the far reaches of your mind’s eye. The video, from Andy Puls, has been released by the fine folks at Tiny Mix Tapes—go read up on the video/album over there! Paradisiacal Mind will be out on November 9 on Feeding Tube Records here in the US and Cardinal Fuzz in the UK and EU.

Easter Island announce fall tour + new single at Billboard

Atlanta/Athens dream pop outfit Easter Island have announced a string of fall tour dates on the east coast and shared the second single from an upcoming full-length at Billboard, who call it a “surging pop anthem.” Stream the song below, check out a full list of tour dates HERE, and keep an eye out for news on the upcoming sophomore record!

Godmother premiere new video at PopMatters

Berlin-based queer art project Godmother have dropped a new video for “No Kidding” off their recently released self-titled album. Godmother was released September 21 by New Pangea Records and it takes a look at the darker side of humanity with tongue and cheek humor. “No Kidding” is essentially about recognizing that it’s time to let the human species die out. As Joey Hansom puts it, “'No Kidding' is no 'Stairway to Heaven' – it's an escalator to nothingness." Check out the video premiere at PopMatters and stream the full record on Spotify.

Take a trip with Rude Dude and the Creek Freaks

Savannah, GA psych rocker Rude Dude and the Creek Freaks have shared a new video from their sophomore album at Substream Magazine and it’s a trippy ride. Check it out below and snag your vinyl from Graveface Records & Curiosities.

PopMatters debuts double video from Young Fools EP

Portland synth-pop duo Small Million share new video for the final two track off their Young Fools EP today via PopMatters, who say their sound is “innovative and darkly captivating, capable of pulling audiences in with pop-accessible hooks only to keep them around for the scintillating stories and sounds that come with them.” Dive into the gorgeous visuals below and keep an eye out for the EP on October 12.