Easter Island reveal second in series of videos from quarantine

Athens, GA’s Easter Island will be releasing a new record at the end of the year and like many other artists, have found the idea of promoting a new album a bit challenging. Despite having the members spread across different cities during quarantine, lead singer turned video director Ethan Payne was able to capture each of them (socially distant) in their own environment to paint a picture of what these times look like for any of us. Ryan Monahan, featured in the new video below which premiered at Beats Per Minute, treks on his motorbike from his place of residence in Denver to White Sands National Park. Take All The Time You Think You Need is out December 11.

Motenko release debut self-titled EP

Austin, TX quintet Motenko, who create jazz and R&B inspired music that sits well in the modern landscape, have released their debut self-titled EP. Check out a couple of the tracks below and don’t sleep on this exciting new group of musicians, all with their own impressive backgrounds, as they come together to create something both nostalgic of old-school R&B while maintaining an innovative look about what the genre can be.

Gresham Cash to release debut solo record December 18

Three years after the release of critically acclaimed Hot or Mood, Oak House frontman Gresham Cash steps out on his own to release an epic full-length this December. The first track is out now and gives just a taste of what to expect from the monumental album.

Grand Master release debut full-length album today

Originally from Lincoln, Nebraska, multi-instrumentalist Derek Walker is now located in Los Angles and releases his debut LP as Grand Master today. Everything but drums were played by Walker himself, enlisting Eddie Vedder’s former drummer Bad Radio and current United Ghosts drummer Joey Ponchetti for percussion with Mark Rains (Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Death Valley Girls, Shooter Jennings, Kris Kristofferson) at the helm. Rains also handled the mixing before the tracks were turned over to JJ Golden (Soundgarden, Morgan Delt, Ty Segall, The Warlocks, Sonic Youth) for mastering.

Sara Marie Barron releases sophomore LP today

Detroit’s Sara Marie Barron has released her debut album, Existential Glam, today. The record sees her maintaining her singer-songwriter and jazz-inspired roots with a healthy blend of pop sensibilities making the songs both beautiful and relatable. Her most recent reveal from the album can be enjoyed below, and check out her official site for info on how to dive in deeper.

Grey Factor release new single + announce Oct 9 EP

Pioneers of the Los Angeles underground art damage electronic music scene, Grey Factor, have been more myth than legend for over 40 years. The band never released a recorded album but made a massive footprint with their packed out live performances. This year, they have decided to finally reveal a recording. The first single is out now and their “debut” EP, The Perils of Popularity, will be out October 9.