Hand Gestures Finds Beauty Beyond Labels in New Lyric Video Premiere

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Brooklyn singer-songwriter Brian Russ, with his new band Hand Gestures, has premiered the lyric video for single “Label the Labelmaker” on V13.net. Shot across the Badlands, Yellowstone, and Acadia National Park during a 2024 road trip, the self-directed video pairs sweeping landscapes with the track’s warm, country-folk spirit.

The song began with a quirky school memory—labeling a label-maker—and grew into what V13 calls “a meditation on the human urge to name and categorize our experiences.” It’s both playful and tender, offering gentle wisdom for Russ’s young daughter and anyone navigating life without the perfect label.

“Label the Labelmaker” is the first single from the band’s debut self-titled album, out October 31 on Campers’ Rule Records. Preorder vinyl via Bandcamp.

Lelahel Metal interview The Quick & Easy Boys

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Portland, OR genre-swapping group The Quick & Easy Boys recently sat down with Lelahel Metal to discuss their new video for “DEMONS” off their SCARY THINGS EP.

“Blending horror, humor, and heavy riffs, The Quick & Easy Boys unleash their wildest side yet on SCARY THINGS. We caught up with them to talk demons, flamethrowers, and creative chaos.”

Check out the in-depth interview HERE.

Gilda House Drops Studio Version of “Black and Gold” Cover

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After two years of wowing live crowds with their moody, danceable take on Sam Sparro’s “Black and Gold,” Billings, Montana synth-pop trio Gilda House has finally released a studio version. Known for their emotionally charged, synth-driven sound, the group—led by Meg Gildehaus—puts a fresh spin on the 2008 hit. The long-awaited cover is now streaming, capturing the energy fans have come to love on stage.

New Release: Kalyn Beasley Takes Us Somewhere Raw and Real with “Had to Go There”

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From the windswept ridges of Northern Wyoming comes a song that feels both deeply personal and universally familiar. Kalyn Beasley, the acclaimed songwriter and storyteller whose songs echo the wide-open spaces he calls home, has just released a new single, “Had to Go There.”

Known for his vivid, narrative-driven songwriting, Beasley once again delivers a track that feels like a chapter torn from a worn leather journal — the kind you might find stashed in the saddlebag of a cowboy-poet. “Had to Go There” is steeped in heartache, memory, and that irresistible human urge to revisit places — literal or emotional — that we swore we’d left behind.

The Flip Phones release Spinning Adrift EP today

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The wait is over! Indie acoustic-rock duo The Flip Phones have officially released their new EP, Spinning Adrift, now streaming everywhere. This five-track collection dives deep into themes of uncertainty, fate, and the search for meaning, all wrapped in the band’s signature blend of intricate melodies, dynamic arrangements, and thought-provoking lyrics.