In this episode of “What The Music” we’re cracking open the computer and playing some submissions you sent in!

Here’s who we played:

Sick Shooters – Heartbreaker Soulshaker
These young guns aim straight for the throat: catchy, raw, and relentless.

https://www.instagram.com/sickshootersrock/

Omar Velasco – Pinch Me, Pretty Mama
a moody, sultry indie-blues love song, a fever dream, a raw submission to the mystical powers of love.

https://omarvelasco.com/

Victoria Reed – Honey In Your Hands
Rome, Italy

http://www.instagram.com/victoriareed

Whitworth – Love Is A Hard Thing (Live)
he song explores heartbreak and friendship under the guise of a simple piano tune.

https://www.instagram.com/whitworth/

Lost Trends – Interest Free
diving headfirst into a fresh sonic landscape of hip-hop beats, bouncing basslines, funky guitars, and razor-sharp political rap lyricism.
The result is an irresistible hybrid that blurs genre boundaries and demands movement

https://www.instagram.com/losttrends/

DD Island – Easy Fix
the second single off DD Island’s debut record “Setting Sun”. On the soulful side, it pulls from sonic elements of Motown and 60’s northern soul.

https://ddisland.net/

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In this episode of “What The Music” we’re cracking open the computer and playing some submissions you sent in!

Here’s who we played:

Human Potential- Do You Remember Albert?
the solo project of Andrew Becker; an award-winning filmmaker and former drummer for both Dischord Records’ band, Medications, and Brooklyn provocateurs, Screens.

https://www.instagram.com/humanpotentialsingalong/

Merwulf- Snowflake
a minimalist post-punk and indie trio from Portland, Oregon, known for a sharp, rhythmic sound that feels both raw and deliberate.

https://www.merwulf.com/

DD Island – All the Same
It reflects on recovery from addiction and how to avoid the traps set along the way.

https://ddisland.net/

Alex Coley & Afterlove – It’s Over (acoustic)
this song points at the moment there is no turning back. Re-imagined with support from the beautiful voice of Claire Hunter, “It’s Over” returns to its original sound, confessional and raw. The soundtrack to your morning coffee, a lullaby, or a long sombre drive

https://www.instagram.com/alexcoleyandafterlove/?hl=en

Lucha Luna – Camino por la Noche
a new Seattle duo mixing latin percussion, heavy bass, punk vocals and reggaeton flows into an energetic expression of joy and rage.
Their album “BRILLA BRILLA” is a boisterous explosion of cumbia, 808s, experimental psychedelia and punk vibes.

https://www.instagram.com/laluchaluna/

Starting Early – Bethesda
a fresher than fiction sound.

https://startingearlyofficial.com/

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In this episode of “What The Music” we’re cracking open the computer and playing some submissions you sent in!

Here’s who we played:

Grayson Graham – White Shoes
a vulnerable folk-pop track about hesitation and self sabotage. Its stripped back production and standout vocals make it feel cozy and familiar, while its brutally honest lyricism cuts to the bone.

https://www.instagram.com/_graysongraham/

FERAL – Secrets
Chainsaw guitars, pounding beats, and zero chill.

https://www.instagram.com/feral.band/

ITCHES – Fake Smile
an irresistibly upbeat, sing-along track with just the right amount of mischief.

https://www.instagram.com/itches.band/

FUCKFUCKFUCK – Bad Habits
Think garage-punk so primitive it hurts, marinated in ‘70s hard-rock boogie sweat, then served raw and screaming.

https://www.instagram.com/fuck_fuck_f_ck/

So Good – Give Me My Presents
Coming in under two minutes running time, this explosive soon-to-be Christmas hit will be heard everywhere over the festive period this year.

https://www.instagram.com/sogoodsoooogood/

Victoria Reed – Tender Stuff
Good Stuff!

https://www.instagram.com/victoriareed/

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In this episode of “What The Music” we’re cracking open the computer and playing some submissions you sent in!

Here’s who we played:

Hard Maybe – Cry
Hailing from Seattle, HARD MAYBE is a genre-bending neo soul/funk band with a sound described as a “fusion style completely their own.”

https://www.hardmaybe.band/

None the Younger – Moonlight Lullaby
the song feels like a warm embrace, gently serenading us under the moonlight.

https://www.instagram.com/thefevaa/

Sleepy Soul – Wannabe
sharing the raw feeling of feeling like an impostor – smiling through the chaos and pretending everything’s under control.

https://www.facebook.com/sleepysoulmusic/

Rooskin – Everything’s A TV Show
Have you ever thought about how all good fictional stories are spread out into TV shows instead of films nowadays? It even feels like every aspect of our own lives present themselves as something that could be filmed, viewed and judged.

https://www.instagram.com/rooskinband/

Band of Gaels – It’s Christmas
a group of Irish artists who have come together to collaborate on this original Christmas seasonal song.

https://www.instagram.com/bandofgaels/

Bobby Mahoney – Smoke and Drive
The song just screamed nostalgia to me

https://www.instagram.com/bobbymahoneymusic/

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In this episode of “What The Music” we’re cracking open the computer and playing some submissions you sent in!

Here’s who we played:

Ramonda Hammer – Eyelash
tears through the exhaustion of a toxic relationship

https://www.instagram.com/ramondahammer/

Cedarsmoke – Going Under
The track wrestles with belief and idolatry, fusing distorted guitars and electronic loops into something both anxious and hypnotic.

https://www.instagram.com/cedarsmokemusic/

Primitive Heads – Beak Wyatt!
the band is built on riffs that refuse to sit still and lyrics that read like jagged poems from a fever dream.

https://www.instagram.com/primitiveheads/

Uitwaaien – Glass In The Rearview
fast, sharp, and unapologetically urgent.

https://www.facebook.com/uitwaaienband/

Clare Perrot – Biting On The Hand
Clare’s playful reckoning with regret and self-sabotage, capturing the human habit of circling back to what hurts, even when it no longer serves any purpose.

https://www.instagram.com/clareperrottmusic/

M O S E S – Supreme
unleashed their new album CAPITALISE this.

https://mosesofficial.com/

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In this episode of “What The Music” we’re cracking open the computer and playing some submissions you sent in!

Here’s who we played:

The Empty Page – When We Gonna Run?
the song is about preparing to get the hell out of here – and fast; the lyrics capture the grief/urgency of fleeing a former home.

https://linktr.ee/thmptypg

Denim Haircut – Ni Modo
an anthem for everyone tired of hearing people complaining all the time.

https://www.instagram.com/denimhaircut/?hl=en

Solid State Radio – Two Little Wires
about the aftermath beyond the apex of a relationship, when it finally explodes in a fury of smoldering lust and a crumbling rubble of dreams once held together, but now absolutely gone forever.

https://www.instagram.com/theofficialsolidstateradio/

Alex Little – Sounds Like a Deal
Sparked by her reaction to a documentary on The Jerry Springer Show, the track channels outrage into wiry garage-rock riffs and unflinching lyrics.

https://www.instagram.com/alex_little/

Pigeon Pit – Go … Beat Me To Death!
Her lyrics trace a life lived across the anarchic punk scene of surf-town Santa Cruz, chemical escapism in Seattle basements, cross-country freight train rides through queer counterculture, and even time spent teaching kindergarten.

https://www.instagram.com/pigeon.pit/

Emi Pop – Amigos Vampiros
a Puerto Rican-born, Seattle-based musician blending catchy Spanish melodies with her own twist on Puerto Rican rocanrol and power-pop.

https://www.instagram.com/emipopmusic/

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In this episode of “What The Music” we’re cracking open the computer and playing some submissions you sent in!

Here’s who we played:

Death Sells – Party
Noise rock from the Netherlands.

https://www.instagram.com/deathsells_band/?hl=en

Alone Kitty – Stay The Same
Band out of Toronto

https://alonekitty.com/

Mathilde Widding – Good Grief
Nordic Soul songstress

https://www.instagram.com/mathildewidding/

Amity – To Make A Man
hard-hitting toxic masculinity anthem

https://www.instagram.com/amity_sings/

Edwina Van Kuyk – Feels So Right
It’s an anthem about tuning out external opinions and creating from intuition.

https://www.instagram.com/edwinavankuyk/

Jeff ‘The Fish’ Lefroy- The Search For Paradise
it’s a broad sound all wrapped up in his own unique style, and accessible mix of Blues, Rock, Soul, and Funk.

https://www.instagram.com/jeff.thefish/

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In this episode of “What The Music”, we are talking with Horace Pinker! The veteran punk band that’s been defying trends and expectations since the early 90s. Now we take a look at their newest album “Now and The Future” as we get to know the guys and see what keeps them going after all these years.

Websites and Socials:

https://www.horacepinker.com

https://www.instagram.com/horacepinker47

https://www.facebook.com/horacepinker

https://www.youtube.com/horacepinker47

Streaming:
Spotify | Apple Music | Bandcamp | Amazon Music

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In this episode of “What The Music” we’re cracking open the computer and playing some submissions you sent in!

Here’s who we played:

Heavy Bloom – In My Head
a genre-blending band from Seattle, WA, known for a soulful fusion of pop, R&B, and funk with influences ranging from 80s synth-pop to modern electronic sounds.

https://www.heavybloom.band/

LNDE – Stranger
“Stranger” is the title track of LNDE’s second EP, a 7-song journey through the stages of falling in love.

https://www.instagram.com/lndelinde/

In The Morning – Sleeping Jesus
“Shotgun”, an album bursting with rock and roll and playful charm.

https://www.instagram.com/sleepingjesusmusic/

Streetlights – What’s Your Name Again?
a wide-eyed tale of falling headfirst for a stranger on the morning commute.

https://www.instagram.com/streetlightsperth/?hl=en

KAT ROBICHAUD – Ouija Board
about the people in your life that will always be in your heart, no matter how far away they are.

https://www.instagram.com/katrowbeeshow/

Primitive Heads – Black Coffee
It’s punk, but not the kind you can pin down — part urgency, part hallucination.
https://www.instagram.com/primitiveheads/

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In this episode of “What The Music” we’re cracking open the computer and playing some submissions you sent in!

Here’s who we played:

Regina Brury and ask Robin – My Call Back
Great Global Indie Pop Track! Check Out Their EP “My Call Back”

https://www.instagram.com/reginabrury/

Heather The Jerk – No Animals
Got to hear their 7inch “Very Motorcycle” and had a great time listening to it!

https://www.instagram.com/heatherhussy/

Death Sells – High Low
a song for anyone caught between comfort and chaos.

https://www.instagram.com/deathsells_band/

Jacket Burner – Re-wire My Brain
a must-have for fans of gritty, no-holds-barred punk. Off the Album Eat Shit & Die

https://jacketburner.bandcamp.com/

Black T – 54
a glitter-soaked homage to the legendary Studio 54 – a pulsing disco-funk fever dream about stepping past the velvet rope, skipping the line, and dancing shoulder-to-shoulder with icons of the era. It’s a track that glows with nostalgia, champagne fizz, and the eternal promise of a night that never ends.

No Link

AKA BELLE – Fittin’ In
known for their quirky, glittery, often ceremonial onstage performances

https://www.akabelle.org/

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In this episode of “What The Music” we’re cracking open the computer and playing some submissions you sent in!

Here’s who we played:

In-Flight Movie – Window
If you like scuzzy riffs and dusty synths, you might like In-Flight Movie.

https://inflightmoviemusic.bandcamp.com/

Rooskin – Caught On My Mind
They Keep on turning out impressive music!

https://www.instagram.com/rooskinband/

Sleepy Soul – Lose the Shoes
Dreamy Indie Pop

https://www.instagram.com/Sleepy.Soul.Music/

Axis Neptune – Tired of Being Scared
about breaking free from years of fear that holds you back. Fear of judgment, failure, and not being “cool enough.”

https://www.instagram.com/axisneptune/

Luminiah – strawberry wine
Rooted in moody neo-soul and textured spoken word

https://www.instagram.com/zialuminiah/

Omar Velasco – Make Love
a folk-rock ode to the world-building, world-destroying energy of love.

https://www.instagram.com/omarvelus/

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In this episode of “What The Music” we’re cracking open the computer and playing some submissions you sent in!

Here’s who we played:

BROKEN SOUND – Melt The Bots
Broken Sound cuts through the noise with even weirder noise that you can’t help but listen to.

https://www.instagram.com/brokensoundla/

Velcro Sunset – Backslide
song taps into that all-too-familiar feeling of trying to move on, only to find yourself slipping right back into old habits — or old heartbreaks.

https://www.facebook.com/velcrosunset/

Linda From Work – Seeing Red
about taking back power from oppressors and turning the tables to deliver the most satisfying retribution!

https://www.lindafromwork.com/

38 COFFIN – Low Life’s
resonates with those who embrace a non-conformist lifestyle, enjoying the freedom of casinos, truck stops, and motels.

https://www.38coffin.com/

Jireen – Supercool
Catchy pop with neo-soul and funky grooves.

https://www.instagram.com/jireeeenn/

Andy Smith – LLT
like how dimensional the song is.

https://www.andysmithmusic.net/

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In this episode of “What The Music” we’re cracking open the computer and playing some submissions you sent in!

Here’s who we played:

Liquid Pennies – Ready Tide
Their unique blend of psych rock, indie, post-punk, and alternative has resonated with fans and critics alike, and their evolving sound has kept audiences on their toes throughout their career.

https://www.liquidpennies.com/

Reno McCarthy – Wasted Places
I did an interview with Reno back in 2021, I’ll put the link on the show notes! Glad to see he is still making music!
https://www.entertheshell.com/wtmrenomccarthy/

https://www.renomccarthy.com/

Cristina Hart – Thank You For Leaving
she channels raw heartbreak into punchy melodies, sharp lyrics, and an unforgettable voice.

https://www.instagram.com/iamcristinahart/

Alex Coley & Afterlove: For You (acoustic)
a song of hope, about finding yourself, getting back on your feet, and looking forward once again. Powerful harmonies and delicate moments

https://www.alexcoleymusic.ca/

Pillek – Private Groove
Pillek, producer, writer, and composer based in Amsterdam, strives to generate a relaxed, rhythmic ambience through his music. His work encompasses a broad range, from indie electro and laid-back lounge to indie pop and chillhop.

https://www.facebook.com/pillekofficial/

Celeste Corsano – Stuck
blends poetic lyricism with adventurous arrangements, unexpected rhythms and a distinct emotional range — from ethereal and moody to playful and bold.

https://www.instagram.com/corsanoceleste/

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In this episode of “What The Music” we’re cracking open the computer and playing some submissions you sent in!

Here’s who we played:

Union Morbide – Use Of Wondering
Now, 35 years later, the original vinyl has been lovingly digitized, remixed, and remastered using modern tools — without sacrificing an ounce of the grit or authenticity that made the song what it was. The result? A blast from the past that hits harder than ever.
During their ten-year run, Union Morbide released a steady stream of music across LPs, CDs, tapes, and compilations — each one a snapshot of the time, the struggle, and the scene

https://www.facebook.com/unionmorbide

J’cuuzi – You Can’t Wallow With Us
Whether you call them a band, a performing art troupe, or a drag family; J’cuuzi has set a pace of expansion and experimentation that proves there’s is an act worth watching.

https://www.jcuuzi.com

WeatheredMan and The Noise – History
a tight, scratchy, angular track from their upcoming album, Still Economy. Built on heavy drums and sharp riffs, it’s direct and restless and loud and rough.

https://www.instagram.com/weatheredmanandthenoise/

BIBLIOTEKA – Delusional
a loud, sweaty, genre-blurring power trio from Seattle, WA. Their sound is described as a sugar rush of garage rock from a piece of chewing gum you found in the alley of the Seattle underground.

https://www.biblioteka.us/

Saint Rock – Yellow Double Sun
A nostalgic ode to a fleeting summer romance – intense, fleeting, and full of light

https://www.instagram.com/saintrocktracks

T.M/O – Wilson
this track is a lyrically defiant journey through burning bridges and systems that do not serve you.

https://shineliketmo.com/

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In this episode of “What The Music” we’re cracking open the computer and playing some submissions you sent in!

Here’s who we played:

Velcro Sunset – Stuck
Classic pop punk, straight from the heart of Berkeley

https://www.facebook.com/velcrosunset

Chico Detour – Loma Prieta (Walk You Home)
Think The Sonics meets Ritchie Valens

https://linktr.ee/chicodetour

Lloyd & The Leftovers – Spin The Wheel
Harmonica and unconventional percussion add a country twang to Lloyd & The Leftovers’ indie folk/rock sound in their album’s title track ‘Spin The Wheel’. Built from strings of emotions, this single is packed with the authenticity that Lloyd & The Leftovers is known for.

https://www.instagram.com/lloydandtheleftovers/

Maddison Kate – More To Me
This gentle song explores the overwhelming feelings about being better off without someone unless they grow and change, and hoping for that change regardless. With her enchanting voice and delicate composition, this song is an introspective and meditative folk-pop number that moves like a playful dance.

https://www.instagram.com/maddisonkatemusic/

Belle B – Caballo Andaluz
A sensual, Latin ballad with a pulse that moves like a slow dance.

https://www.instagram.com/belleb_______/

The Awkward Middle – Because I Forgot My Meds
“While the title is humorous,” Perry states, “the track is actually about why I had to put my career on hold for a long time… because I didn’t take the best care of myself and had to pay the price for it.”

https://www.instagram.com/theawkwardmiddlemusic/

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