onDeadWaves - California

A: onDeadWaves
S: California

Folk-pop duo onDeadWaves are, as we speak, in the midst of their breakout. This, their third single, is astonishingly short but pure sunshine rock befitting its name, streamlined pop so well-crafted that it could have spawned in a lab and begging for a rewind. 

... we’re all dead in California.

Tegan & Sara - Boyfriend

A: Tegan & Sara
S: Boyfriend

Everybody's favorite twin sisters are back. Love You to Death, the follow-up to their breakout record Heartthrob, will arrive on June 3rd. The band has already dropped two tracks, one of which is this little gem.

... I need to know the rules if you want me to play.

Dolly Parton - Hands Off My Potential New Boyfriend

A: Dolly Parton
S: Hands Off My Potential New Boyfriend

Here to funk things up on this grey and dull Tuesday is a lady called Dolly. Yes, La Parton isn't just the queen of country, she has also conquered a throne or two in a land far far away called d-i-s-c-o.

... give us some privacy.

HAERTS - Eva

A: HAERTS
S: Eva

HAERTS return with the beautiful and moving new short film POWER/LAND, featuring 3 new songs, including the film’s sweeping, poignant heart and centerpiece, Eva.


... I look in your eyes and I see mine.

Slut - Easy To Love

A: Slut
S: Easy To Love

Remember when German indie music was at its best? When bands like Slut were not only on the top of our hearts but also on the top of the charts? Where did it all go wrong? And why are all my sentences questions today?

... smile away my pain.

Yes I'm Very Tired Now - Shining Light

A: Yes I'm Very Tired Now
S: Shining Light

There are some bands to which you have a personal connection, and then there are even fewer bands you actually know personally. Yes I'm Very Tired Now have just released a third EP, and just like its predecessors, it is captivatingly beautiful.

... yes you are dynamite.

Beyoncé - XO

A: Beyoncé
S: XO

Some unquotable and untagable source told me that this is song is the only time Queen B achieved true greatness when it comes to pop, so I figured I might just drop this on a TFFF (which is short for thank fuck finally Friday).

... we don't have forever,