Listen: Sara Kays’ “Rich Boy”
Sara Kays and “Rich Boy” are exactly what my playlist needed. Kays has a transcendent voice, and her enthralling single “Rich Boy” is effortless, and confidant.
Fresh Indies Vol. 12: Dermot Kennedy, Whyte Tygers, Matt Nathanson, ASHS, AmPm, & Gone Gone Beyond
We’re gearing up for a fresh new year of Fresh Indies, and to kick things off, we’re featuring a few singles we loved from the end of 2018. Featured artists include Dermot Kennedy, Whyte Tygers, Matt Nathanson, ASHS, AmPm, and Gone Gone Beyond.
Listen: Anavae’s “Afraid”
Just listen to that beat. Anavae’s “Afraid” is a slick, rock anthem that’s a little brooding, and plenty moody.
Listen: Hollow Twin’s haunting cover of “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper”
Vancouver’s Hollow Twin are Emmalee Watts and Rebecca Wosk, a folk rock duo with a love of classic music, and it shows in their mesmerizing, cinematic cover of Blue Oyster Cult’s “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper”.
Listen: ShyBoy’s “Backroom”
ShyBoy’s “Backroom” could be right out of an 80s club, fusing post-disco with contemporary pop, and fresh dance beats for a song that feels timelessly fun.
Watch: Evie Joy’s “Expiration Date”
“Expiration Date” is Evie Joy’s groovy, jazzy, battle song about standing up, taking charge, and making things right.
Listen: LACES’ “someday is not tonight”
Jessica Vaughn is the voice of LACES, but you have almost certainly heard her before thanks to an impressive career in LA’s music scene.
Watch: Sara Phillips’ “Here’s To You”
Sara Phillips is one of my favorite artists ever featured on The GATE before, and for good reason. She’s a …
Listen: Savannah Sgro’s “Phobia”
“Phobia” is a gorgeous, tender, and vulnerable song that’s charming and catchy, and it’s a real heartbreaker. Singer Savannah Sgro puts her heart on her sleeve in “Phobia” with lyrics that feel deeply personal.
Listen: Isak Danielson’s “I’ll Be Waiting”
Isak Danielson is a singer destined for a huge career, and “I’ll Be Waiting” really solidifies why he’s on the rise. The single is deep, beautiful, and profoundly moving, with heartfelt, grounded vocals that are touching and catchy.