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Video: Walt Disco Shares Behind-the-Scenes Film for Latest Album
by Josh Sharpe - June 13, 2024 Glasgow’s Walt Disco will release their acclaimed second album The Warping, this Friday, June 14. Receiving numerous accolades, the album includes latest single “Come Undone”, the deeply personal single “Jocelyn”, the band’s ‘cynical disco banger’ “You Make Me Feel So Dumb” and their wistful comebac...
Video: Laura Jane Grace Releases Video For New Single, 'I'm Not A Cop'
by Josh Sharpe - June 11, 2024 Laura Jane Grace and Polyvinyl Record Co. are pleased to present the official music video for “I’m Not A Cop,” the latest single to be lifted from Grace’s acclaimed new studio album, Hole In My Head. Additionally, Grace and her band, the Mississippi Medicals, just announced a number of headline date...
Video: Walt Disco Unveil 'Come Undone' Single/Video
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2024 Glasgow’s Walt Disco have released their brand new single and video “Come Undone”, the fourth track to emerge from their forthcoming second album The Warping, out June 14 via Lucky Number. Co-written with labelmate Jessica Winter, the standout single is accompanied by a striking, stylish video inspi...
Video: Walt Disco Unveils New Single 'Jocelyn' Ahead of Forthcoming Album
by Josh Sharpe - April 16, 2024 Glasgow’s post punk queer quintet Walt Disco have released their brand new “Jocelyn” single and official video, the third track to emerge from their forthcoming second album The Warping, out June 14. Already enjoying acclaim from Rolling Stone UK, GLAAD, Sweety High, Punknws.org and more, “Jocelyn” ...
Applied Communications Shares Single 'Tomboy Femme'
by Michael Major - March 26, 2024 Discover the latest single 'Tomboy Femme' by APPLIED COMMUNICATIONS, featured on Earmilk. The EP was mixed by Scoobert Doobert (CHAI, Victor Marc) and mastered by Riley Knapp (Rosie Tucker, Lou Roy), who elevated the sound far beyond previous Applied Communications efforts....
Applied Communications Shares Single 'Sinéad' Ahead of EP
by Michael Major - February 26, 2024 It's a collection of five alt-pop songs that navigate Max's journey through depression, gender dysphoria, existential panic, and self-love. While more accessible and beat-driven than past Applied Communications records (such as the polarizing Uhhh Sort Of ), . . .Midlife Crisis remains deeply person...
MX LONELY Announce Full U.S. Tour & Share New Single 'TOO MANY PWR CHORDS'
by Michael Major - January 16, 2024 MX LONELY shares new single 'TOO MANY PWR CHORDS' and announces full U.S. tour. Brooklyn’s MX LONELY are sharing the third singel from their upcoming SPIT EP “TOO MANY PWR CHORDS” alongside the Owen Lehman-directed music video. “TOO MANY PWR CHORDS” is another hooky cut from the band’s hardcore-infl...
Giora Releases Debut Album IT'S SO QUIET BUT I HEAR YOU
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 27, 2023 Experimental pop singer-songwriter Giora has released his highly anticipated debut album 'It's So Quiet But I Hear You'. Discover his unique sound and captivating lyrics in this must-listen album....
Babebee Announces New EP 'A PROPHECY'
by Michael Major - September 27, 2023 Babebee (they/them) is announcing their new EP ‘A PROPHECY’. Part of the graduating class of Pigeons & Planes best new artists of 2022 (alongside Ice Spice), the Atlanta based songwriter and producer layers dreamy guitars, ethereal synths and unconventional production with stream-of-conscious lyric...
A Giant Dog Share 'A Daydream' From Upcoming Concept Album
by Michael Major - August 02, 2023 Austin glam-punk quintet A Giant Dog are proud to share “A Daydream,” the latest single from their ambitious new concept album Bite. After its initial rush of orchestral strings, the track’s swirling rhythm descends into punk chaos, drawing the listener ever deeper into the album’s conceptual settin...
Georgia Releases 'Give It Up For Love'
by Michael Major - June 13, 2023 Next month, Georgia will release her dynamite third album Euphoric and now, she shares the second single from the record, “Give It Up For Love.” Inspired by the film The Beach, and having worked with the legendary producer William Orbit, “Give It Up For Love” has a dreaminess to it that mirrors that...
Gal Pal Release New Album 'This and Other Gestures'
by Michael Major - June 02, 2023 The record is their first in 6 years, and finds the trio of Emelia Austin (she/her), Shayna Hahn (she/her) and Nico Romero (he/him) in their mid-twenties and at the height of their personal and collective power, working through gender dysphoria, personal loss, and the confusion of young adulthood....
Jessye DeSilva's New Single 'Dysphoria' Arrives Just In Time For Pride Month
by Michael Major - June 01, 2023 Queer and trans empowerment are at the very heart of Renovations, with instrumentals from fellow LGBTQIA+ musicians including Aaron Lee Tasjan, Jake Blount, Ellen Angelico and more. Chronicling an ongoing journey to acceptance, Jessye DeSilva explores themes of privilege and marginalization, identit...
Divide and Dissolve Release New 'Indignation' Single
by Michael Major - May 25, 2023 Like its predecessor Gas Lit, Systemic was produced by Ruban Neilson of Unknown Mortal Orchestra. Systemic was recorded as a duo and Takiaya says this new album is a continuation of 2021’s acclaimed Gas Lit. “Because of what was built with ‘Gas Lit’, ‘Systemic’ is able to express itself.” ...
GAL PAL Share New Single 'Pleasures'
by Michael Major - May 23, 2023 The record is their first in 6 years, and finds the trio of Emelia Austin (she/her), Shayna Hahn (she/her) and Nico Romero (he/him) in their mid-twenties and at the height of their personal and collective power, working through gender dysphoria, personal loss, and the confusion of young adulthood....
Crooks & Nannies Share New Single '3am'
by Michael Major - April 20, 2023 They followed it up with a cover of Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers’ “Islands In The Stream” earlier this month and are back with the raging emo-meets-disco single “3am” now. The new track, a fan favorite off of their cassette release, is full of skronking sax, Final Fantasy synths, chimes, and an unrel...
GAL PAL Share New Single 'Takes Time'
by Michael Major - April 18, 2023 The album is their first in 6 years, and finds the trio of Emelia Austin (she/her), Shayna Hahn (she/her) and Nico Romero (he/him) in their mid-twenties and at the height of their personal and collective power, working through gender dysphoria, personal loss, and the confusion of young adulthood. Wa...
Crooks & Nannies Share First New Song in 5 Years
by Michael Major - September 14, 2022 Crooks & Nannies, the West Philadelphia duo of Madel Rafter (they/them) & Sam Huntington (she/her), are sharing their first new music in 5 years to accompany the news that they have signed to Grand Jury Music. Crooks & Nannies will be heading on their first tour this fall, supporting Lucy Dacus....
GILT Announces New EP 'Conceit'
by Michael Major - March 24, 2022 GILT have announced their new EP ‘Conceit’ will be released through Smartpunk Records. You can hear the lead single from the collection, the affecting “Amethyst” now. Its poetic, emotion-drenched, post-hardcore stylings are a sign of what’s to come. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!...
VIDEO: Shortly Shares Stripped-Down Version of 'The Lightness'
by Michael Major - October 05, 2021 The song is taken from Shortly's debut album Dancer, which dropped last month via New York's Triple Crown Records. ...
BWW Exclusive: In Honor of Gay Pride - THE 101 GREATEST LGBTQ SONGS/ANTHEMS OF ALL TIME - from Judy Garland to Lady Gaga, from Gloria Gaynor to Frank Ocean
by Peter Nason - June 24, 2020 Happy Gay Pride! BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest LGBTQ songs and anthems from 1920-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the grade!...
BWW Exclusive: THE 101 GREATEST PROTEST SONGS OF ALL TIME - with Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, John Lennon, Kendrick Lamar & More
by Peter Nason - June 18, 2020 BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest protest songs from 1939-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the list!...
Tegan and Sara Foundation Announces Recipients Of First Community Grants
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 26, 2020 Tegan and Sara are announcing the recipients of the Tegan and Sara Foundation Community Grants, awarding more than $28,000 in funding to organizations, community partners and activists focusing on providing immediate relief to the LGBTQ+ community through the Covid-19 pandemic. ...
Cindy Lee Releases New Album CAT O'NINE TAILS
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 08, 2020 Cat O' Nine Tails is Cindy Lee's 6th album, and 2nd of 2020. A powerful collision of worldly and divine perspectives and 'a landmark in pop music history.'...
Early Eyes Sign with Epitaph & Share 'I'm Enough'
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 06, 2020 Electrifying Minneapolis indie-pop band, Early Eyes, have signed to Epitaph Records. “I cannot believe how supportive, kind, wise, thoughtful, and caring Epitaph has been throughout this whole process,” says vocalist Jake Berglove. “It's an honor to be welcomed into this badass and beautiful communi... |