We are thrilled to announce Elysian Skies, the third record from Lakes, drops on April 28th. The band's latest single, "Cut And Run" is out now on all platforms. Pre-order a copy on cream or half-and-half pink and blue vinyl (available overseas via Big Scary Monsters).
Listen to "Cut And Run": https://refr.sh/cutandrun
Pre-order Elysian Skies: https://refr.sh/elysianskies
Keep for Cheap and Maggie Gently are taking the west coast by storm together on the way to Treefort Music Fest! To celebrate, take an extra 20% off Bundle, Peppermint, and all related merch items on our webstore. This special sale lasts this week only, so don't miss it!
"They navigate seemingly incongruous genres effortlessly and with no short supply of joy." - Country Queer, on Bundle.
"Crunchy, catchy indie rock" - BrooklynVegan, on Peppermint.
Tickets on-sale now: keepforcheap.com/shows
Relish in your midweek blues with new music from Fox Teeth!
"Wednesday, Forever???" takes an introspective, hazy take on relationships and the circles they move in as it closes out the forthcoming album.
The band describes it as "like being stuck in a timeloop with someone. Feeling as if something is never going to end but actually wanting it to end in a way. It's another one of our sing along tunes despite it not having an actual chorus."
Fox Teeth's forthcoming album, Through The Blue arrives on March 31st. Pre-order the album to get special early bird pricing and listen to the new single out now.
We are so excited that Know Hope alums Lakes have released a brand new single in partnership with us and Big Scary Monsters!
Hailing from Watford, UK, the band is settling into 2023 with their sights set on a metamorphosis, driven by a desire to forge themselves into something bigger and brighter than ever before.
Their latest single, "Aces" pairs big feelings with their highest level of production yet, marking the start of this new, maximalist chapter. On the song, the band shares the following:
"Lyrically this is as close to a love letter to the band as I think we'll ever go. The song is about counting your blessings and appreciating the people around you. It also features our first ever guitar solo, which we're quite proud of."
Stream the new single here and watch the music video!
Our Minneapolis prairie-rock favs, Keep for Cheap released a swoon-worthy new music video for "On The Floor" off of last year's debut, "Bundle." Be sure to catch them on tour this spring out West with Maggie Gently and Colleen Dow as they head out to Treefort for the first time! All dates are on-sale now.
Tickets: https://www.keepforcheap.com/shows
Having just dropped "Stay Here" earlier this week, Fox Teeth are on a roll. The Central Jersey band just announced their sophomore record, "Through The Blue," arriving on 3/31.
Through the Blue, is a different sort of record. It’s got that classic, jangly, melodic emo sound (Adventures, Tigers Jaw), but leans into a darker, dreamier space. one that shows how comfortable Fox Teeth have become with emptiness.
You can pre-order the album starting today on classic black, clear, and clear with blue splatter variants - all available with early bird pricing options. Stream the latest single, "Stay Here," on any platform.
Our friends in Fox Teeth are kicking off off 2023 with brand new single, "Stay Here" and along with a ghostly music video directed by Jessica Verello.
It puts a power pop spin on the Central Jersey band's signature emo sound with simple, yet effective guitar parts and vocal melodies that are bound to get stuck in your head for days.
"This song is about commitment - specifically wanting someone to commit to you even though you know they don't want to. It's a fun sing-along song about a desperate topic."
Stream it now: https://refr.sh/stay-here
We couldn't possibly think of a more Lovely way to start a new year than with new music from James Barrett. Channeling influence from some of the Pennsylvania songwriter's favorites, The National & Gangs of Youth, James shares a wonderful introspective slow burner.
Following the 2021 release of his sophomore album, A Series of... Mostly Nothing, James found himself struggling to write new music as he reflected on his own life. I'll let him share the story in his own words:
"This song hit me out of nowhere. I have been stuck in a writers block for a long time. I have only been able to write small bits and piece of songs but haven't been able to get a full one done in so long. I had a friend over one night to watch football and in between the commercial break I picked up my guitar and immediately started playing the main riff in the song. I quickly recorded it on my phone and the next day I went to my guitarist and producers house to try and see what we could come up with. That morning before I got there I wrote the first verse but then I wrote the rest of the lyrics that day. It just came super naturally. This song mainly just deals with growing older and reflecting on yourself and those who were once in your life. I wrote this right at the start of fall while the trees transitioned from lively to dead, which is typically a very thought provoking time of year for me. The rest of the song took about a month to finish recording. We just kept adding things until we felt like it was finally complete."
Stream the new single anywhere you listen to music today, and make sure to catch the Lovely animated music video on our YouTube channel!
To celebrate the new single, you can pick up any James Barrett merch for 25% off with the code LOVELY for the next week!
Please welcome Fox Teeth to the Refresh fam! Hailing from Central Jersey, this band has been cutting their teeth (no pun intended) and crafting a more mature and developed sound over the past few years. Their newest single, "Two Emos (And Some Checkered Vans), is out now on all platforms and it's as driving as it is dreamy!
Listen here: https://refr.sh/twoemos
Welcome Goings to the Refresh fam! Their latest single, "Red," is out now on all streaming platforms and is pure dance-y, synth-y goodness. Listen below and watch the official video here!
The Hermit by Birthday Dad is out now! Helmed by Californian songwriter Alex Periera, the band's debut full-length counters anxiety and isolation with humor and the power of the internet. Listen here and pre-order a copy on baby pink cassette.
"Accented by some somber horns, the piano-led waltz wouldn’t feel out of place on [Bright Eyes'] Lifted, but Birthday Dad also adds a more theatrical feel that keeps things from staying too stuck in the soil." - The Alternative
"Your singer sounds like he has a cold / no nose. There's a market out there that likes this kind of music, fans of The Front Bottoms." - Reddit user emodro
We can't quit the new "Hide My Emotion" video from Keep for Cheap! Gay country cowboy vibes to the max. Take a gander below or on our YouTube channel.
Their debut album "Bundle" is out now on all streaming platforms and available to pre-order on red swirl vinyl.
Pre-order "Bundle": refr.sh/bundle