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Applied Communications Shares Single 'Sinéad' Ahead of EP Photo 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' Photo 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 Photo 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' Photo 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 Photo 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' Photo 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' Photo 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 Photo 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 Photo 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' Photo 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' Photo 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' Photo 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 Photo 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' Photo 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' Photo 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 TI Photo 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 Fr Photo 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 Photo 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 Photo 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' Photo 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...

Cindy Lee Releases New Song 'I Want You To Suffer' Photo Cindy Lee Releases New Song 'I Want You To Suffer'
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 22, 2020

Cindy Lee is the experimental-pop project from Patrick Flegel, the former lead singer of the iconic and much beloved art-noise band Women. Their (they use gender neutral pronouns) new album What's Tonight To Eternity is out on February 14th. ...

Cindy Lee Announces New Album 'What's Tonight To Eternity' Photo Cindy Lee Announces New Album 'What's Tonight To Eternity'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 10, 2019

For Patrick Flegel, Cindy Lee is more than just a pop music project but rather an intimate extension of a life long exploration of recording art, the electric guitar, queer identity and gender expression. Inspired by among countless others, Kenneth Anger, Karen Carpenter and Akihiro Miwa, the new al...

AGAINST ME! Announce Spring 2020 U.S. Tour Photo AGAINST ME! Announce Spring 2020 U.S. Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 10, 2019

Acclaimed American rock band AGAINST ME! have just announced its spring 2020 U.S. tour dates. Touring with support from Stef Chura and kicking off on Wednesday, March 11, the run will begin at Gateway City Arts in Holyoke, MA and visit markets such as Portland, ME on March 12, Richmond, VA 0n March ...

Riot Fest Announces 2019 Daily Lineup Photo Riot Fest Announces 2019 Daily Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 24, 2019

Riot Fest has unveiled its daily lineup for the 2019 festival, with a very special deal: single-day tickets will be priced at $49.98 for a very limited time. 1-day and 2-day tickets are on sale now....

Roselit Bone Unveils New Single From CRISIS ACTOR LP Photo Roselit Bone Unveils New Single From CRISIS ACTOR LP
by Tori Hartshorn - July 17, 2019

Roselit Bone has unveiled two new singles ahead of the release of Crisis Actor this Friday! Hear the two new songs below.  When asking Charlotte McCaslin to describe Roselit Bone's new record, Crisis Actor, with one word, she responds,“f**ked.”...












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