Today we’re very excited to premiere the new video from Hidden Lakes for their song, “Skyview.” The video was shot in Belleville, Illinois at the Skyview Drive-In, and it features the first single from the St. Louis-based band’s upcoming LP, Abandoned Water Parks, which will be available on iTunes on April 18th. Hidden Lakes is … Read more
Some wounds will never heal loneliness becomes an expectation but you’re stretched there by my side and you whisper those foolish incantations I’m quite excited to tell you this: The Wilderness, Cowboy Junkies’ new album to be released on March 27th (pre-order here), and the last offering in their four-volume Nomad Series, is one of … Read more
William Beckett is a busy man these days. The former lead singer from The Academy Is… has already released two EPs in 2012, and a third will be coming in October. The latest is titled Winds Will Change, and “Warriors,” today’s video premiere, is the standout track. If you’ve already heard the studio version of … Read more
It’s no secret that we here at SIC heart Admiral Fallow. And why the hell would anyone not? They’ve put out two beautiful albums, and have made fans swoon over their live shows, both in Europe and here in the US of A – which they will do again this fall, when they launch their … Read more
Love songs, like ladies, come in many different shapes, sizes, colors and degrees of crazy. Some are sweet but not that exciting. Some are hot, but not the kind you’d let your parents listen to. Then, there are the kind that are enjoyable at first, but the more you’re around them, you simply want to gouge … Read more
Photo by Linda Perry I used to be so hard on myself for so long If you follow VH1’s Make or Break: The Linda Perry Project, chances are you know Candice Martello, who records and performs under the name Hemming. A debut full-length album is in the works for a spring 2015 release, but today … Read more
Marie Seyrat is from Paris. Bruce Driscoll is from Michigan. They met in Los Angeles, and together they are the outstanding duo Freedom Fry. How’s that for a dream come true. They make warm pop songs built for the dog days of summer, such as “The Wilder Mile,” which was released last week on an … Read more
Today, we’re proud to premiere Annie Stela’s new album, Whiplash Blues, which will officially be released via iTunes on May 20th. Albums like Whiplash Blues are the reasons we still do what we do at SiC, so we can’t thank Annie enough for this opportunity to bring you these songs a few days before you can purchase them. … Read more
Photo by Reed Benjamin Here at Speakers in Code, we’re pretty big fans of atmospheric Triangle rockers Lilac Shadows, who are getting ready to release a new full-length LP this week. We’re thrilled to premiere their equally atmospheric video for lead single “No Dark / No Light”, which you can stream below. The black and … Read more
Photo by Emmett Malloy Some exciting news to share today as G. Love & Special Sauce will be hitting the road in 2014 in support of a brand new album and in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their self-titled debut. The new album’s first single, “Nothing Quite Like Home,” can be streamed below. Ben … Read more
While the comparison is rarely made, a music blogger is very much like a gynecologist. While educational level, work ethic, and general IQ vary greatly between said professions, we both have the distinct pleasure of delivering people’s babies for them. The only real difference is — OBGYNs pull bloody, screaming creatures that look like large … Read more
Photo by Seiji Inouye After seven plus years of constant touring with her band, Kopecky (formerly Kopecky Family Band), Kelsey Kopecky is ready for a run at a solo career. While Kopecky (the band) will remain on hiatus, the split will bring us a new EP by Kelsey, The Babysitter Work Tapes. Today, we are excited … Read more
Today we’re excited to premiere Tom Forest’s “Believer,” from his forthcoming debut album, Hope, due for release in early 2018. On “Believer,” Forest sings about loss, faith, and resiliency, while twirling his voice over gorgeous melody. We’re already excited to hear more from Forest. Have a listen below.
First, let me state the obvious – changes, while stressful and sometimes shitty, for the most part are cathartic. Geographic changes can strip away even the most stubborn of negative memories that seemingly suffocate someone’s surroundings. Personnel changes can breathe new life into everything from government to basketball teams. And band name changes, now for … Read more
We’re thrilled today to share the premiere of the video for “Arma”, the first single off Mason Jennings’ new album, the upcoming Wild Dark Metal. In Mason’s own words, the choice of “Arma” to introduce the record: I picked this song as the first one I wanted people to hear because I feel like it … Read more
Today, we’re excited to premiere the new video from Passport to Stockholm. It’s for their song “All At Once,” and while the video doesn’t include cellist Mariona, there is good reason, as explained by the band: “Mariona had been in hospital in Spain and we waited a long time for her to come back, but … Read more
North Carolina’s Some Army are long-time favorites of us here at Speakers In Code, and we’re very pleased today to share the premiere of “Fever”, both the first track off their upcoming long-awaited LP, as well as the primary track on a limited run cassette tape they’ll be sharing this weekend at Hopscotch Music Festival. … Read more
Boh Doran is a pop singer-songwriter on the rise, and her debut is set for release on August 28th. It’s an EP produced by Jon Kaplan (Ingrid Michaelson, A Great Big World) and Ethan Mentzer (The Click 5), which will include her last single, “White Knuckles,” a song that broke the top ten on Spotify’s US and … Read more
Go set your flares off in the night I’ll be miles out of sight Today we’re excited to bring to you the exclusive video premiere of Kate Tucker and the Sons of Sweden’s “Let Me Go,” the tenth music video in the The Shape The Color The Feel visual album featuring 13 videos, 3 short … Read more
How about some new electronic-pop for your Wednesday? We’re so excited to premiere “Oblivion” from the forthcoming debut album from Nashville’s Five Knives. Savages, will be released on June 2nd via Red Bull Records, and is available for pre-order here. Please enjoy “Oblivion” below, and visit Five Knives on Facebook here.
Photo by Kristen Abigail The New Schematics are breaking into the Nashville music scene with a familiar face, but with a classic yet magical sound, that’s new and improved. The New Schematics is fronted by Cory Bishop, who recently wrapped up his solo project and brought his best friend Michael Bare with him to create … Read more
Photo by Alysse Gafkjen Today, we’re excited to premiere a new song from The Saint Johns called “Dead of Night.” It’s from the duo’s full-length debut album coming in early 2016 — one that we’re highly anticipating. The terrific “Dead of Night” only makes us wish the album would arrive a little sooner. Have a … Read more
Photo by Nate Burrell You’re such a tragedy lately I love the way that you play me You fell in love with yourself Stacey Winter has a layered, pop sound — one that features Aaron Lee Tasjan’s unleashed guitar on today’s Jam of the Day, “You Fell in Love.” The lyrics here are accusatory, possibly … Read more
Provided by Eric Paul Up & coming Nashville indie artist Eric Paul has the right idea when it comes to gritty pop rock. With strong influences from John Mayer, Jeff Buckley and Jimi Hendrix, Paul has crafted his own edgy sound for his upcoming EP titled, Killer. Paul recorded and co-produced the EP last year … Read more
Singer-songwriter Lizzie Weber has recorded a cover of Nirvana’s “Heart-Shaped Box,” and we’re excited to premiere it today on Speakers in Code. Weber’s piano-based cover highlights her strong vocals as well as the lyrics of the iconic Nirvana song. You can listen to it below, after you read our mini-interview with the St. Louis, soon-to-be … Read more
Photo by Agatha Donkar It’s with great pleasure today that Speakers In Code is sharing Time In The Chevron, the new album from Chapel Hill rockers JPhono1. JPhono1 is the non de plume and often solo outlet of John Harrison, a veteran North Carolina rocker with dozens of projects in his past and at the present, … Read more
Today, we’re excited to bring you the premiere of The Lawsuits’ new video for “Wasted,” from their album, Moon Son. Hailing from Philadelphia, The Lawsuits have created a unique visual experience, and you’ll want to immerse yourselves in the 360° view on your phones — it’s the best way to get the full effect. Says bassist … Read more
There’s a light There’s a light No shadow… Today, we’re excited to bring you the video premiere of Moda Spira’s “She Whispers.” It’s a live take from the forthcoming self-titled debut album, which drops May 13th; you can pre-order the album here. Here’s what Latifah Phillips — whose solo moniker is Moda Spira — says … Read more