Review: Vilde – ‘Holograms’ (single)
Vilde releases his third single, 'Holograms', from his forthcoming EP, 'Talking To Strangers'. 'Holograms' is about his changing "autobiographical narrative."
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Mix Reviews
Review: Jaguar Sun and Jesse Maranger – Blooms EP
Jaguar Sun and Jesse Maranger teams up to release a split EP called 'Blooms'. This EP is a special experience that feels seamless. It's remarkable EP, a unique split album that feels cohesive in every note.
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Review: Stray Fossa – ‘With You For Ever’ (A STUNNING LP)
Stray Fossa's 'With You For Ever' full-length is fantastic, from beginning to end. Their debut album is evident of countless hours of jamming and performing together, and allowing each member to contribute holistically.
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Mix Review: Fat Heart – Glass Self
London musician Jack Bzowski is releasing music under the moniker of Fat Heart. Jack performs and recorded everything on his impressive debut EP, Everything Is. We really enjoy this bedroom pop single, Glass Self.
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Mix Review: H.Moon – Trustblood
Puddlegum reviews the mix of "Trustblood" by H.MOON (Philip Ekström of The Mary Onettes). "Trustblood" is the title track of H.MOON's standout debut album.
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Conversation With Jaguar Sun, And Mix Review Of ‘Those Days’
Puddlegum had the opportunity to talk with Chris Minielly of Jaguar Sun, an Ontario artist, about his new single, 'Those Days', about his music, and his creative process.
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Mix Review: I Break Horses – Warnings
Swedish band, I Break Horses have released their first album in six years, called Warnings (Bella Union). This album acts as a soundtrack to our difficult times.
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Mix Review: Denison Witmer – American Foursquare
Denison Witmer is a sincere and sensitive storyteller, a genuine songwriter, and American Foursquare is a calm and soothing masterpiece. Everything about this album feels natural and unforced.
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Conversation with Mini Trees and Mix Review of Want Me To Stay
Puddlegum talked with Lexi Vega of Mini Trees about her new bedroom pop single, Want Me To Stay, and forthcoming EP, Slip Away. Her new downtempo single is brilliant and is one of the best songs I've heard recently.
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Mix Review: Ruby Haunt – Sunbelt
Ruby Haunt's The Middle of Nowhere was one of my favorite albums in 2019. It took me to an inner place, as though I were on a long drive, gazing out the window at the changing landscape. So I was thrilled when they released Sunbelt, a nine-minute single, in March.
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Mix Review: MUNYA – Boca Chica
Montreal artist MUNYA released a new single, Boca Chica, on Luminelle (a label managed by the Gorilla vs Bear folks). I’m confident you’ll dig this driving pop song by Josianne Boivin, the artist behind MUNYA.
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Mix Review: Video Age – Shadow On The Wall
Video Age has released a new single full of hooks, Shadow On The Wall. The song is just as addictive and danceable as their 2018 Pop Therapy. The new single was released on local label Winspear, with the promise of a forthcoming album.
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Mix Review: Hoops – English Breakfast
Bloomington artists Hoops released an EP called English Breakfast, comprised of two covers of British bands. They cover Coldplay’s Don’t Panic, and The Clientele’s Reflections After Jane, both originally released in 2000.
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Mix Review: Vern Matz – Vagabond
Vagabond by Vern Matz is a contemplative song to soak in during these days of quarantine. There's a lot to enjoy about this mix, and I will gladly listen to more.
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Mix Review: TOLEDO – Lovely
There's something about the production on TOLEDO's Lovely single that draws me in. The melodies and the song itself has plenty of hooks, but it's the production that makes this a powerful song.
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