Author: Olivia

The group Tiny Habits, made up of Maya Rae, Cinya Khan, and Judah Mayowa, got their start at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Through posting covers to social media and focusing on their unique three-part harmonies, the group gained viral success and recognition from artists like David Crosby, Marcus Mumford, Phoebe Bridgers, and Noah… Continue reading Shoplifting with Tiny Habits

Rough Trade US has complied a list of the 31 most important, beloved, and influential albums of the year so far. These albums are in no particular order and include a wide range of genres. Here are some of the highlights from the list. Kamasi Washington’s “Fearless Movement” features contributions from George Clinton, André 3000,… Continue reading Album of the Year So Far 2024 | Rough Trade US

Habibi, the critically acclaimed Garage girl group from Brooklyn, recently released their new record, Dreamachine, featuring James Richard-son, the multi-instrumentalist from MGMT. Under the production of Tyler Love and Jay Heiselmann, Habibi’s latest work marks a significant evolution in their music, surpassing their garage rock roots and exhibiting a mix of post-punk, experimental pop, and… Continue reading Shoplifting with Habibi

The Marías’ latest album, Submarine, tackles the complex emotions surrounding solitude and exploration through its use of jazz-inspired genre-bending experimentation. The album artwork features a blue underwater theme, with lead singer María Zardoya’s lyrics conveying a sense of melancholy while her vocals alternate between English and Spanish. Submarine follows in the footsteps of The Marías’… Continue reading In Profile: The Marías

Chicago-based band Dehd has released their fifth studio album, Poetry, via Fat Possum Records to kick off 2024. The album comes after the success of their previous release, Blue Skies and its hit single, “Bad Love”. To create the album, the band travelled to distinct locations, starting with Kempf’s off-grid Earthship in Taos, New Mexico.… Continue reading In Profile: Dehd

The Lemon Twigs, a New York City rock band fronted by brothers Brian (27) and Michael D’Addario (25), are continuing the momentum of a whirlwind 2023, evolving vision and voice, distilling a history lesson of baroque and power pop. The band has been waving the same revivalist torch as Alex Chilton and his Big Star… Continue reading Shoplifting with The Lemon Twigs

Molly Lewis has created a sound that encapsulates the essence of Café Molly in her debut album, On The Lips. With a dreamy tribute to classic mood music, the listener is transported to classic Hollywood jazz clubs, Italian cinema soundtracks, and lingering embraces between lovers. After the exotica stylings of The Forgotten Edge EP and… Continue reading Shoplifting with Molly Lewis

Excitement is brewing as the 3rd free indieplaza festival approaches in New York City on April 20th. Co-presented by Rockefeller Center, the festival is set to celebrate Record Store Day with an impressive lineup of artists, merchandise booths, food, drinks, and fun activities for all ages. Live music will kick off midday at 12 pm,… Continue reading Guide to indieplaza: RSD 2024

Matthew Houck, the artist behind Phosphorescent, has debuted his latest album called Revelator with Verve Records. The nine-track work touches on complex issues such as familial relationships and the struggles of navigating life. The album delves into the unspoken truths that come with living a seemingly perfect life and how people tend to drift from… Continue reading In Profile: Phosphorescent

Militarie Gun, led by Ian Shelton, is a band that defies categorization. Their debut album, Life Under The Gun, showcases the band’s blend of hardcore aggression and massive hooks. The record features 12 tracks that delve into Shelton’s personal relationships with a self-aware and empathetic perspective. The band recently visited Rough Trade NYC for a… Continue reading Shoplifting with Mililtarie Gun