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Toy City transforms Oscar Hammerstein into early 90s indie rock on cover of “Do Re Mi” [BPM Premiere]

Joshua Pickard·March 30, 2023

When the pandemic first hit back in 2020, there was a noted collapse of artistic scenes across the...

Rob H·March 29, 2023

Texan hardcore faves Portrayal of Guilt have announced Devil Music, their new album, which will arrive on April...

Larry McClain·March 29, 2023

Like many other industries, the music business has its share of ennui, repetition and stale formulas. Canadian band...

Larry McClain·March 29, 2023

One of the main tenets of songwriting is to write relatively low-energy verses that build into banger choruses....

Rob H·March 28, 2023

Jess Williamson released one of BPM’s favourite albums of 2022 as one half of Plains, and she’s getting...

Larry McClain·March 28, 2023

Mereki’s new single “Wake Up Dead” isn’t really bedroom pop, even though much of the song’s video is...

Larry McClain·March 27, 2023

Samantha Margret’s moody new single “The End” is the antithesis of bedroom pop. The LA-based singer has the...

Larry McClain·March 27, 2023

Softcult’s astounding new six-song collection See You In The Dark is certain to get votes for EP Of...

Larry McClain·March 24, 2023

Yael Danon’s musical career has been a bit like that of Natalie Portman’s in cinema: astonishing while still...

Larry McClain·March 24, 2023

There are some pop artists who write superb melodies as easily as they take in oxygen: The 1975,...