“The video was directed by the Tanaka Bros (who also did my videos, ILL, These Days, and Hands). When I’ve worked with them in the past, I let them take the reigns conceptually. However, on this go around I already the idea completely in my head, so I sat them down to pitch it. I was nervous they…
Category: Rock
Quote Club: Eliza Shaddad returns with new single ‘White Lines’, an ode to open roads and freedom
Eliza Shaddad is a borderless alt-pop prodigy, her Sudanese and Scottish heritage is filled with a long line of progressive artists and poets dating back to the 1800s. Shaddad is fluent in four languages a holder of a masters degree in philosophy; all of which combines to create a swirling orchestra of influences and sounds. With a…
Beta State – LMK
San Francisco natives Beta State are a genre defying cocktail of seemingly disparate influences. Heavier indie rock, meets dreamy synth-wave pop and bold hip-hop beat-smithery; whilst it’s hard to pin Beta State down their appeal is undeniable. Energetic and focused in equal measure, their new single ‘LMK’ shows that they’re here to stay. Follow: Website…
Lauren Ruth Ward – Did I Offend You?
Having picked up support from Spotify, Lauren Ruth Ward is finding her way into everyone’s favourite playlists. Nostalgia tinged rock is infused with a contemporary writing sensibility filled with emotion and an infectious sense of confidence. “‘Did I Offend You?’ is a song about self reflection after an intense conversation. It can be taken from…
Room 1985 – Room 1985
“The song Room 1985 is about religion and how it affects our lives, no matter if you are religious or not. At least once a day we’ll say or hear phrases like “He/she’s my angel”, “Oh my God!” or “Oh Lord”, especially in moments of need or crisis.” “But the song also reflects on the…
Andrew Whitman – Things To Come
We don’t post much acoustic alt-rock here at Unrecorded. In fact, I think this is our second alt-rock post this year. Occasionally however, a track will come along and demand your attention – the kind of track you can’t ignore. You’ll either be a big fan of the sound or have very little time for…
Benjamin Love – Star Shaker
Benjamin Love is an emerging alt-rocker plying his trade out of Tennessee. Love was a member of Rigoletto, a band who made a name for themselves opening for acts like the Goo Goo Dolls and mewithoutyou. ‘Star Shaker’ is an incredibly personal track, as Love explains: “As a kid growing up in the Bible Belt (Chattanooga,…
