Los Angeles, California-based indie electro-Americana act, Smoke Season, just released a stunningly, psychedelic music video for their latest single, “Bees.” They combine a spellbinding myriad of kaleidoscopic footage, custom-created neon light installations, and natural topography, continuing their breathtaking music video imagery that has become Smoke Season’s signature trademark. The video also showcases projection mapping across an array of stunning settings, including the ocean, mountains and canyons.

Smoke Season’s broke through with their sophomore EP release, Hot Coals Cold Souls EP, with notable singles, “Badlands” and “Opaque.”

“Bees” takes the duo further into their unique sound, finding a harmonious juxtaposition of heavy rock guitar riffs with hypnotic synth notes.

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“Bees” by Smoke Season

Los Angeles, California-base indie folk band, Magic Giant, recently wrapped up self-producing its debut EP, notably featuring Rashawn Ross of Dave Matthews Band and Spencer Ludwig of Capital Cities. The band is comprised of Austin Bis (lead vocals), John Zambricki (banjo, mandolin, and fiddle), Brian Zaghi (upright bass and acoustic guitar).

The track “Let It Burn” gets you stomping your feet and clapping your hands in the soulful rhythm the band creates. It also maintains a sense of hope, exemplified in its hook: “rivers run dry, alright; soldiers may cry at night, bridges could fall, that’s life; seasons will turn, so let it burn.”

Kicking off their first tour, Magic Giant will be hitting the road and greeting fans in San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles and more. They’ve played both Sweetlife and the Life is Beautiful festival, sharing the stage with acts like Phoenix, Passion Pit, The Killers, Kendrick Lamar and Imagine Dragons. As Magic Giant rapidly makes a name for themselves, be sure to attend a show on their winter tour, which will take them primarily along the West coast and end in their hometown of Los Angeles.

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“Let It Burn” by Magic Giant

Los Angeles pop-rock band, WALLA, is crafting catchy and danceable music with their new single, “The Kids Are Alright.” The song also showcases an important message to today’s youth — that a silver lining is present in everything in life.

Directed by Myles Lumb and Jonty Fine, the video portrays several different situations in which kids of different ages and backgrounds face adversity, cutting back and fourth between footage of the band performing and the cast of children.

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In the spirit of triumph, it ends with the cast of children dancing around the band. “The Kids Are Alright” is streaming now on YouTube.

“The Kids Are Alright” by WALLA

Indie synth group, Craymer, has unveiled their EP Disordered Love featuring the single, “Underneath You.” Fronted by singer Jordan Lake, Craymer is emerging from the Seattle underground scene.

“Underneath You” showcases an ambient storyline in this modern day love song, regarding insecurities in new relationships that ultimately give way to blazing romances. Written out of a personal experience from female inspiration, Elizabeth Rodland, Lake captures her commonality of being stuck in a mediocre relationship, unable to break free from comfortable convenience.

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“Underneath You” by Craymer

Award-winning folk singer/songwriter, Kate Callahan, has released a sophomore EP, Aha! The album is both story-like and melodic, revealing her heart. Callahan’s credits include appearances at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Emerging Artists Showcase, the New Haven Festival of Arts and Ideas, and the CT Folk Festival.

Opening her new EP, “Breakthrough” surprises with an enthusiastic beat that evokes swaying and daydreaming. Callahan’s sweet voice soars as her optimistic perspective on love and life is conveyed. While showing her tender side, Callahan sings about how perfect love can be when it frees both people. Each song has a whimsical spirit and a peaceful melody that creates relaxing imagery. Callahan’s honeyed folk-style voice is backed by a bluesy band creating a feel-good atmosphere.

Earlier this year, Callahan released her EP, Two Doors, which helped set the stage for a prosperous career.

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“Breakthrough” by Kate Callahan

Smoke Season was formed in early 2013 by Gabrielle Wortman and Jason Rosen. Combining their musical backgrounds, the duo created their own unique take on Americana, infusing folk with electronic undertones and rich vocal harmonies.

Smoke Season catapulted into must-know status during their impressive August residency at Los Angeles’ acclaimed venue, the Echoplex. Their performances were hailed in the press by LA Weekly, Los Angeles Magazine, Buzzbands LA, Radio Free Silver Lake, Free Bike Valet, Grimy Goods & more.

Their sophomore EP, Hot Coals Cold Souls, released July 29, 2014, pulls mood-building tricks from country, R&B, dancy indie, chillwave, and more, according to Independent Clauses.

Smoke Season began in 2013 with a self-produced debut EP, Signals, and a self-directed music video for their first single, “Soleil.” They have been steadily touring, showcasing their music around the country and most notably at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival.

Have a listen to “Badlands” and watch the official video here.

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“Badlands” by Smoke Season

In Los Angeles in 2011, Dinst (guitar/ vocals), Tammi Tibetan (bass) and Ryan KH (drums) merged their talents to form The Black Tibetans. Recently, the band teamed up with Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys for their latest EP, The Nashville Session. Recorded in Nashville, the record is the band’s 3rd release, following their 2011 self-titled debut album and a 7-inch EP in 2013.

The Black Tibetans have been on countless tours and have shared the stage with bands such as Arctic Monkeys, Eagles of Death Metal, Brody Dalle (The Distillers), Social Distortion, and The Supersuckers.

Visit vimeo to view a preview of “You’re Cold.” Plus, stream the track via the player below.

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“You’re Cold” by The Black Tibetans

Los Angeles, CA’s Western Education have debuted their first full-length album, Let Your Secrets Out, along with the new single, “Peace.” Formed on the UMass Lowell college campus, the band was established by keyboard and lead-vocal member Greg Alexandropoulos as he spread flyers throughout the campus in search of like-minded artists.

Western Education brings a modern indie-alt, dance sound that resembles popular artists such as The Killers and Muse. The album’s lead single “Peace,” penned by Alexandropolus, is about a haunting experience. It’s about accidentally hitting someone with a car, and praying that person is not dead. In this particular true-case scenario, the subject ended up being okay. The broader message of the song is one that anyone can relate to — sometimes bad things happen that you didn’t intend on, or that were not your fault, but you are forced to live and deal with it.

The track “Peace” can be streamed on Soundcloud, or via the player below.

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“Peace” by Western Education

Singer-songwriter, Carrie Lane, is currently writing and recording new material for her freshman album, set to be released this year.

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“Found You” by Carrie Lane

Lane says of her writing experience, “My favorite thing to write about is the world through my eyes. Nobody views the world through the same lens that you do and therefore you will always have a unique story to tell. One that nobody else has ever heard before.”

Singer-songwriter, Sonali Argade, recently released her new music video for “Who We Are,” the single off her new EP, Wake Up.

Argade’s writing style and musical tastes have evolved since her last release in 2012, titled Speechless. Some of her growth as an artist can be attributed to her attendance at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Plus, some has to do with experiencing the Big Apple.

Wake Up was released in February of this year. The album is an eclectic mix of folky pop-rock, reminiscent of both Mumford & Sons and Colbie Caillat.

Dedicated studies, including jazz guitar at the Players School of Music, Berklee College of Music’s Five Week Summer Performance Program for Voice, and her current studies at NYU have propelled Sonali’s knowledge and ambitions. In addition, she is armed with an arsenal of raw talent, technical know-how and resilient focus.

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“Who We Are” by Sonali Argade