The California natives first made waves with their smash “Everything’s All Right.” Their new track “Your Old Man” brings the heat yet again. The lo-fi surf rock sound is contagious – it’s electrifying in all the right ways. With a taste of indie and a touch of punk-rock, PARTYBABY is quickly emerging into the music scene.

PARTYBABY are the new kids on the block and they’re here to stay. So find some loud speakers and blast “Your Old Man” all week long.

To find more on PARTYBABY: http://partybabymusic.com/

“Runnin runnin runnin from my problems”

“You’ll be sittin pretty baby hold on tight”

“Hollow Life,” by newcomers Coast Modern, is the kind of song that you turn on to tune out everything and truly get entrenched in the music. The soothing vocals, unique and entrancing, are paired with extremely relatable lyrics – everyone can relate to lyrics about growing up too fast, the fear of facing problems, and well, life in general.

The LA-based songwriters Luke Atlas and Coleman Trapp of Coast Modern explain that the creation of their project was based purely on the whims of their creative spark. While writing songs for other people, Luke and Coleman had an epiphany – why not write for themselves, on their own terms? “After we stopped shooting at an invisible moving target and had no agenda,” they explain, “that’s when the sound came.“

“Hollow Life” is an anthem for restless souls everywhere. Buried within the synth-pop track is frustration and a longing for an escape. Coast Modern has made their debut with this track and it’s safe to say that these guys are on their way up.

Close your eyes and “fly away” with this track.

Steering away from the original tune that has you moving in all types of ways, Blue Hawaii switches it up with funky, opening beats and sporadic, yet atmospheric sounds. To put it simply, Blue Hawaii alters the original into a melodic, trance-like soundscape. With chopped snippets of smooth bass, Tei Shi’s angelic voice floats through the track, providing an ambient remix.

Be sure to check out her latest EP Verde and if you know what’s good for you, catch Tei Shi at one of her upcoming shows!

6/2 – o2 Academy – Bournemouth, UK *

6/3 – o2 Brixton Academy – London, UK *

6/5 – Shacklewell Arms – London, UK

6/6 – Field Day Festival – London, UK

6/7 – Parklife Festival – Manchester, UK

6/12 – Bestival Toronto Island – Toronto, ON

7/31 – Granada Theatre – Dallas, TX

8/1 – Mohawk – Austin, TX

8/4 – Doug Fir Lounge – Portland, OR

8/6 – Barboza – Seattle, WA

8/7 – Squamish Valley Music Festival – Squamish, BC

* w/ Jungle

If you’re immersed within the world of electro-pop music, it’s likely that ASTR is a household name. As long time fans of the NYC-based duo, which is comprised of female vocalist Zoe Silverman and producer Adam Pallin, we are thrilled to share the video for their latest single “Activate Me.” 

With a knack for mixing genres, ASTR’s sound falls on a unique spectrum of pop-inspired R&B with a taste of electronic, indie alternative. “Activate Me” is a dark dance track inspired by 90s house music. ASTR explains:

“‘Activate Me’ is definitely a different sound for us, something heavily inspired by New York’s legacy when it was the center of house music in the 90s. It’s moody and dark like some of our older songs but with a more upbeat and dance twist.”

Steering away from shimmery pop, “Activate Me” is filled with ASTR’s signature bright synths and bouncy beats, creating an immediate dance club anthem.

So turn up the volume, dance away with Zoe and her killer dance moves, and be on the lookout for their sophomore EP, Homecoming.

Lucio has worked with the likes of Mark Ronson, Fatboy Slim, and French Horn Rebellion, creating awesome tunes to jam out too. Listen below and let “Heart Hides” help you dance your way into summer.

I started to research like crazy. As I searched through each social media platform, I became slightly confused: 100 Facebook likes (and 2 posts), 4 Twitter Followers (and 3 tweets), and almost no press coverage. This blew my mind – there was too much talent here to be unknown. I was determined to get the scoop on the Venice Beach natives.

We had the pleasure of interviewing Sibling and they kindly answered several of questions and cleared my confusion. If you’re wondering who they are, what inspires this beautiful sound, and if there’s a reason behind their small internet presence, check it out below. We’re expecting big and beautiful things from this duo.

CHELSEA: With a fairly new name, Sibling, emerging into the music scene, we are curious…who is the woman behind the beautiful track “Easy”?

BRYAN: The driving forces behind Sibling are Elodie and Bryan.  Elodie is the singer/songwriter and Bryan is the songwriter/producer.

ELODIE: I’m a normal 22-year old energetic chick and I’ve always used songwriting as an outlet.  I live in LA and am kind of a beach bum.  Really, I’m just a single, independent, free-spirit enjoying my life.

C: Sibling has a very minimal online presence, is there a specific reason for this? Is the band a new creation?

E: Nope, there is no specific reason.

B: We have websites and social sites but no pictures….we just haven’t mastered our selfie game yet.

C: How did Sibling come about and who writes the tracks?

E: Bryan and I met through my X. We ended up geeking out over music and a mutual interest in songwriting.

B: We wrote one song together and then kind of got sidetracked for a few months. It wasn’t until the end of last summer, we were in Toronto, on the island waiting for the ferry to take us back to the mainland.  Elodie took out a guitar and started playing “Me and Bobby McGee”.  There was a crowd of people standing around who were immediately drawn to her.  No joke there was like 40 people and a lot of them started sitting down on the ground around her to listen. It was an awesome moment and right there I knew we needed to work on something together.  I think I ranted the whole way home about it and we started writing the next week.

C: Last week on Hillydilly, you made your internet debut with a lovely track called “Easy.” With this being your first official interview (to my knowledge), what would you like to tell the internet? 

E:  Dear Internet…This is Elodie…Remember last night when I googled the shit out of you?…thanks for all the cat videos

C: Did you grow up writing and performing music?

B: Yup.

E: Nope.

C: The only solid information that is known is your location, Venice Beach, CA. Are you inspired by your surroundings during the writing process?

E: We are definitely inspired by what is around us but we live our lives and then channel that when we write the songs. We don’t try to write anything that is beyond what we can relate to.

B: Sounds about right.

C: We are in love with your sound. Who would you attribute to this sound, whether that be musical influences or simply life experiences?

B: Elodie is pulling from rock, folk and blues music…something more rooted and earthy.  I listen to a lot of electronic music, hip-hop, post-punk and experimental stuff.  We found common ground in our approach to songwriting and are both into stripped-down singer-songwriter music…and generally into understanding how songs are built. We just vibed off that.

C: What inspires you?

E: I’m inspired by learning from my mistakes. I’m also inspired to write lately because of the awesome response that we have gotten from our first single! Thanks!

B: New ideas, experimentation, books, music, movies, my life and self-awareness.

C: What are your next moves?

E: We’re gonna let Easy do its thing for a little bit, work on our live show, release another tune in the coming months…aaannnd

B:….and then our EP will drop sometime this summer.

“Colors,” which is instantly infectious and wildly intriguing, illustrates VÉRITÉ’s knack for crafting complex lyrics and her clear ability to make her mark in the pop music world. The first few moments are entrancing, but as soon as the heavy beat kicks in and VÉRITÉ’s voice sweeps over, you’re hooked. Produced by MSMR’s Zach Nicita, “Colors” possesses a driving rhythm that is completely blown out of the water with her powerful voice. She explains that “lyrically, it has a really complex, convoluted meaning to me that has changed with each iteration of the song.”

Take a listen below and keep your eye out for this one!

So if you’re anything like me – meaning that you’ve been waiting for Wet to release another killer track to love – you’re in luck. With their signature synth sounds, singer Kelly Zutrau moves us with her beautifully delicate voice in “Deadwater.” Pulling from influences such as TLC and Usher, “Deadwater” possesses a ‘90s feel with a touch of R&B. This powerful song is a classic Wet track – it’s so unbelievably relatable and Zutrau’s charming voice carries emotion and feelings that tug at your heartstrings.

Wet has been busy crafting their new debut LP, Don’t You, and it’s expected to drop sometime this year via Columbia – we can’t wait. In the meantime, take a listen to “Deadwater” below.

Filled with energetic and sun-kissed charm, this new jam is an instant attention-grabber. With an infectious beat and a longing for past love, frontman Samuel Fry blows us away with his laid-back and soothing voice. “It’s a song about seeing someone for the first time after having broken up,” Fry explains. “It’s a homage to ‘Ladies Party’ in the final verse from David Bowie’s Diamond Dogs, he was a huge influence on me growing up and so it popped into my head when I was writing the lyrics.”

While you listen below, get excited for their 12-track EP to drop in early May and take a look at their upcoming tour dates with the Wombats.

Life In Film 2015 Tour Dates:
04/21 – Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Palace *
04/23 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer *
04/24 – South Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground *
04/25 – Providence, RI @ The Met *
04/27 – New York, NY @ Webster Hall *
04/28 – Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club *
04/30 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club *
05/04 – Columbus, OH @ The A&R Music Bar *
05/05 – Indianapolis, IN @ Deluxe *
05/08 – Lawrence, KS @ Granada Theater *
05/09 – Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater *
05/12 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre *
05/13 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues *
05/15 – Santa Ana, CA @ Constellation Room *
05/16 – San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore *
05/18 – Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom *
05/19 – Seattle, WA @ Neptune *
05/20 – Vancouver, BC @ The Imperial *
06/04 – London, UK @ Electric Ballroom
09/09 – Birmingham, UK @ Hare and Hounds
09/10 – London, UK @ Dingwalls
09/11 – Manchester, UK @ The Castle
09/16 – Cologne, DE @ Blue Shell
09/17 – Munich, DE @ Kranhalle
09/18 – Stuttgart, DE @ Club 1210
09/20 – Berlin, DE @ Magnet
09/21 – Hamburg, DE @ Knust

* = w/ The Wombats