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Photo by August Stadnik New York City's Freezing Cold have a new single out that is an absolute indie rock anthem. "Eclipse" is the kind of song that's going to be played in small clubs while reaching for larger, especially outdoor stages. It's begging to win over crowds at large festivals, while still keeping a true indie rock feel. The song is huge without sounding too huge. As great as all of the verses and the chorus is, it's when you get to the bridge that "Eclipse" truly takes off into the stratosphere. That is partially due to Marissa Paternoster (ex-Screaming Females, Noun) takes a guest role for a guitar solo. If you weren't quite won over before then (which you will have been), Paternoster's guitar solo will lock you in fully. Vocalist/guitarist Jeff Cunningham says of the band's latest single: “The woods can feel like a little bubble where time stops behaving the way it’s supposed to and that inspired the setting of 'Eclips...

Artist : Me Not You Album : do you feel the same? Quick Thoughts : A friend thinks Me Not You is one of her favorite bands, and I was surprised at first until I realized that they keep putting out effort after effort that impresses. I've been on board since "Julia," which was a great alt-indie song. This sophomore effort feels a lot more polished and mature, and it helps make everything feel a little bigger and better. I get a lot of Juliana Hatfield vibes from this one, and that's a real good thing. A highlight this week. Songs of Note : "california dreamin," "miles and miles," "true blue" Artist : Kelley McRae Album : Can You Change the Heart of Me? Quick Thoughts : Kelley McRae is one of those artists that should really be bigger than she is. This latest effort is roots done right - it's the perfect balance of alt-country and folk that we love around here, and this might be her best overall effort yet. A big fan of th...

While Screaming Females' Marissa Paternoster has released music under the name Noun, the indie rock legend has yet to release music under her name. December will see her first solo album, and "White Dove" is the first Marissa Paternoster single! "White Dove" starts off like how you'd expect a solo album from a long time punk/indie rocker. It's a fairly mellow acoustic song that highlights Paternoster's vocals. It's easy to forget that she has a pretty great singing voice outside of her normal punk scream. Of course, this is Marissa Paternoster, so there is some unexpected instrumentation and some guitar noise that creeps in from time to time. But this is a great way to see an artist we've been fans of for well over a decade branch out, especially when it's this compelling of a sound. You can listen to "White Dove" below. Peace Meter is due out December 3. You can pre-order a copy via Bandcamp . For more on Marissa Paternoster, c...