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Photo by Justin Buschardt We've been dropping the ball on bringing you new singles from OK Cowgirl, but there's no way we can miss the latest from the Brooklyn band's upcoming album. "Rock N Roll Ruined My Life" is a pop leaning indie rock song that's going to mesmerize our readers. It's laid back and upbeat, with a chorus that's fully irresistible. It feels like it combines 90's dream pop with 90's post grunge power pop in the best possible way. The song is fresh, but if you're a fan of those genres, it's going to feel like home. Vocalist Leah Lavigne sounds transcendent throughout the song, and I don't know how anyone won't become enamored by her vocals. Even though we may have missed a single or two from OK Cowboy, at least you'll have a few new songs to discover while you wait for their album. Leah Lavigne says of her band's latest single: "I wrote this song to myself and to so many friends who have struggled to...

There are two sure ways to make sure I listen to your song. The first is to list Marvin Gaye, Fugazi, Juliana Hatfield, and Sonic Youth as your influences. The second is to have Laura Stevenson sing on it. Washington DC's NAYAN did both for their latest single "Alone." The new song crams in a bunch of different styles. It's a mixture of indie rock, alt-pop, punk, and probably a few others. It starts off as a more organic sounding emo song before coming in with some more punk flavored guitars and indie rock song structure. Plus, singer Nayan Bhula and Stevenson's vocals blend together in a way that can only happen when two singers have completely different singing styles. And that's without even getting into the horn freak out and the completely earnest classic rock power ballad ending. "Alone" is a pure joy to listen to, and we can't wait to hear more. You can listen to "Alone" below. Rock N Roll Ruined My Life is due out in February on...