Video Premiere: Alt-Punk act Damnage plays the long game on “Pressure”
Damnage, LA’s alt-punk duo, drops a fiery live video for “Pressure.” Packed with rapid-fire verses and an anthemic chorus, the track channels raw energy and life’s highs and lows. Watch them set the stage on fire in their latest performance.
Happy Just To See You keeps quiet on “Rat U Out”
Today we premiere “Rat U Out,” the new single from Southern New Hampshire/Boston indie rock band Happy Just To See You. The track appears on their forthcoming album Last Week’s Horse, due in May, and showcases the band’s blend of indie rock, alt-country, and emo. The song plays on the tension of unrequited love at a wedding, after holding your tongue during the classic “speak now or forever hold your peace” moment.
LA garage act Los Frankies tempt on “Gunna Wanna”
Today we premiere the new single and video from LA garage rockers Los Frankies! Off their upcoming album, D.E.D. City, the band persuades us to take it easy after a long night out. Watch the video at the link!
Staring at the “Clouds” with Julia Minkin
On her new single “Clouds”, indie-pop artist Julia Minkin (Kid Francescoli) blends melancholy lyrics over minimal electronic beats. The song is taken from her upcoming album Not Ready and is a collaboration with producer Andrew Sudhibhasilp. Listen to “Clouds” at the link!
Jontan reaches for the untouchable on “The Only Man You Need”
Today we premiere the latest single from Chicago’s Jontan “The Only Man You Need.” The song is built on that classic 70s soul sound. Its rich and smooth textures are the foundation of a quintessential boy-meets-girl story. Listen at the link!
Video Premiere: Libby Quinn outlives all of us on “HA (Gabaldon)”
Today we’re excited to premiere the brand new video for “HA (Gabaldon)” by experimental punk act Libby Quinn. The video, directed by Nuno Belmar, is a tragicomedy inspired by Japanese video game developer FromSoftware, Panos Cosmatos’ Mandy and late night internet scrolls. Read all about the concept and watch the video!
Video Premiere: Madame Reaper doubles down on “Utopia”
Chicago-based art pop artist Madame Reaper shares her new music video for “Utopia.” The visual is a blend of accidental fact and fiction, pushing toward the absurd while unintentionally capturing reality. Read more about the work and watch the video.
Premiere: The Photocopies tune into madness on “Constant Reminders”
Indiepop act The Photocopes presents their darkest work yet on our compilation daylight x darknight. It’s a new wave/post-punk piece on loss, the kind that can drive you mad. Read more about “Constant Reminders” and watch the brand new video!
Exclusive Premiere: Synth pop act New Romantics shares “Low Stakes”
Today we are excited to premiere New Romantics’ new song “Low Stakes”! The track is off their newly announced album NO LIFE, dropping on 12/13 via Gezellig Records.
“Low Stakes” is New Romantics finding harmony between darkness and truth. Its heavy synths and metallic sounds echo creating a dark contrast with Brandon Biondo’s voice. Read more about the track and listen to it now exclusively on soundvsystem before its official release tomorrow!
Wide Orbit - What’s the Point (Live)
Chicago’s Wide Orbit shares their new live music video for “What’s the Point.” The song is off the band’s debut album Introducing... Wide Orbit and explores the beauty in simplicity. Watch it now!
Brooklyn indie rock band Looms transforms on their new song "I Killed A Man"
Brooklyn indie rock band Looms share “I Killed a Man” off of their new EP Big Dream. The song is about personal transformation and leaving behind an old version of oneself. Listen to the track now!
Dog In A Man Suit - Contact
New Jersey alt-rock band Dog In A Man Suit shares their new album Contact. Listen to it before it’s officially released tomorrow!
Dead Leaf Echo - Rings (The Veldt Remix)
New York shoegaze/dream pop project Dead Leaf Echo share the new remix of “Rings” by The Veldt. Listen to the haunting new version now.

