When you think of “great independent music scenes,” Tallahassee probably doesn’t come to mind, and vice versa. In the interest of documenting the cool things going on there, members of the community have been curating a line of Tallahassee compilations that have been released for free online over the years. This year’s compilation, It's Not As Bad As You Think: Songs from Tallahassee, FL, 2016, features 29 different artists in a variety of genres, from punk and indie rock to folk, hip-hop, electronic music, and more.
The Royal They - "Understate" | Post-Trash Exclusive Premiere
Peaer - "Third Law" | Post-Trash Exclusive Premiere
The Cradle - "Can't Recall The Good Times" | Post-Trash Exclusive Premiere
Adaption is in the in air around "Can't Recall The Good Times" but it's filtered through The Cradle's unique view. It's not to say The Cradle has gone "pop" necessarily, but sometimes the most "challenging" aspect of an artist can come in their ability to write straightforward songs while keeping things simultaneously intriguing.
Painted Zeros - "Love Triangle (I Was Jolene)" | Post-Trash Exclusive Premiere
Halfsour - "Ten Year Tenure" | Post-Trash Exclusive Premiere
Hypoluxo - "Fronts" | Post-Trash Exclusive Premiere
Dust From 1000 Yrs - "Unlearn" | Post-Trash Exclusive Premiere
Adir L.C. - "Hangover" | Post-Trash Exclusive Premiere
Turnip King - "Rosy's on Safari" | Post-Trash Exclusive Premiere + Interview
Black Thumb - "God Fearing" | Post-Trash Exclusive Premiere
While Black Thumb have previously shared "All Fall Down," we're excited to share the project's second single, "God Fearing," one of the record's most up-beat outsider anthems.
Grape Room - "Instant Flame" | Post-Trash Exclusive Premiere
Jack - "Resting Places" | Post-Trash Exclusive Premiere
While the circumstances may not be bright, it's time to get to know Jack, the solo project of singer/songwriter Brittany Costa. Today marks the release of her debut EP, Resting Places, an immediate record that tears through the burning rage and heartbreaking grief that comes from the passing of a loved one.
The Numerators - "Chencho" | Post-Trash Exclusive Premiere
Glueboy - "You Shout" | Post-Trash Exclusive Premiere
Glueboy are getting ready to release Yikes, their third release this Saturday, July 30th. Recorded with Nick Dooley (Flagland) and mastered by Amar Lal (Big Ups),it may just be the swansong the city needs. We're excited to share the premiere of "You Shout," the album's first single, an energetic blast of the band's earnest indie basement pop.
Heavy Drag - "Sábana Ghost" | Post-Trash Exclusive Premiere
Wei Zhongle - "Decentralized" | Post-Trash Exclusive Premiere
We're excited to share the premiere of "Decentralized," the second single from the record ahead of the band's tour dates with Cloud Becomes Your Hand. Built on an ascending bass line, Wei Zhongle's wild bubbling prepared guitar and spiraling clarinet set the tone for the other dimensional pop odyssey.