Jay’s DJ Pick: “Get Away From Me” by Julia Jacklin
Julia Jacklin is an Australian singer-songwriter from the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales. Her musical style mixes indie pop, indie folk, and alternative country. She has dropped three studio albums so far in her career: Don’t Let the Kids Win, Crushing, and Pre Pleasure. She will release her upcoming album, The Gem, on Spetmeber 25, 2026, which features the song “Get Away From Me.” In this song, she explores the emotional tug-of-war between a desire for independence and an inevitable pull toward falling for someone. This will be the seventh track on her upcoming album, and it is a breezy, easygoing song with a steady strumming pattern and a slight twang mixed with a melodic guitar arrangement. Jacklin will be performing at Brooklyn Bowl on Saturday, November 7th, and you can buy tickets to her show here. Listen to Jay’s DJ Pick at the link below!
Dan’s DJ Pick: “Mean Streets” by Creamer
Singer, songwriter, and mulit-instrumentalist Philip Creamer fronts Creamer, and acclaimed Nashvilled based indie rock band. He is originally from the Texas music scene and developed Creamer after his previous band, Dovetail, dissolved. Listeners know Creamer for their timeless, retro leaning radio sound. The song “Mean Streets” is the second track off their second studio album, and it delivers a driving rhythm section mixed with a hazy, Americana rock sound that captures the grit and nostalgia of urban living. Both musically and lyrically, the track heavily relies on visceral storytelling. It offers a reflective lens on urban reality and maintains a melodic yet gritty aesthetic. Listen to Dan’s DJ pick down below!
Stephanie’s DJ Pick: “Bug in the Cake” by Violet Grohl
Violet Grohl is an American singer and the eldest daughter of Foo Fighters Frontman Dave Grohl. She released her debut album, Be Sweet to Me, on May 29, 2026. She is a genre-bending mix of 90’s alternative rock and dream pop. Listeners call her music raw and textured. Grohl blends fuzzy driving guitars with a melodic delivery. The 3rd track, “Bug in the Cake,” on her debut album features a catchy, melodic guitar tone and anxious lyrics. She perfectly reflects themes of youthful angst, escapism, and playfulness. In the song, she details a spooky but playful narrative with horror motifs. She embraces the chaos rather than facing the dark. Listen to Stephanie’s DJ Pick at the link below!
Casey’s DJ Pick: “Dream Come True” by Kyle Cox and Abigail Flowers
Abigail Flowers is a jazz vocalist, songwriter, and ukulele player in Nashville, known for her smooth and precise vocal stylings. Audiences and peers repsect the Nashville based singer songwriter Kyle Cox for his warm, vintage-inspired jazz, folk, and Americana. He frequents Rudy’s jazz room and has built a dedicated fan base. Together, they create a seamlessly blended, warm, elegant, vintage atmosphere. The artists released the jazz infised duet “Dream Come True” in May of 2026 as the third track on their collaborative project, Volume 1. The track leans into a vintage, warm jazz texture with light, intimate vocals.
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