Get ready for six new tunes that hit the mark every single time! Speaking of bullseyes, this week we welcome the charming and talented Nicole Laurenne from "spooky kitten garagepunk" band The Darts and torch/soul/trip-hop project Black Viiolet to O3L! Learn about Nicole's fascinating journey, get a glimpse of her creative process, and marvel at a work ethic that has produced two great new albums in the first quarter of 2026 and a seemingly endless touring schedule throughout the rest of the year.

The Darts: https://thedartsus.com

Black Viiolet: https://blackviiolet.com

In this six pack:

1) The Darts - "Apocalypse" (from the upcoming LP Halloween Love Songs)

2) Fake Friends - "Hyperconnection" (from the LP Let's Not Overthink This, Stomp Records)

3) Softjaw - "Pleased with Me" (from the forthcoming LP Softjaw, Dandy Boy Records / Bachelor Records)

4) Shapes Like People - "Lately" (from the upcoming LP Under The Rainbow, Jangleshop Records)

5) The Suncharms - "Midnight Train" (from the forthcoming LP Darkening Sky, Sunday Records)

6) Black Viiolet - "One" (from the LP Dark Blue, Adrenaline Fix Music)

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