Rock
Rock
Borito – “Someday”
What we Have Now by Borito Today marks the release of Borito‘s debut album, What We Have Now. The Tel Aviv-based act impressed with multiple tracks last year, “Nice & Slowly” and “My Kind of Love,&#...
Experimental
Delta Will – “Any Body”
A track from Delta Will‘s upcoming LP, Multitudes III, “Any Body” is a stirring effort with striking vocals and structural expansion. The initial vocal presence is one of suave retrospection, nicely aligning w...
Jangle-Pop/Rock
Stray Fossa – “How Come?”
Lush, jangly charm is evident throughout “How Come?” — the latest from Stray Fossa. The band has impressed with multiple singles over the years. As such, I’m strongly anticipating the Virginia-based band...
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
Verandan – “Hideaway”
“Hideaway” marks the first of many singles in 2021 for Verandan, the project of Ville Hopponen (whose former band Cats on Fire was featured here over a decade ago). Jangling guitars and nostalgic synth flourishes ad...
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
Placid Cactus – “Island Glow”
Traversing with a serene, dreamy vein of rock, “Island Glow” is the latest track from Placid Cactus. Hypnotic guitar jangles and tranquil synths accompany dazed vocals, expanding into a more glistening, expressive v...
Rock
Creeptones – “Vacant Winds”
Released today from Creeptones, “Vacant Winds” is an expansive rocker with engrossing rhythmic drive, shimmering guitar/synth interplay, and hooky vocals. The New Jersey-based act, formed in 2010, release this track...
Rock
The Crystal Casino Band – “Waste My Time”
“Waste My Time” is a stellar single from The Crystal Casino Band, exceling with a spirited rock sound. Sparse guitars and developing vocals build to a consuming “I don’t mind if you waste my time,”...
Rock
The Edwards – “Wicker Park Towing Specialist”
“Wicker Park Towing Specialist” is a gripping new track The Edwards, a five-piece from Chicago. Captivating early with a confident sound reminiscent of Deerhunter, the effort features a slew of catching twists throu...
Rock
NINU – “In your bed”
Pulsing guitars and a haunting, whirring backing leads “In your bed,” a rousing rocker from Belgian artist NINU. “I’ll get you in your bed,” the vocals repeat throughout, exuding a sort of menacing...
Psychedelic Pop
Glassmaps – “It’s OK”
“It’s OK” shows crisp, reassuring enjoyment from Glassmaps, reminding of parts Tame Impala and Unknown Mortal Orchestra. Expressive, psych-friendly guitars and pulsing bass give way to smoother, funk-tinged vo...
