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Rock
Look Vibrant – “The Good Truth”
The Good Truth by Look Vibrant Following the impressive “Cherish Everything,” Look Vibrant has released another track from their forthcoming sophomore album (also entitled Cherish Everything). “The Good Truth&...
Rock
Field Trip to the Moon – “Girls Wait”
“Girls Wait” is the latest track from Field Trip to the Moon, the project of Angela Christofilou that impressed a couple years ago with the track “You.” Christofilou’s captivating, moody vocal pres...
Rock
Boy Wonder – “How You Gonna Sleep”
Toronto artist Boy Wonder released the Smile Momma EP this past Friday. Among the highlights is the track “How You Gonna Sleep,” a suave rocker with hints of Springsteen and Smith Westerns. The “I don’t ...
Jangle-Pop/Rock
Premiere: Hullo – “Cold in the Sky”
Canadian act Hullo merge dream-pop with infectious elements of guitar-pop, resulting in a consuming sound with a slick infectiousness. “Cold in the Sky” — which we’re happy to premiere — releases t...
Rock
Road to Arcanum – “MaMa”
“MaMa” crafts a haunting and riveting soundscape, casting a certain sort of engrossing darkness that acts like Nick Cave and Marissa Nadler have ventured into. Certainly, Melbourne-based act Road to Arcanum are adep...
Rock
Cactus Haus – “Sloth Brain”
“Sloth Brain” is a moody track from Cactus Haus, a band from South Wales. Nonchalant guitars and vocals are quick to establish a feel in the realm of Demarco-esque slacker-rock, reminding of “Ode to Viceroy...
Rock
Jamie Johnson – “She’s Mine”
“She’s Mine” is a captivating piece of songwriting from Jamie Johnson, an artist based in London. An emotive, elegant vocal presence — tonally reminiscent of The Weeknd — leads over a rainy-day bas...
Power-Pop
Daydream – “Honey”
Oakland band Daydream show an enjoyable rock sound on new track “Honey,” recalling the alternative/power-pop sound of Teenage Fanclub with a simple yet memorable vocal lead and brightly melodic guitar work. The trac...
Jangle-Pop/Rock
MOTO BANDIT – “KEANU: WEAPONIZED”
“KEANU: WEAPONIZED” is a briskly infectious jangle-rocker from MOTO BANDIT. As the vocals open, “skinny-dipping to the rhythm,” there’s an escalating guitar presence that jangles with hypnotic reso...
Rock
Ancient Cities – “Heavy Sleeper”
Previously impressing with the tracks “Marmalade” and “Supermoon Blackout” in 2016, North Carolina rock act Ancient Cities return with the track “Heavy Sleeper,” the band’s first releas...
