Rock
Pop
Tommy Blu – “Happy Birthday”
The second track from Tommy Blu, “Happy Birthday” succeeds with its hooky vocal charisma, guitar jangles, and crisp production. “I’m not myself when I’m with you,” Blu sings during the enamor...
Rock
Calm Lake – “Le Seltzer”
A new track from Montreal-based band Calm Lake, “Le Seltzer” struts a warmly melodic ’90s rock nostalgia within a jangly haze. There’s a poignant yearning in the lyrics and hazy vocal expression. “...
Rock
Canary – “Love Me While You Can”
“Love Me While You Can” is the captivating debut single from Pennsylvania-based band Canary. The contemplative vocals and shimmering guitars lend a retro-pop feeling initially, gearing into more rock-friendly territ...
Rock
Megawave – “Slow Motion” (feat. Chris Songco)
Rainbow Heartache by Megawave Rainbow Heartache, the new album from New York-based band Megawave, presents an invigorating rock sound. Michi Turk’s fervent vocals mesh with charismatic guitar tones throughout, spanning fr...
Lo-Fi Pop/Rock
ferro dormer – “Don’t Worry”
“Don’t Worry” is a stellar piece of songwriting from NYC artist ferro dormer, expanding from quaint guitar-led intimacy into ample atmosphere and soaring hookiness. “There’ll be no going back again...
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
Backstreets – “Breaking Point”
Exuding a hypnotic, shimmering glow reminiscent of The War on Drugs, “Breaking Point” comes via the debut EP of UK project Backstreets. The track’s first half features subdued vocals, lush bass pulsations, and...
Rock
Painted Flowers – “Late Night Special”
Strutting a funky rock sound with a nocturnal spirit, the aptly named “Late Night Special” is a new track from South Africa-based band Painted Flowers. The six-piece are reputed for their energetic and stylish live ...
Rock
Windser – “Memory”
A new track from Windser, “Memory” soars with an especially memorable chorus, following breezy verses that charm easily. The solo moniker of California-based singer/songwriter Jordan Topf, Windser successfully unvei...
Rock
Subterfuge – “The Good Good”
A melodic rocker with playful guitars and laid-back guitars exuding ’90s nostalgia, “The Good Good” is a new single from German band Subterfuge, from their upcoming album Dots. “I wanted to be good but m...
Alternative
Easy Jane – “Creeping Shadows”
“Creeping Shadows” is a moving, atmospheric rocker from Belgian band Easy Jane. The duo of Charles Debras and Yara Nammour derive their memorable sound from mostly post-punk inspiration, strutting a hauntingly dark ...
