Lo-Fi Pop/Rock
Lo-Fi Pop/Rock
The Sheeps – “A Business Relationship”
“A Business Relationship” succeeds in melding post-punk and psych-rock with an enthralling intimacy. The track comes via The Sheeps, describing the effort as “about that sinking feeling when you realize no rel...
Lo-Fi Pop/Rock
Mickey Newball – “Ruby Jean”
“Ruby Jean” is the latest from Mickey Newball, who caught my ear in December with the track “Betting On Bad Weather.” Nostalgic pop charm is abundant throughout “Ruby Jean,” particularly as t...
Lo-Fi Pop/Rock
Scotty Malcolm – “Join My Dreams”
Impressing with “Mirror Man” last month, “Join My Dreams” is another success from Houston-based artist Scotty Malcolm. “If you think you know me, you gotta join my dreams,” Malcolm sings duri...
Lo-Fi Pop/Rock
kazaizen – “Telephone (All Alone)” + “Bye the Sea”
Exuding hypnotic, jangly charm “Telephone (All Alone)” and “Bye the Sea” are captivating new tracks from kazaizen, the project of Jonny Kasai. The Saint Paul, Minnesota-based artist crafts an atmospheric...
Lo-Fi Pop/Rock
Scotty Malcolm – “Mirror Man”
“Mirror Man” is a fun track from Scotty Malcolm, a Houston-based artist. The topic of vanity is explored amidst peppy, garage-friendly guitars and wordless backing vocal enthusiasm. The track’s inspiration, wh...
Lo-Fi Pop/Rock
Joe Vann – “Age”
Moody guitars and synth flourishes guide “Age,” the fifth single from Joe Vann‘s upcoming album. Retrospective lyrics give in to advancement, “I’m not a little kid anymore,” as synths appear ...
Lo-Fi Pop/Rock
Love Montage – “Flyin’ Home From Bali”
A melodic pop delight, “Flyin’ Home From Bali” is a breezy, island-set success from Love Montage. Lush guitars and twinkling keys join with charming, dreamy vocals — relaying “the inner monologue o...
Lo-Fi Pop/Rock
Soft Shelter – “Butterflies”
A new track from Soft Shelter, “Butterflies” succeeds with a lush, glistening sound. The California-based artist caught my ear in March with twangy delight “Anticipation,” and continues a melodic showcas...
Lo-Fi Pop/Rock
Vern Matz – “Burnt Coffee”
A laid-back, twangy delight, “Burnt Coffee” is a new track from Vern Matz, standing out in the past with tracks like “Shelby Park” and “Skyscrapers.” “‘Burnt Coffee’ is abou...
Lo-Fi Pop/Rock
Hard Working Boss – “I Love My Phone”
Aesthetically reminding fondly of The Divine Comedy and Momus, with a pulsing bedroom-pop charm and synthesized glow, “I Love My Phone” is a clever delight from Hard Working Boss. “Oh, does this country have w...
