Tracks
Pop
Dexter Francis Mason – “Lover”
A suavely infectious track from Dexter Francis Mason, “Lover” entrances with lush guitars and synths amidst a hooky vocal showing. The vocal reflections – “that make me feel like this,” – pla...
Singer/Songwriter
Goldwoman – “Hungover”
Goldwoman by goldwoman “Hungover” is an emotive success from Goldwoman, the Brooklyn-based artist who impressed in March with the track “Midwest Ghost.” Solemn keys and escalating vocals build the track ...
Folk
Sage of New England – “Fire Tales”
“Fire Tales” is a recent track from Sage of New England, a project that first caught our attention in March with the consuming “Encounter with a Guide.” Lush, flickering acoustics and shuffling percussio...
Rock
Grimson – “Will He Ride (My Bike)”
“Will He Ride (My Bike)” is a captivating piece of songwriting from Swedish/American songwriter and animator Grimson, released as part of an experimental animated documentary. Reflective vocals and guitar carry init...
Lo-Fi Pop/Rock
Mount Comfort – “Night Bloom”
“Night Bloom” is a consuming, twangy charmer from Mount Comfort, a project out of Fayetteville, AR. Subdued vocals and guitar twangs drive to a playful synth bounce past the first-minute mark, right as the vocals sh...
Pop
Malou Madi – “Decomplicated”
The darkly entrancing “Decomplicated” is a stylish pop success from Malou Madi, the project of Marie Davy. Pulsing synths and sporadic percussion complement creeping vocals to start, building to the catching title-r...
Rock
Tongg – “Popular Music”
The twinkling “Popular Music” comes from Tongg, a trio based in Nottingham, England. The third single from their recent album Karate In The Dark, “Popular Music” expands from twinkling quaintness into ch...
Psychedelic Rock
El Perro x hora_bolz – “Call me when you’re Home”
A hypnotic, yearning psych-rocker from El Perro x hora_bolz, “Call me when you’re Home” is a stellar debut from the project. Relaxed, retrospective vocals join with guitar shimmers and touches of keys. The ...
Singer/Songwriter
Icarus Phoenix – “Cassie Knows, or How a shy person says I love you”
Icarus Phoenix melds breezy rock and folk with engaging results on the track “Cassie Knows, or How a shy person says I love you.” Drew Danburry’s songwriting fully impresses, especially upon the cathartic chor...
Rock
Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends – “But Come On Now”
“But Come On Now” shows a catching blend of power-pop and chamber-pop, a success from Swedish artist Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends. The track touts alluring strings surrounding the anthemic “...
