Tracks
Alternative
Soft Cheese – “Bad News”
Touting consuming production with haunting vocals and echoing, nostalgic guitars, “Bad News” captures a feeling reminiscent of ’90s grunge and alternative. Portland, OR act Soft Cheese kick off their newly rel...
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...
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
Lukka – “Outside Deep Inside Part 2”
A psychedelic synth-rock splendor, “Outside Deep Inside Part 2” is a new track from NYC group Lukka. A richly textured, soaring sound provides enjoyment throughout the first half, with psych-friendly synth gliding a...
Rock
Love Crumbs – “Cavalcades”
Trudging guitar jangles and a valiant vocal lead ignite Love Crumbs‘ new track “Cavalcades”. While the verses chug along with a meditative calmness, the chorus cathartically erupts like a soaring spring of hop...
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...
Sophisti-Pop
Astropark – “Come Round”
“Come Round” is a slice of ’80s pop nostalgia from Astropark, the duo of David Santos and Mike Baber. They met at USC Film School, forming the band There Goes Bill and playing the local Los Angeles club scene ...
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 ...
Rock
Ted Tyro – “Ladder”
Finding a comfortable meeting place between peppy garage-rock and psych-pop whimsy, “Ladder” is a new track from Ted Tyro, a band from Louisville, Kentucky. The interacting guitar lines remind me fondly of Field Mus...
Hip-Hop
Jean~Baptiste – “Better Off”
The soulful, electric “Better Off” shows Jean~Baptiste strutting a soulful vein of hip-hop. Led by a smooth vocal flow, complemented by backing vocal enthusiasm and a suave bass line, the verses are wholly consuming...
Pop
Tampico Lasting Love – “Make a Little Room”
A superbly catchy track from Tampico Lasting Love, “Make a Little Room” meshes soulful R&B with modern pop charm. Organ spurts and gyrating vocals build to a funk-forward hooks. Sharp strings and synth-y buzzy ...
