Tracks
Psychedelic Folk
Zebrah – “Dimension”
Fondly reminiscent of Kate Bush, “Dimension” is a hauntingly atmospheric track from the duo Zebrah. Dreamy, hypnotic guitar twangs complement the emotive vocal presence, with nice layered expansion approaching the t...
Synths + Guitars
mcbaise – “Le Thème de Mcbaise”
Spacey and melodic, “Le Thème de Mcbaise” is an engrossing track from French illustrator and musician mcbaise, currently based in London. “Le Thème de Mcbaise” starts with lush, nocturnal synths. Smooth ...
Electronic
Biiko & ttypes – “Mixee”
“Mixee” is a lushly consuming track from Biiko and ttypes, two artists from Grand Rapids, MI. Sporting a nocturnal feel with crawling bass and sparse keys over lush keys, “Mixee” grows into haunting beau...
Rock
Yaehsun – “Show Me How to Love”
Following up last year’s excellent tracks “Waterbaby” and “La De Ba,” Yaehsun’s “Show Me How to Love” is another success. The project of Toronto-based Jason Haberman, Yaehsun exce...
Chamber-Pop
Jonny Pickett – “Soong Mei-ling”
Jonny Pickett is based in Southern California, though has lived across the world — in Ireland, Spain, and China. Geographical and cultural experiences contributes to his sound, apparent on new track “Soong Mei-ling....
Folk
Sunday Face – “Start Anew”
The brilliant, emotive “Start Anew” is the stunning debut release from Sunday Face. The track reflects on a tumultuous 2019 from frontwoman Leah Gutman, who shows a haunting vocal delivery that reminds tonally of a ...
Psychedelic Rock
Lucid Lynx – “Nothing to Find”
Boston-based act Lucid Lynx craft an engrossing psych-forward sound, evident on the dreamy track “Nothing to Find.” A deep bass line and hazy guitars open the effort with a Pink Floyd-esque pull, consuming from the ...
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
Riarosa – “Change”
“Change” is a serene, melodic slice of dream-pop from Riarosa, a band from Baton Rouge, LA. The band notes that the track “promotes a positive change in one’s mindset after going through difficult times....
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
Stray Fossa – “Are You Gonna Be Okay”
“Are You Gonna Be Okay” continues an impressive string of releases from Stray Fossa, the Charlottesville, VA act that impressed with tracks “Eyze” and “These Days” last year. Evident again is...
Rock
Hex Smokers – “From Beyond”
Hex Smokers by Hex Smokers Exciting rocker “From Beyond” comes from Indiana-based band Hex Smokers. Noted influences Roky Erickson and The Stooges suggest a strong rock sound steeped in both suaveness and ample ener...
