Tracks
Soul / R&B
Sophie Coran – “S P A C E”
The latest success from Philly-based “Noir & B” artist Sophie Coran, “S P A C E” shows a soulful brand of poppy R&B, infusing riveting vocals, luxurious strings, and jazzy rhythms. Glistening k...
Rock
jjoey – “Keep Close”
“Keep Close” is a track out today from jjoey, an artist based in NYC, impressing with the track “Paper Cups” last year. Touting playful guitars and suave vocals to start, “Keep Close” gears i...
Other
David Alter – “So Says the Man”
“So Says the Man” is a rousing rock anthem from David Alter, from his forthcoming satirical rock musical, Resurrection: The Musical. The infectious title-referencing chorus touts a fun likeness to power-pop band Jel...
Pop
Malcolm Honey – “Walk on By”
A hooky delight, “Walk on By” infuses a suave pop sound with soulful R&B inclinations. Canadian artist Malcolm Honey already has one of the year’s catchiest tracks with this one. Slick guitar tones work a...
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
Everything by Electricity – “Promises”
Gorgeous dream-pop track “Promises” is the latest from Everything by Electricity, the project of Siberian-born songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Yulia Bizyukova. The initial bass line exudes warm New Order-esque ...
Neo-Classical
Jack Gassen – “Worried”
“Worried” is a powerful track from Jack Gassen, expanding from piano-driven singer/songwriter intimacy into captivating neo-classical exploration. Aesthetically, I’m fondly reminded of Plush’s debut albu...
Electro-Pop
Luke Sweeney – “Natural Force”
Suave, nocturnal synths and a confident rhythmic groove kickstart the alluring “Natural Force,” a new track from Bay Area artist Luke Sweeney. The dazzling synths and bass line join alongside assured vocals, buildin...
Pop
shy kids – “i love everything”
Sounding like a breath of fresh, optimistic air, “i love everything” is an upbeat pop success from shy kids. The Toronto-based project meshes twinkling, toppling synths with sugary vocals and lyrics touching on vari...
Rock
Meena – “God’s Free Make Me”
Can't See by Meena Out today from Manchester-based duo Meena, their Can’t See EP shows a gripping sound steeped in aspects of post-punk, shoegaze, and garage-rock. EP track “God’s Free Make Me” is ex...
Rock
Astronomers of the Strange – “Slow Your Roll”
Los Angeles-based band Astronomers of the Strange impress with the new track “Slow Your Roll.” Mysterious vocals and dreamy guitars set a bouncy scene to begin, the vibes reminiscent of Wild Beasts. Organ and guitar...
