Tracks
Electronic
Premiere: 5thPlanet – “Allnite BB”
The captivating “Allnite BB” is a track out today from 5thPlanet, a New York-based project. Featuring an enthralling build-up with various synth pieces, rhythmic expansions, and hints of dreamy vocal backings (from ...
Electro-Pop
John War – “The Difference”
Fantasy by John War Another success from John War, who impressed with several tracks last year, “The Difference” shows a new side. Aesthetically reminding me of Toro y Moi in its electro-pop allure, the track traver...
Electro-Pop
Midnight Garden – “Hold Me After”
The sweepingly melodic “Hold Me After” represents the second single from Midnight Garden‘s upcoming album, Blue Tomorrows. A reflective synth-pop charm is apparent from the get-go. “In every problem, the...
Pop
Wilderman – “Cope Trip”
Projecting a feeling of much-deserved tropical escapism, “Cope Trip” is a hooky track out today from Wilderman, the project of Rob Gungor. Based out of Marfa, Texas, Gungor makes the track’s intentions as a qu...
Hip-Hop
Don Artyone – “Time Flies”
A spaced-out and nocturnal hip-hop success, “Time Flies” is a stellar track from Don Artyone. Past the two-minute mark, the vocals show a lower-pitched yearning — the melancholic, soulful tones resulting in a ...
Psychedelic Hip-Hop
Sandy Hawkins – “Cherry Chapstick”
The second single from Echo Park-based group Sandy Hawkins, “Cherry Chapstick” shows a winning sample-friendly vein of psych-pop with hip-hop influence — like something off of The Avalanches’ Wildflower....
Folk
Max Gowan – “Pitter Patter”
Last Companion by Max Gowan “Pitter Patter” shows the consuming, affecting sound of Max Gowan, producing a guitar-forward meshing of rock and folk. There are shades of The Replacements in the aesthetic. A blend of a...
Folk
Premiere: Barry Carroll – “Better”
Released today from Barry Carroll, “Better” is an upbeat folk-pop gem. Impressing with the track “Faye” last month, Carroll continues to show an accessible, melodic sound. “Better” pursues a ...
Rock
Embers in Snow – “Moires” + “Riptide”
Embers in Snow is a rock project based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, led by musician and producer Rakat Zami (previously known for work with acts like Indalo, Nemesis, and Shironamhin). “Moires” is the album’s second ...
Baroque/Chamber-Pop
Half Pair – “Half Pair (Song of the Muse)”
The gorgeous “Half Pair (Song of the Muse)” is a journey of a track from Half Pair, a Germany-based project led by guitarist and singer Maximilian Stephan. In addition to writing the track, Stephan created the video...
