Tracks
Rock
The New Nostalgia – “Ibis Budget”
London-based quartet The New Nostalgia show melodic vigor and swagger on “Ibis Budget,” their first single of 2022. Suave vocals and a grooving bass line build a conversational intro, capturing the surreal day-to-da...
Pop
Pete Hollis – “Why is Your Hand Touching Mine”
Enamoring with ’80s synth tones and smooth vocals, “Why is Your Hand Touching Mine” is a nostalgic pop track from Pete Hollis, a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer from Greenville, SC. Inspired by...
Rock
Mo Douglas – “Ample Room For Grooving”
Ample Room For Grooving (Single) by Mo Douglas A playful new track from Mo Douglas, “Ample Room For Grooving” shines with a brightly nostalgic ’70s charm. Mariya May’s wordless guest vocals enamor, exudi...
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
Chinese American Bear – “Stars”
Seattle-based married duo Bryce Barsten and Anne Tong comprise the act Chinese American Bear, producing a magnetic vein of Chinese dream-pop. Their new track “Stars” is wholly dedicated to its spacey, dazed charm; l...
Rock
Manor – “How To Live With You”
Australian band Manor dazzle on their new track “How To Live With You,” a supremely melodic success with twangy guitar chirps and enchanting vocals. Glistening throughout with a rock/pop balance reminiscent of the d...
Alternative
Palomino Joyride – “In Due Time”
A thoroughly convincing debut single from Palomino Joyride, “In Due Time” conjures a dreamy charm in its nocturnal guitar jangles and escalating vocal presence. The Portland (OR)-based project emits a nostalgic pull...
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
veronicavon – “Everything I Never Wanted”
“Everything I Never Wanted” is another riveting success from Los Angeles-based duo veronicavon, the project of songwriters Chris Hackman (Human Barbie) and Xuan Nguyen (Xuan). Impressing with the track “Nothin...
Electro-Pop
Solomon Sprenger – “Closer Than Ever”
Touting standout production in its fusing of psych-pop and electronica, “Closer Than Ever” is a new track from Solomon Sprenger, the Anaheim-based artist featured in 2020 with the album Say What You Know. “Clo...
Electro-Pop
Katmaz – “Agnostic”
“Agnostic” is a memorable new track from Katmaz, off his upcoming third album, Tell Me How Great You Are, releasing in September. The “always on my mind,” refrain melds a hypnotic allure. Following, the ...
Experimental
Restless Mosaic – ‘Made By Thawing Ice’
Immersing with experimental takes on electronica and key-driven compositions, Made By Thawing Ice is a newly released album from Seattle-based musician and producer Restless Mosaic. Following the praise of 2021 debut album Ther...
