Tracks
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
Mountains of Jura – ‘Mountains of Jura’
Strutting a deeply hypnotic rock sound reminiscent of Spiritualized and Slowdive, Los Angeles-based band Mountains of Jura build compelling soundscapes through patient guitar-laden textures and lulling rhythms. Vocals emerge wi...
Alternative
Marble – “quiet mind”
the shadow in me by MARBLE “quiet mind” presents a darkly invigorating sound from Marble, off the Seattle/Portland-based band’s upcoming debut LP, the shadow in me. Guitar-led swells of distortion alongside Ch...
Experimental
Vampire Liver Therapy – ‘Low Resolution Entity’
An experimental album spanning from menacing post-punk to gritty electronica and art-pop, Low Resolution Entity is a grippingly idiosyncratic success from Vampire Liver Therapy. The project is entirely that of Jose Miguel Cumsi...
Rock
Blind Season – “Wine & Hair Dye”
“Wine & Hair Dye” is an emotive rocker from Blind Season, the Detroit-based duo of vocalist/guitarist Shane Sigro and bassist Mike Paraski. “Give me a reason to stay here,” Sigro sings throughout, b...
Rock
Pastel Motel – ‘Confection’
A cyclical concept album from Washington-based band Pastel Motel, with themes of “reflecting on repetition and life,” Confection touts a melodic rock sound with soaring heights and emotive twists. Pastel Motel forme...
Art Pop
Tom Lee-Richards – “What’s Left to Be”
“What’s Left to Be” is a captivating track from Tom Lee-Richards. The New Zealand-based artist compels with an emotive vocal presence and meticulously layered production, where atmospheric guitars, mellow keys...
Electro-Pop
Caxiel – “Out Of Time”
A spirited electro-pop single from Peruvian artist Caxiel, “Out Of Time” charms with its ’80s electro-pop inspiration — channeling an energy reminiscent of Michael Jackson in the charismatic vocal work, ...
Hip-Hop
Tarli – “Heaven Sent”
“Heaven Sent” is an eerily consuming hip-hop single from Tarli, the Saint Paul-based artist formally known as eL.i.Be. Produced by and featuring Wes., “Heaven Sent” rides on spacey synth glistening and b...
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
The Looniest Toon – “Can’t Wake Up”
A serene dream-pop intoxicant featuring spacey keys, “Can’t Wake Up” is the latest single from The Looniest Toon, the Chicago-based project of Bex Gaspelin. Described as “a reflection on the state of the...
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
Pink Films – “M.A.D. (Movie’s Almost Done)”
A compelling new track from Pink Films, “M.A.D. (Movie’s Almost Done)” embraces disco-friendly rhythms alongside dreamy guitar pulses. Pink Films, the project of producer and guitarist Adam Hailstone, reminds ...
