Tracks
Folk
Pat Keen – “Torch”
Cells Remain by pat keen Soaring vocals and enveloping acoustics assemble an engrossing feel throughout “Torch,” the newest track from Pat Keen. Originally from Eau Claire, WI and now based in Minneapolis, Keen impr...
Psychedelic Pop
BROTHER SUN SISTER MOON – “All I Want”
A catchy track from Japanese act BROTHER SUN SISTER MOON, “All I Want” shows a fun take on psych-tinged pop. Alongside drummer Yusuke Okada, the act is comprised of siblings Shohei and Ayu Megumi. They will be relea...
Folk
Gold Connections – “Iowa City”
A stirring folk track with shades of Arthur Russell and Neil Young, “Iowa City” is a stellar track from Gold Connections. Twangy guitars and yearning vocals — “I wanna dream of you,” — emerge...
Rock
Leon Ampersand – “I Used To Be Cool”
Vermont-based artist Leon Ampersand thoroughly impresses with the track “I Used To Be Cool.” The murky, retrospective tone reminds fondly of Cass McCombs initially. A bouncier, illuminated allure comes after the one...
Hip-Hop
Monz – “They Don’t Know” (feat. Darrell Medellin)
“They Don’t Know” is an infectious hip-hop success from Monz, featuring Darrell Medellin. A forceful lead carries into a melodic vocal hook at the 50-second mark, detailing the artistic grind. 02:11 sees a str...
Pop
Alex Siegel – “Beauty Fades”
The blissfully melodic “Beauty Fades” is another success from Alex Siegel. The California-based artist has impressed in the past with tracks like “Headspin” and “Daydreaming Pilot.” “Be...
Lo-Fi Pop/Rock
Treasure – “So Tired”
Released this week from Treasure, “So Tired” caresses with a soulfully lush synth-forward charm. The London-based artist’s ethereal vocal presence adds dreamy allure alongside the synths and nocturnal guitar t...
Electronic
Rio Tigre – “Olympiades”
First catching my ear with the captivating, atmospheric “Tornado” in March, Rio Tigre return with another gem in “Olympiades.” The effort masterfully uses vocal samples, of varying pitches, amidst intens...
Rock
Juicebumps – “Jumpy”
“Jumpy” is a uniquely infectious track from Bay Area act Juicebumps. Concise vocal punches and quaint guitar tones establish an intriguing sound to start, with wordless vocal reflections and playful keys mingling pa...
Psychedelic Pop
MJR – “No Answers”
Released today, “No Answers” is an atmospheric, psychedelic success from MJR. Off the artist’s upcoming debut LP, “No Answers” escalates from hazy synths to psych-rock melodics, particularly at the...
