Tracks
Hip-Hop
Mark Ferg – “Home”
“Home” is an impressive showing from Mark Ferg, capturing the anxiety inherent in a world of over-policing and discrimination. A comforting piano tone is quickly interrupted by a police siren, as Ferg’s precis...
Electro-Pop
PIERCED – “Grow”
“Grow” is a track out today from PIERCED, showing a majestic sound with spine-chilling vocals and synth flourishes. The mysteriously engaging vocal presence engrosses, with a cool uptick in effervescence at the one-...
Hip-Hop
StayLitG – “JUNE”
A haunting beat and captivating flow are consistent throughout “JUNE,” the latest from StayLitG. “It was made when I first moved to LA, a huge turning point in my life,” StayLitG says. “I always tr...
Post-Punk
Ferdishenko – “Vanishing Spark (Edit)”
Showing admirable post-punk and Kraut-rock inspiration, the duo Ferdishenko impress with new track “Vanishing Spark.” Ghostly vocals and percussive pit-patter expand alongside murky guitars. Drifting, soaring vocals...
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
Wa’el – “I Love You Why Would I Ever Leave? (Oh Right, and I’m Pretty High)”
The first track from solo artist Wa’el, “I Love You Why Would I Ever Leave? (Oh Right, and I’m Pretty High)” shows a serene form of pop with soaring tendencies. A heavenly synth pad and guitar twangs ass...
Soul / R&B
SONI – “Dance With Me”
“Dance With Me” is a catchy, moody slice of soul from SONI, who impressed with the track “Happy to Serve” in June. “Dance With Me” shows even more soulful infection. The “found my heart...
Psychedelic Pop
Calico Mantra – “The Madmen”
A clear nod to ’60s psychedelic music, and Bowie and The Beatles in particular, “The Madmen” is a melodic new track from Nashville-based duo Calico Mantra. The track’s Bowie-esque vocal delivery is enjoy...
Singer/Songwriter
Sara Ontaneda – “Separated by the Sea”
Impressing in the past with enjoyably mellow forms of folk and R&B, with tracks like “Chico Bien” and “Hey Maria,” Sara Ontaneda finds similar enjoyment — with a touch of synths and jangly gui...
Electro-Pop
Midnight Mystery Club – “Blow My Mind”
“Blow My Mind” is the latest from Midnight Mystery Club. Serenely confident vocals and pulsing synths lead a breezy electro-minded pop arsenal, also showing some Phil Collins-esque charm in the vocal delivery, like ...
Electronic
Purity Trip – “Blue Moon”
NON-AMBIENT MINIMIX by Purity Trip Touting spacey, futuristic vibe throughout, “Blue Moon” is a uniquely effective track from Montreal-based artist Purity Trip, from the artist’s Non-Ambient Minimix. Aesthetic...
