Tracks
Pop
chemical club – “Everything I Know”
A recent track from duo chemical club, “Everything I Know” enamors with a hooky charm, meshing modern pop charm with tinges of ’80s nostalgia — led by shimmering guitars and playful synth adornments. The...
Psychedelic Folk
Michael Droske – “V’Ger’s Dream”
V'Ger's Dream by Michael Droske “V’Ger’s Dream” is the debut single of Michael Droske, showing a hypnotic psych-folk sound with lush guitars and woodwind flourishes. Laid-back vocals and guitar t...
Progressive Rock
beauty is the end – “The Glass Wall”
“The Glass Wall” is an impressive track from duo beauty is the end, comprised of Clinton Degan and drummer Cullen Corley. Its seven-minute length features an eclectic array of styles, from soaring prog-rock and lush...
Synths + Guitars
The Wormholes – “Temporary Vessel”
Released this week from Charlotte, NC duo The Wormholes, the video for “Temporary Vessel” bolsters the track’s engrossing atmospheric and thematic qualities. Escapism and a feeling of no-way-out, simultaneous ...
Folk
Alessandro Takeshi – “Ghosts and Dead Ends”
“Ghosts and Dead Ends” is a shimmering track from Alessandro Takeshi, infusing aspects of folk and dream-pop with twinkling keys and a hooky vocal lead. Wordless vocal enthusiasm and soaring instrumentation, with a ...
Electro-Pop
Premiere: The Rungs – “Right Rooms”
The Rungs‘ “Right Rooms” is a lushly engrossing synth-pop success. We’re happy to premiere the track’s music video, which effectively captures the nocturnal soundscape and mysterious vibes within. ...
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
Maida Rose – “Harmony of Heartache”
“Harmony of Heartache” is a dream-pop delight from Maida Rose, a band from The Hauge, Netherlands. Dark guitar tones accompany gentle vocals to start, leading to a soaring hook past the one-minute mark — a rep...
Rock
Shane Malone – “River Devotional”
A jangly, catchy gem from Florida-based artist Shane Malone, “River Devotional” shows a hooky rock sound throughout. Once the quainter, contemplative introduction subsides, a perky array of jangling guitars and punc...
Folk
Alex Kahn – “Lorelai”
The Marble Jar by Alex Kahn “Lorelai” is a beautiful track Alex Kahn wrote as an ode to his dog. The Philadelphia-based artist elaborates in detail about the themes below, exploring specifically the unique connectio...
Rock
Reggie Pearl – “Say It Back”
Touting a captivating, sharp contrast between bouncy whimsy in the verses and a ferocious, rock-forward chorus, “Say It Back” is a scorching success from Reggie Pearl. “Say It Back” comes via the St. Lou...