Singer/Songwriter
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
bodyofwater – “Luna”
The heartfelt “Luna” is a moody success from bodyofwater, the project of London-based artist and composer Emily Izen Row. Dream-pop and folk components linger aesthetically, the acoustical backing and chasmal rhythm...
Singer/Songwriter
Chris Portka – “A Candle is a Raging Fire!”
The debut single from singer/songwriter Chris Portka, “A Candle is a Raging Fire!” shows well throughout, crafting a patient yet rewarding feel steeped in warming components of rock and Americana, with commendable e...
Lo-Fi Pop/Rock
Penny Shears – “Tracy Ruth”
“Tracy Ruth” is a new track from Penny Shears, an artist raised in Boise, ID. Throughout the time writing his debut album, Penny Shears has spent time in Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Switzerland, and New York. The m...
Singer/Songwriter
Eric Anders and Mark O’Bitz – “Bury Me”
American Bardo by Anders/O'Bitz Eric Anders and Mark O’Bitz have provided a number of enjoyable collaborations in the past few years, featured with tracks like “Hold On to Me” and “Matterbloomlight.”...
Singer/Songwriter
Lara Taubman – “Revelation”
Revelation by Lara Taubman (July 10 CD&LP) A stirring folk track from Lara Taubman‘s album of the same name, “Revelation” sets a wintry soundscape with its lyrical imagery and barren acoustical charm. The ...
Singer/Songwriter
The Moon & I – “Moon I”
A darkly consuming ballad, “Moon I” is a rousing achievement from The Moon & I, the project of Montreal-based artist Eric Nguyen. The weary, emotive vocal presence converges with a haunting piano tone and wispy...
Singer/Songwriter
Jakob Kupferberg – “It’s (Never) Too Late for Love”
“It’s (Never) Too Late for Love” is a stirring track from Jakob Kupferberg‘s new EP, Sweet Surrender. Spirited acoustics and strings provide “It’s (Never) Too Late for Love” with an all...
Folk
bladebae – “Worst of Sins”
A gripping new track from bladebae, “Worst of Sins” evolves from haunting folk to a rousing rock spectrum. Aesthetically, Jeff Buckley is an enjoyable point of comparison. Per the artist, the track “explores t...
Folk
DZ Riley – “Buzz” + “Sundown” + “Today”
Entropy is a new full-length from DZ Riley. The album shows an impressively diverse aesthetic, ranging from the Brian Wilson-esque gorgeous harmonizing of “Buzz” — showing warm Americana and folk — to am...
Baroque/Chamber-Pop
Sean James – “Comete”
The beautifully consuming “Comete” is a new track from Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Sean James. Graceful acoustics and vocals comprise an inviting introduction, reminiscent of Paddy McAloon’s folk-forward ...
