Synths + Guitars
Lo-Fi Pop/Rock
Joe Vann – “Age”
Moody guitars and synth flourishes guide “Age,” the fifth single from Joe Vann‘s upcoming album. Retrospective lyrics give in to advancement, “I’m not a little kid anymore,” as synths appear ...
Rock
The Retrospecter – “Dismantled”
“Dismantled” is a riveting track from The Retrospecter, the project of Cody Harris. Synth flashes and a chugging bass line accompany suave vocals to start. An infectious chorus follows, with guitars and synths inter...
Psychedelic Pop
The Mighty Orchid King – “Bail Me Out”
Released last month from The Mighty Orchid King, “Bail Me Out” is a delectable psych-friendly, synth-stomping success. Reminding fondly of MGMT aesthetically, the track builds with swagger led by spacey synths and w...
Power-Pop
Griffin Robillard – “1 More Wicked Morning”
Impressing in September with one of the year’s catchier tracks in the Pulp-esque “V.G.S.O.H. (Sadie’s Song),” Griffin Robillard again struts infectious appeal with new track “1 More Wicked Morning.”...
Synths + Guitars
Ethan Ast – “Don’t Get Comfortable”
The second track from Ethan Ast, “Don’t Get Comfortable” is an engrossing track infusing soaring, spacey pop vibes with blistering psych-rock adornments. Lush verses contrast enjoyably with more bursting choru...
Synths + Guitars
Stevie Zita – “Disco”
Already impressing this year with tracks like “Indigo” and “Neon Niko,” Stevie Zita continues his strong 2020 with the track “Disco.” A pulsing key-laden backbone holds steady as Zita’s...
Pop
Better Animal – “IDWK (Leave My Mind)”
“IDWK (Leave My Mind)” is a hooky success from Better Animal, the collaboration of Alex Thompson and Josh White. A bright burst of synths appear initially, giving way to a bassy reverberation amidst laid-back vocals...
Synths + Guitars
Sunwarper & Cpektir – “Travels In Parallel”
Lunar Ghosts by Sunwarper & Cpektir The lushly expansive “Travels In Parallel” impresses with its illumating soundscape, guided by key-laden glistening and trickling guitars. The track is a collaboration from ar...
Lo-Fi Pop/Rock
Butter Bath – “Back Home Old Buddy”
Showing a dreamy vein of synth-laden rock that builds into a blissful chorus, “Back Home Old Buddy” is a newly released track from Butter Bath, the Sydney-based project of Toby Anagnostis. Jangly guitars and debonai...
Synths + Guitars
Toy Cities – “Four Walls”
Impressing previously with tracks like “Apparitions” and “Float Away,” Toy Cities again strut a gripping blend of new-wave, post-punk, and synth-pop sensibilities. “Four Walls” is their lates...
