Synths + Guitars
Synths + Guitars
Humble Francis – “Last Call”
An anthemic and emotive track detailing loss, “Last Call” is a catching single from Humble Francis, the project of Denver-based Ryan Hamilton Hughes. “So much I don’t know,” he sings during the bou...
Pop
Swim Fan – “Doin’ Alright”
Oklahoma City-based band Swim Fan impress with their hooky single “Doin’ Alright,” meshing vocal yearning with an array of colorful synths, funk-tinged rhythms, and melodic guitar work. Patiently unfolding ver...
Singer/Songwriter
Joss Worthington – “Sabre Tooth”
The second single from Joss Worthington, “Sabre Tooth” continues to showcase the artist’s atmospheric pop strengths, following up debut single “Fireflies.” “Sabre Tooth” shows its dynam...
Synths + Guitars
Champagne Atlantis – “Recommended Product”
Via Champagne Atlantis‘ stellar new album Hudson Valley Hidden Gems, “Recommended Product” is a further showcase of Jesse Barki’s memorable songwriting. The project first caught our ears in 2020, with th...
Synths + Guitars
The Spiritual Leaders – “Past Present Future”
The Spiritual Leaders are a three-piece electronic indie collective from Cavan, Ireland. They give off New Order vibes on the regular, with touches of Yo La Tengo and We Were Promised Jetpacks. Exuding more of a Brit-pop sound ...
Albums & EPs
Bark Dog – ‘holding pattern’
Touting a meshing of lush jangly rock and intriguing electronic soundscapes, holding pattern is the creative new album from Bark Dog, the Boston-based project of nonbinary songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and artist Blair Jas...
Alt Pop/Rock
Mono Sources – “Our Own”
Enamoring with an understated yet melodic alt-pop sound, intertwining guitars and spacey synths, “Our Own” is a recent single from Mono Sources. Led by the duo of Brett Bixby and Jesse Nason, the Long Beach-based pr...
Synths + Guitars
La Fonda – “Kaleidoscope”
Kaleidoscope by La Fonda Described as “a story of leaving a love and life behind only to start an entirely new one,” “Kaleidoscope” is a stellar single from Seattle-based act La Fonda. A preview of their...
Electronic
Poseidon’s Alley – “Dr. Gachet”
A grooving success with enthralling guitar and synth interplay, “Dr. Gachet” is a new single from Poseidon’s Alley, via the artist’s upcoming EP, Tree Roots. The Los Angeles-based project of music profes...
Synths + Guitars
Damn Stargazers – “Bask”
“Bask” shows continued success from Damn Stargazers, first catching our ears with the American southwest-inspired instrumental rocker “Terra” last summer. The project from Dan Morrell ascends into spacey...
