Synths + Guitars
Synths + Guitars
Ice Island – “The General”
The official debut from Ice Island, “The General” is a suavely catchy success that infuses twangy guitars with synth-minded nostalgia. The Milwaukee-based project comes via Steven Hawley, formerly the frontman of in...
Alternative
Aztek – “I’ll Be Waiting”
Danish band Aztek show their soaring rock sound on new track “I’ll Be Waiting,” a catchy piece of ear candy with a majestic quality one would anticipate from a Bond theme song. Bursting synths a lush rhythm se...
Synths + Guitars
Steven Dreams – “Election Day”
“Election Day” is a newly released track from Steven Dreams. Buzzing Prophet-5 synths and steady percussion drive to a pleasant melodic shift past the one-minute mark, with vocals assuming a more melodic form alongs...
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
Indigo Waves – “Virtual Vacation”
First catching my ear with the track “Thanks” last summer, Utah-based act Indigo Waves return with another dose of atmospheric, melodic dream-pop goodness. Per the band, “Virtual Vacation” takes inspirat...
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
Blurred Mirror – “Living Fossils”
“Living Fossils” is a newly released track from Blurred Mirror, the Amsterdam-based project of Adrián Schäfer. Dreamy, seductive synths and tender guitars build to a chilled-out vocal presence to start, evolving wit...
Pop
Drew Kelly – “Looking For Love”
The catchy “Looking For Love” is a track out today from Atlanta-based artist Drew Kelly, made in collaboration with upcoming producer, artist, and new friend Chasen Smith. A dance-friendly kick and funk-tinged bass ...
Synths + Guitars
Premiere: Youth Reserve – “Tempest”
“Tempest” is a stirring track from Youth Reserve, a band hailing from Arnhem, The Netherlands. Youth Reserve formed in the winter of 2016, an apt season considering their contemplative, melancholic tone on an effort...
Rock
Beach For Tiger – “One Lovely Morning”
“One Lovely Morning” continues the gripping and melodic dreamy psych-pop displays from Beach For Tiger, impressing prior with the tracks “Something Good” and “Toffee.” The London-based projec...
Electro-Pop
Night Columns – “Experiment In Error”
From Night Columns’ debut self-titled EP, “Experiment In Error” is a stylish and catching success. The contrast between the murky lead’s nonchalance and the backing, more spirited vocal fondly recalls Pr...
Synths + Guitars
Silicon Sibling – “The Avenue”
“The Avenue” is the memorable debut release from Silicon Sibling, an act from Cork, Ireland comprised of brothers Brian and Evin O’Reilly. Aesthetically, the track sports a fun hybrid of psych-pop and power-po...
