Synths + Guitars
Psychedelic Pop
Wolf Mask – “LIQUIDCRYSTALDISPLAY”
Full of intrigue and bustling energy, “LIQUIDCRYSTALDISPLAY” is a single from Wolf Mask, the newest project from Ross Bogan of Doom Flamingo. Preceding a forthcoming full-length releasing this year, the track explor...
Albums & EPs
Softaware – ‘Molt’
Impressing with an electronic sound spanning from anthemic pop to spacious atmospherics, Molt is the sophomore album from Softaware, the Oklahoma City-based project of Colin Nance (of Harglow). “Curvatures” rouses w...
Rock
Sam Himself – “Mr. Rocknroll”
Releasing ahead of his upcoming album Never Let Me Go (out January 27th), Brooklyn-based artist Sam Himself impresses with a contemplative rock sound fit for moonlit drives. Aesthetically I’m reminded fondly of The War on...
Electro-Pop
Scenic Youth – “Radiate The Dawn”
An atmospheric synth-pop delight, “Radiate The Dawn” is a new track from Berlin-based artist Scenic Youth. The twinkling synth tones and suave vocals sound fit for neon-tinted nighttime drives. Pulsing guitar jangle...
Lo-Fi Pop/Rock
Void Comp – “Like Flowers”
“Like Flowers” is the new single from Void Comp, the project from Canadian multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter David Jule, who describes the effort as “about feeling insecure in a romantic relationship...
Psychedelic Pop
Blue Karma – “Shadows”
Captivating with glistening synths and sharply melodic guitar lines, “Shadows” explores a delectable psych-pop soundscape. The track is the latest from Blue Karma, a solo project based in Wilmington, NC. A suavely g...
Electro-Pop
Bluhm – “Honey I’m Afraid”
The latest from Detroit-based band Bluhm, “Honey I’m Afraid” is a delightful track that meshes twinkling synths and guitar jangles with gorgeous vocals. Sweeping, romantic synths find lush accompaniment in ste...
Rock
Field Guides – “Esopus”
Brooklyn-based act Field Guides compel through their new single “Esposus,” which rides radiantly on jangly guitars and perky keys. Benedict Kupstas’ songwriting engages with spirited, nostalgic qualities — coh...
Synths + Guitars
Deltawelle – “Alles soll schön sein”
A catchy new track that meshes sharp-cutting synths with playful guitar eruptions, “Alles soll schön sein” comes via Deltawelle, a band from Leipzig and Berlin. The German project impresses with a sound that meshes ...
Synths + Guitars
Songs for Sabotage – “Shadow”
Dynamic synth-pop duo Songs for Sabotage impress with their latest single “Shadow,” released on November 10th. With an echoing hall of distillery and mystery amidst a breezy accessibility, the Los Angeles-based pair create a ha...