Plutinos is the dreamy and melodic solo project of Nate Barnes, previously of the band Rose Hill Drive and drummer for acts like Ryan Bingham and Mary Chapin Carpenter. “Falling Away” is
New Tracks
Oakland trio There’s Talk craft an intoxicating atmosphere throughout new track “Give It Up”. Olivia Lee’s float with ethereal, melodic precision, her dreamy presence reminiscent of Hope Sandoval. The other two members,
With a fondness for an ’80s pop shimmer with exuberant hooks and jangly guitars, Brooklyn act Wet Leather pursue a quickly enjoyable sound on new track “I Was Wrong”. With influences like
Middle school teacher by day and manufacturer of hook-laden pop when time permits, Oakland-based Ian Walters shows a catchy and nostalgic vein of jangle-pop on new track “Wanna Be Alone”, a new
The Los Angeles duo of Monica da Silva and Chad Alger comprise Complicated Animals, who debuted with their 6-song EP In This Game in 2015, drawing praise from NPR and PopMatters. Since
Show Clothes and Gavriella already proved to be a consuming collaboration team with 2016 track “Pool Party“, her consuming vocals accompanying the blissful production from Show Clothes, featuring synth pads, fluttering keys, and
“Goin’ Down” is a brand new track from Kyle Meadows, touting a serene melodic flow, with an aesthetic reminiscent of Kurt Vile and Elliott Smith. Previously featured with 2016 track “Low Time Call“,
Fondly taking a cue from Gorillaz’ early days, “African James Bond” is a consuming new track from Rebel ACA & French Monkey Wrench, featuring suave hip-hop beginnings that navigate into a smooth
New Albums
Hamtramck, Michigan-based artist MARA WANNA consumes across her new album, how dreadful — navigating grief and growth with inventive, hook-driven artistry. Blending
MoreImpressing in both its superb original songwriting and covers of Christmas classics, What Stops Time is an alluring new EP from Shiny
MorePittsburgh-based project Erro, led by multi-instrumentalist Nikki Stagel, impresses again with Shadowland, a new album that fuses shimmering pop-rock textures, ethereal dreaminess,
MoreCambridgeshire, England-based Ellie Walker’s The Balance EP is a four-song success, weaving intimate indie-folk charm with heart-on-sleeve pop elements. Across its tracks,
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