New Tracks

James Crowley – “Wasted Away”

James Crowley’s understated vocals accompany a quivering organ to kick off “Wasted Away,” a track released today. The second single from the London-based artist’s upcoming EP, releasing in June, “Wasted Away” does

Premiere: Burly Herd – “Betamax”

London quartet Burly Herd kicks off a series of upcoming releases with the excellent track “Betamax.” Fluid, dreamy guitar tones establish an entrancing soundscape, as lush synths and bass assume prominence when

Sea Salt – “Frames”

Sea Salt is the project of Seattle-based artist Kurt Roy, who employs an engaging dream-pop aesthetic that rides on tranquil guitars and serene vocals, reminiscent of Wild Nothing. The first 17 seconds

Souvenir Driver – “Haze”

“Haze” is the opening track off Souvenir Driver’s new album A Dangerous Crossing. The track develops with mysterious, spacious beauty — growing considerably from a spacious beginning featuring western-y guitar twangs, foreboding

Bucolic – “Earth Tones”

New Jersey singer/songwriter Seth Carpenter and his Bucolic project impressed last year with the track “Unconscious Color,” an ethereal success featuring hazy, jangly guitars and mellow vocals. Carpenter’s knack for serenely captivating

Nick Waters – “4 AM Spotlight”

4 am spotlight by Nick Waters “4 AM Spotlight” is the closing track on Nick Waters’ new EP of the same name. The Seattle-based artist impresses with an escalation from mellow, soulful

The National Debt – “Capable”

The National Debt’s eponymous debut album impresses with its eclectic reach, ranging from the electro-funk of “Spread the Gap” to lush folk-laden builder “Dead End Everything” and Morrissey-esque crooner “Capable.” The latter

ZOMOZ – “Hachooom!”

Tropical guitar tones and the sound of trickling water immediately make the aesthetic of “Hachooom!” fit for the sunshine. The latest track from Japanese act ZOMOZ, who released their first EP, Animacy

New Albums

DreamGood – ‘Paris Novella’

An absorbing new album from DreamGood, Paris Novella pairs synth-driven art-pop with catchy guitar work, danceable rhythms, and theatrical vocal hooks, shifting

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first known use – ‘Yielding’ EP

first known use‘s new EP Yielding blends dreamy indie pop, expressive vocals, and guitar-driven art-rock, moving between delicate acoustic passages and fuller,

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OHNomad – ‘A Fund Manager’ EP

San Francisco-based artist OHNomad‘s new album A Fund Manager explores expressive solo-piano composition, blending jazz sensibilities, classical flourishes, and spacious improvisation across

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