Chicago Americana/folk group Magical Beasts show their prolific nature with the release of two EPs, When Love’s a Stranger and Peninsula, on May 1st. Fortunately, both releases are available for streaming (above
New Tracks
Brooklyn quartet Oh Malô (pronounced oh–muh–LOW) deliver a haunting vein of experimental rock that produces a chilling soundscape, particularly on new track “Pedaling Backwards”. Dark synth pads and an unsettling, repeating folk-laden
Brendon Moon’s new track “Patience” is a showcase in lushness and vocal beauty. The Australian artist’s vocals remind of Wild Nothing’s Jack Tatum and The Clientele’s Alasdair MacLean in tone, though with
Bobby Baritone is the Seattle-based project of Matthew “Rat” Fildey, who shows considerable charm on new track “Shaving Private Ryan”. Melodically captivating with effective lyrics that tend to capture youth, from finding
Tim Woodbridge produces a majestic vein of folk-inspired rock from the south coast of England, via his Brighton studio. His new single “Outside” is a stellar showing, with Woodbridge’s haunting vocals emitting
Clay Priskorn’s new track “Orange Sky” is a smooth-flowing rocker, fit with melodic whistles, Isaac Brock-like guitar twangs, and a wholly effective hook that scales things back in favor of lushly swaying
“Enter the Man” is a new track from Denver artist King Eddie, who describes the pulsating psych-tinged rocker as “a psychedelic drama based on the real story of my father’s life saving
“Stolen Yellow” is the opening track off Jungsu Choi Tiny Orkester’s latest EP. The 12-piece South Korean jazz orchestra, under the direction of Jungsu Choi, produces a vibrant and engaging sound, which
New Albums
On the ambitious Redux Trilogy, London-based project Coaxial delivers three distinct releases — Redux Media, Firemaniac, and Wittgenstein–Cronkite–Hellholes — designed for simultaneous
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Los Angeles-based band Sego unleash an eclectic, charismatic art-punk and rock appeal on their new album, Direct To DVD. Flipping a format
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Newly released album Muffled Ears, the World Sounds Bad Quality finds Reading, England-based artist Sightseeing Crew crafting a sophisticated collision of psychedelic
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Rina Kharrasova captivates with a sharply focused interpretation of Maurice Ravel’s Sonatine, M. 40. Moving beyond “impressionistic haze,” the Moscow Conservatory graduate
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