“The Work” begins with murky engrossment, as lingering strings permeate alongside minimalist percussion and sporadic vocals. Exuberant brass emerges from the darkness, for just a moment, shortly after the one-minute mark. By
New Tracks
Aubrey Plaza by Ugly Ghost Described as a track that’s “about the moments you miss when you aren’t present in the moments you’re in,” “Aubrey Plaza” is a consuming new track from
UK guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Will Newman impresses on new track “Bite My Lip,” touting an aesthetic that successfully merges several stylistic influences. There’s a shoegaze-y feel apparent in the gliding guitars and
Casey Chandler’s Galapaghost project again impresses with “Jellyfish,” where aquatic, twinkling synths combine with mellow vocals for a very pleasant listen. Whereas the project had a prior emphasis on more folk-leaning sounds,
Berkeley-based Crooked Flower showcase their suave, confident sound on the track “Around and Around,” accompanied by the music video above. Angie Dang’s entrancing vocals sound parts smooth R&B and parts No Doubt-esque
Passionate vocals and vibrant acoustical trickles begin “Don’t Mean Broken” with intriguing appeal. A drum fill and bass entry emerge around the 50-second mark to add a fun, dub-like feel to the
“Risin’ Up” is a bustling hip-hop effort touting a synth-laden beat. The effort, from Vancouver-based Dr. BENTZ, succeeds in establishing a climactic rise — and how motivation and drive can help prevent
“10 Toes” is a stellar new track from Kyle Meadows, the Pennsylvania-based singer/songwriter who has impressed with multiple tracks in the past. This consuming folk effort precedes Meadows’ forthcoming album Full Time
New Albums
Chicago-based singer-songwriter Sacha Mullin embraces a stylish pop-forward direction on Social Touch, his fourth album, balancing art-rock sophistication with sleek synth-pop hooks
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Blue Drops is the excellent debut full-length from Toronto-based band Azure Rose, showcasing a hazy blend of dream pop, shoegaze, and jangly
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Kwasi masterfully fuses alternative hip-hop, punk, indie, and emo-rock on Outstanding MISFIT, a fourteen-track debut album tracing the volatile relationship between the
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Technicolour delights in a variety of heartfelt, hooky pop creations from Sydney-based singer-songwriter Holly Wild, embracing the full spectrum of love, vulnerability,
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