Eye-C’s “Day Trip” shows a gripping atmospheric presence and build-up, beginning with washed-out synths that project a whirring energy. Percussive fragments emerge shortly thereafter, followed by low-pitched nonchalant vocals, crafting an intriguing
New Tracks
“Party’s Over” is a showcase in striking vocals and gripping songwriting from Alex McArtor, an impressive 16-year-old singer/songwriter. The track begins as a piano ballad, evolving with sporadic guitar twangs that eventually
The first single from Dog Trainer’s forthcoming (3/1) album Puppyhood, “The Kids” is parts jangly guitar-pop goodness and parts brooding psychedelia, another success from the New York duo, who impressed in 2017
Quintin Tarintinto is a rising hip-hop artist that impresses thoroughly on new track “Po Hustlin.” The Tallahassee-based artist paces his infectious flow from the get-go, as lush orchestral additions lurk in the
The opening track from Aqua Seafoam’s self-titled debut EP, “I Appear Fine” is a nice representation of the New York act’s creative and suspenseful sound. Ominous vocals and creaking guitars in the
Sunnbrella’s engaging new track “Flyby” meshes warm shoegazing rhythm guitars, lead twangs, and lush vocals. The London-based project of David Zbirka, Sunnbrella also impressed in October with the track “Outta Focus.” The
Meyru’s new track “Running Day Dreams” meshes an Interpol-like post-punk presence with a grunge-friendly vocal feel, resulting in a bustling and melodic effort that shows the NYC rockers’ numerous strengths. The “I
West Parade is the project of West London producer Charlie Chipchase, whose hands-on DIY approach conjures synth-pop heavy on hooks, suaveness, and ’80s nostalgia. Such is evident on new track “Something in
New Albums
St. Petersburg, Florida-based instrumental band Soft Cuff showcase their dynamic psych-groove sound on debut album Thick Heat, drawing from funk, soul, jazz,
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On the absorbing new EP Sailing Home, Galway native and Dublin-based songwriter Emma O’Reilly crafts folk-rooted songwriting through acoustic textures, natural imagery,
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Tom Garfield‘s Greed EP channels his lifelong community activism into four folk-rock songs confronting inequality, power, and the pressures facing everyday people.
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Excelling across jangly rock, power-pop, and folk pursuits, Catching Phrases is the memorable new album from Drawing Mazes. It thematically traces revelations
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