Ah Trees hail from Western Australia (Perth), drawing accolades in Australia and beyond for a rock sound that’s enjoyably steeped in ’80s nostalgia — particularly of the post-punk and alternative variety. Following
New Tracks
Lazyear’s new track “I Guess It’s Not (the end of the world)” reminds me of multiple favorites — the East London-based artist touts a Bowie-like quiver in his vocals (the “ashes to
Dream System 8 are fond of ’80s synthesizers. Such is evident on the sweeping “The Story of Your Life,” the project’s first new track since the release of their debut album We
Brooklyn-based artist Chase Potter impresses mightily with new track “Over,” featuring a twangy and confident sound that reminds me of Cass McCombs. Potter is a multi-instrumentalist whose music tends to resonate with
The lush “Dull Inside” is a captivating new track from Floral Couches, the Chicago-based project that impressed last year with late-night groover “Ketamine Dreaming.” Pursuing an R&B-inspired vein of synth-pop, “Dull Inside”
New York Drip is a project from Logan Snowden, Stephen Patrick, Daniel Hopkins, and Irene Carson (she fronted the previously featured project i2m1). It’s an enjoyable piece of lo-fi hip-hop, led by
Matterbloomlight by Anders/O'Bitz We first heard the collaboration of Eric Anders and Mark O’Bitz last month, with the track “Hold on to Me” showcasing their tranquil folk-laden aesthetic. The track came via
Upscale Madhouse is a newly released album from Gideon King & City Blog, who have been rising quickly in the NYC jazz scene. King himself has worked with members of Steely Dan,
New Albums
London-based guitarist Titus Maz digs into late-night introspection on his excellent album Midnight Station. Blending modern jazz, groove fusion, and cinematic textures,
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Prague-based label Kitty Kant Collective unveils Compilation Volume Two, an 18-track solarpunk cassette and zine. Moving across garage-punk, folk, and ambient textures,
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New Orleans-based band The Drupes deliver a stellar self-titled debut album. Fusing ’60s-revival pop, harmonious rock, post-punk, and Britpop charm, the guitar-driven
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Swansea-based multi-instrumentalist Tom Emlyn’s album Passing Craze showcases his prolific, wide-ranging songcraft. Blending 1960s folk-influenced melodies, spacey synths, and touches of piano,
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