The quaint lo-fi rocker “Hey Shmoopy” features a hypnotic vocal presence, twangy guitars, and a generally rainy-day vibe that results in a memorable listening experience. The track comes courtesy of Silver Lake,
New Tracks
The just-released video for Miki Montebello’s “Post-Op” provides a stellar accompaniment to the consuming track. An independent artist from Baltimore based in Brooklyn, Miki Montebello impressed last year with the track “Myself”
Showing shades of later era Talk Talk, “Tiny World” is a striking new track from Kai Orion, off his forthcoming album Start to End (out 4/28). The track features a suavely entrancing
“Only1” is a chilled-out pop track with R&B, hip-hop, and electro feels, a thorough success for the NYC-based Sophie Fay. The track begins with a mellow, nocturnal synth-laden shimmer, with Fay’s vocals
On excellent track “Love Is Heartbreak,” Melbourne band Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird channel the sort of husky-voiced, narrative quiver of artists like Jarvis Cocker (Pulp) and Neil Hannon (The Divine Comedy).
“See No Evil” is a brief though melodically contagious gem from Ruby Empress, an act from Gothenburg, Sweden. Jangly guitars become accompanied by a charismatic, concise vocal lead, which just prior to
Monalia are a band based out of Oslo, Norway, where they craft a moody and intriguing sound. Their latest album, So Much Better, released today, and features the striking track “Drank the
Released today, “Real Honest” is a wonderfully smooth track from Christiano Can, a songwriter with striking eclectic appeal. This particular track delves into areas of hip-hop, funk, and jazz, which are several
New Albums
Tales From The Ripped is a consuming new album from RIP DUNES, the Brooklyn-based project of Matthew Iwanusa, blending post-punk guitar work
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NYC trio Occurrence reimagines five songs from its early catalog on Anniversary, a celebratory EP marking a decade of experimental electronic pop.
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Seattle-based roots-rock quintet Stellar Jays expand their jangly Americana sound on Merit Badge, their second full-length album, balancing sweet backing harmonies and
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Taiwanese singer-songwriter Paige Su reflects on two decades of memories across The Best of the Worst of Times, her third solo album,
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