Super-Center Boy by Improvement Movement The suave and twangy “Super-Center Boy” is the latest from psych-pop act Improvement Movement, based out of Atlanta. A jumpy rhythm section combines with melodic vocals and
New Tracks
Touting consuming folk-led vibes reminiscent of Damien Jurado, “Gambling Man (Time to Walk Away)” is a beautiful new track from Philadelphia-based solo artist Maxwell Perla (La Dante). A companion to his first
Touting late-night electro-tinged pop vibes reminiscent of The xx and James Blake, “Island Night” is an atmospheric and melodic success we’re happy to premiere. The effort comes courtesy of Dansson Rana, who
On The Rocks by Acting Captain Tranquil guitars and soulful vocals kick off “Bottom of the Tank” in enticing form. The stomping percussion and buzzing around 01:30 is well-done, with the soaring
Brooklyn-based artist Lord Sonny the Unifier impressed last year with the track “Right In Your I,” a success that captured project leader Greg Jiritano’s fondness for rock of the ’60s and ’70s
Ivor Lane crafts moving, atmospheric songs with slowcore appeal, influenced by ’90s shoegaze, Nico, and ambient music — all of which value tactful melodic journeys and rewards patience. The Chicago-based artist shows
Toronto artist Michael Paradise impresses with the track “Gold,” touting a funk-tinged vein of jangly pop that reminds fondly of Toro y Moi. Gaining steam since last summer, when he released two
The delightfully melodic “I Wanna Go Home” is the second single from Connie Danger’s debut EP, The Ravages of Puberty (pt. 1). The aesthetic throughout is quite ethereal, with ’80s pop and
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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