New Tracks

Punku – “On the Beach”

Punku’s “On the Beach” begins with a wave of melodic distortion, touting a lush gauziness over heartfelt vocals. The South American born artist aims for – and achieves – a sound that

Dolly Mavies – “Distance”

Dolly Mavies impresses on new track “Distance”, which works off hypnotic lyrical and vocal repetition. Mavies’ “maybe some distance,” vocal yearning works beautifully within tranquil guitar lines and an ethereal, lingering synth

Snailmate – “Night Life”

Snailmate’s new EP Existential Anxiety comprises four tracks that focuses on “the anxiety that comes with being alive.” Hip-hop flows and various vocal tricks (from scream-like enthusiasm to funk-tinged allure) aid the

Spragga Benz – “Spread Out”

Revered in the dancehall and shotta niches, Spragga Benz is releasing his new album Chiliagon, a collaboration album that includes acts like Harry Shotta, Akala, and General Levy. It features various approaches,

Joel Porter – “Amaranthine”

The gorgeous “Amaranthine” is a track released today from Joel Porter, who impressed last March with one of 2017’s best tracks in “St. Anthony“. This new gem is a highlight from his upcoming

These Guy – “Heaps”

Playful, buzzing synths kick off the catchy “Heaps”, a new track from These Guy, the project of Joe Saxby. He departed Australia about a year ago for Vancouver, pursuing a new approach

Phileas Fogg – “Will Never Be Played Again”

Phileas Fogg’s “Will Never Be Played Again” is an enthralling psych-rocker, building from looming, haunting verses into an emotive chorus. An unsettling, yet intriguing atmosphere builds patiently. The dark expansion of vocals

brother sports – “oh baby”

“oh baby” is a captivating showing from brother sports, an act hailing from Austin, TX specializing in “lo-fi dream garage vibes.” Glistening keys open the track, quickly giving way to an understated

New Albums

dreamscent – ‘Burning Days’

Blurring the lines between shoegaze, alternative, and indie rock, Burning Days is the debut album from Raleigh-based band dreamscent. Released on Blank

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Shaky – ‘Kinda Wild II’

Infusing post-garage and post-grunge flavors into a nostalgic indie rock sound, Kinda Wild II is the twelve-track sophomore album from Shaky. The

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