Montreal-based composer Pat Piperni captures a nostalgic, introspective pull on “Quiet Storm.” Drawing from both the classical elegance of Chopin and Debussy and the cinematic minimalism of Ludovico Einaudi, the self-produced piece
New Tracks
“Old Story” is an expansive rock triumph from Post Hype, the NYC-based project of Chris Curtin, who describes the track as “about what addiction takes from us and coming through the other
The fourth single from +tope‘s forthcoming self-titled debut, “It Fit When I Was (a kid)” weaves rapid rhythms and shimmering guitar jangles amidst a very personal touch. The track integrates the final
Glistening post-punk guitars and magnetic synth tones adorn the excellent “Ordinary,” a recently released single from Ice Island. The project is led by Steven Hawley, who was also the frontman and creative
Conjuring a hazy alt-pop charm, “Two Peas in a Pod” is an enamoring track from Blackbird Blackbird. The project of SF/Bay Area native and Filipino-American musician Mikey Maramag first caught our ears
A stirring track from New York-based artist Lena Fjortoft, “Tugboat” pairs twangy guitar allure and serenely caressing vocal layers amidst themes capturing the heavy lifting of moving on from heartbreak, cleverly reframing
Crafting a caressingly melodic sound with a range of twinkling keys, heartfelt strings, momentum-filled guitars, and a lovely vocal duet, "The Distance Between Me & You" is another standout track from Abstain
NYC-based Zoos craft a stylish, melodic charm on “I Need To Sleep.” The track navigates from debonair acoustics and nocturnal synth tones into trickling guitars and magnetic vocals, beckoning to “meet me
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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