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
Brooklyn-based project Blanker, founded by former Upstate Escape guitarist and vocalist John Norwood, embraces momentum-filled indie-rock instincts and witty satire on newly
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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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