A nostalgic rocker from The Spumonies, “Take a Look Around” consumes with a hooky and relatable charm — fondly reminiscent of The Replacements in its amiable retrospection. The Brooklyn-based solo project of
New Tracks
A gripping re-imagining of Björk’s standout track “Jóga” comes via ZOHARA, who retains the original’s sweeping enthrallment while brilliantly infusing Arabic musical elements. The Tel Aviv-based artist incorporates live oud and darbuka
Venturing from piano-laden introspection to rousing rock passion, “Be Brave If You Can” is another resonating piece of songwriting from Harry Kappen. The Amsterdam-based singer-songwriter has caught our ears multiple times in
Infusing country and blues within soulful depictions of complex love, “Low High” is a memorable new track from Omer Netzer, an artist originally from Nahariya, Israel, and now based in Nashville. The
Brisbane, Australia-based brotherly duo Wattmore stir on their new single “I Don’t Miss That Woman,” playing as a sign of personal strength in moving on from a break-up — and into firmly
Another resonating rock success from Portsmouth, UK-based band Noise Factory United, “Fractures” moves seamlessly from conversational post-punk intrigue into a hooky ardor, where spacey synths and twangy guitars meld with new-wave and
A catchy synth-touched rock composure pairs with consuming lyrical introspection on “Proximity,” a memorable new track from In VideColour that explores the “harsh realities of mental health and bad habits.” The Barnsley,
“Reality Buzz” is a stirring new rocker from Future Theory, a band based in Lincoln, UK. Their past work features a range of successfully interwoven styles — from the heavy-rock vigor
New Albums
A fantastic display in poignant, darkly atmospheric songcraft, Alone is the debut full-length album from Denver artist Neo Dimes, the moniker of
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Honky Tonk is a wholly engaging Americana album from Seattle-based veteran collective Marley’s Ghost. Guided by producer Larry Campbell, the record honors
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Conjuring a sound reminiscent of Wild Beasts in its haunting mixture of lush vocal-led intrigue and rock-laden emotion, headprint is the debut
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Spanning from jangly power-pop immediacy to dreamier atmospherics, Somewhere Between Leaving is a full-length success by Norwich, England-based band Citizen Smith. Emphasizing
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