London-based artist Olina showcases a rousing, expansive sound on her latest single “Tug of War,” which expands seamlessly from subdued acoustic-forward folk into emotive incorporations of vibrant strings and harmonious vocal layers,
New Tracks
An old-school hip-hop energy with funky infectiousness shines on “Go Do Dat,” the second track from the fantastic collaboration of London-based artist Neil To No-One and Los Angeles-based rapper EVeryman. They achieve
A melodic folk charmer, “Holiday” is a recent single from Sam Burchfield. Originally from the Blue Ridge Mountains of South Carolina, Burchfield crafts songs with a memorable knack for reflection — within
An impactful folk output from Manchester-based artist Ben Heyworth, “Tell Me, What Is Love?” compels in its heartfelt lyricism and dreamily subdued production. Also known by his alias This Morning Call, and
Brooklyn-based artist Genovieve crafts a moving alt-folk sound on new track “National Park,” the opener to the Slow Down EP. “National Park” sets a heartfelt tone for Slow Down, balancing intimate confessions
A hypnotic, dreamy standout single from Tropigloom, “Invisible” unveils a post-punk and shoegaze immersion. The Toronto-based project excels in mood and atmosphere here, traversing from jangling guitar trickles and introspective vocals into a
Expanding from understated vulnerability into a riveting, layered assortment of acoustic strums and textured guitars, “Beautiful Stranger” is a consuming new track from The Hell Club. The project of Pittsburgh-based artist, composer,
A powerfully emotive rocker from Manchester-based artist Chords of Indigo, “The Thread” envelops in its climactic prog-rock dynamics and culminating, hooky vocal soaring. The track marks the opener to the project’s upcoming
New Albums
London-based guitarist Titus Maz digs into late-night introspection on his excellent album Midnight Station. Blending modern jazz, groove fusion, and cinematic textures,
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Prague-based label Kitty Kant Collective unveils Compilation Volume Two, an 18-track solarpunk cassette and zine. Moving across garage-punk, folk, and ambient textures,
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New Orleans-based band The Drupes deliver a stellar self-titled debut album. Fusing ’60s-revival pop, harmonious rock, post-punk, and Britpop charm, the guitar-driven
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Swansea-based multi-instrumentalist Tom Emlyn’s album Passing Craze showcases his prolific, wide-ranging songcraft. Blending 1960s folk-influenced melodies, spacey synths, and touches of piano,
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