New Tracks

Day Joy – “JFC”

Austin-based band Day Joy show their knack for powerful songwriting with “JFC,” conjuring an aesthetic that reminds fondly of Father John Misty in its expansive rock/folk intertwining. A title-referencing opening intrigues amidst

Alex Siegel – “what can i do?”

Tender guitars and twinkling synths stir on “what can i do?” — a melodic single from Alex Siegel and his lost tapes EP. His smoothly enveloping vocals admit that “none of this

Sunnyland – “Everyone Except for Me” + “Try”

Seattle-based duo Sunnyland impress with a heartfelt, melodic rock appeal — evidenced enjoyably on the tracks “Everyone Except for Me” and “Try.” Twangy guitars drive a caressing charm across “Everyone Except for

The Wildcatters – “Revenge”

Washington-based project The Wildcatters unleashes a stylish alt-rock and country hybrid on “Revenge,” building with palpable momentum amidst a narrative that “tells the story of a brother seeking justice for his slain

Nathaniel Paul – “The Girl with No Tattoo”

Dreamy synths and twangy guitars consume across “The Girl with No Tattoo,” a standout single from Nathaniel Paul that plays as an ode to individuality. Paul has caught our ears many times

Harry Kappen – “Break These Chains”

“Break These Chains” is a rousing rock showing from Dutch artist and multi-instrumentalist Harry Kappen. The track contemplates on modern society’s ills — namely, the decline of moral standards, prevalence of fake

Ken Holt – “I Did Not Know”

A warming Americana sound enamors on “I Did Not Know,” a memorable new single from Ken Holt, a singer-songwriter based in Florida. The track was written with longtime collaborator Howard Laravea, and

New Albums

Wastrels – ‘Wastrels’

Minneapolis-based quartet Wastrels return after six years with a fantastic self-titled album, blending immersive shoegaze textures, head-nodding post-punk grooves, swirling guitars, and

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Ramo Z – ‘I hate parties’ EP

Detroit-based artist Ramo Z‘s two-track EP I hate parties captures nightlife with heart, blending introspective indie-dance and house-ready energy. “strobe lights” hypnotically

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Broke Royals – ‘Campr’

Washington, DC-based band Broke Royals explores a wide spectrum of sounds on their new album Campr, spanning enjoyable realms of rousingly anthemic

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