Mashing together aspects of pop, trance, jazz, and classical music, ALYA shows eclectic wizardry throughout her material, particularly on new track “Animals”. The aesthetic reminds of The Dresden Dolls’ darker narratives at
New Tracks
Just a few weeks ago, “Lost Your Lover” showed Melaku, a rising act from Santa Cruz, as a name to look out for — using bouncy keys and emotive string arrangements alongside
“Star 67” shows an emerging artist in Jada Lee that seems likely to continue rising in the niche of soulful, R&B-laden pop. The Maryland native incorporates her entrancing croon alongside mellow, nocturnal
It’s easy to get lost in the vibes created by London-based electronic producer OhmField on new track “Rest”. While the rhythms tout a spontaneity reminiscent of trip-hop, OhmField incorporates synths with a
“Sleep” is another impressive track from Plum, the Canadian dream-pop act who showed entrancing stylistic form on the track “Division” in February. Nocturnal guitar jangles and a brooding synth arp comprise the
A perfect, chilled-out listen for your Monday blues, Waved is a lush 11.5-minute EP from Paris-based duo ANKO, comprised of Nicolas de Ferran and Antoine F. Martin. They blend serene electronic soundscapes
Drawing from a background in jazz and experimental music, Yelderbert (Max Dowling) fuses colorful pop melodies with idiosyncratic structures and sounds. With steadily growing recognition since debut track “Let Go” this past
Out of Line by Hungry Lake Toronto act Hungry Lake show a consuming sound that intertwines folk, psychedelia, and rock. The group’s first iteration came upon founding members Joe Thomas and Ryan
New Albums
New York-based Canadian artist Melissa Geurts creates what she calls “nervous system anthems,” set within a consuming dark synth-pop aesthetic. Her sophomore
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Brooklyn-based artist Sanford: returns with the expansive Big Tent Revival, a self-produced record that picks up exactly where his previous effort, Extinguished
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The project Hunki Dori embraces a lushly absorbing, atmospheric minimalism on the album Ciclo. Warm, detailed productions excel with gorgeous soundscapes, also
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Philadelphia-based band Cigarettes for Breakfast embrace bedroom-project origins with their excellent colour wheel EP, a follow-up to their acclaimed 2025 sophomore LP
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