New Tracks

DVST8RS – “Chemicals”

“Chemicals” is an infectious, energetic piece of alternative hip-hop, embracing the playful hip-hop embrace of Das Racist while also following an electro-tinged infectiousness reminiscent of Chromeo. The track is one of four

Westward – “Force and Matter”

Utah-based rockers Westward shine on new track “Force and Matter,” propelled by the soaring vocals of Andrew Marshall, who bears a tonal resemblance to Muse’s Matt Bellamy. He uses that soaring vocal

Reimer – “Exodus”

Copenhagen-based electronica artist Reimer specializes in an entrancing vein of progressive and deep house, producing a sound ripe with atmospheric depth. Certainly on the darker, textural side, “Exodus” is a track with

The Peanut Gallery – “Deep Thoughts”

New Jersey hip-hop duo The Peanut Gallery showcase a spacey, hypnotic sound on new track “Deep Thoughts” — with a spacey synth pad and minimalist percussion complementing the ceaseless vocal delivery and

Gian Perez – “Mom and Dad”

With a bouncy organ lead that sounds fondly familiar (Childish Gambino is a fan of the tone throughout his latest), “Mom and Dad” is an immediately engrossing track that recalls ’70s pop,

Harvie Ashby – “Skeleton Bone Blues”

Richmond, Virginia-based Harvie Ashby showcases his multi-instrumental and self-production prowess on new track “Skeleton Bone Blues,” a charismatic rocker that reminds of Supergrass’ passionate vein of alt-rock. Ashby, who has been self-producing

Lazy Bones – “Take It Back”

Take It Back by Lazy Bones Newly formed trio Lazy Bones – out of Ithaca, New York – impress on their debut single “Take It Back.” A fluid bass line and relaxed

New Sincerity Works – “Just Like Vapor”

Drawing from hook-y and immediately captivating indie-rock acts like Spoon and The New Pornographers, Cincinnati-based group New Sincerity Works exude a similarly active sound throughout their new album Wonder Lust. “I wrote

New Albums

MARA WANNA – ‘how dreadful’

Hamtramck, Michigan-based artist MARA WANNA consumes across her new album, how dreadful — navigating grief and growth with inventive, hook-driven artistry. Blending

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Erro – ‘Shadowland’

Pittsburgh-based project Erro, led by multi-instrumentalist Nikki Stagel, impresses again with Shadowland, a new album that fuses shimmering pop-rock textures, ethereal dreaminess,

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Ellie Walker – ‘The Balance EP’

Cambridgeshire, England-based Ellie Walker’s The Balance EP is a four-song success, weaving intimate indie-folk charm with heart-on-sleeve pop elements. Across its tracks,

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