Racket Man craft a dreamy vein of rock fit for serenely watching the clouds pass by, as evident by the double single release of “Brunswick Boaties” and “New Guy” last week. The
New Tracks
London-based songwriter Matt Portland impress on his debut double A-Side South Destruction/As Summer Blows Away. Portland begins both tracks with a sparsely elegant piano accompaniment alongside his caressing vocal presence, with “South
The lush and seductive “The Hypnosis Detox: Chapter Four” mixes spoken-word with tranquil synths and keyboards. Los Angeles-based Avi Jay D shows both his poetic and atmospheric prowess throughout this effort, an
Of All These Things is a newly released album from Eric Anders (previously featured with numerous tracks) and his longtime collaborator, guitarist-composer Mark O’Bitz. Among the release’s highlights is the engaging “Hold
Tropic are a rising duo with a sleek sound integrating electronic pop and R&B. Their new Bittersweet EP is a smooth ride that showcases a cohesive partnership of an electronic music producer
“Breathe” is a strikingly atmospheric track released today from downtempo hip-hop act flowstate, comprised of Hobday and tomdaddy. Nocturnal synths and minimalist percussion give way to a vocal delivery that’s lush, a
At around two minutes long, Gator’s “Full Moon” is a concisely effective track with ample variation shown in that timespan. Nonchalant vocals to start give the sense of awakening with weary confusion,
Keelan Callaghan is a rising artist from Brisbane, Australia with a penchant for stirring, psych-friendly melodies. “The Only One” touts a glistening, dreamy hook that’s accompanied by a lush synth line, aesthetically
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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