The lingering synth tones and up-front vocal presence on Joel Stanton’s new track “Rumble & Take” reminds me of a gentler Future Islands, especially as the moody hook hits around the one-minute
New Tracks
“I Want to Be With Myself” is another successful new track from Gabe Fleck, featured earlier this month with the infectious “Colder Shoulders“. The Portland, OR-based singer/songwriter again struts suave vocals, though here
The opener on J Bengoy’s just-released debut LP Dogwood Winter, “Hands” is another testament to the band’s knack for captivating melodic evolution in their songwriting — evidenced in the past year by
Bodhi Tree by The Missing Frets Tackling the topic of “how we are all connected through the mental struggle to find meaning in our existence,” The Missing Frets’ new track “Bodhi Tree”
Benjamin Dean Wilson wrote, produced, and performed alone throughout new album The Smartest Person in the Room, apart from fiddle contributions on the self-titled track from Maria Grigoryeva. It’s quite an impressive
“Little Love” is an engaging new track from Jasmine Karimova’s recently released full-length From the Womb. The Amsterdam-based artist touts a commanding vocal delivery, working seamlessly here over minimalist pianos and synths
Alterations & Repairs by Parker Moore Parker Moore – previously featured as a member of Bay Area-based rock group Catholic Radio – has an excellent solo album out: Alterations & Repairs. Moore’s
“Lost Your Lover” is a just-released track from Melaku, a rising act from Santa Cruz who channels the spirit of captivating love ballads of the past on this track’s melodic flow and
New Albums
Multi-instrumentalist and producer Stephen Murray and his prog-rock moniker Sun Raven impress with a third full-length effort in Anam Cara. The Australian
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Recording from his bedroom studio in Crystal River, Florida, multi-instrumentalist Michael Thomas Brown explores existential questions within a dynamic rock sound on
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Enamoring with glistening guitars, emotive strings, and melodic vocals, an impactful array of songwriting shines on Everything’s Moving, Nothing’s Changing, the debut
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Within a soulful pop and hip-hop blend, Salam Noir explores the subtle social dynamics of everyday life on her debut album, The
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