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
New Tracks
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
The warmly embracing vocal tone throughout “Girl We’re Gonna Die” – reminiscent of Jim James – provides an interesting contrast with the impending-doom lyrics, vowing initially that “girl, we are gonna die
With a commanding, dramatic vocal presence reminiscent of Rufus Wainwright, Jesse Rosenthal pulls off a striking sound on captivating new track “Party Dress”, a twangy success with ample mood and yearning. The
New Albums
A fully immersive LP from Damenja, The Birds Will Always Sing crafts an intricate electronic universe where industrial textures meet serene, natural
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A triumphant debut full-length from Cincinnati-based band Tina Fey, Victory Lap delivers a hard-rocking spiritedness amidst heavy, relatable themes — spanning from
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The newest record from Seattle-based quartet Guest Directors, Before You Get Broken captures a vast sonic range that balances ethereal, swirling textures
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Newly released album The Stories That You Weave showcases the self-recorded ingenuity of Phoenix-based artist Thomas Young, performing as Victims of the
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