As Robb Westlund’s take on “a town that’s become pretty hectic,” “San Francisco” is an atmospheric slice of synth-pop that focuses on an “old radio filter-y sound” in its aesthetic. His vocals
New Tracks
The gorgeous “14 Carat Strings” is a dreamy gem from E Dot, a producer/artist from Brooklyn. The sound of rainfall to begin may suggest a gloomy trek, though the glistening soulful vocal
A bustling rhythms section and a flourish of cathedral-set organs give “Forget Me” an intriguing feel from the get-go. The Seattle-based Beatrix Sky complements this soundscape with her stirring vocals, which rise
Channeling an emotional croon and serene soundscape fondly reminiscent of Frank Ocean, “Pareidolia” is a beautiful showing from Pittsburgh-based artist Isaac Lewis. It’s the last peak at Lewis’ new album – also
“Do It Again” is the second single from Australian singer/songwriter Darvid Thor, who for the past decade has played and written in bands like The Cactus Channel, Frida, and Karate Boogaloo. Lush
More deep, psych-friendly soundscapes are abound on The Ambient Light’s newest track, “Will You Be Alright?” It’s a natural continuation from the successful “Feelin Kinda Lost“, which touted effervescent synths and tranquil
“Lightning Rod” is a haunting string-laden piece of folk/Americana from Jake Winstrom, who impressed with the track “Scared Away the Song” in May. From the same release, “Lightning Rod” wows with a
After impressing with the track “Switchblade” in May, Australian artist Huey Blue continues to showcase forthcoming album Friday Anxiety with the cut “The Chase”, released today. The track captures the artist’s effective combination of
New Albums
Weaving delicate finger-picked guitars with sweeping orchestral power, Held Here Together showcases Janie Price’s project, Bird, at her most expansive. The release
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Fusing industrial ingenuity, post-punk intrigue, and unsettling atmospherics, Barren Mother of All is an excellently sprawling double album from Calgary-based solo project
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Slithering through psychedelic noir and angular post-punk, Ain’t No Fool is an adventurous 15-track effort from NYC-based The Mortal Prophets. The project
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Combining folk intimacy and heavy themes with lushly memorable arrangements, Freeze is a poignant seven-movement social-justice song cycle by Adrielle Bow Belle.
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