New Tracks

Electric Ray and The Shockers – “T.R.O.U.B.L.E.”

Austrian rockers Electric Ray and the Shockers show off a nonchalant appeal throughout their varied sound, which touches on heavy rock in addition to psych-rock, punk, and surf. New track “T.R.O.U.B.L.E.” shows

Mama K & the Shades – “Like A Fool”

Honey Made by Mama K & The Shades Austin, Texas is a host to such great events like SXSW, that sometimes its rich local scene can go overlooked. For a fine example

Premiere: Mushroom People – “Time Lapse”

Mushroom People is a brotherly duo that crafts engaging pop music, reminiscent in tone to the colorful work of Future Islands. The two brothers, Dean and Dustin Bremerich, formerly played in rock

Boreal Forest – “Capone”

The sound of trickling rain, alongside a jam-friendly assortment of caressing organs and warbled psych-friendly guitars, helps craft an enticing opening soundscape on Boreal Forest’s new track “Capone”. The Minneapolis-based quartet describes

Vilde – “High Horse”

Stockholm-based singer/songwriter Thomas Vilde produces a striking sound on new track “High Horse”, whose 7/4 time signature and assimilation of driving folk and rock makes for a uniquely captivating aesthetic. The chorus

The Dovecotes – “Miles Away”

The Dovecotes is comprised of several former members of the group Rare Monk, who impressed many years ago with numerous releases, and a sound that traversed across a wide variety of genres

Skogursson – “Morning Be Good”

Jacob Skógursson compares the art of songwriting to architecture; the two fields that have always inspired Skógursson, and he notes how “the way I have to combine artistic and technical way to

Low Weather – “Optimistic”

Optimistic by Low Weather Based out of St. Louis, Low Weather is a four-piece whose new track “Optimistic” projects an engaging sound that’s relatively reminiscent of Interpol’s more accessible efforts. The rhythm

New Albums

Dim Petals – ‘Bilmiyorum’

The second single from Dim Petals’ forthcoming debut album, “Bilmiyorum” presents an immersive, atmospheric sound from the Hamburg, Germany-based project. Their style

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Stephen Mugford – ‘Palooza Beach’

The standout debut album from singer-songwriter Stephen Mugford, Palooza Beach is a wonderfully dynamic success — spanning from the cinematic orchestral intrigue of

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Shu Lee – ‘Fusion Of Colours’

Australian artist Shu Lee presents an ambitious, genre-defying exploration of sound, culture, and identity on new album Fusion Of Colours. Shu Lee handled

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