Philly act Mulch Aikens impressed last year with the catchy “Sand Dunes“, which melded influences of “classic disco music and contemporary underground music,” to produce a suavely melodic aesthetic reminiscent of Toro
New Tracks
Touting a sound reminiscent of earlier Arctic Monkeys, “Catch Your Eye” is a striking new track from The Caracals, who previously impressed with the track “City Girl” in May. A nonchalant vein
Groove into the weekend with the synth-laden funk of Synthonic, a new downtempo/electro-funk project from London-based musician Kieron Garrett. The project’s new track “Head Banging” incorporates suave funk bass lines alongside vibrant
“Silhouette” is a striking example of the soundscapes apparent in Krigarè’s music. Haunting, cathedral-like vocals and a lingering string presence accompanies a gradual vocal emergence. Shards of synths emerge past the two-minute
Nashville act Maxwell James produces a touching vein of Americana with folk and country influence. “When It’s Real” is a nice example of his knack for heart-tugging melodies and lyrical sentiments. Trained
Nomad by Heidi Osborne The snappy, opening track on Heidi Osborne’s new album Nomad, “A2Z (Rise and Grind)” is a nice example of the artist’s knack for charismatic vocals and playful, perky
San Francisco transgender music icon Shawna Virago releases a passionate, acoustical track with “Tranimal”. Accompanied by a music video (below), the track is a response to hate and intolerance. “This country needs
Theatrical vocals, a gripping piano-laden melody, and lavish string accompaniments comprise the introduction of “Alive”, which adds percussion around 01:20 as the strings unroll themselves in even more majestic form. A new
New Albums
Leedz Edutainment‘s Hard To Learn is a deeply personal, boom bap-driven concept album exploring survival, addiction, and renewal. Framed by dynamic, melodic
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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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