The video for Firstworld’s new track “Not Obvious” dropped today, its aesthetic blissfully reflective of the South Florida-based project’s chillwave-friendly aesthetic. Chilled-out vocals, a tight bass line, and nocturnal synths help form
New Tracks
Carter Vail’s “Melatonin” is a gorgeous track whose twinkling hook reminds of being hit by warm sunlight on a wintry day. Suave, subdued verses lead into this blissful chorus, with the escalating
Tell are a new two-piece from Brooklyn, who plan on releasing a 7-song EP in the upcoming months. If new track “Ivory” is any indication, Tell will be rising quickly throughout the
The striking track “Tree of Love” introduced me to Auramancer, a Belgian project from singer/songwriter Blaede that’s influenced by the grunge and alternative scene of the early ’90s. Clear references to bands
Bucolic is a project fronted by Seth Carpenter, a singer/songwriter hailing from Pitman, New Jersey. Releasing music since 2015 under the Bucolic name, Carpenter is set to release his first LP by
FLOCKS are a Cincinatti-based group that utilizes real instrumentation and samples in their crafting of engaging, hypnotic hip-hop vibes. Their debut album contains several highlights, with album opener “When You Appear, Everything
“No Rush” is an engaging hip-hop track that touts a hypnotic chorus and forceful verses. The production, courtesy of duo G E N I U S (geniuscorp), works on a suave brass-y
“Rather Be” is the hook-y, effervescent new single from German producer Blinded Hearts and vocalist Cammie Robinson, releasing the effort on Tipsy Records. Robinson’s powerful lyrics and vocal performance have a Lorde-like
New Albums
London-based guitarist Titus Maz digs into late-night introspection on his excellent album Midnight Station. Blending modern jazz, groove fusion, and cinematic textures,
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Prague-based label Kitty Kant Collective unveils Compilation Volume Two, an 18-track solarpunk cassette and zine. Moving across garage-punk, folk, and ambient textures,
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New Orleans-based band The Drupes deliver a stellar self-titled debut album. Fusing ’60s-revival pop, harmonious rock, post-punk, and Britpop charm, the guitar-driven
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Swansea-based multi-instrumentalist Tom Emlyn’s album Passing Craze showcases his prolific, wide-ranging songcraft. Blending 1960s folk-influenced melodies, spacey synths, and touches of piano,
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