CRÈME, the exciting project of Trixie Reiss (former The Crystal Method collaborator), released a new track today, “Deed”, that showcases her ability to craft engaging soundscapes, colorful melodies, and hypnotic hooks. Crystal
New Tracks
“Bye Bye Baby” washes in like a hazy daydream with slacker-rock guitar chords reminiscent of Mac Demarco’s meandering soundscapes. Ashley Koett’s clear and striking vocals amble along meditative melodies with lyrics drenched
Scotch Mist’s new track “Surfside” shows the group’s moodier, more atmospheric side, comparative to the twangy guitar-leading “Big Red Button” last summer. The track’s saxophone playing is fantastic, evolving from haunting organs
“W.P.” is a new single from Asian Fred, the music project of Tucson-based Fred Huang. The track comes via his upcoming debut EP. Huang notes that his experiences of culture and racial
“Breed” is an ethereal and immersive new track from Spanish duo Étoimoi, who are releasing their first LP with the Spanish label Discos FUP. The excellent “Breed” features the vocals of Johanna
Binghamton-based act The Tins impressed in January with the peppy success “Clearly Not Zen“, reminding of a huskier vein of The Shins on that one. Their new track, “Sundried Mind”, shows more
Kinisi, the project of Atlanta native Speros Kokenes, incorporates a “first true love” (guitar) with a talent for electronic production that’s savvy on warped samples and hazy textures. New track “Weird Mannerisms
Echo Vista, the duo of Tim von Echo and Leo Vista, churn out vibrant electronic music that touches on dream-pop, house, and psychedelia. New track “Blurs” is a piece of effervescent beauty,
New Albums
Scott Moran delivers an emotionally riveting album on Sixth of the Six, a poignant journal chronicling the international abduction of his daughter,
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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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