We last checked on California rockers The Great Escape in 2014, upon the release of their self-titled album. Now comes their new album Universe in Bloom, a step forward that’s headlined by a
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“Hey Doll” is a hook-y piece of songwriting from Pittsburgh rock artist Freddie Nelson, who first gained recognition in 2010 after collaborating with guitarist Paul Gilbert (of Racer X and Mr. Big)
MSTR MSTR are psychedelic act from Brisbane, Australia, who showcase a highly impressive sound on the newly released track “All That You Ever Want”. Spacey guitar frequencies, seemingly in reverse at points,
Hello Sleep by Patchwork Guilt Patchwork Guilt’s 2016 track “Gold Books” drew me to an impressive singer/songwriter with lofty potential, with Phoenix Mundy’s tendency for powerful ethereal vibes, playful ’80s-inspired synth tones,
Datta Boy has been rapping since he was 11, later putting his rap aspirations on hold to pursue a football career. He played as a fullback for the University of Nevada-Reno, graduating
With flourishes of Beirut’s orchestral-laden stirrings alongside a penchant for audible narratives, reminding of The Decemberists as well as Sufjan Stevens, The Broadest Blue produces on originally stimulating sound that brings a
We featured Todavia’s “Fallen” this past April, highlighting the talented Los Angeles-based Rhyan Riesgo’s shimmering guitars and soaring vocals, which evoked both Mazzy Star and Beach House with the lush enveloping synth
Out of Nashville, Saunas is a brand new project that formed when two friends, Hans and Jay, reunited at a wedding and began collaborating. The duo developed a unique sound, culling their
New Albums
Minneapolis-based quartet Wastrels return after six years with a fantastic self-titled album, blending immersive shoegaze textures, head-nodding post-punk grooves, swirling guitars, and
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Detroit-based artist Ramo Z‘s two-track EP I hate parties captures nightlife with heart, blending introspective indie-dance and house-ready energy. “strobe lights” hypnotically
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Nashville-based singer-songwriter Mary Jennings delivers an impassioned sound across Pyrotechnicolor, a six-track EP written over the span of a decade. Blurring pop,
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Washington, DC-based band Broke Royals explores a wide spectrum of sounds on their new album Campr, spanning enjoyable realms of rousingly anthemic
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