Lazyear’s new track “I Guess It’s Not (the end of the world)” reminds me of multiple favorites — the East London-based artist touts a Bowie-like quiver in his vocals (the “ashes to
New Tracks
Dream System 8 are fond of ’80s synthesizers. Such is evident on the sweeping “The Story of Your Life,” the project’s first new track since the release of their debut album We
Brooklyn-based artist Chase Potter impresses mightily with new track “Over,” featuring a twangy and confident sound that reminds me of Cass McCombs. Potter is a multi-instrumentalist whose music tends to resonate with
The lush “Dull Inside” is a captivating new track from Floral Couches, the Chicago-based project that impressed last year with late-night groover “Ketamine Dreaming.” Pursuing an R&B-inspired vein of synth-pop, “Dull Inside”
New York Drip is a project from Logan Snowden, Stephen Patrick, Daniel Hopkins, and Irene Carson (she fronted the previously featured project i2m1). It’s an enjoyable piece of lo-fi hip-hop, led by
Matterbloomlight by Anders/O'Bitz We first heard the collaboration of Eric Anders and Mark O’Bitz last month, with the track “Hold on to Me” showcasing their tranquil folk-laden aesthetic. The track came via
Upscale Madhouse is a newly released album from Gideon King & City Blog, who have been rising quickly in the NYC jazz scene. King himself has worked with members of Steely Dan,
Lord Sonny the Unifier is the rock project of Brooklyn-based musician Greg Jiritano, who takes a cue from rock legends of the ’60s and ’70s on his forthcoming album Final Notice!, due
New Albums
Get Together unites China’s Summer Fades Away and Nashville-based instrumental duo Vaudlow in a stirring two-track collaboration shaped by their shared affinity
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Armenian pianist and improviser Ashot Danielyan showcases his expressive solo playing on Make Classical Music Great Again, a collection of seven spontaneous
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Brooklyn-based project Blanker, founded by former Upstate Escape guitarist and vocalist John Norwood, embraces momentum-filled indie-rock instincts and witty satire on newly
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Tales From The Ripped is a consuming new album from RIP DUNES, the Brooklyn-based project of Matthew Iwanusa, blending post-punk guitar work
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