New Tracks

Go Suburban – “Heavens Harbinger”

Provo, Utah-based rock group Go Suburban impressed mightily this summer with their new album WWDK, which featured highlights like the self-titled cut and “Somewhere Somehow” that showed the project with Arcade Fire-like

OMUMO – Sampler

I stumbled across this eclectic compilation of acts currently on Washington, DC-based independent label OMUMO, formed last year by multi-instrumentalist and producer Brad Atefi. Hip-hop, electronica, folk, and rock are all fair

Lonely Benson – “Let Me Know”

I’ve had “Let Me Know” on repeat since it was submitted to me sometime last week. It went live yesterday, and to anyone listening the immediate appeal should be evident. The sixth

Psychic Shakes – “Wasting Time”

Psychic Shakes is the solo project of Southampton-based Max McLellan, who produces a hypnotic and funky sound featuring suave vocals, melodic guitar twangs, and “shimmering 7th chords” — all in a quest

Special Thumbs – “Smothered”

These three tracks from Oklahoma City-based Special Thumbs come off their 4-song EP Pollen, released in October. As evidenced in these efforts, the group emphasizes melodically captivating vocal harmonies, bluesy guitars, and

Dino Jag – “You Make Me Feel So Good”

“You Make Me Feel So Good” is a fluttering and bluesy track from the heart, with a great and funk-friendly hook that has Dino Jag telling of a spell-like trance. The second

San Ographer – “Ms. Outlaw”

With the spacey synth arpeggio and nostalgic melody brimming through from the get-go on new track “Ms. Outlaw”, it’s likely not too surprising that San Ographer’s newest effort was inspired by the

New Albums

Dim Petals – ‘Bilmiyorum’

The second single from Dim Petals’ forthcoming debut album, “Bilmiyorum” presents an immersive, atmospheric sound from the Hamburg, Germany-based project. Their style

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Stephen Mugford – ‘Palooza Beach’

The standout debut album from singer-songwriter Stephen Mugford, Palooza Beach is a wonderfully dynamic success — spanning from the cinematic orchestral intrigue of

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Shu Lee – ‘Fusion Of Colours’

Australian artist Shu Lee presents an ambitious, genre-defying exploration of sound, culture, and identity on new album Fusion Of Colours. Shu Lee handled

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