7fields’ somber acoustical take on The Strokes’ “Heart in a Cage” does what all good covers do – retain the original core of the inspiration, while transforming the style to fit the
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THE FOREIGNER JJC DELUXE by GIBRILVILLE As he alternates between French and English on the infectious “Foreign Exchange Hustler”, Brooklyn-based hip-hop artist Gibril confidently shows off his worldly ambitions, a central theme
Masasolo is a dreamy psych-rock trio from Denmark, with a sound reminiscent of Tame Impala. Hypnotic vocals and a smooth-flowing bass line guide “Really Thought She Loved Me” throughout a chilled out atmosphere
This is the time of year when most music blogs receive a bunch of Valentine’s Day-themed submissions, many of which are hastily thrown together. I’m not one to hate on Valentine’s, but
Based out of Malmö, Sweden, indie-pop four-piece Hidden Profiles encapsulate the pleasantry of contemporary Scandinavian pop – with gleeful vocals, jangly guitars, and playful rhythms leading hook-y tracks that sounds generally chipper,
It’s been fun to watch Minneapolis-based rapper Vision the Kid (Jordan Sandvig) expand his sound over the years; 2014’s “Devil” touted a polished radio-ready sound with straightforward appeal, but last year’s “Side
5to4 is the songwriting vehicle of Phil Goss, a psychotherapist based in north England who’s also a musician and writer. His previous album, 2006’s Dream Diary, explored “what it means to be
Dr. Compressor is the alias of Swiss musician/producer Yvan Gessler, who contracted a virus in 2002 that resulted in a permanent ringing noise in his left ear. Since then, he has discovered
New Albums
Infusing nostalgic spy film inspiration with a knack for hooky psych-pop expanses, Evasion is the riveting new album from Y is Nature.
MoreA beautifully atmospheric album with late-night slowcore immersion, Possession Pact is the new album from Orchid Mantis. The Atlanta-based project of artist
MoreA memorable rock album that succeeds in both anthemic soaring and emotive introspection, Disquiet is the latest from Brian Halloran. The release
MoreShowcasing a consuming sound that melds poetic lyrical introspection with a sophisti-pop allure, Scenes from the Jazz Age is a stirring EP
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