New Tracks

herMajesty – “Weightless”

herMajesty are an indie-pop act out of NYC, whose new single “Weightless” projects a post-disco backbeat with a shimmering, key/synth-laden effervescence. The hook-y refrain – “we are weightless” – easily induces fixation.

Simon D James – “Dearest Lovely World”

Written when Simon D James was volunteering in the refugee camps of the Calais Jungle, “Dearest Lovely World” is a touching effort from the Brighton-based singer/songwriter. In his volunteer work, James recognized

Mouth of Ghosts – “Tonight”

Dual, concurrent vocal layers exist amidst a dark, murmuring sound on Mouth of Ghosts’ new track “Tonight”, ascending into brighter crevices for the track’s chorus, glistening with guitars and emotion. The London

Semantics – “Painless”

After impressing with the track “Acid Test” last year, and exuding a very Wild Beasts-esque sound in doing so, Birmingham-based post-punk act Semantics are at it again with new single “Painless”. It’s

The Hails – “Younger”

Released today from Gainesville, Florida-based act The Hails, “Younger” is a sparkling new single with immediate charm. Serene vocals and quaint guitars establish the initial melody, with the vocals projecting a delicate

Alex Siegel – “Headspin”

California-based Alex Siegel impressed mightily with his 2017 tracks “Good Leg” and “Easy“, reminding of Paul Simon and Cat Stevens in an easy-breezy vein of folk with lyrical power and wit. His

Balter Band – ‘House Party’ EP

House Party is a five-track EP released today from Balter Band, a nine-piece from Bloomfield, New Jersey with a funky, jam-friendly sound. Opener “Beer Sip” beings with the emphasis on guitars and

New Albums

Tom Emlyn – ‘Passing Craze’

Swansea-based multi-instrumentalist Tom Emlyn’s album Passing Craze showcases his prolific, wide-ranging songcraft. Blending 1960s folk-influenced melodies, spacey synths, and touches of piano,

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Ryan Rickenbach – ‘Sirens’

A fantastic display of emotively impactful folk songwriting, Sirens is the debut full-length album from New York-based singer-songwriter Ryan Rickenbach. Produced by

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