New Tracks

Maxwell Macey – “Need to Leave”

A gorgeous debut single from Maxwell Macey, “Need to Leave” melds haunting vocal introspection with a dreamy folk-forward build. Originally from Southern California and now based in Seattle, Macey crafts a sound

Harris Mac – “Astral”

A gorgeously lush soundscape is achieved on “Astral,” a single from Harris Mac, inspired by a memorable summer — where he retreated from the city, to a farmhouse in upstate NY, and

Trip Sitter – “Deaf Ears”

An emotive rock sound shines on “Deaf Ears,” a new track from Boston-based band Trip Sitter and their new album: Then Again, It Never Was. “Sometimes I wonder what happens when we

Michael Sanders – “impression”

Austin-based artist Michael Sanders crafts a radiant, harmonious rock appeal on his new track “impression.” Fuzzy guitar delights combine with vocal layers that beckon to “come back,” — shifting into a hooky

Dawid Bestry – “w monochromie”

Channeling a soundscape representative of fleeting dreams, “w monochromie” is a new track from Polish artist Dawid Bestry. Reverbed guitars and lush vocals combine for a wistfully emotive captivation, impressing in both

Softer – “Beachball”

A memorable new track from Los Angeles-based band Softer, “Beachball” is a resonating, soaring rocker with a perseverant thematic pull. Dreamy vocal introspection pair with varied guitar tones, spanning from surf-y vibrancy

Widows Gold – “Thoughts & Prayers”

A gripping rock sound combines with sincere laments on current harsh realities within “Thoughts & Prayers,” a track from Widows Gold. The California-based act has caught our ears in the past with

Dead Links – “Waves (Checking Out)”

Melding alt-country and freak-folk within a successfully surreal Western soundscape, “Waves (Checking Out)” is a recent track from Dead Links. The project of Cleveland-based artist Luke Evans excels with a narrative-friendly folk

New Albums

MARA WANNA – ‘how dreadful’

Hamtramck, Michigan-based artist MARA WANNA consumes across her new album, how dreadful — navigating grief and growth with inventive, hook-driven artistry. Blending

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Erro – ‘Shadowland’

Pittsburgh-based project Erro, led by multi-instrumentalist Nikki Stagel, impresses again with Shadowland, a new album that fuses shimmering pop-rock textures, ethereal dreaminess,

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Ellie Walker – ‘The Balance EP’

Cambridgeshire, England-based Ellie Walker’s The Balance EP is a four-song success, weaving intimate indie-folk charm with heart-on-sleeve pop elements. Across its tracks,

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