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 Tracks
“Mate in Check” is a very impressive debut nsingle from Los Angeles quartet Altar Egos. They combine “elements of pop, krautrock, shoegaze, and noise” for a sound that’s rich in atmosphere and
Grippingly lush, “Ailleurs” is a stunning new track from French four-piece Grand Blanc, who released their debut self-titled EP in 2014, a full-length in 2016, and now seem poised for a big
Another new single, another impressive piece of melodic magic from Camp Candle — already impressing with “Black Friday”, “Surface”, and “Before the Night”. Again, the group employs a vivid soundscape heavy on nocturnal
“Try To Be Someone” is a melodically engaging journey of self-discovery from DONCAT, off his forthcoming album Preservation of the Spirit, out 4/27. The project of Duncan Nielsen, DONCAT reminds of The
FETES – the project of Sydney singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Cristian Campano – impresses on new single “Waiting For You” with a sound that soars. The track’s primary hook and initial verses fondly
Seemingly fit for night drives, “Division” – the debut single from Canadian dream-pop trio Plum – showcases nocturnal allure with its whisper-y vocals, subdued bass line, and hazy synth pad — a
Shimmering guitars – lush strums and jangly twangs – kick off “You’re My Man”, led throughout by engaging vocals that guide seamlessly into the symphonic expansion that occurs thereafter. The Tomicks impressed
New Albums
London-based guitarist Titus Maz digs into late-night introspection on his excellent album Midnight Station. Blending modern jazz, groove fusion, and cinematic textures,
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Prague-based label Kitty Kant Collective unveils Compilation Volume Two, an 18-track solarpunk cassette and zine. Moving across garage-punk, folk, and ambient textures,
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New Orleans-based band The Drupes deliver a stellar self-titled debut album. Fusing ’60s-revival pop, harmonious rock, post-punk, and Britpop charm, the guitar-driven
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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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