New Tracks

Tuarrah – “The Execution”

“The Execution” is a recently released B-side from Tuarrah’s debut anonymous EP, which she released last spring. It’s a very consuming track, developing from ominous acoustics before the vocals kick in at

Baer Traa – “Stone Cold Woman”

Holland-based singer/songwriter Baer Traa (pronounced as Bear Trà) produces a soulful sound, helpfully inspired by soul singers like Marvin Gaye and Bill Withers, in addition to songwriters like James Taylor and Jackson

Black Light White Light – “California Love”

“California Love” is a shimmering track from Swedish psych-rockers Black Light White Light, who previously impressed with the captivating “King Kong” last month. Bright, psych-friendly guitars kick things off, as hypnotic vocals

The Faded North – “State I’m In”

Released on Monday, “State I’m In” is a new single blending shoegaze-y sentiments with post-rock rhythms and indie-rock, a success on all fronts for The Faded North, who hail from Britain though

Novagolde – “Jail”

Jail by Novagolde Madison, Wisconsin trio Novagolde get to the thick of it right away on new track “Jail”, its beginning fading into a suave and catchy vein of rock alongside vocals

Pampa Folks – “Here I Am”

Paris-based quartet Pampa Folks first grabbed me with the track “Blind Silhouettes” in December, touting a mixture of a melodic lushness and Spaghetti-western guitars. Pampa Folks’ continue their versatile sound on new

Stranger Things – “Gravity”

Formed in 2010, Stranger Things is the project of longtime friends Gabriel Wingård and Anna Falk, from Stockholm, Sweden. Their debut EP, Where You Go, released in 2012. This spring, the duo

Miki Montebello – “Myself”

Miki Montebello’s debut album Blanco Tigre shows a consuming vein of pop with infleunces from R&B and folk. The release touts a nice degree of stylistic variation and knack for both hooks

New Albums

TJ Manuel – ‘The Iridescent Void’

A deeply immersive ambient journey, The Iridescent Void finds Nevada City, California-based artist TJ Manuel crafting captivating soundscapes shaped by handcrafted improvisation

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OpusKan – ‘rendez-Vous’

A melodic fusion of shoegaze, indie rock, and noise-pop textures, Angers, France-based project OpusKan impresses on debut album rendez-Vous. Spanning 16 tracks,

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Dust Choir – ‘Dust and Sand’

A collaboration between songwriter Ed Reilly and producer Lee Thompson, Dust Choir enthralls throughout new album Dust and Sand. Blending Americana, folk,

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Lydia Fairhall – ‘The Narrows’

Chronicling the varied, challenging paths throughout life, The Narrows is the sophomore album from Australian singer-songwriter Lydia Fairhall. Tracks like “Heavy Is

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