Justin Shapiro’s new album, Campfire Party (available on Spotify here), has been over a decade in the making. Shapiro, a Washington DC native, has been a part of the local scene since 2007
New Tracks
The video for Firstworld’s new track “Not Obvious” dropped today, its aesthetic blissfully reflective of the South Florida-based project’s chillwave-friendly aesthetic. Chilled-out vocals, a tight bass line, and nocturnal synths help form
Carter Vail’s “Melatonin” is a gorgeous track whose twinkling hook reminds of being hit by warm sunlight on a wintry day. Suave, subdued verses lead into this blissful chorus, with the escalating
Tell are a new two-piece from Brooklyn, who plan on releasing a 7-song EP in the upcoming months. If new track “Ivory” is any indication, Tell will be rising quickly throughout the
The striking track “Tree of Love” introduced me to Auramancer, a Belgian project from singer/songwriter Blaede that’s influenced by the grunge and alternative scene of the early ’90s. Clear references to bands
Bucolic is a project fronted by Seth Carpenter, a singer/songwriter hailing from Pitman, New Jersey. Releasing music since 2015 under the Bucolic name, Carpenter is set to release his first LP by
FLOCKS are a Cincinatti-based group that utilizes real instrumentation and samples in their crafting of engaging, hypnotic hip-hop vibes. Their debut album contains several highlights, with album opener “When You Appear, Everything
“No Rush” is an engaging hip-hop track that touts a hypnotic chorus and forceful verses. The production, courtesy of duo G E N I U S (geniuscorp), works on a suave brass-y
New Albums
Peter Xifaras and the Czech National Symphony Orchestra bring a fresh orchestral dimension to Suite Lady Greensleeves, reimagining the centuries-old “Greensleeves” melody
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Manchester-based Lee Miller Matsos‘ Metamorphosis, Pt. 3 completes his three-part EP series, pairing nostalgic ’90s alt-rock textures with synths, Mellotron, and memorable
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Carlos Grassot‘s new EP Alegría explores his Spanish heritage through a lively fusion of folk, Latin, and house music, balancing dancefloor momentum
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New Jersey-based project Bright Shining Lights deepen their cinematic approach on new album SM-02, where richer strings and fuller orchestral textures create
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