New Tracks

Pale Mara – “Where I Get My Way”

Pale Mara are a Brooklyn-based duo, whose excellent new track “Where I Get My Way” comes via their upcoming EP Votive, a 5-song compilation recorded on a reel-to-reel tape machine. With pop

Henry Hall – “Comfort Zone”

Henry Hall’s music is generally engaging regardless of the moment, though it’s hitting especially well after a week like this. In the midst of so much unrest, his soaring falsetto, contagiously soaring

FAITALA – “Forty One” + “Departures”

Manchester-based trio FAITALA will release their debut EP on November 28th, and it’s preceded by the fun and danceable effort “Forty One”. From the fun chiptune-like synth section at 01:45 to the

Stann Smith – “Hooligan”

Intense vocals, solemn piano trickles, and a squiggly synth line comprise the ominous build-up throughout “Hooligan”, a darkly infectious effort from rapper Stann Smith. Focusing on “the disruptive mindset of someone who

Olivia Grace – “Blackbird”

21-year-old indie-pop singer/songwriter Olivia Grace impresses mightily on new track “Blackbird”, where she shows a Fiona Apple-like lyrical and melodic playfulness. “‘Til the blackbird flies a mile,” she sings at the concluding

Tender Glue – “Hope Street”

With hints of atmospheric distortion over soaring vocals and folk-laden acoustical build-ups, Tender Glue shows itself as a powerful project with new track “Hope Street”. It’s gritty yet very visible, alternating between

Midnight Garden – “Something Blue”

Whereas Midnight Garden’s excellent single “Down” was a spacey journey that concluded with an assortment of colorful synths that reminded of Todd Rundgren’s 1973 album A Wizard, a True Star, their new

Jesse Konrad – “Spent On Nothing”

Tuscon-based Jesse Henderson formed his solo project (Jesse Konrad) after his previous group Fischer Kings went separate ways. Tinkering with his solo sound, he took the act’s folky sound and injected various

New Albums

Jessi Robertson – ‘Dark Matter’

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Jessi Robertson crafts a journey of self-discovery and unmasking on Dark Matter, her latest album. “This spring, I was diagnosed

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Suris – ‘Pertinax’

A fantastic new album from English duo Suris, Pertinax fuses atmospheric art-pop, nostalgic rock, and immersive storytelling. Anchored by Lindsey Mackie’s emotive vocals

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