Previously impressing with tracks like “Hips“, Portland’s Astro Tan continues their masterful display of unique lushness with “Whiskey + Water”, a great track that finds the group experimenting with heavier textures and
New Tracks
Back in 2013 I was impressed by a submission from The Gloss, whose sound combined the sleek punchy garage-rock of The Strokes with the trashy drugged-out glam touch of Suede’s Dog Man
Cool by The Edward Furlongs The Edward Furlongs are a duo from New Jersey with a particularly sharp sound. Their brisk new track “Nagasaki” touts some Beirut-like brass flourishes over anthemic vocals and
Strong acoustical strums and string cries set “Break Or Fall” into motion, projecting a majestic quality somewhat similar to the Pumpkins’ “Tonight, Tonight”. And like that, the anthemic percussion remains with the
“Rain Is Done” is an exceptional track from Catholic Radio, an indie-rock group originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma that includes three brothers. Mellow keys and a bustling prog-rock assortment of guitars set up
SQRD is an electronic duo based in Berlin and Stockholm. Influenced by the likes of Caribou and Weval, SQRD’s new single “Beast” shows an impressive atmospheric construction with a knack for both
I’ve featured veteran Australian singer-songwriter Michael Cullen in the past, specifically the tracks “Nothing Special” and “Do You Believe?“. Both were fine representations of what makes Cullen’s music so appealing; his strong baritone
NYC-based quintet Oh! Mega! flaunt a refreshing sound that reminds me of a cross between Massive Attack’s sensuous soundscapes and Janelle Monae’s jazz-leaning versatility. “Vagaries” is a stellar track that rides on
New Albums
A haunting array of spaciously atmospheric rock and folk cohesion shines on Aftermath, the new album from Danish artist Niels Rønsholdt. The
MoreAn intoxicating house-driven sound appeals throughout NUMBERS, the debut EP from NOCOLOUR, a duo comprising German producer Marcus Voss and Cuban-born Will
MoreConsuming in its balance of atmospheric intrigue and heavy-rocking passion, Six Migrations is an ardent metal-forward success from Six Migration, the project
MoreOut of the Shadows is the stirring debut album from Shannon Smith, who presents a soulful journey of resilience, love, and transformation
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