Michelles is the project of Chicago-based musician Michael Daly and drummer Ryan Farnham. They released an eponymous album in 2013, with that touring lineup dissolving in late 2015. Daly then took to

A Mountain of Nonsense by Them Jones Them Jones is a five-piece out of Philadelphia cranking out some enjoyably entrancing psych-rock. “These Canyons”, off their new full-length A Mountain of Nonsense, starts

Endearing guitar twangs and a warm vocal presence kick off “The Act of Being Born” in great form, reminding of The Divine Comedy/Neil Hannon in the engaging stylistic presentation. As comforting organs

Fit for a rainy day like today (at least here), “Rift” is a moody success that reminds of Air’s chilly key-laden soundscapes throughout Moon Safari. With the injection of soulful vocals and

Eric Frisch caught my ear two years ago with the warmly infectious track “Pretty Girls“, which reminded of homages to ’50s/’60s pop in the surf-rock and AM-radio vein. That year’s album release,

Prickly synths and ardent vocals kick off “Row”, with the bridge at 00:40 suggesting the imminence of a grandiose chorus that arrives successfully. Salóme, an Icelandic-based indie-pop singer/songwriter who started violin at

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This dazzling new track from NYC-based Von Sell packs a big-time, infectious sound led by passionate vocals, whirring synth arps, and a colorful feel that leads into a brisk hook – “you’ve