New Tracks

Them Jones – “These Canyons”

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

Rory McVicar – “The Act of Being Born”

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

The Sexy Russians – “Rift”

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

Erich Frisch – “The Light Ahead”

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,

Greta Salóme – “Row”

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

Von Sell – “Ivan (Revisited)”

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

Obree – “Before”

Coming out of Milan, Obree is an act specializing in synth-infused shoegaze, with a melancholic touch reminding of influences like Washed Out and Beach House. Formed by Sara Poma and Fabrizio De

New Albums

Pegasuses – ‘Sea of Joy’

Alt-folk husband and wife duo Pegasuses consume on their new album Sea of Joy, showcasing the Southampton-based act as expanding their intimate,

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Annstiina – ‘field’ EP

field is a lushly inviting piano-led EP from Annstiina, an artist based in Järvenpää, Finland. Previously succeeding in the art pop realm,

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Daniel Rodak – ‘Daniel Rodak’

Detroit-based songwriter Daniel Rodak presents his self-titled album as a stripped-back, self-produced statement rooted in folk and folk-rock tradition, recorded just outside

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