“Good Leg” produces one of the most immediately gratifying sounds I’ve heard all year. Santa Monica, California-based Alex Siegel works his relaxed, melodic vocals around a refreshing array of Latin-tinged acoustics and
New Tracks
A hazy dream-pop organ sequence kicks off “Falling Apart”, before a bouncy key-laden progression takes form alongside glistening trickles. The beginning to the track is immediately enticing, a fine result the byproduct
No More Revolutions by Smashing Birds Smashing Birds is a Belgian act whose debut EP, No More Revolutions, casts an enticing ’80s-themed spell on listeners, with a contemporary guitar crunch thrown into
With its suave piano lines, pleasant brass-laden additions, and familiar vocal presence, “Take Your Time (Stay On Your Feet)” wonderfully channels the likes of Van Morrison and Elvis Costello. The new track
Hmayra by Shubh Saran New York-based Indian guitarist and composer Shubh Saran has performed throughout the world, captivating audiences in Canada, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and India in addition to stateside. His music touts
Twangy electric and swaying acoustics contribute to a warm, comforting sound to kick things off on Mark Rogers’ recent track “Right Here”. Although not breaking down stylistic barriers or treading too far
“Should’ve Gone With You” is a very melodic piece of psych-pop that successfully aims to mix joyful contemplation with nostalgia. There’s a vintage, hypnotic feel in the track’s production and tone —
New Orleans-based songwriter and producer Rathbone deBuys will be releasing his solo EP sometime this year. An experienced producer for many other acts, Rathbone shows an extreme talent for songwriting and vocal
New Albums
Following a career as an industrial rock vocalist, Tokyo-based Yuichi Nishikawa pivoted to composition after a vocal disorder, eventually scoring over 50
MoreFounded by Ed Silva in 2007, the project Cries of Redemption serves up two decades of unreleased material on the LP Patterns.
MoreCounty Durham quintet The Casbahs channel decades of British guitar-rock heritage into their excellent sophomore album, Peasants of the Show. Recorded at
MoreSan Francisco-based collective Wreckless Strangers continues their “Ameri-Cali Soul” stylishness with Dirty Souls, a six-song EP produced by four-time Grammy winner Dave
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