Akshara Music Ensemble was formed in 2008 by Carnatic musician, composer, and educator Bala Skandan, who infuses classical Carnatic (South Indian) ragas and talas with jazz improv, world music, and various modern
New Tracks
Playful vocals and a variety of instrumentation – from harmonica to accordion – comprise the colorful track “Forget About Yesterday”, a new one from Ajay Mathur, who was featured in 2016 for his
Previously impressing with the catchy single “Frame of Mind” last year, Sam Levin is back at it with the equally engaging “First World Problems”. The track works off a minimalist snare beat
“Crossing Corners” is a just-released track from Pennsylvania singer/songwriter Kyle Meadows, who previously impressed on the tracks “Low Time Call” and “Goin’ Down“. It may be his most captivating and eclectic to
Hailing from Newcastle upon Tyne, Idle Hands is a new act whose debut single “Swarm of Fear” is a beautiful success. Trickling acoustics and a somber touch of strings lead into a
“Fire” is a single off Sgmaniak’s debut album No Sleep, which releases on Friday. The track touts quite the structural adventure, beginning with a nocturnal electro-pop groove with a funky R&B tinge.
Released in the past week, “Stay” is a hook-y and upbeat new single from Vaarwell, meshing trickling dream-pop guitars with melodic vocals and pulsating synth work. The Lisbon-based act mixes their appreciation
Dublin producer/instrumentalist Sal Dulu made a striking impression with the track “Tyko” in January, touting a versatile sound that ranged from Twin Peaks-esque darkness to energetic J-Pop inspiration and dubstep. The atmosphere
New Albums
Chicago-based singer-songwriter Sacha Mullin embraces a stylish pop-forward direction on Social Touch, his fourth album, balancing art-rock sophistication with sleek synth-pop hooks
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Blue Drops is the excellent debut full-length from Toronto-based band Azure Rose, showcasing a hazy blend of dream pop, shoegaze, and jangly
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Kwasi masterfully fuses alternative hip-hop, punk, indie, and emo-rock on Outstanding MISFIT, a fourteen-track debut album tracing the volatile relationship between the
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Technicolour delights in a variety of heartfelt, hooky pop creations from Sydney-based singer-songwriter Holly Wild, embracing the full spectrum of love, vulnerability,
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