I stumbled across this eclectic compilation of acts currently on Washington, DC-based independent label OMUMO, formed last year by multi-instrumentalist and producer Brad Atefi. Hip-hop, electronica, folk, and rock are all fair
New Tracks
I’ve had “Let Me Know” on repeat since it was submitted to me sometime last week. It went live yesterday, and to anyone listening the immediate appeal should be evident. The sixth
m o t h d r o p s are a dazzling psych-rock project out of Los Angeles, whose two new just-released tracks – “veal fiction” and “sexii maharishi” – completely hit
Psychic Shakes is the solo project of Southampton-based Max McLellan, who produces a hypnotic and funky sound featuring suave vocals, melodic guitar twangs, and “shimmering 7th chords” — all in a quest
These three tracks from Oklahoma City-based Special Thumbs come off their 4-song EP Pollen, released in October. As evidenced in these efforts, the group emphasizes melodically captivating vocal harmonies, bluesy guitars, and
“You Make Me Feel So Good” is a fluttering and bluesy track from the heart, with a great and funk-friendly hook that has Dino Jag telling of a spell-like trance. The second
With the spacey synth arpeggio and nostalgic melody brimming through from the get-go on new track “Ms. Outlaw”, it’s likely not too surprising that San Ographer’s newest effort was inspired by the
“the earth from the air” is a soaring and effervescent pop spectacle from thevillainandi, the solo project formed by Daniel Charles Toone in 2013. Performing on XFM, for Communion Records, and at
New Albums
The captivating debut album from Rome-based producer Jomoon, Sugar develops wonderfully through inventive soundscapes and emotionally melodic charm — infusing aspects of
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Shadows and Lies, the sophomore album from North London composer Rob Fairweather’s project FellowFeel, is an evocative exploration of perception and fractured
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Auburn, Maine-based collective The Nightbirds unleash a raw, climactic rock sound on ART., their newly released album. Recorded in a basement indie
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On the ambitious Redux Trilogy, London-based project Coaxial delivers three distinct releases — Redux Media, Firemaniac, and Wittgenstein–Cronkite–Hellholes — designed for simultaneous
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