New Tracks

Present Waves – “Kings and Queens”

Wakeup Shot EP by Present Waves Present Waves is a fantastic solo project based in Toronto and Baltimore, producing a hugely memorable sound rooted in various forms of garage-rock, power-pop, and psych-folk. The

American Wrestlers – “I Can Do No Wrong”

AW by American Wrestlers American Wrestlers is a brand new group from somewhere vague in the US. Recently, they put their ideas to 8-track cassette. The result is the jangly goodness of “I

Lukasz Lach – “Harder”

One of the most striking song/video combinations I’ve come across this year is Lukasz Lach’s “Harder”, a continuation of the Polish singer-songwriter’s music video collaboration project. As highlighted in the previously posted “Don’t

Vision the Kid – “Devil”

Minneapolis-based rapper Vision the Kid unleashes a hectic and highly involved sound that promotes a savvy mixture of high-intensity hip-hop with smooth R&B hook stylings. Wispy synths and focused string staccatos surround Vision

Nick Raven – “Strange Days”

The tranquil, acoustic-driven stylings of Nick Raven’s new track, “Strange Days”, shows the singer-songwriter’s stylistic diversity in full stride; his previous effort, the excellent “Nineteen Fifty Three”, had more of an electric

Nehedar – “Don’t Look”

The Warming House by Nehedar Fans of powerful female singer-songwriters like Fiona Apple and St. Vincent are likely to enjoy NYC-based artist Nehedar, who produces a sound deriving from intense pop, rock, and folk.

Blue Plutos – “Shadow Chateau”

Dennett St. by Blue Plutos With new track “Shadow Chateau”, NYC/Boston-based group Blue Plutos have produced a tripped-out slice of indie-rock elegance. The effort touts a twangy deepness and warm reverb reminiscent of both

Ruane Maurice – “Farne”

UK trio Ruane Maurice produce one of the most originally intoxicating hip-hop hybrids you’ll hear this year. Although hip-hop remains a focus, especially on the vocal delivery front, the trio’s wide-reaching stylistic

New Albums

Dean Muscat – ‘LAZARENE’ EP

Enjoyable rock mystique and compelling folk intertwine on LAZARENE, the consuming new EP from Dean Muscat, a singer-songwriter based in Malta. “These

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Rayhan – ‘June Was Something’

Enthralling with a hip-hop sound that exudes both hazy summer atmospherics and emotively gripping lyricism within memorable vocal flows, June Was Something

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