Redshift – “Stationary”

February 8, 2016

Redshift is a one-man-band based out of San Francisco. “Stationary”, the first track of his “that’s got my words in it and are sung by me”, enters with gentle guitar twangs and finger-snaps, before

climactic percussion and anxious bass-synths envelop the soundscape as the track begins, creating a rather unsettling but melodically precise effect that leads well into the highly distorted vocal effect around the one-minute

Shel Bee – “Enough”

February 8, 2016

Shel Bee is an emerging singer songwriter from L.A. delivering hazy yet contagiously accessible pop soundscapes throughout her newly released EP, Stomping Ground. Standout “Enough” eerily begins with ritual chanting, conjuring images

Enea – “21”

February 8, 2016

Detroit-based Enea has been rapping since he was 8, though just went solo with his first mixtape – Accept Me – last year. His single “21” looks particularly primed to guide him toward

7fields – “Heart in a Cage” (The Strokes cover)

February 8, 2016

7fields’ somber acoustical take on The Strokes’ “Heart in a Cage” does what all good covers do – retain the original core of the inspiration, while transforming the style to fit the

Gibril – “Foreign Exchange Hustler”

February 8, 2016

THE FOREIGNER JJC DELUXE by GIBRILVILLE As he alternates between French and English on the infectious “Foreign Exchange Hustler”, Brooklyn-based hip-hop artist Gibril confidently shows off his worldly ambitions, a central theme

Masasolo – “Really Thought She Loved Me”

February 5, 2016

Masasolo is a dreamy psych-rock trio from Denmark, with a sound reminiscent of Tame Impala. Hypnotic vocals and a smooth-flowing bass line guide “Really Thought She Loved Me” throughout a chilled out atmosphere

Port of Est – “Valentine in My Headphones”

February 5, 2016

This is the time of year when most music blogs receive a bunch of Valentine’s Day-themed submissions, many of which are hastily thrown together. I’m not one to hate on Valentine’s, but