Under the name La Poré, Nick Samson crafts nocturnal, dance-friendly ’80s-inspired goodness with heaps of atmosphere. The project from Columbus, Ohio makes its debut with the single “Close”, combining captivating synth hooks
New Tracks
Grow by Them Jones “Maya” provides an excellent indication of the gripping psych-rock sound throughout Them Jones’ new album Grow, streaming in full below. The Philly group impressed prior with full-length A Mountain
“Cocoon” makes a strong impression in its mere two-minute span, showing the Los Angeles duo as manufacturers of soaring rock with very memorable vocals, in the vein of Jenny Lewis and Camera
“California” is an exciting funk stomper that’s a great way to bring in a sunny weekend. Based out of Los Angeles, The Blemish is comprised of Bo Haan – a lawyer-turned-musician who
“Blow” is a song from Manifest Wallace’s recent Look Around EP. The 24-year-old rapper from Sacramento shows hypnotic charm in his melodic flow, complemented well by a spacey beat propelled by cohesive
Griff Lynch delivers “No One Cares” is the third single from Griff Lynch this year, following the grim “Don’t Count on Me” and Welsh language “Hir Oes Dy”. Lynch, the ex-frontman of
“You” touts a cool, jagged post-punk edge to the swanky guitars and vocal delivery initially, leading into a more full-bodied and melodically pleasing delivery around 00:26. This little guitar shuffle is great
Above are the most memorable tracks featured throughout May 2017, streaming on both Spotify and Soundcloud. Some tracks may be missing from the Spotify playlist, since not every track is available there
New Albums
London-based guitarist Titus Maz digs into late-night introspection on his excellent album Midnight Station. Blending modern jazz, groove fusion, and cinematic textures,
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Prague-based label Kitty Kant Collective unveils Compilation Volume Two, an 18-track solarpunk cassette and zine. Moving across garage-punk, folk, and ambient textures,
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New Orleans-based band The Drupes deliver a stellar self-titled debut album. Fusing ’60s-revival pop, harmonious rock, post-punk, and Britpop charm, the guitar-driven
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Swansea-based multi-instrumentalist Tom Emlyn’s album Passing Craze showcases his prolific, wide-ranging songcraft. Blending 1960s folk-influenced melodies, spacey synths, and touches of piano,
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