Comprised of three Yale students, Vern Matz is a trio churning out a pleasantly melodic vein of pop/rock that, on new single “Shelby Park”, rides on lush piano and guitar twangs. They
New Tracks
Homebaked Methblack Magick by Pisswater Preachers Pisswater Preachers has been attracting a steady following in Cincinnati since forming in late 2016, tackling a form of unique rock somewhat in the vein of
Paris-based quartet Pampa Folks show dreamy, alluring melodic temptation throughout new track “Blind Silhouettes”. The track is an adventurous structural journey, though remaining melodically cohesive throughout. Spaghetti-western guitars embrace the first minute
London-based uah just released “Stolen”, his second release of 2017. The impressive track combines suave, blues-tinged vocals with a key-tinged soundscape that features funk guitars and a sizzling synth solo. “I believe,
Danny Townsend and Sean Mercer comprise the pop/rock project COUPON, who impress with the accessible and melodic “Radio”, which grows from a yearning synth-tinged verse to a rockin’ series of hooks. The
Suave brass kicks off “Love Love” in fine form, its sweltering melody and Ryan Dunlap’s likable vocal presence establishing a hook-y feel from the get-go. Crafting an accessible vein of folk-tinged pop,
Atlanta-based quartet Nocturnal Animals, formerly known as “Rude!”, just recently released their new EP Dark Lit Places. Opening track “Teeth” is nicely exemplary of what to anticipate, particularly a strongly melodic chorus
Mixing delectable guitar twangs with a synth-tinged undercurrent and dance-laden percussive edge, “Saint James” is an interesting new track from Denver-based act Meanr Mynr, named one of the best livetronica acts by
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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