New Tracks

A Lot Of Water – “Heavy Door”

Portland, OR-based quartet A Lot Of Water unveil a dreamy rock grip on new single “Heavy Door,” exuding a hypnotic entrancement in its hazy vocal work and layered guitars. Fuzzy rhythm guitars

Half Bath – “Tank Parade”

Washington D.C.-based project Half Bath pairs a hypnotic folk-rock charm with poignant commentary on political excess and egotism — written specifically in protest of the June 14th military parade in Half Bath’s

Louise Weseth – “On Vulnerability”

A memorable sound, steeped in dreamy rock jangles and synth-laden pop lushness, emanates throughout “On Vulnerability” — the latest track from Norwegian artist Louise Weseth. The second single from the artist and

RIMENY – “Sweet Tea”

A soulful production with heartfelt vocal layers, suave piano, and tender guitar-laden affections, “Sweet Tea” is another standout track from RIMENY. The alt-pop project of Zak Engel caught our ears with the

Queen Bonobo – “Waiting Tables”

“Waiting Tables” is a personal, affecting success from Queen Bonobo, who describes the release as “about getting clear in the vision of how I want my life to be and letting all

Midnight Granger – “Something’s For Nothing”

A mellow, inviting introspection enamors on “Something’s For Nothing,” a track from Midnight Granger that charms in its balmy mixture of lush guitars and dreamy keys. The project of New York-based artist

OTHEOSE – “No Answers Given”

“No Answers Given” is a consuming electronic pop production from Toronto-based artist OTHEOSE, developing from brooding bass-laden bustling into riveting synth work and vocal layers. The release follows up the excellent “Sundown,”

Ghost Party – “Ghostwriter”

Fuzzy guitar pulses, playful vintage organs, and harmonious vocal layers enamor across “Ghostwriter,” a recent psych-revival single from Ghost Party. The project of guitarist and singer-songwriter McCullough Ferguson enamors with a hooky,

New Albums

The Drupes – ‘The Drupes’

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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Tom Emlyn – ‘Passing Craze’

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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Ryan Rickenbach – ‘Sirens’

A fantastic display of emotively impactful folk songwriting, Sirens is the debut full-length album from New York-based singer-songwriter Ryan Rickenbach. Produced by

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