San Francisco-based Trapanese is a very promising producer who incorporates elements of Japanese soul and funk, adapted to hip-hop, in his melodically blissful beats. His new mixtape Lil Tokyo is a strong showing, particularly
New Tracks
“Neanderthals” is a beautiful piece of songwriting and production from The Dream Eaters, the project of Jake Zavracky and Elizabeth LeBaron (foermly known as ‘Jake and Elizabeth’). Both share vocal duties on
Psych-pop act Basement Surfers offer up a colorful, tripped-out soundscape on new track “Fine Art to Be Appreciated From a Toadstool”. Based between Seattle and Tacoma, the project plays live with upward
The Long Radio Silence by January Zero January Zero is an indie-rock project fronted by songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Gareth Phillips, aided by the talents of drummer Dan Piccolo, organist/mixer/editor Jim Roll, and
Evil Astronaut’s “Seasons” is an extremely hook-y, spacious gem from the Swedish duo, who impressed in January with the track “Orbit Berlin“. While that track exuded a serene, folk-laden sound with hints
If you’re a fan of Talk Talk’s later material – specifically their brilliant advancement into more atmospheric jazz, classical, and ambient with 1988’s Spirit of Eden – then there’s a very high
Miles Dismond is an artist out of Berkeley, CA, whose sound sits somewhere between the lo-fi psych-pop of Ariel Pink and hazy psychedelia of Lonerism-era Tame Impala. The DIY singer/songwriter, who records
The long-awaited new season of Twin Peaks will air on May 21st, bringing back one of the most supremely atmospheric shows in television history. In addition to the gripping camerawork and aesthetic,
New Albums
A deeply personal neoclassical release, In Omeostasi is the captivating EP from Italian composer Francesco Trento. Fusing historic acoustic piano with spacey
MoreAn enjoyably emotive rock-charged album, When and How It Happened is the compelling sophomore album from San Francisco-based band 37 Houses. Live-recorded
MoreA powerful output after decades away, Leviathan is the memorable new album from Philadelphia post-punk band Sri Lanka. The record reworks archival
MoreA riveting display of new-wave and post-punk precision, Videopticons is the new album from Vancouver-based trio The Zaxons. Built on catchy rhythms,
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