Recently, modern pop has found its way back to an ’80s sound and Castorp’s “Fool” hums along like a time capsule from that neon-tinged decade. The song’s tone is darker than most
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West Coast rapper The West Ghost has a lofty goal in mind: “In rap there’s an obvious trade-off between lyrical integrity and catchiness, and obviously trends move toward catchiness,” he explains. “There
“Won’t Go With the Flow” is a rather apt title for an artist like Robert Nix, whose charismatic and idiosyncratic songwriting certainly exists in its own theatrical, individual realm of rock —
“Chill Pill” begins with alternating between a funky energetic beat and more tranquil electronica, epitomizing brilliantly the process of transitioning from busy chaos to a relaxing couch-bound setting. The R&B-inspired vocals around
Consequences by Peridot “Capsules” is a slice of dark, spacey synth-pop magic, coming via Portland, Oregon-based husband/wife duo Peridot. The project started out as a vehicle for simple cover songs, and has
“Abigail” begins lushly and infectiously, with a serene voice accompanying gentle key trickles and jangly guitar reverberations. The guitar segment around 00:50 is a nicely angular bridge to the ensuing verse, which
Why by Junior Rocket Scientist Growing distortion and a bouncy bass line begin this tantalizing effort from Boise, Idaho-based Junior Rocket Scientist, immediately showing as excitingly likable with the vocal introduction 20
Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Vince Grant tackles a very complex and personal topic on his latest release: mental illness. With a powerfully shimmering alt-rock sound that has drawn comparisons to Manic Street Preachers
New Albums
Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Shani Weiss offers a heartfelt exploration of human connection on her EP All About Life, a six-track folk-rock collection reflecting
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Hudson Valley–based duo AM Gold, the project of Aaron Magram and drummer Dana Fasano, delivers a wide-ranging rock enthrallment on their latest
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Atlanta-based band Last Relapse return with an immersive new EP, representing their first release in 13 years. The five-track collection combines guitar-driven
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Alpha Romeo‘s new album Soft Collapse represents another successful collaboration between Jeremy Jones and Rodrigo Passannanti, fusing a talent for stirringly introspective
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