Canadian act Cascade Falls specialize in “languid, retro-shoegaze for pensive times”, as evidenced on the soaring track “You’re the Last One”. Airy vocals complement a dark bass line, rumbling along with a
New Tracks
Los Angeles-based group Dream Phases conjure a sound steeped in classic ’60s and ’70s influence, with elements of soul and country mingling with modern pop sensibilities for a melodic cohesion of the
Mike Sayre is an ambient artist from New York whose new release, Music for Icebergs, was inspired by the windswept ice shelves of Antarctica. The haunting, cinematic music is an ode to
The Drifter and the Dream (Part I) by Matt Townsend Gentle guitars and steadily developing strings complement the tranquil vocals of Matt Townsend to kick off the engaging “Came Down From the
The Compound EP by Meanr Mynr Denver-based livetronica artist Meanr Mynr has a wide array of influences that range from Led Zeppelin to The Glitch Mob. His career started playing guitar for
Michigan indie-rockers ATMIG emphasize the beauty of escape on new track “Trip”, whose music video chronicles a young girl who escapes familial conflict by blasting off into outer space. A solid male-female
Based out of Southern Ontario, Canada, James Wyatt Crosby shows considerable charm on new track “Candyfloss”. “I’d describe this song as being very soft and sweet, almost purposefully schmaltzy,” he explains. “We
“Good Leg” produces one of the most immediately gratifying sounds I’ve heard all year. Santa Monica, California-based Alex Siegel works his relaxed, melodic vocals around a refreshing array of Latin-tinged acoustics and
New Albums
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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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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