New Tracks

Brandyn Burnette – “Karma”

“Karma” is a haunting and infectious success from St. Louis-based Brandyn Burnette, who guides his powerful and ethereal vocal presence throughout lush guitar lines and bursts of late-night saxophone, courtesy of Emily Anne. About

The Land Below – “And On”

The emotionally lush “And On” recalls the most subdued efforts from The Weeknd, James Blake, and Junior Boys — all at various points, with the icy-cold synth arps reminding of the latter

mARQUIS cOMPRESSOR – “21 Thieves”

Not much is known about London-based producer/engineer Marquis Compressor; he uses a “secret alias that is about making music for music’s sake” that’s “named after the elusive piece of studio equipment that’s

Sandy – “Born Broken”

“Born Broken”, from NYC’s Sandy, presents a spacey journey filled with a nocturnal Chromatics-like synth lead, pit-pattering vocals, nonchalant vocals, and a generally psych-friendly space vibe that floats along blissfully. What the

SakkieFTW – “Experiment 1.3.2”

Vancover-based electronic musician SakkieFTW pursues a colorful and idiosyncratic take on electronica that’s “focused on the art just as much as the club.” His new EP Experiment 1.3.2 features five varied tracks,

Joyriot – “Neon Crush”

Joyriot is a rising trio based out of Tucson, Arizona, where they take inspiration from various laid-back contemporary rock influences – like Real Estate and Surfer Blood – alongside more alternative staples

The Lightning Year – “Endless Memory”

The Lightning Year is the solo project of Crystal Palace-based musician Matt Bishop, who describes his alluring new track “Endless Memory” as “a brooding rumination on a one night stand that you

New Albums

Wastrels – ‘Wastrels’

Minneapolis-based quartet Wastrels return after six years with a fantastic self-titled album, blending immersive shoegaze textures, head-nodding post-punk grooves, swirling guitars, and

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Ramo Z – ‘I hate parties’ EP

Detroit-based artist Ramo Z‘s two-track EP I hate parties captures nightlife with heart, blending introspective indie-dance and house-ready energy. “strobe lights” hypnotically

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Broke Royals – ‘Campr’

Washington, DC-based band Broke Royals explores a wide spectrum of sounds on their new album Campr, spanning enjoyable realms of rousingly anthemic

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