Slabs of alt-rock guitar and menacing vocals kick off “Zenobia” in strong form, especially as the rollicking hook reveals itself over call-and-response vocal enthusiasm and rising rhythmic involvement. The track comes via

NYC-based alternative/metal group Vajra just wrapped up a 29-show co-headlining tour, their live presence drawing acclaim from the likes of Rolling Stone, who referred to them as a “must-see act.” Fortunately, their

NYC-based Charles Sekel fronts the project First Blush, which went on hiatus after 2013’s Supersynthetic EP but has since returned with the captivating album Monologic, which released on July 14th. Emotional key-laden

Tigers and Thieves just released their captivating new track “Charminar” today. It’s the second single this summer from the act, who are based right outside of Philly. Recorded with mixing engineer/producer Brian

“Sunday Best” is the striking, opening track off Denver-based Instant Empire’s forthcoming album Last of the Lovers, out on August 8th. Their previously featured track “Slow to Reveal” touted an ’80s-tinged polish,

Los Angeles-based blues rock/pop artist Chrystyna Marie has a new album out called LIFE, which showcases the Toronto-born artist’s invigorating, bluesy vocals and integration of hook-y pop into a more hard-rocking rock