Aussie group Fire to the Stars have an impressive debut called Made of Fire, recorded with producer Casey Rice (Liz Phair, Tortoise, the Dirty Three) and aiming for “glorious, cinematic melancholia, designed

Very enjoyably, “To the Sky” reminds of both David Bowie and Wild Beasts, the former reflective in the space suit-driven chorus – which aptly reminds of Suede’s glam-tinged rock quite a bit

“Change Your Heart (I Need to Change)” is a wonderfully melodic slice of bedroom-pop that has hints of Brian Wilson’s Smile in its charismatic psych-laden approach. Though the template is bare, the

Echelän describe their sound well enough, highlighting “sexy synths, tranquil-funk guitar, and deep downtempo drums” as core components of their arsenal. Such is the case on the sweeping “Perspective”, where soulful vocals

Buffalo, NY native Matthew Kaz was previously featured with the impressive track “For Now“, and “Nautical Things” takes his sound a step further, showcasing a more reserved approach with sporadic keys, descriptive

“Not Ready” is a fuzz-friendly gem that infectiously finds common ground between indie-rock and power-pop. The bouncy bass line, synth droppings, and contagious vocals combine with a conventionally fun structure and arsenal