Henry Hall’s music is generally engaging regardless of the moment, though it’s hitting especially well after a week like this. In the midst of so much unrest, his soaring falsetto, contagiously soaring
New Tracks
Manchester-based trio FAITALA will release their debut EP on November 28th, and it’s preceded by the fun and danceable effort “Forty One”. From the fun chiptune-like synth section at 01:45 to the
Intense vocals, solemn piano trickles, and a squiggly synth line comprise the ominous build-up throughout “Hooligan”, a darkly infectious effort from rapper Stann Smith. Focusing on “the disruptive mindset of someone who
21-year-old indie-pop singer/songwriter Olivia Grace impresses mightily on new track “Blackbird”, where she shows a Fiona Apple-like lyrical and melodic playfulness. “‘Til the blackbird flies a mile,” she sings at the concluding
With hints of atmospheric distortion over soaring vocals and folk-laden acoustical build-ups, Tender Glue shows itself as a powerful project with new track “Hope Street”. It’s gritty yet very visible, alternating between
Whereas Midnight Garden’s excellent single “Down” was a spacey journey that concluded with an assortment of colorful synths that reminded of Todd Rundgren’s 1973 album A Wizard, a True Star, their new
Tuscon-based Jesse Henderson formed his solo project (Jesse Konrad) after his previous group Fischer Kings went separate ways. Tinkering with his solo sound, he took the act’s folky sound and injected various
Based out of London, dream-rock group Heavy Heart released their new track “Teenage Witch” aptly enough on Halloween. Immediately apparent is the rich contrast between serene vocals and muscular yet tonally receptive
New Albums
Roomful of Strangers is the fourth studio album from Finnish singer-songwriter Tom Tikka. Blending ’80s-friendly guitar progressions, power-pop hooks, and stately piano
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Impressing across both heavy rock vigor and dreamier soundscapes, Climax is the instrumental rock album from Italian guitarist Luigi Chiappini, performing as
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Eternal Beta Mode is a memorable conceptual electronic album from Budapest-based producer Zságer Balázs. Blending experimental electronica with cybernetic textures and modular
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The Theory is a dynamic, emotionally visceral electronic EP from Boston-based musician MOMARZ. Fusing synthwave electronic textures with organic piano melodies and
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