On infectious track “Missing”, an ode to punk icon Johnny Rotten, London post-punk/power pop trio Manilow unleash a bevvy of warm guitar fuzz, stampeding percussion, and emotive vocals (which launch into a
New Tracks
NYC/Boston-based group Blue Plutos wowed a few months back with their twangy jangle-pop gem “Shadow Chateau“, one of six tracks off their new album Dennett St.. The release has sounded particularly apt the
German singer and multi-instrumentalist Boris Rogowski is The Society Islands, a solo project that successfully touches upon several styles and reference points — from Beach House’s dream-pop to Gorillaz’ electro-pop exploration and
New post-rock trio Cold, Cold Heart produce a consistently gorgeous atmosphere throughout their track “Stand/Still”. Gentle guitar twangs and soft aquatic-like trickles comprise the beginning, which flows with a comfortable sameness throughout
Earlier this year, I wrote about emerging singer/songwriter Amatus and her thrilling track “Run Fast”, a fresh pop effort with orchestral flourishes that was reminiscent of Grimes and Janelle Monae (in addition
Montreal-based duo Vesuvio Solo is comprised of Cameron Maclean and former TOPS bassist Thom Gillies, who produce a wonderful sound steeped in jangly guitars and soft synth flourishes. The result is somewhere
Boston-based rockers Couch Jackets’ new track “Frozen Death (Happy Ending)” showcases a wide assortment of enjoyable twists and turns, even in the first minute alone. Snarling guitars and an angsty vocal delivery
Over the past week I’ve been spinning Fela Kuti’s recently-released Vinyl Box Set 3, which has enough highlights to affirm to any listener that Kuti produced some of the most vibrant, stylistically
New Albums
Abbotsford, BC-based artist Unsystematic808 impresses on his debut full-length, Unsystematic — touting a bold fusion of electronic sounds, fit for both club-set
MoreTucson-based artist The Manor Born consumes with an introspective EP in see you next year, blending early-2000s indie-rock sensibilities with post-punk revival
MoreExcelling in both rock-forward passion and subdued contemplations, Destined to Fail is the new EP from Violet Love, the project of Michigan-based
MoreMoving between post-punk introspection and high-voltage rock energy, EP2 is a thorough success from Riverside, California-based band Loser Demon. Beneath the bracing guitars and anthemic
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