Stockholm-based project A Hope for the Future is comprised of five talented musicians who are fond of both male and female vocal sections, citing inspirations like Belle & Sebastian, Fleetwood Mac, and
New Tracks
“New Light” is the first single off Brain Tan’s upcoming EP, out in September. Sonorous vocals, a galloping funk-bass, and wistful effervescent synths align with shimmering guitars to result in a freshly
We featured Brooklyn-based act Plastic Picnic’s “Nausea in Paradise” back in May, noting how seamless the four Pacific Northwest transplants crafted a sound touching on shimmering post-punk and relaxed West Coast vibes. “Nausea in
“Escape” is headlined by lush French female vocals and a more forcefully infectious male lead, these alternating vocal deliveries aided well by a tight infusion of electronica and pop/rock; the former is
Based out of Orlando, Florida, Everlost is the project of multi-instrumentalist Jared Kay, who wrote and plays everything on his new album Live and Let Go, which was released August 6th. From
Australian act Nick de la Hoyde crafts an entrancing vein of electro-pop that values accessibility but also riveting soundscapes. His recent track “Never Gonna Beg For It“, with over 100k YouTube views,
Anne Steele wrote the effervescent and upbeat “Love Can Take Us There” after the Pulse night club tragedy this past June. On the track, she pursues a “love trumps hate” ideology that
“Silent Companion” is ushered in with tranquil confidence, the lush woodwind-like samples building beautifully as the throbbing-heartbeat percussion provides a rhythmic foundation as the keys and soulful vocals trickle in. Ellis Rhodes’
New Albums
New York-based Canadian artist Melissa Geurts creates what she calls “nervous system anthems,” set within a consuming dark synth-pop aesthetic. Her sophomore
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Brooklyn-based artist Sanford: returns with the expansive Big Tent Revival, a self-produced record that picks up exactly where his previous effort, Extinguished
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The project Hunki Dori embraces a lushly absorbing, atmospheric minimalism on the album Ciclo. Warm, detailed productions excel with gorgeous soundscapes, also
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Philadelphia-based band Cigarettes for Breakfast embrace bedroom-project origins with their excellent colour wheel EP, a follow-up to their acclaimed 2025 sophomore LP
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