Ever since I posted about Lewis’ lost classic, L’Amour, three years ago, I’ve received several emails from record labels (of varying sizes) asking if I knew where or who Lewis is. I wish
New Tracks
On new track “Younger Days”, Milwaukee-based GGOOLLDD expertly blend elements of ’80s post-punk with more recent synth-pop infatuations, resulting in a sound that reminds me significantly of Frankie Rose (listen to “Know
“Mudmen” is a superb track from Canadian singer/songwriter Kyle Bauder, who describes the eclectic sounds throughout his new album Caution!Curve as “a cross between MGMT, Gorillaz, Joel Plaskett, and Tame Impala.” It’s quite a
Columbus, Ohio, rock group The Slang is the type of group you may have heard before without knowing it; their songs have been used by an assortment of TV outlets like HBO
Turkish group Tatli Patatesler merge shoegaze and indie-pop aesthetics to create a stunningly gorgeous sound. Together for just over a year at this point, their released tracks feature ethereal soundscapes steeped in guitars and spacey synths.
Season's End b/w Here At Home by Shadow Folk The Halifax, Nova Scotia psychedelic music scene is booming. One of the best-sounding groups to emerge recently from there is Shadow Folk. A four-piece that
Minneapolis trio Clocks & Clouds produce a unique meshing of traditional classical beauty and reverberating post-rock. The first listen to “Audeamus” makes comparisons to energetic classical-driven groups like World’s End Girlfriend or
In addition to strong tracks like “Ministry Song” and “Youthful Spite“, one of my favorite tracks off AstroMike Gordon’s exceptional new album is “I’ve Been to Berlin”. Its beginning features a mellow
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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