New Tracks

Phellotape – “Hungry Ghost”

A soulful, heart-aching immersion takes hold on “Hungry Ghost,” a track from Phellotape that enamors in its mixture of melodic vocals, brass-y suaveness, and gorgeous string infusions. Comprising Alice Phelps and Tom

Pink Contrails – “TOO DYNAMIC”

A wonderfully woozy composure lingers on “TOO DYNAMIC,” a track from Pink Contrails that excels in its trickling guitar tones and hazy synth atmospherics. Soulful vocal layers emerge seamlessly as the synths

Course – “Window Seat”

A lushly magnetic pop charm flows throughout “Window Seat,” a track from Chicago-based band Course. Their sound melds dream-pop and indie-rock prowess, reminding fondly of Alvvays, and on “Window Seat” embraces the

Toria Rainey – “Cowboy Song”

A resonating track about belonging and identity from Toria Rainey, “Cowboy Song” resonates in its folk-pop appeal and metaphorical prowess — employing “cowboyhood” as a depiction of “feeling like an outsider, a

Reduction in Force – “No ID”

San Diego-based project Reduction in Force continues an impressive run of singles with “No ID,” showcasing a hooky synth-touched alt-rock sound within lyrical commentaries of identity, labels, and societal pressure. Led by

Carter Ace – “LITTLE BIT OF CONVERSATION”

Pop, funk, and hip-hop stylings coexist with infectious, heartfelt enthrallment on “LITTLE BIT OF CONVERSATION,” the new track from Carter Ace and his forthcoming album, SPADE, out in August. The Los Angeles-based

Kristen Castro – “Summer Rain”

A dreamy, jangling pop appeal shines on “Summer Rain,” an alluring new single from Nashville-based artist Kristen Castro. Coming via her upcoming debut album Capricorn Baby, out on August 29th, “Summer Rain”

Pony Gold – “Impossible Dream”

Canadian alt-country artist Pony Gold consumes with a powerful sound on new single “Impossible Dream,” coming via her upcoming album High Road Reverie, out on October 3rd. “I wrote this song in

New Albums

The Drupes – ‘The Drupes’

New Orleans-based band The Drupes deliver a stellar self-titled debut album. Fusing ’60s-revival pop, harmonious rock, post-punk, and Britpop charm, the guitar-driven

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Tom Emlyn – ‘Passing Craze’

Swansea-based multi-instrumentalist Tom Emlyn’s album Passing Craze showcases his prolific, wide-ranging songcraft. Blending 1960s folk-influenced melodies, spacey synths, and touches of piano,

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Ryan Rickenbach – ‘Sirens’

A fantastic display of emotively impactful folk songwriting, Sirens is the debut full-length album from New York-based singer-songwriter Ryan Rickenbach. Produced by

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