Prettier Things by Minus World Exploring personal identity and society’s push to mold and suppress true individuality, “Prettier Things (Pretend I’m a Man)” is a standout track from Minus World. The Nova
New Tracks
Lush alt-pop and shoegaze-friendly textures converge beautifully on “Five O’Clock,” the debut single from San Francisco-based duo olive green. The new project comprises Matthew Farrell (of previously featured band Night Hikes) and
The first single from Brooklyn-based band Zoos following a four-year hiatus, “Letting Go” achieves a balance of moody rock intrigue and anthemic vocal outpourings. A spacious, nocturnal soundscape emanates right away, as
Los Angeles-based project Roses and Roses craft a moving, dreamy rock entrancement on "Touching the Sun," balancing the pain of grief and the light apparent within moving forward.
Heartrending strings and dreamy guitar trickles consume alongside vulnerable lyrical power on "The Back Room," a standout new track from Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter Greta Ruth.
Dork Shadows by Bleak Streak Stockholm-based trio Bleak Streak unveil an ominous, poignantly scathing rock invigoration on new single “Dork Shadows.” A quaint assortment of piano, brass, and simmering orchestration make for
A glistening, soulful R&B appeal shines on “My Lady,” a new track from Gemïny that showcases the North Carolina native’s knack for memorably lush soundscapes and hooky, emotive vocal introspection. The lyricism
Chicago-based band The Second Summer meld a peppy, spirited rock allure with shoegaze-y textures on recent single “Try.” Jangling guitars complement an initial vocal introspection — letting out “heard you’re moving on
New Albums
Halifax-based project Velour on Tap maps a “Maritime Gothic” psychogeography of the North Atlantic on debut EP Cruel Harbour, blending jangly indie-rock
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San Francisco-based composer Dren McDonald‘s album Vox Pterous is a deeply emotive exploration of grief, memory, and transformation, inviting a remarkable ensemble
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A deeply immersive ambient journey, The Iridescent Void finds Nevada City, California-based artist TJ Manuel crafting captivating soundscapes shaped by handcrafted improvisation
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A melodic fusion of shoegaze, indie rock, and noise-pop textures, Angers, France-based project OpusKan impresses on debut album rendez-Vous. Spanning 16 tracks,
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