Gideon King and City Blog is a jazz fusion project whose new album, City Blog, is making waves among anyone who appreciates chilled-out sophistication in the vein of Steely Dan, John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter
New Tracks
Growing up in Detroit, Meniyka Kiravell found an enjoyable escape in the world of fantasy books and theater, which eventually led to her ultimate love for music. When attending college at the
GGOOLLDD’s sleek sound struck me back in 2014 with the great track “Younger Days“, a masterful blend of ’80s post-punk with more recent synth-pop infatuations (Frankie Rose was a good comparison at the
For his sixth album, Danish singer/songwriter Jacob Faurholt pursued a theme familiar to many: the “break-up album.” Written after the end of a 9-year relationship, Faurholt wrote the album particularly as a
On “Prometheus”, NYC-based Metabards combines a striking upright bass lead with a dose of Eastern-tinged hip-hop, complemented sharply by Tianya’s seductive vocals. With her moving croon and the combination of active rhythmics
When they formed about six years ago, North Carolina-based band Janus 4-14 decided to name themselves after the robot in the Woody Allen film Sleeper. It was a fun name choice for
Picture You Staring was one of my favorite albums of 2014; the group captured a cleanly atmospheric form of nocturnal pop that’s hard to rival. So, I’m always thrilled when a new TOPS
Brooklyn-based Shaun Hettinger makes lively electronic pop under the name Memoryy. His new track “All My Love” just dropped today, showcasing a sound that is reminiscent of Erasure’s majestic synth-pop hooks. Hettinger actually
New Albums
Detroit-based singer-songwriter Derby Hill crafts a warmly sincere debut EP steeped in folk, country, and roots tradition. Influenced by artists including Steve
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Minneapolis-based quartet Wastrels return after six years with a fantastic self-titled album, blending immersive shoegaze textures, head-nodding post-punk grooves, swirling guitars, and
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Detroit-based artist Ramo Z‘s two-track EP I hate parties captures nightlife with heart, blending introspective indie-dance and house-ready energy. “strobe lights” hypnotically
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Nashville-based singer-songwriter Mary Jennings delivers an impassioned sound across Pyrotechnicolor, a six-track EP written over the span of a decade. Blurring pop,
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