New Tracks

New Lewis Album, Romantic Times, Surfaces

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

GGOOLLDD – “Younger Days”

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

Kyle Bauder – “Mudmen”

“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

The Slang – “Feels Like Work”

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

Tatli Patatesler – “Gün Battl”

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.

Clocks & Clouds – “Audeamus”

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

AstroMike Gordon – “I’ve Been to Berlin”

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

MARA WANNA – ‘how dreadful’

Hamtramck, Michigan-based artist MARA WANNA consumes across her new album, how dreadful — navigating grief and growth with inventive, hook-driven artistry. Blending

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Erro – ‘Shadowland’

Pittsburgh-based project Erro, led by multi-instrumentalist Nikki Stagel, impresses again with Shadowland, a new album that fuses shimmering pop-rock textures, ethereal dreaminess,

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Ellie Walker – ‘The Balance EP’

Cambridgeshire, England-based Ellie Walker’s The Balance EP is a four-song success, weaving intimate indie-folk charm with heart-on-sleeve pop elements. Across its tracks,

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