DREAMS ETC did well in releasing their new track “In the Unknown” in October, as everything from the quivering vocals to the brooding bass and ghostly lingering synth exudes a vibe fitting
New Tracks
Working off a melodic orchestral beat with glistening keys and string flourishes, Stephon Joseph shows an infectiously clear delivery on new track “We Good”. The Boston-based rapper spits fluidly and without hesitation,
Appropriately enough considering its title, “Are We Live” kicks off with the replication of a bustling live show. Rounds of applause take place over gargling synths, as a trickling guitar and incoming
“Tuesday Then” drips with longing wintry vibes, as the icicle-cold keys and droning hypnotic approach treads enjoyably through a crystallized melody that sounds like it would fit in the Twin Peaks universe.
“You Watched Me Movin'” is a funk-laden mover with a full-bodied sound, featuring a devastating hook/chorus that swells with gradual strings as charismatic vocals plead lines like “you watch me dyin'”, “you
From Sidizen King and The Strike, “Eye for an Eye” is an undeniably hook-y pop effort that shines with top-quality production and pop songwriting. Effervescent synth stabs and a fluid hip-hop delivery
“Hallucination Healer” is a spacey and hypnotic slice of dream-pop from Oakland-based group Garlands, which was founded by Lisa Light (The Lovemakers, El Elle) and Mikael Johnston (Mephisto Odyssey, Dresden & Johnston).
I was excited to premiere Eye Endless’ “Beautiful Mess” this past spring, as it introduced me and others to Marcus Bowers’ infectious genre-traversing project. It was followed up by the more majestic
New Albums
Weaving home-recorded neoclassical piano with post-rock inspiration, Where the World Can’t Find You is a moving instrumental album from Sheffield-based composer Christopher
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Showcasing a memorably rootsy Americana sound, The Long Highway is the debut album from Maine-based Michael Landgarten and The Converts. The record
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An affecting, dreamy folk allure shines throughout No Beauty Can Move Me Now, the new album from House, Once Ours. Recalling a
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Showcasing a warm sound fit for late-night driving, CHILLED VIOLIN 2 is the new album from Marvillous Beats, the project of violinist
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