Aussie group Fire to the Stars impressed mightily a few months back with Made of Fire, recorded with producer Casey Rice (Liz Phair, Tortoise, the Dirty Three) and successfully capturing “glorious, cinematic
New Tracks
Stillehavet is an act based out of Bergen, Norway, where they churn out a deeply atmospheric and developmental sound that succeeds immensely on new track “Gola Malimbe”. The band’s details are mostly
“High & Low” is a slab of fuzzy garage-rock brilliance, where suave vocals, a twangy guitar lead, fuzzy rhythmic backing and a swirling organ accompaniment churn out infectious bliss. The creators are
“stingrayface.” is a fun and loose rocker that serves as the closing track from The Bottom Feeders’ self titled debut EP, released in February. The Bottom Feeders blend elements of garage and
I really dug Aubergine Machine – the collaborative project of producer Ian Carey and vocalist Shanti Ellis – upon finding them in the summer of 2014, posting three tracks (“Hostage“, “Hostage Riddim“,
bitter’s kiss previously two featured tracks – the upbeat and spring-y “No One Will” and the lush rainy-day yearning “Love Won’t Make You Cry” – were very well-received on here, and I
LOVING by LOVING LOVING’s gorgeous eponymous debut release presents a laid-back alternative lo-fi sound, its stylistic approach reminding me fondly of Little Joy’s 2008 eponymous debut. Similarly to that, lush guitar lines
Somewhere in the midst of King Krule’s darkly developing soundscapes, Mac DeMarco’s suave psych-friendly delivery, and Dent May’s funk-laden infectiousness, Matt Elleray’s stylistic approach lives. Simultaneously infectious and atmospheric, his new track “Talk
New Albums
Scott Moran delivers an emotionally riveting album on Sixth of the Six, a poignant journal chronicling the international abduction of his daughter,
MoreLondon-based guitarist Titus Maz digs into late-night introspection on his excellent album Midnight Station. Blending modern jazz, groove fusion, and cinematic textures,
MorePrague-based label Kitty Kant Collective unveils Compilation Volume Two, an 18-track solarpunk cassette and zine. Moving across garage-punk, folk, and ambient textures,
MoreNew 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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