German singer and multi-instrumentalist Boris Rogowski is The Society Islands, a solo project that successfully touches upon several styles and reference points — from Beach House’s dream-pop to Gorillaz’ electro-pop exploration and
New Tracks
New post-rock trio Cold, Cold Heart produce a consistently gorgeous atmosphere throughout their track “Stand/Still”. Gentle guitar twangs and soft aquatic-like trickles comprise the beginning, which flows with a comfortable sameness throughout
Earlier this year, I wrote about emerging singer/songwriter Amatus and her thrilling track “Run Fast”, a fresh pop effort with orchestral flourishes that was reminiscent of Grimes and Janelle Monae (in addition
Montreal-based duo Vesuvio Solo is comprised of Cameron Maclean and former TOPS bassist Thom Gillies, who produce a wonderful sound steeped in jangly guitars and soft synth flourishes. The result is somewhere
Boston-based rockers Couch Jackets’ new track “Frozen Death (Happy Ending)” showcases a wide assortment of enjoyable twists and turns, even in the first minute alone. Snarling guitars and an angsty vocal delivery
Over the past week I’ve been spinning Fela Kuti’s recently-released Vinyl Box Set 3, which has enough highlights to affirm to any listener that Kuti produced some of the most vibrant, stylistically
boy by fou It’s nice to hear some new material from Fort Werth-based dream-pop group Fou, who impressed two years ago with their track “Don’t You Know?” Now with several re-recordings and
For anyone who listened to Happy Dagger’s “Indian Summer” – a track featured two months ago with some wonderful Tame Impala psych-rock vibes – the success of Jesse Robertson’s newest track won’t be surprising.
New Albums
London-based project The Willis Ordeal delivers an inviting and organic charm with their new four-track EP, recorded in a single day on
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A memorable farewell, The Best of JustFolk 2012–2025 captures the folk-rock trio’s harmonious, wisdom-lined songwriting across thirteen years, rooted in classic influences
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Karey Lee‘s new album REDEMPTION is a heartfelt testament to survival and rebirth, channeling rock, Americana, and soul into hard-won catharsis. “I
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Athens, Greece-based duo Hollow Shift showcase a riveting darkwave sound across Reload, an EP that leans into pulsing electronics and nocturnal momentum.
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