On most of their tracks, The Jinxes craft sugary indie-pop with twinkling keys, tugging strings, and soaring male-female harmonies. All of this has been accomplished before in a stylistic sense, but The Jinxes
New Tracks
I was able to clock this compilation at around one hour exactly. I think it’s a great 60 minutes, one that follows the recent months’ trend of catering almost exclusively to the
Energetic Australian rockers The Lockhearts blend the anthemic hard-rock of groups like Cheap Trick with a dash of contemporary glam. New single “FREAKSHOW” is an energetic tour-de-force that is ceaselessly pulsating, centered
Lael Summer’s soulfully infectious delivery is reminiscent of two bits of nostalgia for me: classic soul tracks from Tarantino’s Jackie Brown, and Style Council efforts featuring Dee Lee on lead vocals. Both of
Brooklyn-based duo Hunter & Wolfe separate themselves from many in the Williamsburg indie-rock scene, opting for Elliott Smith/Jeff Buckley naturalism as opposed to stylistic gimmicks or image-first presentations. At many points throughout their
Simon Adams has traveled the world — teaching in Indonesia, and eventually finding a home in Seoul, South Korea. Throughout this travels, he has kept his hand on the pulse of the
The always-stylish Little Dragon deliver more intoxicating synth-pop goodness with “Paris”, which balances nonchalant synth pattering with French whispers and Yukimi Nagano’s sharp croon. Zane Lowe, who premiered the track, considers Little
Based out of Lille, France, electronic producer Onie makes music ideal for nighttime driving. At least that’s the case on “Love Me”, a slice of ’80s-tinged seduction that balances tranquil female pop vocal
New Albums
Fernando’s Eyes continues strong songwriting and savvy sense for dark atmospherics with Bonus Tracks & Remixes, a companion release to Center of
MoreDownTown Mystic, the long-running rock ‘n’ roll project of American songwriter Robert Allen, engages thoroughly with Mystic Highway, an EP steeped in
MoreToronto-based duo Loveproof immerse with their sophomore LP, Neon Blood Volume 2 — a 10-track collection that fuses dream pop, indie rock,
MoreNYC-based band Zemog El Gallo Bueno enthrall across their seventh album, ¡Ya Tú Sabes! U All Reddy Noe., showcasing a vibrant blend
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