New Tracks

Strawrest – “Need Some Life”

Alternating grippingly between quaint folk and emotive expanses, “Need Some Life” is a thorough success from Strawrest. The project comes via Norwegian musician Terje Halmrast, formerly of the band Monalia. Pulsing acoustic

Color Palette – “Grateful”

Washington, DC-based band Color Palette impress with their new single “Grateful,” which plays as a nod to the role adversity plays in shaping and strengthening oneself. A moody post-punk current emanates in

Michael Elmer – “Charlie Brown”

A soaring psych-rock radiance stirs on “Charlie Brown,” a delightful track from Michael Elmer. Catching “na-na,” vocal reflections complement the steady vocal lead, as buzzing guitar distortion and panting percussive stomps meld

JJ Sweetheart – “Heart Medal” + “Cinnamom”

Two recent singles from JJ Sweetheart impress with a heartfelt rock appeal — spanning from the fuzzier intrigue of “Heart Medal” to the more charismatic immediacy within “Cinnamom.” The former track was

Nematode – “Spirits”

Psych-pop band Nematode craft a hypnotic, immersive sound across their track “Spirits.” Lush vocals admit “I’m out of my mind,” as the production ascends from glistening keys into pit-pattering percussion, spacey synths,

Jhon Allan – “ARI”

“ARI” emits a soulful rock captivation from Jhon Allan, a Swedish-Peruvian songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. The eclectic talent describes the track as “the soundtrack to a perfect love story beginning on the

Lauren Presley – “Can I Be Happy”

Both yearning introspection and rousing rock anthemics appeal on “Can I Be Happy,” a single out today from Nashville-based artist Lauren Presley. The second and final single from Presley’s upcoming EP, Hanging

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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