Avant Garden by Asava “Avant Garden” is the first release from Philadelphia-based duo Asava, who have three other singles ready on the future docket and have a monthly release schedule planned. So
New Tracks
We already knew Rudy & The Dunk Reactions was a project full of fun, evidenced by their “Game of Drones” music video a little over a month ago. Now, the 31-year old electronic
The debut single from Tokyo-based trio Baby Fire, “Water” latches onto a vein of dreamy, shoegaze-influenced pop that fans of Blonde Redhead and Asobi Seksu will greatly enjoy. Apart from all possessing
“Ella For Real” is a very impressive first showing from Modern Leisure, a new indie-pop/folk-rock project headed by Casey Banker (formerly of Shady Elders, The Don’ts and Be Carefuls). Naming influences like
An impressive and so-far prolific group of Charlotte, NC, Ancient Cities was formed in 2013 by multi-instrumentalist/songwriter Stephen Warwick, who some may recognize from his acclaimed 2010 solo release Talking Machine. Several of
See Ame is a solo project out of San Francisco, already capable of haunting dream-pop soundscapes that bring to mind Beach House’s ethereal lushness as well as Chromatics’ nocturnal stirrings. Per Ame,
Cael Dadian is a fiercely talented pop songwriter and vocalist whose recent gospel infusions have resulted in two phenomenal tracks: “Saved” and “Pay It Back”. Listening to his rich sound, it’s amazing
Aussie rock group Hailer impressed numerous times in years past, especially with the tracks “Spooky Clams” and “Digging Holes“. The former’s sound beckoned to a unique mold of dark Brit-pop (early Suede, Auteurs)
New Albums
Scott Moran delivers an emotionally riveting album on Sixth of the Six, a poignant journal chronicling the international abduction of his daughter,
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London-based guitarist Titus Maz digs into late-night introspection on his excellent album Midnight Station. Blending modern jazz, groove fusion, and cinematic textures,
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Prague-based label Kitty Kant Collective unveils Compilation Volume Two, an 18-track solarpunk cassette and zine. Moving across garage-punk, folk, and ambient textures,
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New 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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