The Lost Poets are an elusive blues-rock duo from Stockholm, Sweden that tout a muscular, guitar-driven sound. They’re already attracting attention in Sweden (by appearing in Dolph Lundgren’s forthcoming film With You
New Tracks
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3421 is a stimulating new electronic project from Haifa, the northern capital of Israel. Their new track “Not Coming Back” – premiering here – blends elements of atmospheric free-jazz electronica (especially in
The Blank Waves by Blank Waves If LSD had a sound, it would probably be something like “Changing Sun”, the new track from psychedelic electronica trio Blank Waves. The Phoenix band’s bizarre
Behind all the electronica flourishes, it’s clear that Washington D.C.’s Fellow Creatures are a rock band that still know their way around a pop hook. “Wouldn’t You Like to Know”, from the
On “What Have You”, from Netherlands rock outfit Stillwave, the band mixes a goth post-punk aesthetic with arena-rock, making for a sound that could fill a stadium but is also deeply intimate.
Like most good R&B, “Mean 2 you” by atmospheric duo Kylypso, feels effortless. The East London duo glide on shiny synths and airy vocals throughout the track, reminding relatively of Junior Boys’
“Dancing Barefoot” by herMajesty is a cover of the 1979 song of the same name by Patti Smith, and while there are similarities between the two, there are more differences. Where Smith’s
New Albums
A riveting display of new-wave and post-punk precision, Videopticons is the new album from Vancouver-based trio The Zaxons. Built on catchy rhythms,
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An immersive prog-rock concept album, Scenes from a Revolution is the stellar new release from New Jersey-based collective Forgotten Roads. The ambitious
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Steeped in memorable folk and Americana portrayals of modern tumult and perseverance, New Scrolls is the personal new album from Connecticut-based singer-songwriter
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A beautifully cohesive collection of memorable songwriting, Lovers’ Lament is the debut four-track EP from London-based singer-songwriter Suze Harper, originally from New
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