Fans of vintage power-pop and album-rock will likely find a soft spot for Milwaukee-based project The Pulltops, who are celebrating their 15th anniversary with the release of “Destination”, an upbeat and driving,
New Tracks
Thoroughly hypnotic and haunting, “Where the Mermaids Are” is a beautifully atmospheric builder from Iranian-American (currently based out of Los Angeles) pop/crossover artist Maryama. The track journeys from a relatively sparse beginning,
Austrian rockers Electric Ray and the Shockers show off a nonchalant appeal throughout their varied sound, which touches on heavy rock in addition to psych-rock, punk, and surf. New track “T.R.O.U.B.L.E.” shows
Honey Made by Mama K & The Shades Austin, Texas is a host to such great events like SXSW, that sometimes its rich local scene can go overlooked. For a fine example
Mushroom People is a brotherly duo that crafts engaging pop music, reminiscent in tone to the colorful work of Future Islands. The two brothers, Dean and Dustin Bremerich, formerly played in rock
The sound of trickling rain, alongside a jam-friendly assortment of caressing organs and warbled psych-friendly guitars, helps craft an enticing opening soundscape on Boreal Forest’s new track “Capone”. The Minneapolis-based quartet describes
Stockholm-based singer/songwriter Thomas Vilde produces a striking sound on new track “High Horse”, whose 7/4 time signature and assimilation of driving folk and rock makes for a uniquely captivating aesthetic. The chorus
The Dovecotes is comprised of several former members of the group Rare Monk, who impressed many years ago with numerous releases, and a sound that traversed across a wide variety of genres
New Albums
Swedish musician and producer Kristoffer Ragnstam, who records as They Owe Us, has spent over two decades in the alternative scene, supporting
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Stereotyping is the latest album from electronic artist Marek De Vann, also featuring Hammond organist Paolo Apollo Negri, released via influential Italian
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In The End is an emotionally raw EP from Australian outsider artist Hurb Jephasun, drawing on decades spent in Sydney’s underground music
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More People Than Teeth is the debut album from South London folk-punk band The Early Swerve, pairing infectious melodies, acoustic instrumentation, violin,
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