New Tracks

6 Wings – “Black Fire”

6 Wings – the North Lauderdale-based hip-hop project of Dieusen Maxime – already impressed with “Money For My Thoughts” last month, but new effort “Black Fire” is even better. The beat touts

Dakota Jones – “Hands Tied”

Brooklyn-based quartet Dakota Jones formed a little over a year ago, in which time they have written a variety of original tunes, including the soulfully captivating “Hands Tied”. The vocals, somewhat trembling

Sluka – “Higher”

Introversions by Sluka San Diego-based group Christopher Sluka is a prolific act with ten studio albums, the most recent being Introversions, which will feature music videos for all 13 tracks (compiled on

Logan Metz – “Interesting People”

Off Chicago’s soul/jazz singer-songwriter Logan Metz’s upcoming album The Last Remaining Payphone in L.A., “Interesting People” is a fun single that shows off Metz’ nostalgic dazzle. Accompanied by a rousing display of

Dubs – “White and Crazy”

The confident “White and Crazy” is a new single from Raleigh, NC-based hip-hop act Dubs, who writes, produces and records his own original songs. Not very surprisingly considering his overall, somewhat tongue-in-cheek

The Slang – “Night and Day”

The Slang’s new 5-song EP, Night and Day, was mentioned in our feature of the track “Breakthrough”, though the excellent self-titled track from that release needs some lovin’ as well. The act

New Albums

Paper Nova – ‘Black Whole’

NYC-based collective Paper Nova enthralls with a range of theatrical vocals, moody guitars, and adventurous rock dynamics throughout their new album, Black

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Michael J McEvoy – ‘Terra Cognita’

Ambient jazz, world music, and cinematic instrumentation converge across Michael J McEvoy‘s memorable album Terra Cognita, featuring legendary Brazilian percussionist Airto Moreira.

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Ben Lester – ‘Ben Lester’

Chamber-pop melodies and intricate arrangements envelop throughout Ben Lester’s self-titled debut, a 13-track collection shaped by his admiration for Brian Wilson. Released

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