With a keen ear for melody, London quintet Swimming Tapes have found dream-pop bliss on their single “Souvenirs”. Layered guitars that sound straight out of the ’90s shoegaze era (albeit with a lot less
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“Bleach” from alternative trio Sister Wanzala succeeds in merging the group’s seemingly disparate musical influences. The brothers who make up the Bradford, UK outfit cite everyone from Steely Dan to D’Angelo to Joy Division as
Los Angeles trio Hot Rumour showcases a high-potential sound on “Run to Me”, an dazzlingly infectious rocker reminiscent of both Muse’s spacey synth-rock sentiments and The Killers’ anthemic fervor. Stylistically it may
Holland rock outfit PALMSY might be hundreds of miles from their namesake trees, but they harness that sunny energy into their latest single “You’re Far Too Cool For Me”. PALMSY’s sound treads the line
Self-titled by Saddle of Southern Darkness Saddle of Southern Darkness is an apt name for this group, as their sound is probably what you’d imagine – darkly narrative takes on twangy southern-rock
“So Right” is a simple yet affecting love song from Baskerville Jones, a talented singer/songwriter originally from Nashville but now living in Los Angeles. Getting her start on Groove Junkies’ 2012 single “Born
I hear San Diego-based group Hollywood Principle every day when I load up Rocket League; their excellent tracks “Breathing Underwater” and “Firework” are key cogs in game’s electro-pop-forward soundtrack. Considering I play that
If “I Know It’s You” is any indication, The Slow Sliders take their name to heart; the group from Lesneven, France craft a jangly shade of indie-rock cool that’s immediately likable and
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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