“Mind” from the mysterious act Paper Giants ambles like a surfer fresh off a long, successful day of riding the waves. The hazy lead riff punctuates through the drums and bass bringing
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Recently, modern pop has found its way back to an ’80s sound and Castorp’s “Fool” hums along like a time capsule from that neon-tinged decade. The song’s tone is darker than most
West Coast rapper The West Ghost has a lofty goal in mind: “In rap there’s an obvious trade-off between lyrical integrity and catchiness, and obviously trends move toward catchiness,” he explains. “There
“Won’t Go With the Flow” is a rather apt title for an artist like Robert Nix, whose charismatic and idiosyncratic songwriting certainly exists in its own theatrical, individual realm of rock —
“Chill Pill” begins with alternating between a funky energetic beat and more tranquil electronica, epitomizing brilliantly the process of transitioning from busy chaos to a relaxing couch-bound setting. The R&B-inspired vocals around
Consequences by Peridot “Capsules” is a slice of dark, spacey synth-pop magic, coming via Portland, Oregon-based husband/wife duo Peridot. The project started out as a vehicle for simple cover songs, and has
“Abigail” begins lushly and infectiously, with a serene voice accompanying gentle key trickles and jangly guitar reverberations. The guitar segment around 00:50 is a nicely angular bridge to the ensuing verse, which
Why by Junior Rocket Scientist Growing distortion and a bouncy bass line begin this tantalizing effort from Boise, Idaho-based Junior Rocket Scientist, immediately showing as excitingly likable with the vocal introduction 20
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Written between Beirut and New England, Kite without a string is the affecting debut album from the folk band John Lebanon. The
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A deeply immersive journey across dreamy pop and creative electronica tracing personal transformation, Eclosion is the memorable sophomore album from Berlin-based producer
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Showcasing a memorable alt-pop and R&B sound via a range of classical orchestration, atmospheric synths, and soulful vocals, I Asked Her is
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Blending orchestral chambergaze with melancholic fuzz rock, Breach is the stunning debut album from Detroit-based ensemble harper. The album’s title track opens
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