The Magic Lightnin’ Boys procure a vein of music that’s comfortably notalgic, steeped in blues and swamp-rock influences that remind instantly of classic-rock greats like The Allman Brothers and ZZ Top. The
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Hectic tribal percussion, distant vocal yelps, and an ominously frantic piano progression kick off the richly atmospheric “Falling”, the new single from Toronto-based electronic artist Totemic. A rising figure in the Toronto
“Beautiful Mess” is seductively engaging from the get-go, with sharp vocals and a swanky funk bass line leading as an organ swells in the background. Marcus Bowers’ vocals are deliciously funky and
As Great American Canyon Band, the husband-and-wife duo Paul and Kris Masson blend indie-rock, pop, and folk into one touching sound. With its echoing guitars and sky-scraping harmonies, “Crash” is a vast-sounding
Indie-pop singer/producer Rhett Rowan knows how to paint a vivid picture, even if it isn’t always the prettiest one. Her lyrics and delivery are reminiscent of Lana Del Rey’s swooning portraits of
Starar impressed a year ago with the gauzy shoegaze beauty “Talisman“, and the duo is back at it with the wonderfully mellow “Ride”, which evokes imagery of cruising through a desert just
Ronjo V is the Austin-based duo of Ryan Joseph and Keith Morgan, tactful surveyors of contemporary psych-rock – the sort that’s persistently melodic and colorful, without getting swept in the over-indulgent tendencies
If their half-parenthetical band name didn’t give it away, Weird Pennies (Of Raleigh) are slightly off-kilter. The synth lines that kick off “Permanently Brand New” add a quirky juxtaposition to the booming
New Albums
Favourite Armchair‘s self-titled album stirs as a creative showcase of art-folk and psychedelia. Featuring a multi-instrumental ensemble, the record explores life’s fragile,
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An immersive, atmospheric work shaped by stillness, Ocoeur‘s new album Greener Grass, Clearer Water explores nature’s fragility and renewal. The album blends
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An eclectic ten-chapter journey from Czech composer and keyboardist Otto Orany, 10 Blue-Penciled Stories features a hybrid ensemble of saxophone, clarinet, oboe,
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A captivating blend of intricate harp arrangements and melodic folk-pop, Stephanie Babirak‘s new album Rotten Fruit masterfully explores morality and identity. The
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