Premiere: Twinkles – “In My Dreams”

December 1, 2015

With a haunting piano lead quickly accompanied by strings and synth trickles, “In My Dreams” is enthralling from the get-go. Fluid vocals flow smoothly over the piano and synths, with the bridge

Wild Nothing – “To Know You” + “TV Queen”

November 24, 2015

One of my favorite groups, Wild Nothing, just announced they’ll have a new album out next year. Life of Pause will be released on February 19th and can be pre-ordered here. It’s

LEO – “Murf”

November 19, 2015

Taking a cue from lushly melodic gems from various genres, from the Beatles and Tame Impala to J Dilla and Frank Ocean, Jon Holt crafts entrancing music under the alias LEO. Based

The Wind’s 2011 album Harum Scarum was one of my favorite user submissions in this site’s nine-year history. The double-album was surprisingly accessible despite its length, thanks to a sound that masterfully merged the classic-rock

Lozk – “Han Sow”

November 19, 2015

With the track “Han Sow”, Colombian producer Leonardo Suárez Jiménez is in complete control of textural development; his ability to infuse samples – ranging from everyday life sounds to exotic string instruments

B.O.X.E.R. – “Issue No5”

November 19, 2015

With spurts of brass adorning Anna-Maria Nemetz’s passionate vocals, B.O.X.E.R.’s “Issue No5” is an immediately striking track. The dark-pop production and meshes wonderfully with the various brass accompaniments, which are delivered suavely in

Gideon King and City Blog – “City Blog”

November 19, 2015

Gideon King and City Blog is a jazz fusion project whose new album, City Blog, is making waves among anyone who appreciates chilled-out sophistication in the vein of Steely Dan, John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter

Kiravell – “Yello Hazy”

November 19, 2015

Growing up in Detroit, Meniyka Kiravell found an enjoyable escape in the world of fantasy books and theater, which eventually led to her ultimate love for music. When attending college at the