Back in 2013 I was impressed by a submission from The Gloss, whose sound combined the sleek punchy garage-rock of The Strokes with the trashy drugged-out glam touch of Suede’s Dog Man
New Tracks
Cool by The Edward Furlongs The Edward Furlongs are a duo from New Jersey with a particularly sharp sound. Their brisk new track “Nagasaki” touts some Beirut-like brass flourishes over anthemic vocals and
Strong acoustical strums and string cries set “Break Or Fall” into motion, projecting a majestic quality somewhat similar to the Pumpkins’ “Tonight, Tonight”. And like that, the anthemic percussion remains with the
“Rain Is Done” is an exceptional track from Catholic Radio, an indie-rock group originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma that includes three brothers. Mellow keys and a bustling prog-rock assortment of guitars set up
SQRD is an electronic duo based in Berlin and Stockholm. Influenced by the likes of Caribou and Weval, SQRD’s new single “Beast” shows an impressive atmospheric construction with a knack for both
I’ve featured veteran Australian singer-songwriter Michael Cullen in the past, specifically the tracks “Nothing Special” and “Do You Believe?“. Both were fine representations of what makes Cullen’s music so appealing; his strong baritone
NYC-based quintet Oh! Mega! flaunt a refreshing sound that reminds me of a cross between Massive Attack’s sensuous soundscapes and Janelle Monae’s jazz-leaning versatility. “Vagaries” is a stellar track that rides on
I know I’m not alone in my Rocket League obsession. The game – where players maneuver a rocket-powered car under soccer-esque rules – has become a hit on both PC and PS4 since its July
New Albums
Coming via Toronto-based bassist and composer Alex Lakusta, the album Island Ghosts stirs in capturing “an abstract love story without words.” Leading
MoreBeauty is Lies is the ambitious, atmospheric new album from Nottingham, UK-based duo Radium88. Reckoning with the emerging cultural embrace of artificial
MoreHome: Roots is an absorbing four-track instrumental EP by Turkish composer and author Tamer Sağcan. Built on original classical guitar compositions, the
MoreHope In Hell is the memorable sophomore full-length from Hot Hail!, the solo project of Seattle-based artist Billy Sigil. Filtering authoritarian anxiety
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