Raelism is the musical alias of Max Rael, known for his involvement with black metal group The Meads of Asphodel. Rael has touched on several electronic-leaning styles throughout various projects, as well, ranging from
New Tracks
Keath Mead is a singer/songwriter out of South Carolina who just finished a trip out to Berkeley, California, where he recorded and collaborated with Chaz Bundick (Toro y Moi) in his home studio. Bundick’s Anything In Return was my
False Colors’ ability to create stunning atmospheres reminiscent of outer space, and the contrasting combination of serenity and anxiety it provokes, reminds me of Fennesz’ work (see: “Pallas Athene“). For any artist dabbling
Portland-based group Souvenir Driver label their sound as “bliss-pop”, a self-professed hybrid of shoegaze, post-punk, new wave, psych, and pretty much whatever else they’re digging at the moment. That philosophy results in a
Chains of Logic is the project of Houston-based producer JSteev, who crafts a darkly intoxicating hybrid of swelling electronica and dubstep with a futuristic edge. Bleak vocal samples emit a futuristic optimism
The Chicago-based duo of Joe Cristo and Rob Volpendesta comprise The Coquettes, a jangly pop group whose hooks and delivery are polished enough to make the self-recorded title irrelevant. On excellent track
Isaac is a rising synth-pop artist with a crisp-clean sound. His new single, “The Unknowns Blues”, appears to be his first major release. Already receiving positive feedback on SoundCloud, “The Unknowns Blues”
16 Knapper’s track “Zero Gravity” is nicely exemplary of the skills presented by the Norwegian instrumental hip-hop/electronic artist and producer, who has dug into music after several years living “the graffiti and
New Albums
Edinburgh-based composer and pianist Ryoka Hagiwara debuts with ICHI, a solo piano album navigating fleeting memory and fragile identity through a striking
MoreLed by singer-songwriter Gene Wallenstein, Berklee-based indie collective The Iddy Biddies craft an absorbing blend of psychedelic folk and melodic introspection on
MoreInside Room 17 is a memorable debut for Shane Revers, a Milan, Italy-based singer-songwriter who succeeds with a compelling mixture of confessional-laden
MoreMinneapolis-based band The Del-Viles showcase a brisk, energized rock appeal across their debut album It’s Just a Kiss-Off. Captured live in the
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