A shimmering rock enthusiasm glistens on “Kaleidoscope,” a resonating track from The Winter Sounds that pairs jangling guitars and radiant synths within lyrical pleas to stand up to control, oppression, and exploitation
New Tracks
An emotive standout track out today from Tanner Cundy, “Breathe Deceased” combines twangy guitar comforts and powerful vocal duets for a stirring sound. Across both a riveting guitar solo and synth-laden lush
A hooky rock success from Orlando-based quartet The Spinning Stillness, “Live It” invokes an early ’00s nostalgia in its breezy guitar pulses and expressive vocal melodics. Quaint guitar strums, pit-pattering percussion, and
Featuring a cathartic rise from folk-set contemplation into rousing rock ardor, “What’s Left of Me” is a memorable track from Jack Kaune, an artist based in LaBelle, Florida. The debut single from
A bouncy synth-pop stylishness resonates on “Dictator’s Daughter,” a track from Fukushima Dolphin, a duo based in Brighton, UK. Pulsing synths and reflective guitars complement a hooky vocal prowess, sounding like an
Fondly reminiscent of Panda Bear in its harmonious vocal layers and glistening effervescence, “gaffe” is a memorable track from rune puzzles, coming via the project’s recent EP of the same name. “We
An impassioned rock sound stirs on “Bored,” a track from Doom Mutual, a project led by Nashville-based musicians Daphne Browdy and Davis Gestiehr. Quaint guitar twangs escalate into feverish distortion, attaining a
Tokyo-based artist Mayumi Yamazaki crafts an enamoring pop sound on “Rainyman,” where playful synths, lush woodwind flourishes, and magnetic vocal layers combine for a riveting production. Yamazaki’s vocals, sung in Japanese, balance
New Albums
New Orleans-based band The Drupes deliver a stellar self-titled debut album. Fusing ’60s-revival pop, harmonious rock, post-punk, and Britpop charm, the guitar-driven
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Swansea-based multi-instrumentalist Tom Emlyn’s album Passing Craze showcases his prolific, wide-ranging songcraft. Blending 1960s folk-influenced melodies, spacey synths, and touches of piano,
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A fantastic display of emotively impactful folk songwriting, Sirens is the debut full-length album from New York-based singer-songwriter Ryan Rickenbach. Produced by
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Written on a cross-country road trip, Miami-based artist Theo Black impresses throughout his new EP, Turned Around — blending post-punk, power pop,
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