Glasgow-based The Deadline Shakes have only played a few gigs since their recent formation, but the charming “Sweeten the Deal” suggests they’re naturals. Swift electric guitars and trickling acoustics converge over Greg Dingwall’s chirpy
New Tracks
MP3: Avian Architecture – “Circumambulation” Avian Architecture is the collaborative effort of JD Snell and Tyler Lindgren, who craft an engaging instrumental sound with a likeness to futuristic prog-rock and math-rock. On “Circumambulation” the
White Denim is giving away two previously unreleased tracks, which were recorded during last year's Takes Place In Your Workspace EP sessions. Download "Darlene" and "Gas On F" inside.
Based out of Auckland, New Zealand, Ghostwave are “inspired by skate vids, persian rugs and the music of Little Richard.” I’m not sure about the last two, but the relentless, distortion-heavy guitar-rock
This is just an excuse to post about one of my favorite albums of 2012 before I review it closer to release date (8/28). Wild Nothing gave away a MP3 of the
The exuberant synth-pop anthem “Indian Summer” comes courtesy of Norway’s Highasakite, who have attracted attention throughout Scandinavia for their soaring tunes. Pounding keys aid Ingrid Helene’s enthusiastic voice, compared by some to fellow Scandinavian Lykke
“Chained” is the second song revealed off The xx’s upcoming album Coexist. Romy Madley-Croft’s ethereal croon and Oliver Sim’s deeper tone form the duet, separating on each lush verse and coinciding for the dark,
Grizzly Bear unveiled a second track off their upcoming album Shields, out September 18th via Warp. “Yet Again” finds Ed Droste returning with his silky-smooth vocals, with the dash of eternal melancholy
New Albums
New York-based Canadian artist Melissa Geurts creates what she calls “nervous system anthems,” set within a consuming dark synth-pop aesthetic. Her sophomore
MoreBrooklyn-based artist Sanford: returns with the expansive Big Tent Revival, a self-produced record that picks up exactly where his previous effort, Extinguished
MoreThe project Hunki Dori embraces a lushly absorbing, atmospheric minimalism on the album Ciclo. Warm, detailed productions excel with gorgeous soundscapes, also
MorePhiladelphia-based band Cigarettes for Breakfast embrace bedroom-project origins with their excellent colour wheel EP, a follow-up to their acclaimed 2025 sophomore LP
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