A resonating, timely folk success from Vanderwolf, “As the Sun” infuses Delta blues inspirations within social commentary — presenting the ongoing threat of forced prison labor in the United States. The track
New Tracks
An intoxicating blend of house and soulful, danceable pop cohesion shows on “Chocolate (Drumapella Mix),” a recent track from Detroit-based artist Martone. “Chocolate (Drumapella Mix)” comes ahead of a 10th anniversary album
A dynamic, spacey electronic intrigue consumes within Constellations, the new album from Paris-based artist Florent Lelong. Spanning from the foreboding dark reaches of space within the spacious “Taurus” to the effervescent thrill
A beautifully haunting production, “Existential Defeat” is a recent track from Fugu Quintet. Simmering strings and lonesome brass tones intertwine within a darkly intoxicating soundscape to start, building into a second half
“WANTS & NEEDS” is the latest success from Los Angeles-based electronic artist tesh, taking inspiration from UK garage in its hypnotic rhythmic pulses and spacey synth adornments. An infectious blend of vocal
Captivating in its deft intertwining with expressive saxophone and drum/bass precision, “Ships Do Sail” is the second single from South London-based saxophonist and composer Lewis Daniel. Themes of letting go are apparent
Los Angeles-based artist Christopher Ellis crafts a moving sound on “Ragdoll,” whose balladry compels across both lush acoustic strums and gorgeous string arrangements. Ellis drew inspiration from the experience of seeing a
An invigorating, enthused rock sound compels on “Breaking Hearts,” the newly released single from Stephen Thomas. “All I wanna do is live my life with no regrets,” Thomas’ spirited vocal presence emits
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
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Led by singer-songwriter Gene Wallenstein, Berklee-based indie collective The Iddy Biddies craft an absorbing blend of psychedelic folk and melodic introspection on
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Inside Room 17 is a memorable debut for Shane Revers, a Milan, Italy-based singer-songwriter who succeeds with a compelling mixture of confessional-laden
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Minneapolis-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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