An ardent infectiousness rings out throughout “Run!” — a rousing rocker from New Jersey-based singer-songwriter Eric Sleeper. Gritty pulses of guitar distortion complement a suave vocal drive, admitting “what’s you want’s not
New Tracks
An emotive electro-pop prowess consumes on “Aftershock,” a new single from Velgas, the project of Johannes Stahl. Also featuring Morticio, “Aftershock” consumes in its structural momentum and evolving tonal range. Intensifying synth
A soulful, late-night electro-pop drive consumes on “Get Together,” a newly released single from Toddd., a New York-based cinematographer who also excels here in the realm of music. Reminding fondly of Junior
An artful pop success from Harrison Bergamot, “Swarm” compels with inventive use of melodic vocal layers and dynamic, colorful instrumentation. Bergamot describes the release as “about trauma and addiction, and relating to
Los Angeles-based trio Velodrone unveil a gripping shoegaze sound across two new tracks: “Count to Three” and “Coming Home.” The work of singer-songwriter Marisa Dewa impresses, infusing a classical music background within
The debut single from brotherly duo WEALTH, “Concrete” is a resonating post-punk and synth-pop hybrid. The brothers comprising this project live in different places — Sydney, Australia, and Bordeaux, France — though
Utah-based band The Sunmills impress with recent track “Not Going Home,” melding funky charisma and rock infectiousness. Drawing inspiration from Red Hot Chili Peppers, the band describes the release as exploring “themes
A dreamy rock introspection stirs on “Movies With Your Friends,” a new single from California-based artist Ian Connaughton. The first single from his forthcoming album, “Movies With Your Friends” features the magnetic
New Albums
Following a career as an industrial rock vocalist, Tokyo-based Yuichi Nishikawa pivoted to composition after a vocal disorder, eventually scoring over 50
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Founded by Ed Silva in 2007, the project Cries of Redemption serves up two decades of unreleased material on the LP Patterns.
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County Durham quintet The Casbahs channel decades of British guitar-rock heritage into their excellent sophomore album, Peasants of the Show. Recorded at
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San Francisco-based collective Wreckless Strangers continues their “Ameri-Cali Soul” stylishness with Dirty Souls, a six-song EP produced by four-time Grammy winner Dave
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