Minneapolis-based band Stock Market Cinema conjure both emotive punchiness and hooky rock immediacy on new single “Willow Tree” — which captures “the bittersweet reality of growing up and growing apart, all while
New Tracks
A sound fit for late-night drives in its moody twangs and riveting vocal ascent, “Endless” is the compelling debut single from Lost Velvet. The Reading, UK-based duo of multi-instrumentalist Robert Butcher and
Jangly guitars, spirited synths, and beckoning vocal melodics charm on “Let’s go move around!” — the newest track from San Francisco-based artist Michellar. Catching our ears last month with the psychedelic single
Making a strong impression with its melodic production and heart-on-sleeve sentiments, “So Sick” is an immersive new track from Philadelphia-based band Caring Less, who meld their ’90s alternative influences within expressions of
London-based artist AUNCE crafts a dreamy, emotive enthrallment on new track “Zoo Friend.” Nocturnal synth tones and steady rhythmic ruminations complement a stirring vocal presence, which expands from subdued intrigue into more
An exploration of how a state of fear can stymy an ideally functioning society and locale, “Merit” is a captivating new track from Zurich-based composer and musician Rio Wolta. The track comes
A fervent rock success from Nashville-based Wynton Existing, “Planet Beach” infuses ’90s alternative nostalgia with a modern psychedelic shine. A cosmic-minded psych-rock expanse complements apt themes of alienation and personal identity —
A stylish electro-pop intrigue consumes on “Strictly Business,” a new single from Devon, England-based artist block channel. A steady spoken-word mystique weaves in sporadically amidst a memorable electronic soundscape — strutting a
New Albums
Prague-based label Kitty Kant Collective unveils Compilation Volume Two, an 18-track solarpunk cassette and zine. Moving across garage-punk, folk, and ambient textures,
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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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