Astral Jade casts a haunting, dreamy spell across the debut album OpalEssence. Amongst its highlights are the tracks “daydream deathnote” and “unbecome,” both impressing in their grasp of atmosphere and melodic momentum.
New Tracks
Another memorable track from D.C.-based artist Hays Dowdy, “Only on the Inside” fuses buzzing guitars and dual-vocal immersion into a stirring title-touting hook. Abby Sevcik‘s gorgeous harmonies return, marking another successful collaboration
A stylish, debonair rocker from Portland-based artist Vonnie Kyle, “Here and Still Alive” explores the lingering effects of a toxic romantic relationship within a memorable production that sounds parts spy-theme and garage-rocker.
New York-based multi-instrumentalist Lucas Player exudes a wintry, tranquil mystique on new single “More Than You.” Calming piano layers accompany a slight, trickling ambient effect underneath as the haunting vocals emerge. Steady
A compelling track that infuses traditional Celtic charm amidst a memorable folk/rock fusing, “Another Sunny Day/Star of Monster” comes via Jack O’ the Clock. They describe the release as a “character-based song
Immersing with its brisk bass lines, debonair vocal rises, and erupting guitar lines, “Breadcrumbs” is a melodic rock success from Portland-based band Risley. Twinkling guitar twangs pair with the vigorous rhythms as
A riveting journey of a track from Washington DC-based musical collective Talk to Your Neighbor, “Knock” stirs in its eclectic range — immersing from haunting folk minimalism to jazz-touched rhythmic intensity. “I’m
Lush synths and soaring guitar ardency intertwine on “Weirdo,” a memorable track from Mad Bad World. The project comes via multi-instrumentalist Matt Battle. Originally from Rochester, NY, Battle has worked as a
New Albums
To Whom It May Concern is a memorable new album from London-based artist Paul Claxton, succeeding across an array of jangly rockers,
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The impressive debut EP from Norwegian duo Schau.Schou, January stirs in its wintry atmospherics — infusing dreamy backing vocal harmonies, soft acoustic
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Laguna Beach-based act Acid Smoothies, the solo project of multi-instrumentalist Paul Dunne, unleashes a fuzz-forward rock ferocity on new album Carts in
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Detroit-based singer-songwriter Derby Hill crafts a warmly sincere debut EP steeped in folk, country, and roots tradition. Influenced by artists including Steve
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