New Tracks

Whalers – “Love & Drugs”

Austin-based quintet Whalers unveil a climactic charmer with “Love & Drugs,” where twangy guitars and suave vocals ascend into a clanging emotional ferocity. The band describes the lyrical focus as a “reminiscence

Calico Mantra – “Shade of Love”

“Shade of Love” is a charismatic throwback rocker from Nashville-based band Calico Mantra, invoking an orchestral punch and glam-friendly vocal emotion. The twangy guitars and violin charms pair with debonair vocals for

Mieu – “Get Closer”

Contemplations on closeness stir amidst a synth-laden city-pop glow on “Get Closer,” a dazzling track from Los Angeles-based project Mieu. The moody yet melodic sound takes inspiration from artists like Sade and

Sam Hoffman – “Afloat”

“Afloat” is an engaging track from Nashville-based artist Sam Hoffman, representing a re-recording from a track off his debut album, Fairweather. Hoffman made the track alongside his former roommate Dave Meyer; they

Maystones – “Meltdown”

A rousing rock single from Hertfordshire, UK-based act Maystones, “Meltdown” melds moody guitar tones with the vocals’ delectably dark foreboding — finding a compelling middle ground between exhilarating alt-rock and atmospheric post-punk.

Abigail Arkley – “Never Too Young”

Quaintly serene synths and mellow vocal aspirations lead “Never Too Young,” an engaging new track from Chicago-based artist Abigail Arkley. “I wrote this in a time of deep searching for meaning and

FHMY – “my blue heaven” (feat. AQL)

Developing from hypnotic rock intrigue into a swell of invigoration, “my blue heaven” is a new track from FHMY, also featuring AQL. FHMY — who grew up in Cairo, Egypt — describes

In Lieu of Roses – “The Gray”

Philadelphia-based rockers In Lieu of Roses captivate with a bursting rock sound on new single “The Gray,” melding nostalgic introspection with commentary on present cultural and societal erosion. Thematically, the track explores

New Albums

Avaraj – ‘The Crumble’

Atlanta-based artist Avaraj delivers a deeply personal and affecting sound on new album The Crumble, which draws from heartbreak, grief, and resilience

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Omer Netzer – ‘Omer’ EP

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Omer Netzer enamors with his new self-titled, six-track EP — propelled by country-rock instincts and a creative spark he found

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Shani Weiss – ‘All About Life’ EP

Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Shani Weiss offers a heartfelt exploration of human connection on her EP All About Life, a six-track folk-rock collection reflecting

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AM Gold – ‘Bongs Not Bombs’

Hudson Valley–based duo AM Gold, the project of Aaron Magram and drummer Dana Fasano, delivers a wide-ranging rock enthrallment on their latest

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