New Tracks

Deaf Echo – “Talking Around”

Los Angeles-based duo Deaf Echo craft an artful rock momentum on “Talking Round,” which swells from pulsing bass and vocal introspection into a second half touting a punchy, ardent rock catharsis. The

Kiss the Tiger – “Big Booty Scooty”

A contagious success of a single from Kiss the Tiger, “Big Booty Scooty” channels a throwback rock appeal — echoing ’50s era vocal work amidst an enjoyably frantic range of bouncy keys,

Wyyrrd – “Pocketful of Dimes”

Brooklyn-based act Wyyrrd melds twangy rock charms and a glam-friendly throwback vigor on “Pocketful of Dimes.” The release marks the first single from their upcoming album. Led by songwriting duo Jeremy Batt

familyfriend. – “Hollywood”

Hazy synth and suave vocals lead an infectious entrancement on “Hollywood,” a recent single from familyfriend. — a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and performer based in Nottingham, England. A balmy, soulful vocal presence is

Mayreh – “Hearts That Would Not Listen”

A post-punk bass pulse and wandering guitar entrancement delight on “Hearts That Would Not Listen,” a recent single from Mayreh. Per the project: “The song recalls hazy memories of house shows in

Jim Kroft – “Vampires”

An enjoyably peppy rock foreboding stirs on “Vampires,” a track from Jim Kroft. The track represents one of 12 songs Kroft will be releasing throughout 2025. The tracks were recorded in Berlin,

Ira Ellison – “Little Cracks”

A warming folk introspection takes hold on “Little Cracks,” a recent track from Ira Ellison. Lyrical perspectives of feeling “like a little kid,” prove relatable, in the context of adulthood’s tumult. “Couldn’t

Afsaneh – “Look to the Sky”

A serenely melodic pop success, “Look to the Sky” is the new single from Reno-based artist Afsaneh. Its contemplative feelings — echoed in the serene instrumentation and “I look to the sky,”

New Albums

XINIX – ‘VISIONARY’

Masterfully infusing industrial hip-hop, alternative, and electronic elements, VISIONARY is the stirring debut album from Bangkok-based artist XINIX, born Wil Russell Nichols.

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Floating Sheep – ‘Floating Sheep’

Floating Sheep presents a vibrant, electro-acoustic nu-jazz journey on their self-titled album, blending ceremonial handpan textures with jazzy expanses. The Tel Aviv-based

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seaboi – ‘twinkmaxxing’

New album twinkmaxxing showcases the melodic, versatile production and poetic honesty of Montreal multi-instrumentalist seaboi. The project explores lust, relationships, and personal

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