A powerful, orchestral tour-de-force from Leyla Romanova, “Fairy Tale” stirs across both moments of sleepy lushness and compelling grandiosity. An elegant, wintry piano-driven gorgeousness takes hold initially. Lavish strings and resonating brass
New Tracks
Los Angeles-based artist Coreena B struts a glistening pop appeal on new single “Dreamland,” lyrically depicting an “I’m in cloud nine,” amiability amidst melodic vocal layers and glistening keys. Depictions of a
A couple new singles from Finnish artist Island Wastrel impress in their intimate yet melodic prowess, spanning from the piano-laden folk of “Grace” to the peppier rock chirpiness within “Empireman.” Both come
Seattle-based quartet Fallnorth unveil an atmospheric rock immersion on new single “Bothered.” The band describe the track as capturing “the anxiety experienced by young women in a world getting more and more
Swelling from a folk-ready contemplation into a raucously inviting rock appeal, “First Your Money” is a memorable new single from Vacation Bible School. The initial verses enamor with their introspective qualities, combining
Wisconsin-based band Asparagus ruminate impactfully on nostalgic yearning with the track “DRFTD,” marking their return after a four-year hiatus. A shoegaze-friendly embrace infuses seamlessly within the act’s rock-forward invigoration. Initial vocals plead
Melding Italo-disco and synth-pop inspirations, “Oh Boy” is an enveloping new single from Reggie Devoyage. The German artist’s second single dazzles with its stylish appeal. “Come on and dance alone,” the dual-vocal
“G.S.M.T.” is the latest success from Buddy Wynkoop, who craft an excitable blend of art-punk and rock here and across previously featured cuts like “Relatable” and “Cleanest Dirty Shirt.” “G.S.M.T.” comes ahead
New Albums
Minneapolis-based quartet Wastrels return after six years with a fantastic self-titled album, blending immersive shoegaze textures, head-nodding post-punk grooves, swirling guitars, and
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Detroit-based artist Ramo Z‘s two-track EP I hate parties captures nightlife with heart, blending introspective indie-dance and house-ready energy. “strobe lights” hypnotically
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Nashville-based singer-songwriter Mary Jennings delivers an impassioned sound across Pyrotechnicolor, a six-track EP written over the span of a decade. Blurring pop,
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Washington, DC-based band Broke Royals explores a wide spectrum of sounds on their new album Campr, spanning enjoyable realms of rousingly anthemic
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