New Tracks

The Breakables – “Local Radio Sunday Proud”

The second single from Toronto-based band The Breakables, “Local Radio Sunday Proud” melds harmonious rock and intriguing chamber-pop elements with cathartic impact. “Told his mother he can’t get stuck,” the vocals ring

Up is the Down is the – “Phantom Thread”

A suavely effective track that builds into an intoxicating brass-laden “this is the last time,” finality, “Phantom Thread” comes via Up is the Down is the, the Boise-based project of multi-instrumentalist and

Baldemar – “Vampire Thoughts”

A spooky delight of a track from San Antonio-based artist Baldemar, “Vampire Thoughts” appeals with its jangly guitar tones and dazed vocal entrancement. Released initially as a Halloween single and then fully

Jess Cantley – “Within the Weave”

Trickling guitars and subtle synth additions stir within “Within the Weave,” a memorable new track from Jess Cantley, a multi-instrumentalist from Jacksonville, Arkansas. Glistening guitars and a panting vocal effect craft a

Mol Sullivan – “Before”

Cincinnati-based musician Mol Sullivan enthralls on the track “Before,” building around guitar twangs and lush Omnichord reflections. Ruminations on “the ones I lost before,” excel into a spacey synth-touched dreaminess, thereafter ascending

GOODTIME – “I guess that’s just life”

Contemplations on indecision and the fleeting nature of time compel on “I guess that’s just life,” a lushly introspective single from GOODTIME. Calming acoustics and slight percussion are adorned by smooth electric

BREAKS – “Come Back Now”

Los Angeles-based band BREAKS conjures a yearning rock invigoration on new single "Come Back Now." The lyrical narrative exudes a plea for one's beloved to return, and stirs in its blend of

KAVA – “What of Tomorrow”

A fervent rock appeal shows on KAVA‘s “What of Tomorrow,” which finds an enjoyable ground between hypnotic psych appeal and hard-rocking vigor. The band, which originally formed in 2010 in Chicago, showcase

New Albums

Wastrels – ‘Wastrels’

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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Ramo Z – ‘I hate parties’ EP

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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Broke Royals – ‘Campr’

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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