A melodic melding of synths and guitar complements a life-phase introspection within “What’s Next?” — the new single from Reduction in Force. The San Diego-based project of Mike Mills excels here with a
New Tracks
London-based artist Rob Mawer stirs on his debut single “Cairo,” a darkly cinematic success with visions of nighttime haunts — bolstered further by a series of music videos that depict the titular
A riveting rocker from Matt C. White, “The Way Down” excels in its melding of fuzzy psychedelia and rollicking southern-rock charms. Recorded in his Brooklyn home studio, “The Way Down” comes ahead
American/Nigerian singer-songwriter duo Steve and Dolapo craft a beautiful vocal jazz aesthetic on new single “Early Morning Glow.” Expressive vocal radiance combines with a smooth-flowing assortment of saxophone, keys, and rhythms —
Blending twinkling keys and catching guitar lines, “Hollow Body” is a memorable new single from SAADI. The project of Boshra AlSaadi, a Syrian-American New Yorker living in Los Angeles, SAADI compels with
“Goners” is a stirring new single from Winston Orz, a Wilmington, NC-based artist who caught our ears last year with the track “Smooth Magic.” “Goners” represents Orz’s first single of 2025, and
Melding an industrial rock pulse with dreamy intrigue, “deathwishkisses” is an affecting new track from Chrome Zero, a project led by Tony Bautista (bass) and Matt Salinas (drums). Themes within showcase a
A peppy rock radiance charms on “Clunkers,” a new single from California-based band Why Dogs Why. Sharp melodic shifts — from soaring, harmonious surf-y convergences to punk-touched power-pop yearning — complement a
New Albums
An enthralling album spanning from dreamy, hypnotic introspection to synth-laden theatrics and rousing, spirited rock, Ins is the latest from Jared Fullerman.
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Daughters is a standout rock record from Southern Maryland-based act Mattock. Led by the songwriting of Casey Brandt and Jason Fletcher, the
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Run With The Stars is an immersive electro-pop EP from Parisian brothers Myoon. Blending vibe-y analog synths with organic textures, the collection
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A thrilling debut album from Naarm-based band Snailgun, Glass Walls masterfully balances melodic post-punk with chaotic noise rock. The album navigates diverse
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