New Tracks

Plans to Sand – “Languish”

“Languish” is a twangy slice of delightful power-pop from Plans to Sand, described by the Philadelphia-based band as “an unconventional love song to those who keep us thriving.” Layers of melodic vocal

dearest – “Never Knew Me”

NYC-based singer/songwriter dearest delivers a spirited pop emotion on new single “Never Knew Me,” traversing seamlessly from mellow guitar jangling to an enthused central hook with self-confident vigor. “You were just as

Bright Like Stars – “Reeling”

A textured shoegaze vigor takes hold on “Reeling,” a new track from Bright Like Stars that comes via their upcoming album Reflections, out on November 29th. They describe that release as paying

80% Cacao – “flow state” + “right here”

Producer and sound designer 80% Cacao impresses with a couple recent singles in “flow state” and “right here.” Downtempo electronic inspirations combine with ethereal vocal samples and atmospheric charm on these tracks

Fun Facts – “Walking The Dead”

“Walking The Dead” is a briskly melodic rocker from Fun Facts, a Brooklyn-based band who describes the release’s lyrics as “about climate dread, and wondering about the lives of inanimate objects after

Brady Armstrong – “The Carpet”

Described as a track “about helping myself out of low places,” “The Carpet” is a resonating release from Brady Armstrong. Recorded in Knoxville and Nashville, TN, the production — from Armstrong and

VELIKA VELIKA – “The Gulag Archipelago”

The third single from VELIKA VELIKA, “The Gulag Archipelago” thrills with a dynamic rock ascent and personal lyrical prowess. The Coventry, England-based artist’s track takes inspiration from Alexander Solzhenitsyn’s book of the

Natalie Bouloudis – “Dream River”

Dream River by Natalie Bouloudis A gothic folk sound conjuring ghostly beauty, “Dream River” is a new single from Natalie Bouloudis. The London-based artist first grabbed our attention in 2019 with the

New Albums

MARA WANNA – ‘how dreadful’

Hamtramck, Michigan-based artist MARA WANNA consumes across her new album, how dreadful — navigating grief and growth with inventive, hook-driven artistry. Blending

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Erro – ‘Shadowland’

Pittsburgh-based project Erro, led by multi-instrumentalist Nikki Stagel, impresses again with Shadowland, a new album that fuses shimmering pop-rock textures, ethereal dreaminess,

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Ellie Walker – ‘The Balance EP’

Cambridgeshire, England-based Ellie Walker’s The Balance EP is a four-song success, weaving intimate indie-folk charm with heart-on-sleeve pop elements. Across its tracks,

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