Artfully capturing cycles or repetition within relationships, “Cicada” is a riveting new track from Austin-based artist Leila Sunier. “Maybe I could shed more than myself,” her dreamy vocals let out amidst a
New Tracks
A suavely smitten track with soulful pop, chiming folk-rock, and hints of bossa-nova in its sating production, “Summer Kind” is a new track from Silver Lake Rodeo, the latest project from Sloan
Effervescent piano and heartrending strings propel a beautiful production in “If You’d Want,” a recent single from Tiny Dolphin, the solo project of Austin-based multi-instrumentalist Alex Fisher. Lyrical depictions of a relationship
Dash Hammerstein infuses a duo of separate inspirations — a Kinks-esque haziness and Brat-inspired hyperpop — on new single “Growing Nowhere.” Hammerstein describes the track as amongst the most mellow productions on
A trio of standout recent tracks from Portland, OR-based project Adult Male Blondes showcase the project’s versatility and emotional depth, moving fluidly between delicate vulnerability and spirited bursts of sonic color. Released last
A mysteriously inviting nocturnal soundscape envelops on “Uberchondria,” driven by chilly synths and a patiently unfolding post-punk rhythmic presence. The track comes via Peurs, a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and recording artist based in
Austin-based rockers TV Wonder conjure a breezily melodic charm on recent track “Magician of Your Suffering,” infusing magnetic key flourishes and playful guitar swipes amidst a playful vocal entrancement. Gentle water sounds
Texas-based singer-songwriter Ocean Pleasant infuses introspective folk and melodic pop on new single “Upstream,” described as a “jaunty little tune about zombie salmon, imposter syndrome, and realizing you are the avoidant attachment
New Albums
Prague-based label Kitty Kant Collective unveils Compilation Volume Two, an 18-track solarpunk cassette and zine. Moving across garage-punk, folk, and ambient textures,
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New Orleans-based band The Drupes deliver a stellar self-titled debut album. Fusing ’60s-revival pop, harmonious rock, post-punk, and Britpop charm, the guitar-driven
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Swansea-based multi-instrumentalist Tom Emlyn’s album Passing Craze showcases his prolific, wide-ranging songcraft. Blending 1960s folk-influenced melodies, spacey synths, and touches of piano,
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A fantastic display of emotively impactful folk songwriting, Sirens is the debut full-length album from New York-based singer-songwriter Ryan Rickenbach. Produced by
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