A stirring track from New York-based artist Lena Fjortoft, “Tugboat” pairs twangy guitar allure and serenely caressing vocal layers amidst themes capturing the heavy lifting of moving on from heartbreak, cleverly reframing
New Tracks
Crafting a caressingly melodic sound with a range of twinkling keys, heartfelt strings, momentum-filled guitars, and a lovely vocal duet, "The Distance Between Me & You" is another standout track from Abstain
NYC-based Zoos craft a stylish, melodic charm on “I Need To Sleep.” The track navigates from debonair acoustics and nocturnal synth tones into trickling guitars and magnetic vocals, beckoning to “meet me
Boulder, CO-based band Experimental Brunch unleash a dynamic, jazz-forward psychedelic rock allure on “Hallucinations.” Gripping structural whimsy and impressive musicianship are on display throughout from the talented act, comprising alumni from the
Chilean producer Nicoorion joins forces with guitarist Bruno de la Vega for “DÆMON,” a cinematic plunge into melodic techno that compels in its gradually unfolding momentum and artful atmospherics — seamlessly infusing
“You Better Believe” is a high-octane introduction to Criminal Hero, a Canadian rock project that emerged after founder Rick Harkness rediscovered his creative spark in the dive bars of Detroit. The project’s
Amsterdam-based composer Ustur explores the resonance of memory on his riveting solo piano single “Faded Ink.” Embracing a sound that balances minimalism and cinematic allure, the self-produced piece mirrors the softening of
An atmospheric electronic gem, “Sunlight” conveys a smoothly absorbing array of spacey synth tones, hypnotic rhythms, and intriguing textures — representing a thorough success from Lateral Root, the Bristol, England-based project of
New Albums
Edinburgh-based composer and pianist Ryoka Hagiwara debuts with ICHI, a solo piano album navigating fleeting memory and fragile identity through a striking
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Led by singer-songwriter Gene Wallenstein, Berklee-based indie collective The Iddy Biddies craft an absorbing blend of psychedelic folk and melodic introspection on
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Inside Room 17 is a memorable debut for Shane Revers, a Milan, Italy-based singer-songwriter who succeeds with a compelling mixture of confessional-laden
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Minneapolis-based band The Del-Viles showcase a brisk, energized rock appeal across their debut album It’s Just a Kiss-Off. Captured live in the
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