An inviting, soaring rock and pop cohesion shows on “Circumstances,” the new single from Nashville-based band Dallas Ugly. They describe the release as “about dreaming up a future with someone with whom
New Tracks
Philadelphia-based band The Polychromatics conjure a winning combo of moody psych-rock and ardent alternative on their new EP, In Caeru Leo. All five tracks shine, and their strong songwriting is on particularly
Enveloping with its magnetic bass and synth interplay, “The Game” is another stirring track from Chris Makh. The UK-based artist caught our ears with the single “Synthing” in December. “The Game” struts
Charleston-based singer/songwriter Ben Somerville shows a rousing folk/rock cohesion on "Diminishing Eye." Described as "about the fault-finding and judgment which come from a place of loneliness," the memorable track comes via Somerville's
The third single from Montreal-based shoegaze band Fleeting Colours, “Stay” grips in its textured guitar tones and hazy vocal layers. Both moments of lushly progressing intrigue and bursting gauziness stir, particularly around
A spirited rock success inspired by the movie of the same name, “Cast Away” is a recent single from Australian artist Sam Wrangle. Also featuring notable Brisbane-based drummer drummer Sandro Abate, the
A return for Chicago-based band Perfect Blue following a four-year hiatus, “Isabel” enamors with a soulfully hypnotic rock spell. A gorgeous full horn section complements harmonious vocal layers, attaining a triumphant feeling
Miami-based artist Di Stefano captivates on his new track “Rendezvous,” infusing spacey synth atmospherics and a funky infectiousness. Showing a French house inspiration, the production thematically captures a dual perspective, of two
New Albums
New York-based Canadian artist Melissa Geurts creates what she calls “nervous system anthems,” set within a consuming dark synth-pop aesthetic. Her sophomore
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Brooklyn-based artist Sanford: returns with the expansive Big Tent Revival, a self-produced record that picks up exactly where his previous effort, Extinguished
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The project Hunki Dori embraces a lushly absorbing, atmospheric minimalism on the album Ciclo. Warm, detailed productions excel with gorgeous soundscapes, also
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Philadelphia-based band Cigarettes for Breakfast embrace bedroom-project origins with their excellent colour wheel EP, a follow-up to their acclaimed 2025 sophomore LP
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