New Tracks

Simon Shackleton – “The Shadowmaker”

An enjoyably eerie track fit for the season, Simon Shackleton‘s “The Shadowmaker” builds an unsettling soundscape with chilly vocal and lyrical maneuvers — “you’ll be the undertaker, queen of ridicule” — amidst

The Ivy Leagues – “life was good”

A bouncy, exuberant pop success from Chicago-based duo The Ivy Leagues, “life was good” compels in its capturing of joy and young love — and especially the desire to hold onto those

Josephine Odhil – “Empathy”

Buzzing synths and ghostly vocals craft a consuming atmospheric intrigue throughout Josephine Odhil‘s single “Empathy,” a memorable melding of dreamy synth-laden pop and psychedelia. Themes of emotional disconnect show in the lyrics,

Tender Claws – “I’m a Leech”

Liverpool-based solo artist Tender Claws unveils a delectably snarling alt-rock appeal on new single “I’m a Leech,” inspired by the artist’s decision to pursue a music career instead of something more “sensible.”

No Alarms – “When We Were Old”

Austin-based collective No Alarms meld spacey synths, glistening guitars, and emotively melodic vocals for a memorable sound on new single “When We Were Old.” References to “a postcard from the future,” lyrically

Tim Mountain – “Missing”

Capturing a palpable sense of yearning, “Missing” is an affecting new track from New Jersey-based artist Tim Mountain. An enjoyable range of contemplative acoustics and bursting guitars escalate alongside melodic vocals, which

Carmen Braden – “An Invite”

Excelling in its range of lush synth-laden intrigue and dexterous percussive energy, “An Invite” is a consuming new art-pop single from Canadian artist Carmen Braden. The track marks the second single from

New Albums

juracán – ‘pierretronic’

Portland, OR-based artist juracán crafts an immersive electronic world on pierretronic, their first synth-driven release. The 12-track journey is shaped by IDM,

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Color Palette – ‘Zombie EP’

Washington, DC-based band Color Palette enthrall across the recently released Zombie EP, showcasing a sound steeped in shimmering dream-pop, hooky post-punk, and

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Pisgah – ‘Faultlines’

Gripping across both hazy rock introspection and soaring swells of emotion, Faultlines is the consuming new album from Pisgah. The project of

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