Norwegian act the IV combine post-punk and jangle-pop entrancement on new single “Eastern Promise,” which they describe as “an exploration of life in a post-industrial world and an attempt to rebuild a
New Tracks
A hypnotic psych-rocker that excels in both dreamy and invigorating shifts, “Fazzo Bazzo” comes via newly emerging duo Lucid Theory. Though just in high school, they produce a heady atmospheric listening experience
“Ugly & Out of It” is a resonating single from Chicago-based artist Jessica Ever, strutting a commanding songcraft in the evolution from jangling contemplations into anthemic rock punchiness. “We ride trains around
Los Angeles-based project Glyss unveils a hazy, shoegaze entrancement across the debut album Eternal Return. Amongst the many standouts within, “Dissipating” and “Understanding” are two tracks that enjoyably embody that atmospheric, heady
"Stuntman" is an experimental chamber-folk success from Albuquerque-based artist Brian Charles Nixon. Twinkling chimes, bells, and a string-laden intrigue envelops into sounds of horse hooves and neighing.
A gripping tonal evolution consumes on “Doused In Blue,” a track from Moontwin that develops from ghostly folk intrigue into a riveting duet-led expanse. The duo comprises Maple Bee (aka Melanie Garside)
A delectably moody rumination on resisting love in an effort to avoid heartbreak, “Anne Hathaway” is a stirring new single from singer-songwriter blue pablo. They wrote the track after a night of
Los Angeles-based duo Deaf Echo craft an artful rock momentum on “Talking Round,” which swells from pulsing bass and vocal introspection into a second half touting a punchy, ardent rock catharsis. The
New Albums
London-based guitarist Titus Maz digs into late-night introspection on his excellent album Midnight Station. Blending modern jazz, groove fusion, and cinematic textures,
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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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