A contagious success of a single from Kiss the Tiger, “Big Booty Scooty” channels a throwback rock appeal — echoing ’50s era vocal work amidst an enjoyably frantic range of bouncy keys,
New Tracks
Brooklyn-based act Wyyrrd melds twangy rock charms and a glam-friendly throwback vigor on “Pocketful of Dimes.” The release marks the first single from their upcoming album. Led by songwriting duo Jeremy Batt
Hazy synth and suave vocals lead an infectious entrancement on “Hollywood,” a recent single from familyfriend. — a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and performer based in Nottingham, England. A balmy, soulful vocal presence is
A post-punk bass pulse and wandering guitar entrancement delight on “Hearts That Would Not Listen,” a recent single from Mayreh. Per the project: “The song recalls hazy memories of house shows in
An enjoyably peppy rock foreboding stirs on “Vampires,” a track from Jim Kroft. The track represents one of 12 songs Kroft will be releasing throughout 2025. The tracks were recorded in Berlin,
A warming folk introspection takes hold on “Little Cracks,” a recent track from Ira Ellison. Lyrical perspectives of feeling “like a little kid,” prove relatable, in the context of adulthood’s tumult. “Couldn’t
A serenely melodic pop success, “Look to the Sky” is the new single from Reno-based artist Afsaneh. Its contemplative feelings — echoed in the serene instrumentation and “I look to the sky,”
Los Angeles-based artist SEEDR crafts a soulful electro-pop intrigue on “Sublime,” a powerful single crafted alongside LA-based creative producer Noams. A captivating vocal momentum evolves amidst a range of hypnotic rhythmic pulses
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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