New Tracks

Egentid – “Call You Back”

A heartfelt folk-pop radiance shows on “Call You Back,” the debut single from Swedish band Egentid. Lyrical ruminations on personal growth and striving to improve prove relatable, within a warming arsenal of

Vanderwolf – “As the Sun”

A resonating, timely folk success from Vanderwolf, “As the Sun” infuses Delta blues inspirations within social commentary — presenting the ongoing threat of forced prison labor in the United States. The track

Martone – “Chocolate (Drumapella Mix)”

An intoxicating blend of house and soulful, danceable pop cohesion shows on “Chocolate (Drumapella Mix),” a recent track from Detroit-based artist Martone. “Chocolate (Drumapella Mix)” comes ahead of a 10th anniversary album

Florent Lelong – ‘Constellations’

A dynamic, spacey electronic intrigue consumes within Constellations, the new album from Paris-based artist Florent Lelong. Spanning from the foreboding dark reaches of space within the spacious “Taurus” to the effervescent thrill

Fugu Quintet – “Existential Defeat”

A beautifully haunting production, “Existential Defeat” is a recent track from Fugu Quintet. Simmering strings and lonesome brass tones intertwine within a darkly intoxicating soundscape to start, building into a second half

tesh – “WANTS & NEEDS”

“WANTS & NEEDS” is the latest success from Los Angeles-based electronic artist tesh, taking inspiration from UK garage in its hypnotic rhythmic pulses and spacey synth adornments. An infectious blend of vocal

Lewis Daniel – “Ships Do Sail”

Captivating in its deft intertwining with expressive saxophone and drum/bass precision, “Ships Do Sail” is the second single from South London-based saxophonist and composer Lewis Daniel. Themes of letting go are apparent

Christopher Ellis – “Ragdoll”

Los Angeles-based artist Christopher Ellis crafts a moving sound on “Ragdoll,” whose balladry compels across both lush acoustic strums and gorgeous string arrangements. Ellis drew inspiration from the experience of seeing a

New Albums

Titus Maz – ‘Midnight Station’

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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The Drupes – ‘The Drupes’

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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Tom Emlyn – ‘Passing Craze’

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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