An invigorating rock sound persists throughout “Illusions of Truth,” a track from Jari Salmikivi, a Swedish-Finnish guitarist, composer, and producer. Taking inspiration from acts like Dream Theater, an engaging aesthetic finds a
New Tracks
Stockholm-based band Aggressive Soccer Moms unveil a gripping sound on “The Doppler Effect,” a track from their upcoming album, Naw Yuck City, out in December. Alt-rock and post-punk intertwining enthuse across this
Stockholm-based band Marble Mammoth preview their upcoming EP, Misty Days, with the new single “Glitch” — building seamlessly from jumpy rock intrigue into blistering distortion. Twinkling keys add a debonair chilliness to
Stirring piano and emotive vocals carry throughout the powerful new single “In A Vacuum,” a standout from Jenny Räisänen. The Finnish singer/songwriter — based now in Limerick, Ireland — explores themes of
Woodstock-based artist Matthew Hayes Jacobs shows an enveloping sound throughout “What Wonders,” melding brisk acoustics with touches of synths and electric guitar infusions. The track represents the first release from Hayes under
Chicago-based artist Nikho unveils a compelling tech house sound throughout “Enough (Original Mix),” strutting a club-friendly danceability in its pulsing percussive radiance and crisply nocturnal synth tones. Rhythms take sole focus initially,
A hooky fusing of melodic guitars and synth-laden danceability stirs across “Gold Eyes,” a newly released single from Juno Empire. The project represents the work of Emmy Award-winning composer Alexander Thomas, who
German band Darién Geep showcase a dreamy pop mystique on new track “alles gleich,” melding airy synth effervescence with caressing vocals and tropical-friendly rhythmic developments. The balmy, serene sound stirs in both
New Albums
On the ambitious Redux Trilogy, London-based project Coaxial delivers three distinct releases — Redux Media, Firemaniac, and Wittgenstein–Cronkite–Hellholes — designed for simultaneous
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Los Angeles-based band Sego unleash an eclectic, charismatic art-punk and rock appeal on their new album, Direct To DVD. Flipping a format
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Newly released album Muffled Ears, the World Sounds Bad Quality finds Reading, England-based artist Sightseeing Crew crafting a sophisticated collision of psychedelic
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Rina Kharrasova captivates with a sharply focused interpretation of Maurice Ravel’s Sonatine, M. 40. Moving beyond “impressionistic haze,” the Moscow Conservatory graduate
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