New Tracks

JJ Sweetheart – “Heart Medal” + “Cinnamom”

Two recent singles from JJ Sweetheart impress with a heartfelt rock appeal — spanning from the fuzzier intrigue of “Heart Medal” to the more charismatic immediacy within “Cinnamom.” The former track was

Nematode – “Spirits”

Psych-pop band Nematode craft a hypnotic, immersive sound across their track “Spirits.” Lush vocals admit “I’m out of my mind,” as the production ascends from glistening keys into pit-pattering percussion, spacey synths,

Jhon Allan – “ARI”

“ARI” emits a soulful rock captivation from Jhon Allan, a Swedish-Peruvian songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. The eclectic talent describes the track as “the soundtrack to a perfect love story beginning on the

Lauren Presley – “Can I Be Happy”

Both yearning introspection and rousing rock anthemics appeal on “Can I Be Happy,” a single out today from Nashville-based artist Lauren Presley. The second and final single from Presley’s upcoming EP, Hanging

BONG-747 – “The Big Fish (for David Lynch)”

An atmospheric electronic sound captivates across BONG-747‘s “The Big Fish (for David Lynch),” a memorable tribute to the late director and overall artistic visionary. Best known in film, Lynch also inspired across

Hello Midlands – “Moon”

A nighttime-set stylishness emanates throughout “Moon,” a single from Hello Midlands. The Brighton, England-based act capture a certain special time and place — “just you and me and nighttime and the moon,”

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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