An atmospheric late-night rock introspection dazzles across two new tracks from Noorani, a sibling duo from Washington Heights, NYC. They describe “oceans” as exploring “an inner conflict between the desire to escape
New Tracks
Austin-based band Western Threads project a soaring rock and folk cohesion on “Sex Cult,” exploring the pitfalls of both purity and corruption within an array of memorable vocal duets and twanging guitar-driven
A magnetic pop production about over-infatuation, “So Into You” is the latest earworm from Headphone Hair. Impressing with numerous past tracks, the Oakland-based project of Ian Walters continues to envelop with a
A dreamily inviting track from California-based duo Mirrorball, “Condo Pond” unfolds beautifully with its serene vocals, balmy guitar pulses, and twinkling keys. Aesthetically finding a place between Fleetwood Mac’s wistful nostalgia and
Amsterdam-based artist Jorge Natalin enthralls across moments of both haunting folk and atmospheric rock intrigue on his new album, Coming Down From Heaven. “I made these recordings in a very turbulent year,”
A new single from NYC-based band Energy Whores, “Bunker Man” invokes themes of futuristic-minded paranoia amidst an eclectic synth-forward arsenal. A dystopic soundscape presents via the mixture of lush contemplation and intensifying
Oakland-based artist Derek Lassiter crafts a tender, heartfelt folk appeal on the new track “Years & Years.” Lassiter’s solemn vocal enthrallment pairs with lush guitars, twinkling keys, and a slight backing organ
Seattle-based band The Northern Light impress with a moody yet climactic rock appeal with newly released single “Secrets.” Its creative spark arose in 2022, singer/guitarist David Pollon travelled to southwestern Ontario. He
New Albums
Scott Moran delivers an emotionally riveting album on Sixth of the Six, a poignant journal chronicling the international abduction of his daughter,
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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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