New Tracks

Michelle Thibodeaux – “Unemployment”

Poignant ruminations on life’s uncertainties resonate within a folk-pop aesthetical enamoring “Unemployment,” a recent track from Michelle Thibodeaux. The Portland, Oregon-based singer/songwriter sings how “the universe knocked me off my feet,” amidst

Michael Zuzek – “Graystone”

Toronto-based artist Michael Zuzek infuses ragtime piano inspirations and radiant vocal escalations on new single “Graystone,” from his forthcoming album, Everest. A notable artistic influence, per Zuzek, is Burton Cummings of The

Icarus Phoenix – “Doctor! Doctor!”

A single and video out today from Icarus Phoenix, “Doctor! Doctor!” emphasizes the power of resilience amidst tumult. Lush acoustics and string-laden flourishes complement Drew Danburry’s introspective vocals, admitting “we all work

Partners in Crime – “Randy Girls”

“Randy Girls” is an enthused power-pop success from Toronto-based band Partners in Crime. Chirpy guitars arrive into the “gonna take a vacation,” declaration. The ensuing brass-laden fervency complements a sense of escapism,

Jellyka – “Paper Game”

Belgium-based artist Jellyka envelops with a dark synth/guitar momentum on new single “Paper Game.” Steady percussive pulses and warbled, industrial synth tones guide into a nonchalant vocal momentum. Smatterings of guitar appear

Jason Myles Goss – “Misfit”

NYC-based artist Jason Myles Goss impresses across both folk and rock spectrums on his recent Misfit EP, which caught our ears in January via the track/video for “Younger Man.” The EP’s title

Cliff & Susan – “Into the Mystic”

Capturing the beautiful songwriting within Van Morrison’s “Into the Mystic,” alongside an added country twang, Cliff & Susan do the classic song justice with their tasteful cover. The married duo — based

Richard Lynch – “Rest Your Love on Me”

A cover of the Conway Twitty country classic (written by Barry Gibb), “Rest Your Love on Me” conveys a timeless-sounding appeal from Richard Lynch, an artist based in Waynesville, Ohio. Lynch comforting,

New Albums

Hollow Star – ‘Listen’ EP

Hollow Star‘s debut EP Listen dazzles with a striking balance of vulnerability and craft, merging infectious post-punk energy with lush, jangling guitar

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Salim Nourallah – ‘Nourallah’

Dallas-based singer-songwriter and producer Salim Nourallah has spent more than two decades crafting a prolific, deeply personal body of work, and his

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Kotlovan – ‘Beyond Sense’ EP

Seattle-based experimental project Kotlovan, helmed by multi-instrumentalist Farkhad Saidmuratov, presents Beyond Sense, a neo-classical, piano-driven EP blending haunting improvisation with lush instrumentation.

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The Willis Ordeal – EP

London-based project The Willis Ordeal delivers an inviting and organic charm with their new four-track EP, recorded in a single day on

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