“Shade of Love” is a charismatic throwback rocker from Nashville-based band Calico Mantra, invoking an orchestral punch and glam-friendly vocal emotion. The twangy guitars and violin charms pair with debonair vocals for
New Tracks
Contemplations on closeness stir amidst a synth-laden city-pop glow on “Get Closer,” a dazzling track from Los Angeles-based project Mieu. The moody yet melodic sound takes inspiration from artists like Sade and
“Afloat” is an engaging track from Nashville-based artist Sam Hoffman, representing a re-recording from a track off his debut album, Fairweather. Hoffman made the track alongside his former roommate Dave Meyer; they
A rousing rock single from Hertfordshire, UK-based act Maystones, “Meltdown” melds moody guitar tones with the vocals’ delectably dark foreboding — finding a compelling middle ground between exhilarating alt-rock and atmospheric post-punk.
Quaintly serene synths and mellow vocal aspirations lead “Never Too Young,” an engaging new track from Chicago-based artist Abigail Arkley. “I wrote this in a time of deep searching for meaning and
Developing from hypnotic rock intrigue into a swell of invigoration, “my blue heaven” is a new track from FHMY, also featuring AQL. FHMY — who grew up in Cairo, Egypt — describes
Philadelphia-based rockers In Lieu of Roses captivate with a bursting rock sound on new single “The Gray,” melding nostalgic introspection with commentary on present cultural and societal erosion. Thematically, the track explores
Brooklyn-based artist Lowah crafts a chilly synth-pop allure on new single “Double Sided,” infusing calming piano tones and sparkling synth adornments. The project represents the work of Vince Simpson, who notes that
New Albums
A riveting display of new-wave and post-punk precision, Videopticons is the new album from Vancouver-based trio The Zaxons. Built on catchy rhythms,
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An immersive prog-rock concept album, Scenes from a Revolution is the stellar new release from New Jersey-based collective Forgotten Roads. The ambitious
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Steeped in memorable folk and Americana portrayals of modern tumult and perseverance, New Scrolls is the personal new album from Connecticut-based singer-songwriter
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A beautifully cohesive collection of memorable songwriting, Lovers’ Lament is the debut four-track EP from London-based singer-songwriter Suze Harper, originally from New
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