New Tracks

bloom effect – “Presente”

Vancouver-based band bloom effect enthrall with the hazy rock success “Presente,” presenting a climactic evolution from dreamy intrigue into shoegaze-friendly textured vigor. The burst of guitar distortion in the rising moments pair

Twice Dark – “Telekinetic”

A resonating melding of synths and guitars enamor across “Telekinetic,” a new track from Twice Dark, the Bloomington, Indiana-based project of Josh Kreuzman. Drawing from a variety of inspirations — from goth-rock

Velvet Graves – “Heavy to Hold”

“Heavy to Hold” is a newly released track from Velvet Graves, reflective of “heartbreak and holding onto the past,” per the artist. Written during a tumultuous break-up, and travels between Philadelphia and

Ducats – “Stent”

Melding ethereal vocals and jangly guitar intrigue, “Stent” is an alluring new single from Jacksonville-based project Ducats. Preceding a full-length releasing next month, “Stent” moves enjoyably from jangly guitar swipes and steady

Hazy Jane – “Resonant Hum”

Amongst the numerous standouts on Hazy Jane‘s new album Half the Drugstore, “Resonant Hum” compels in its soaring rock and folk appeal — invoking a ’70s nostalgia in the rising guitar twangs

Olhar – “Estrada”

Described as “about an experience about riding into the unknown,” “Estrada” is a hazily enveloping success from Austin-based act Olhar. The project’s leader, João Rangel, draws inspiration from the likes of MBV,

Blue Goose – “Abigail”

A dynamic rock success that proves riveting in its string-laden escalations, “Abigail” is a track from Blue Goose. A multitude of replay-tempting moments show throughout, with lovably eclectic range — from “the

New Albums

Radium88 – ‘Beauty is Lies’

Beauty is Lies is the ambitious, atmospheric new album from Nottingham, UK-based duo Radium88. Reckoning with the emerging cultural embrace of artificial

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Tamer Sağcan – ‘Home: Roots’

Home: Roots is an absorbing four-track instrumental EP by Turkish composer and author Tamer Sağcan. Built on original classical guitar compositions, the

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Hot Hail! – ‘Hope In Hell’

Hope In Hell is the memorable sophomore full-length from Hot Hail!, the solo project of Seattle-based artist Billy Sigil. Filtering authoritarian anxiety

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