Unveiling a soulful, late-night synth-pop character, “Descendance” is a gorgeous track from German act R8FTOP 27. Stylish synth tones meld with dreamy siren ambience and a mellow, hypnotic bass presence — resulting
New Tracks
Showing ample Americana heart, Sam Sample channels the shock of a sudden breakup into “XACTO,” a new single released ahead of her sophomore album Look in the Mirror and Beg. Flickering bass
“Levitate” fuses alt-rock punchiness and shoegaze-inspired textures for an impactful listen, coming via Phoenix, AZ-based band Silverface Twin. “Teach me how to leave the ground,” the initial vocals build with dreamy momentum,
Enveloping in its swell from Americana introspection to twangy fervor, “Easy Money” is a stirring track from Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter and guitarist Anjoli Simone. Also a touring guitarist with numerous acts, from R&B
Hamilton, Ontario-based act No Beauty conjure a gripping alt-rock vigor on “Matty,” described as exploring “a looming sense of despondency and a constant underlying urge to escape town.” Nostalgic guitar riffs drive
D.C.-based band Kids Table showcase their momentum-filled pop songwriting on recent track “Where You Shouldn’t Be.” Coming via their new album 3AM Club, the track ventures from an initial lead of piano
Hull, UK-based duo cutty craft a dynamic electronic pop allure on “Shadows in the Street,” shifting seamlessly from bass-y danceability to spacious, dreamy intrigue. Amy Precious’s vocals are a standout element within
A pulsing, nocturnal synth energy builds throughout “BEYOND,” a memorable track from EMPTY SIGNALS, via the artist’s EP SKYSCAPERS. Lyrics depict venturing “through the darkness” in feeling reflective of personal tumult and
New Albums
Australian composer and producer Dan Webb draws on Taoist and Buddhist ideas of death and rebirth for his fifth album, Lion Dance,
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The excellent debut album from Haikunika, Veronica Polo’s electronic project, Ludorigen draws on decades of experimentation with technology and sound, moving between
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Bristol, UK-based five-piece Claudine brings together members of several local projects for its debut EP, Live In The Garage, a three-song introduction
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Helsinki-based electronic alt-pop artist Conchis composed her second album, Gravity, entirely in her mind during a prolonged period of illness that left
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