A newly released track from Scottish rockers January Sixteen, “Hold On” proves commanding in its soaring, distortion-friendly vigor. Rumbling percussion and spacey guitar escalations traverse into a melodic vocal lead, admitting they
New Tracks
A lush yet impactful sound persists on “Prayer Cards,” a recent single from Trivial Shields. The artist caught our ears over a decade ago, with debut single “Camelot,” and continues to impress
Berlin-based trio Dark Patterns craft a stylish intrigue on the single “Dislocation,” infusing dexterous synthpunk bustling alongside moody post-punk guitar tones and dynamic vocal foreboding. The act describes the accompanying lyrics as
Described as a track “about cutting off all your toxic friends,” “Burn My Friends” is a cathartic success with a catchy alternative pop/rock intertwining, courtesy of Compton-based act BADTALKERS. The main chorus
Brooklyn-based duo Immortal Wound dazzle on their track “starlight,” whose throbbing synths, pulsing rhythms, and soaring vocals balance hooky and hypnotic appeal. The initial vocal spell reminds fondly of Tame Impala, as
A riveting folk success from Nashville-based artist Mountain Thief, “Long Lost” melds haunting vocals and trickling guitars with a narratively gripping allure. The release comes alongside a self-directed video, which was shot
A stirring folk-ready ardency resonates on “Then There You Are,” a new track from San Francisco-based act Said Sara that explores a lingering connection with those who have passed. David Benson, the
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
New Albums
Minneapolis-based quartet Wastrels return after six years with a fantastic self-titled album, blending immersive shoegaze textures, head-nodding post-punk grooves, swirling guitars, and
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Detroit-based artist Ramo Z‘s two-track EP I hate parties captures nightlife with heart, blending introspective indie-dance and house-ready energy. “strobe lights” hypnotically
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Nashville-based singer-songwriter Mary Jennings delivers an impassioned sound across Pyrotechnicolor, a six-track EP written over the span of a decade. Blurring pop,
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Washington, DC-based band Broke Royals explores a wide spectrum of sounds on their new album Campr, spanning enjoyable realms of rousingly anthemic
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