London-based artist Max Norton engages with an emotive rock sound on “Nothing In This World,” emitting an adoration for the power of love and its life-changing qualities. The multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer
New Tracks
A jangling power-pop appeal shows on “Betty and Steve,” a strong new single from Ubiquity Machine. Mixed by Grammy-nominated engineer Martin Cooke, the track comes via the band’s forthcoming album. The Rabbit’s
A recent single from Los Angeles-based act bigfish, “Lovesong #2” builds with climactic rock allure. Thumping bass and sporadic guitar glistening complements introspective lyrics, ascending alongside rising guitars into a cathartic soaring.
One of many highlights from Strawflower‘s debut album, “Indigo” melds brisk rhythmic pulses with a harmonious ’70s inspiration, evident in the “where do we go?” hook. The verses, meanwhile, enamor with a
Balancing idiosyncratic tonal pursuits with melodic structural direction, Los Angeles-based artist Brendan Byrnes continues to craft engaging songs that align with xenharmonic concepts. Re-fretted guitars, re-tuned synths, and microtonal envelopment show across
Two recent singles from Boston-based artist Anna Gurl showcase the artist’s commanding songwriting, succeeding in both the rock bustle of “Ditch” and the more folk-touched warmness within “Mosaic.” “Ditch” is exemplary of
“SHIFT” is a contagious, angsty pop success from Chatrooms, a band based in the San Fernando Valley. They pursued a more hardcore/screamo aesthetic upon their formation in 2009 — named At Our
Chicago-based singer/songwriter Ann Frances delivers a visceral rock sound on “No One Wants You (You’ve Slept With Too Many Men),” a single that speaks to “the double standard concerning women who love
New Albums
Los Angeles-based band Sego unleash an eclectic, charismatic art-punk and rock appeal on their new album, Direct To DVD. Flipping a format
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Newly released album Muffled Ears, the World Sounds Bad Quality finds Reading, England-based artist Sightseeing Crew crafting a sophisticated collision of psychedelic
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Rina Kharrasova captivates with a sharply focused interpretation of Maurice Ravel’s Sonatine, M. 40. Moving beyond “impressionistic haze,” the Moscow Conservatory graduate
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Inspired by whiskey releases from Redwood Empire and influences like JJ Cale, Joni Mitchell, and Sam Beam, Grounded is a captivating debut
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