Frome, UK-based solo artist ALVIRA compels with an artful pop charm on “Liberty,” the third movement of the Ariel Suite EP. The release takes inspiration from Shakespeare’s play The Tempest, and its
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A melodic and mellow success from Windmills, “As You Like It” enamors with its breezy escalation into the “fade into black,” hookiness — strutting a charming immersion with shades of Phoenix and
Boston-based musician and producer Tom Roppelt shows a riveting sound on new single “Receptor,” unveiling a gorgeous melodic direction amidst a range of radiant synths, jangling guitars, and various “found sounds” —
“It’s 4AM in downtown,” moody vocals emit alongside glistening synth intrigue on the new single from La Mode, a project comprising producers Samir Dahmani and Ian Elrick. “4 AM” is an atmospheric
Self Checkout is the engaging new album from Barcode Angels, a band formed in Brooklyn. The highlights are abundant, ranging from the bass-heavy intrigue and piano-laden hookiness of “Much Better” to the
Unveiling his third single since catching our ears with the debuting “Inside the City” in April, Hays Dowdy achieves a fervent rock sound with his latest, “Voodoo Doll.” Alongside the lushly magnetic
Flickering guitar jangles and a spirited vocal soaring invigorate on “Change Your Mind,” also adorned with atmospheric synth glimmers. The riveting single comes from Basic Cable, the Brooklyn-based solo project of Shane
Canadian psych-rockers Bunch of Others unveil a compelling mystique on “Cellar Door,” where hazy guitars and climactic vocals build into a gripping expanse — with flourishing woodwinds and perky brass adornments. The
New Albums
New York-based Canadian artist Melissa Geurts creates what she calls “nervous system anthems,” set within a consuming dark synth-pop aesthetic. Her sophomore
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Brooklyn-based artist Sanford: returns with the expansive Big Tent Revival, a self-produced record that picks up exactly where his previous effort, Extinguished
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The project Hunki Dori embraces a lushly absorbing, atmospheric minimalism on the album Ciclo. Warm, detailed productions excel with gorgeous soundscapes, also
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Philadelphia-based band Cigarettes for Breakfast embrace bedroom-project origins with their excellent colour wheel EP, a follow-up to their acclaimed 2025 sophomore LP
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