Reminiscent of Smashing Pumpkins’ “Mayonaise” in its ascent from hazy, lush guitar swirls to blasts of warming distortion, “Specter of Circumstance” is a gripping track from Blonde Goth. Inspired as well by
New Tracks
Tokyo-based artist Sapsei delivers a vibrant urban animation in sound with the debut single “What’s the Difference Between This Fish and That Fish?” The Guangdong-born producer artfully bridges the soulful storytelling of
Chilean duo Chroma Noir tout a sound steeped in apocalyptic new wave and cinematic atmospherics (drawing from both Vangelis and Blade Runner) on their new single, “Black Rain.” The track evolves from
Nashville-based artist Anana Kaye delivers a haunting reimagining of Leonard Cohen’s “There Is A War.” By trading the original’s strings for grimy distortion and an industrial pulse, Kaye highlights the song’s timeless
Baltimore-based rocker Will Sims delivers a punchy alternative anthem in “I Gave It All For You,” fusing heavy guitar distortion with visceral vulnerability. Recorded at Deep End Studio with producer Tony Correlli,
The stirring original single “Journey to the Moon” finds Metz, France-based artist Dan Szyller delivering an energetic rock appeal fueled by global unrest and a passion for discovery. Blending Brazilian roots with
Building on her second consecutive win at last week’s 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards, Carla Patullo delivers the emotionally resonant album Nomadica. This Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album winner serves as
Showcasing a jangly, psychedelic rock spiritedness, “Everyone’s A Ghost” is an engaging new single from Pantomime Horses, who draw from a deeply personal experience of resilience, following singer Rob Silber’s wife
New Albums
Following a career as an industrial rock vocalist, Tokyo-based Yuichi Nishikawa pivoted to composition after a vocal disorder, eventually scoring over 50
MoreFounded by Ed Silva in 2007, the project Cries of Redemption serves up two decades of unreleased material on the LP Patterns.
MoreCounty Durham quintet The Casbahs channel decades of British guitar-rock heritage into their excellent sophomore album, Peasants of the Show. Recorded at
MoreSan Francisco-based collective Wreckless Strangers continues their “Ameri-Cali Soul” stylishness with Dirty Souls, a six-song EP produced by four-time Grammy winner Dave
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