An affecting folk single from Glenn Kye, “Uncle Kenny’s for Lunch” compels in its scenic storytelling and serenely melodic acoustic-driven flow. The Brooklyn-based artist sets a personal scene right away. “We only
New Tracks
“Strange Articulation” is a riveting rock track from Los Angeles-based band The Outdoors, who describe the release as “about the weird way we all can look when trying to communicate honestly (or
Crunching guitar distortion and lushly absorbing vocals intertwine on “happy birthday mr. president,” a memorable rocker from Cleveland-based duo Grumpy Plum. Coming off 2023 full-length Real Tough Guy, the project excels with
A harmonious power-pop and alt-rock melding stirs on “Scam Likely,” a recent track from TIFFY, led by multi-instrumentalist, Asian-American artist Tiffany Sammy. “I didn’t mean to pick up the phone,” Sammy’s vocals
Knoxville, TN-based trio Blacklight Cinema conjure a moody art-rock sound on “What Are You Dreaming Of,” a track that excels in both soaring guitar invigoration and late-night jangly intrigue. “What are you
“Under the Surface” is an introspectively lush rock single from UK artist DrewJam, melding memorable guitar progressions with brightly enamoring piano touches and enveloping vocal harmonies. The production balances melodic approachability with
“Rendezvous [SLA]” is a compelling neo-soul slow-burn from Gbogboade, a Nigerian-born and London-based artist whose work emphasizes emotive enthrallment and atmospheric depth. Utilizing restrained percussion and warm textures, the song investigates the
“Love’s for Two” is a poignant alt-pop single from Slovenian-Algerian artist Alya Elouissi. Capturing the raw aftermath of an abrupt split, the track utilizes cinematic, ambient textures to explore emotional collapse and
New Albums
Weaving delicate finger-picked guitars with sweeping orchestral power, Held Here Together showcases Janie Price’s project, Bird, at her most expansive. The release
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Fusing industrial ingenuity, post-punk intrigue, and unsettling atmospherics, Barren Mother of All is an excellently sprawling double album from Calgary-based solo project
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Slithering through psychedelic noir and angular post-punk, Ain’t No Fool is an adventurous 15-track effort from NYC-based The Mortal Prophets. The project
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Combining folk intimacy and heavy themes with lushly memorable arrangements, Freeze is a poignant seven-movement social-justice song cycle by Adrielle Bow Belle.
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