New Tracks

The Masterminds – “Rainbow Coming Down”

A hopeful and melodic single from New Jersey-based band The Masterminds, “Rainbow Coming Down” melds jangly guitar work and a bursting vocal presence. “The storms are finally passed,” they encourage, celebrating the

Church Ladies – “Wonder Girl”

The latest single from Church Ladies, “Wonder Girl” leads with a breezy rock appeal — taking inspiration from early ’00s garage-rock. “She’s my wonder girl,” the vocals admit during a lusher sequence,

Damndest – “My Heaven”

Nostalgic guitar soaring and illuminated synth flourishes lead a melodic drive on “My Heaven,” a yearning new single from Boston-based band Damndest. “How long I have waited for you here,” the emotive

Timber Choir – “Jasmine”

“Jasmine” is a stirring folk track from Timber Choir, a collaboration comprising longtime friends Adam Sams and Brendan St. Gelais. They describe the release as speaking “to the longing to feel grounded,

The Marley Woods – “Good Times”

A replay-inducing sound envelops on “Good Times,” a baroque-touched power-pop gem from The Marley Woods. The St. Louis-based band craft a sound fit for sunshine on this fantastic debut single, lyrically exuding

New Albums

Titus Maz – ‘Midnight Station’

London-based guitarist Titus Maz digs into late-night introspection on his excellent album Midnight Station. Blending modern jazz, groove fusion, and cinematic textures,

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The Drupes – ‘The Drupes’

New Orleans-based band The Drupes deliver a stellar self-titled debut album. Fusing ’60s-revival pop, harmonious rock, post-punk, and Britpop charm, the guitar-driven

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