A pulsing, brisk rock energy persists throughout “monster,” a catchy recent single from grinning, the project from Nashville-based musicians Davis Gestiehr and Roger Ploch. Drawing from both the rhythmic punchiness of Bloc
New Tracks
Maws explores the lingering weight of past relationships on the evocative tracks “Jouska” and “Lost.” Based in Denver, the project pairs stripped-back guitar twangs with airy vocal layers to capture the isolation
“Will You Always Be Cold?” is a dreamy, jangly charmer from Pale Puma, the project of Amsterdam-born artist Django Duijns. The track melds vibrant guitar twangs with sturdy acoustic undercurrents and a
A fervent, triumphant alt-pop success that rouses in its vocal ascent, “Life on the Outside” is a stellar single from Cult Canvas, the project of London-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Edward Goodger-White. The
Oakland-based band Indigo Elephant fully impress on their track “Rat Race.” A peppy rock excitement pairs with introspections on living in a world plagued by late-stage capitalism, lamenting burnout and societal pressures
Simonne Draper and Jon Kennedy unveil a stunning collaboration on the track “Finesca II.” Blending Draper’s classical guitar training under Milan Tesař with Kennedy’s modern production, the piece evolves her original composition
The Trusted deliver an anthemic blend of introspection and melodic warmth on their latest track, “Spin.” Built on jangly guitars and tight rhythms, the song captures a relatable human ache for one’s
Andy Mclaughlan unleashes a scenic, memorable alt-rock disposition on his latest single “If I Be Damned.” Written and entirely self-produced in a coastal studio following “a turbulent period in Glasgow city centre,”
New Albums
…From What? marks the full-length debut of Outsideness, a collaboration between Azalias and Freidrich$. Born from a single demo, the record evolved
MoreA Vibrant Sea is another stirring full-length from Dortmund-based artist David Kleinekottmann, performing as Present Paradox. First catching our ears in 2022
More“Soikkola” is a transportive success from Van Sur Les, the Amsterdam-based project of composer Dmitry Surugin. Rooted in Ingrian heritage, the piece
MoreAn alt-rock success shifting between dreamy intrigue and fuzzed-out ardor, Dystopian Days is the new album from Detroit-based artist Hey Look Listen,
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