Boston-based band Happy Little Clouds impress with the track “Lungs,” representing their third single so far this year. A fully emotive success, despite lessening in tempo a bit from the prior two
New Tracks
London-based act Mannequin Flowers unveil a dreamy rock appeal on new single “Heartbeat,” which they describe as “about not loving someone back.” Ardent guitar pushes past the mid-point transition with cohesive elegance
“Easy” is a breezy pop/rock charmer from Think Denim, dad, the project of Belgian artist Levi Parent. Coming via the just-released Intracraneal Crosstalk EP, the single is described as “a rebellious anthem”
An earworm of a second single from San Francisco-based artist Niles, “Echoes” emanates with crisp guitar twangs, lushly caressing vocals, and steady rhythmic precision. Releasing ahead of an upcoming EP, the track
A beautiful folk track with references to procrastination and passing time, “Father Time” is out today from Hadnot Creek. The Charlottesville-based project is led by singer/songwriter Robert Sawrey, who wrote this song
NYC-based band Corner Sun show a strongly melodic, personal rock and pop appeal on their and eat it too… EP. Subdued keys and reflective commentary stir on “Dumpster Fire,” which laments “now
A poem-turned-song from Maya Ruth, “oblivion” represents the artist’s second single, and proves commanding in its grungy, introspective appeal. A suave vocal feeling, bordering singing and spoken-word, melds grippingly with warming guitar
Stockholm-based singer/songwriter Noak Hellsing reveals a suave pop entrancement with new single “Good News,” via his second EP, SHIFT. Confident vocals and bass-heavy immersion traverse across the “step by step,” verses, with
New Albums
Scott Moran delivers an emotionally riveting album on Sixth of the Six, a poignant journal chronicling the international abduction of his daughter,
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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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Prague-based label Kitty Kant Collective unveils Compilation Volume Two, an 18-track solarpunk cassette and zine. Moving across garage-punk, folk, and ambient textures,
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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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