New Tracks

Post Death Soundtrack – “Lowdown Animal”

“Lowdown Animal” showcases the gripping, hard-rocking appeal of Canadian power trio Post Death Soundtrack. First catching our attention with 2016 album Unlearning Curve, the now-trio envelop with an evident vigor throughout “Lowdown

HEAR ME OUT – “Borderlands”

German act HEAR ME OUT unveil an affecting post-punk ferocity on “Borderlands,” the opening track on their debut EP, Permanent Thoughts. “Constructed lines define your rights,” vocals let out amidst a thumping

Lunde – “Tomorrow” + “Deja Vu”

Wisconsin-based trio Lunde impress on two recent singles — with “Tomorrow” presenting a piano-laden rock vibrancy, while “Deja Vu” intrigues with its hazy power-pop lingering. “Tomorrow” enamors with its hooky blend of

Slow Caves – “The Run”

The first song in three years from Colorado-based band Slow Caves, “The Run” presents a soaring rock appeal propelled by twangy guitar immersion and enjoyably dazed vocals. The track is described as

Matt Van – “ashes”

“ashes” is a moving folk success from Matt Van, a singer/songwriter from the Midwest. Gentle acoustics and piano intertwine beautifully as vocals ask “where do all the stories go?” — wondering if

Thomas Aren – “Xerox”

Expanding from tranquil introspection into a resonating rise, “Xerox” is a new single from Thomas Aren. The release began in collaboration with Cameron Winter, from the NYC-based band Geese. Winter sent Aren

Blaqk Van – “London Dress”

Ardent rock and post-punk moodiness intertwine on the memorable “London Dress,” a single from Blaqk Van. The introduction builds with debonair bass and clanging guitar, arriving into a charismatic vocal lead. “Just

Dejima – “Nothing To Run From”

A psychedelic, melodic appeal is evident throughout “Nothing To Run From,” the latest from Dejima, who caught our ears with the single “It Was Nice To Have Met You” last month. “Nothing

New Albums

Chloe Dunn – ‘Blossom’ EP

A consuming new EP from Chloe Dunn, Blossom showcases a sound steeped in dynamic allure — ranging from singer-songwriter and folk to

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MARA WANNA – ‘how dreadful’

Hamtramck, Michigan-based artist MARA WANNA consumes across her new album, how dreadful — navigating grief and growth with inventive, hook-driven artistry. Blending

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Erro – ‘Shadowland’

Pittsburgh-based project Erro, led by multi-instrumentalist Nikki Stagel, impresses again with Shadowland, a new album that fuses shimmering pop-rock textures, ethereal dreaminess,

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