New Tracks

townsppl – “The Neighborhood”

Ascending from steady folk contemplation into a melodically jubilant hookiness, “The Neighborhood” is a recent single from townsppl, the Pittsburgh-based project of singer/songwriter Alex Stanton. The release represents the first single from

Dear Vandal – “It Was Love”

The solo project of Vancouver-based artist Geoff Turner, Dear Vandal compels on new single “It Was Love,” described as “about being young and discovering other bodies in the world.” The stylish production

Athena Lim – “White Dust”

London-based artist Athena Lim presents a smoothly melodic sound on “White Dust,” enamoring with debonair vocals and jangly central hook. The release represents the second single from Lim’s debut EP, releasing early

Clauds – “Atomic”

Perth-based electro-pop artist Clauds concocts an otherworldly entrancement on new single “Atomic,” described as “an anthem for anyone who has ever felt like they’re battling against themselves.” Clauds’ releases show a tendency

Midnight Snowball Fight – “Dot Dot Dot”

The hesitation of young love is conveyed artfully in catchy rock form on “Dot Dot Dot,” a new single from Midnight Snowball Fight, a band based in Washington, DC. A sole vocal

Present Paradox – “The Crack”

Impressing with a climactic intrigue, “The Crack” is a newly released single from Present Paradox, the project of Dortmund-based artist David Kleinekottmann. The track is part of the band’s upcoming album A

Eli Waltz – “The Ocean”

“The Ocean” is a captivating, dynamic folk stunner from Eli Waltz — immersing in both its understated ooh-ing and howling vocal passion. Impressing in the past with tracks like “Writer’s Block” and

Applied Communications – “Tomboy Femme”

Infusing “Mr. Sandman” nostalgia with modern glitchy pop infectiousness, “Tomboy Femme” is a hooky new single from Applied Communications. Prancing, twinkling keys lend a holiday-friendly warmness amidst blasts of blaring shimmering. “Wish

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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