A contemplative rock sound takes hold on “Holding Out,” a compelling new single from Smoltz, the project of Brooklyn-based songwriter Zach Hinkle (who also performs under the moniker Desert Blonde). Tranquil guitar
New Tracks
NYC-based artist Ruby Moon unveils a nocturnal, enjoyably eerie mixture of post-punk and dream-pop on “Desolate.” A pulsing bass line, reflective of the former style, pairs with a steady vocal composure and
Moody guitar jangles and twinkling keys assemble a nostalgic rock appeal on "Ordinary Face," a riveting new single from Leah Callahan. Her successes in the Boston music scene span from the mid
The sound of ocean waves leads into “Meant to Be,” an alluring pop single from Smoking Cadillacs. A radiant production stands out here. “We were never meant to be,” a debonair vocal
“Precipice” is a grooving psych-rock success from Brooklyn-based band Free Whenever. The track excels in its lush, hypnotic glow throughout. A funky bass line gives way to a suave guitar drive, with
A jangling rock charm immerses on “Bell,” a new single from Painted Pillars, a project that first began in a Leiden, Netherlands student dorm. They describe the effort as “about unresolved feelings
A soaring rock success from Los Angeles-based artist Olya Sonica, “I Only Dream When I’m Awake” balances dreamy vocal introspection with rousing, anthemic escalation. “It’s about a divine force within us and
The second single from Brighton, UK-based artist Cal Lynn, “Maybelline” casts a dreamily melodic spell alongside lyrical emotions of losing someone close to addiction. The lush vocals meld with steady acoustics and
New Albums
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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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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Impressing in both its superb original songwriting and covers of Christmas classics, What Stops Time is an alluring new EP from Shiny
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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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