“Cortisone” is a stylish pop success from FHUR, producing a darkly intoxicating fusing of accessible pop and industrial-friendly experimentation, reminiscent of SOPHIE. The grimy bass thumps, nocturnal synths, and vocal momentum complement
New Tracks
“Adela Road” is a soaring rock single from KEEF, a Runcorn (UK)-based band that have caught our ears in years past with tracks like “In This Town” and “It Comes Together.” “Adela
“Hot Damn (El Camino)” is a hooky, charismatic single from Wyoki, the Kingfisher, Oklahoma-based solo project Gary Reid. A no-frills immediacy takes hold throughout, reflective of the artist’s overall aim with the
Memphis-based artist McNeil Johnwood showcases compelling folk songwriting on two recent track releases, on different sides of the tonal spectrum. “Scarecrow” delivers a fiery political commentary, while “Magical” is a sweetly romantic
Two new singles from Montana-based singer/songwriter Abby Webster, “Calliope” and “Sea Goat” are exemplary of her consuming folk, bedroom-pop, and alt-country aesthetical intertwining. “Calliope” immerses with its hypnotic guitar twangs and easy-going
A spacey pop delight from Space Fight, “Is It All” infuses shimmering synths, melodic guitar twangs, and caressingly melodic vocals for a wistfully nostalgic glow. Its recording took place across the world
A heartrending track reflecting a desire to not be left behind, “Please Don’t Change” is a stirring collaboration from Joe Holt, Emily Anderson, and Kat Kennedy. The particular rendition above is performed
“dream factory” is a memorable single from Chris Portka’s album trash music. This particular slice of creativity is a reflection of the Bay Area-based artist’s knack for infusing guitars amidst thumping percussive
New Albums
Abbotsford, BC-based artist Unsystematic808 impresses on his debut full-length, Unsystematic — touting a bold fusion of electronic sounds, fit for both club-set
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Tucson-based artist The Manor Born consumes with an introspective EP in see you next year, blending early-2000s indie-rock sensibilities with post-punk revival
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Excelling in both rock-forward passion and subdued contemplations, Destined to Fail is the new EP from Violet Love, the project of Michigan-based
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Moving between post-punk introspection and high-voltage rock energy, EP2 is a thorough success from Riverside, California-based band Loser Demon. Beneath the bracing guitars and anthemic
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