New Tracks

Thantophobe – “Esteban”

Philadelphia-based songwriter and producer Thantophobe enamors with the single “Esteban,” exuding a hazy laid-back rock appeal with playful synth reflections. The steady acoustics and lush vocals initially conjure a soundscape reminiscent of

teasea – “Lips”

Traversing into a rousing refrain with ’90s alt-rock spirit, “Lips” is a new single from teasea, the Brooklyn-based project of multi-instrumentalist Tom Criblez. The track comes via an upcoming LP. The track

Joytrip – “Taken Aback”

“Taken Aback” is a suavely melodic track from Iowa City-based band Joytrip. The “I’m taken aback,” peppy vocal underlying stirs alongside the debonair lead. A swift rhythm guitar and accompanying twangs surround

Park Secret – “Happy To Be Here”

“Happy To Be Here” is an infectious single out today from Park Secret, an artist based in Allentown, Pennsylvania. A chugging bass line and steady percussive accompaniment complement an understated vocal presence,

Petrol – “George VI (“Little Joey”)”

Philadelphia-based rockers Petrol concoct a driving rock appeal throughout “George VI (“Little Joey”).” The four-piece show a guitar-fronted appeal, meshing underlying distortion with squiggly twangs and steady vocals. Trace Mountains and Alex

The Bergamot – “Roll It Up”

Another enamoring single from The Bergamot, “Roll It Up” seizes onto the waning days of summer amidst a melodic fusing of bright pop and heartfelt folk. “It’s just you and me,” the

CLUB ORO – “mailer daemon”

Serene pop and buzzingly dark haunts alike stir throughout “mailer daemon,” the latest from Glendale-based quartet CLUB ORO. Debonair vocals and a bass-heavy pulse find chilling accompaniment in spacey synths, with the

New Albums

Y is Nature – ‘Evasion’

Infusing nostalgic spy film inspiration with a knack for hooky psych-pop expanses, Evasion is the riveting new album from Y is Nature.

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Brian Halloran – ‘Disquiet’

A memorable rock album that succeeds in both anthemic soaring and emotive introspection, Disquiet is the latest from Brian Halloran. The release

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