A rousing single from London-based quartet The Bloodstreams, “Parliament of Magpies” presents an inventive rock sound that critiques the ruling classes’ immoralities and exploitation of power. Written in response to May’s General
New Tracks
London-based artist Max Norton engages with an emotive rock sound on “Nothing In This World,” emitting an adoration for the power of love and its life-changing qualities. The multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer
A jangling power-pop appeal shows on “Betty and Steve,” a strong new single from Ubiquity Machine. Mixed by Grammy-nominated engineer Martin Cooke, the track comes via the band’s forthcoming album. The Rabbit’s
A recent single from Los Angeles-based act bigfish, “Lovesong #2” builds with climactic rock allure. Thumping bass and sporadic guitar glistening complements introspective lyrics, ascending alongside rising guitars into a cathartic soaring.
One of many highlights from Strawflower‘s debut album, “Indigo” melds brisk rhythmic pulses with a harmonious ’70s inspiration, evident in the “where do we go?” hook. The verses, meanwhile, enamor with a
Balancing idiosyncratic tonal pursuits with melodic structural direction, Los Angeles-based artist Brendan Byrnes continues to craft engaging songs that align with xenharmonic concepts. Re-fretted guitars, re-tuned synths, and microtonal envelopment show across
Two recent singles from Boston-based artist Anna Gurl showcase the artist’s commanding songwriting, succeeding in both the rock bustle of “Ditch” and the more folk-touched warmness within “Mosaic.” “Ditch” is exemplary of
“SHIFT” is a contagious, angsty pop success from Chatrooms, a band based in the San Fernando Valley. They pursued a more hardcore/screamo aesthetic upon their formation in 2009 — named At Our
New Albums
Scott Moran delivers an emotionally riveting album on Sixth of the Six, a poignant journal chronicling the international abduction of his daughter,
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London-based guitarist Titus Maz digs into late-night introspection on his excellent album Midnight Station. Blending modern jazz, groove fusion, and cinematic textures,
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Prague-based label Kitty Kant Collective unveils Compilation Volume Two, an 18-track solarpunk cassette and zine. Moving across garage-punk, folk, and ambient textures,
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New Orleans-based band The Drupes deliver a stellar self-titled debut album. Fusing ’60s-revival pop, harmonious rock, post-punk, and Britpop charm, the guitar-driven
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