Glistening guitars and colorful synths enamor on “Heavy in My Mouth,” a new track from Ranger. Hints of brass add further in the enticing mix, as the vocals culminate in a breezy
New Tracks
Chicago-based act Babe Report channel a heady rock nostalgia, reminiscent of Yo La Tengo, on their new single “Allergy 2000.” Hypnotic bass currents, enveloping distortion, and a playful guitar chirpiness align with
Prancing guitar jangles and a crisply melodic vocal lead stir on “OK,” a recent single from Soul Civilian. “Please close the door behind you, because I’m getting tired of hearing all the
A memorable rocker exuding the virtues of being grateful “Agradecido” is another piece of quality songwriting from Icarus Phoenix. The classic myth of Persephone is a thematic inspiration, crossed with a modern,
A grungy rock escalation grips on “Some Evenings,” a new track from Boulder-based artist Kwolek. The New Jersey native has impressed in the past with tracks like “Cemetery Days” and “Ronnie Stole
A beautifully unfolding new single from Colourshop, “Florence” engages with its vivid lyricism and thematic emphasis on beauty’s intrinsic, rather than utilitarian, power. The Italian-born, London-based songwriter conjures a sound that’s inviting
Manchester-based duo Barely Strangers enamor on their new track “Mess Around,” strutting a yearning vocal drive alongside a melodic sound that bridges ’80s jangly nostalgia with a modern, hooky charisma. Inspirations like
“Temptation Is a Weapon” is a fantastic return for Louisville-based band myclownshoes, who immerse with an ardent rock sound here following a nearly five-year hiatus. The single is part of their newly
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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