A blissfully melodic psych-pop standout from Florence, Italy-based artist Lazy Lazarus, “Reel to Reel” delights with an illuminated sense of continuous motion. Chirpy synth effervescence pairs with pulsing rhythms, jangling guitars, and
New Tracks
An affecting folk-ready expanse takes hold on “Burning Man,” a recent track from Budd Jeepers. The Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter describes the release as “about embracing going crazy to the point of being motivated
Los Angeles-based project Some Spirit captivates with a moody, visceral sound on new single “I Won’t Let You Down.” Featuring Jonny Diina on vocals, keys, and guitar, the act excels with a
“California Heatwave” is a hypnotic, jangly charmer from soft siren, A combination of jangling and twangy guitar layers complement a playful bass line to start, as a dreamy vocal entrancement struts a
Reminiscent of Smashing Pumpkins’ “Mayonaise” in its ascent from hazy, lush guitar swirls to blasts of warming distortion, “Specter of Circumstance” is a gripping track from Blonde Goth. Inspired as well by
Tokyo-based artist Sapsei delivers a vibrant urban animation in sound with the debut single “What’s the Difference Between This Fish and That Fish?” The Guangdong-born producer artfully bridges the soulful storytelling of
Chilean duo Chroma Noir tout a sound steeped in apocalyptic new wave and cinematic atmospherics (drawing from both Vangelis and Blade Runner) on their new single, “Black Rain.” The track evolves from
Nashville-based artist Anana Kaye delivers a haunting reimagining of Leonard Cohen’s “There Is A War.” By trading the original’s strings for grimy distortion and an industrial pulse, Kaye highlights the song’s timeless
New Albums
An excellent debut EP from Insignificant, Become struts a memorable folk sound across its seven tracks. From the ghostly acoustics of “Ourselves”
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Cologne-based duo Kitbuilders return with Stupid Games, unveiling a striking hybrid of electro, new wave, IDM, and beyond. This release marks a
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On the sophomore album HELIX, Cole Lumpkin delivers a self-produced masterclass in resilience and eclectic charm. Written and performed entirely by Lumpkin,
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Composer Dren McDonald captures the comforting essence of digital companionship in the release of Stay: Forever Home Vol. 2 Cozy. Serving as
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