New Tracks

Cold Fronts – “Bad Habit”

Philadelphia-based act Cold Fronts evoke a peppy early ’00s indie-rock nostalgia with “Bad Habit,” whose snarly guitar tones and swelling vocal momentum combine for a replay-inducing impact. Bouncy synth additions linger alongside

NIGHTMØDE – “Sweet Salvation”

Presenting a gripping escalation from late-night contemplation into a cathartic soaring, “Sweet Salvation” is the latest stirrer from Nashville-based producer Matt Kass and his NIGHTMØDE project. Impressing in prior years with tracks

Monsonic – “Time Stops”

Another success from Oklahoma City-based artist Monsonic, “Time Stops” captures a state of “feeling stuck,” alongside an array of intriguing synths — from nocturnal buzzing to effervescent twinkling. “Time doesn’t stop for

Yodashe – “MRKTPLC”

A chilling, nocturnal electronic soundscape lingers with delectably unsettling appeal on “MRKTPLC,” a new single from London-based artist Yodashe. An eclectic array of influences are apparent; haunting darkwave is evident in the

The Connecting Dots – “Dancing On Water Lilies”

Stockholm-based band The Connecting Dots unveil an effervescent, hooky rock appeal on new single “Dancing On Water Lilies,” venturing from moody introspection into a warming chorus with bright vocal outpouring and jangling

Stranger Attraction – “Riot”

Synth pulses and hazily melodic guitars enamor alongside mellow vocals on the catching “Riot,” a new single from Stranger Attraction. The project was formed by Barcelona-based artist Boris Salapa, originally from Czecho-Slovakia.

Santa Claws – “Grain of Sand”

French band Santa Claws strut an introspective rock appeal on new single “Grain of Sand.” Climactic guitars and escalating vocal layers successfully tackle lofty, space-minded themes, as explained by Santa Claws: “This

Jeremy Aaron – “The Day the Internet Died”

The day the internet died by Jeremy Aaron A compelling single with an evident Talking Heads inspiration, “The Day the Internet Died” comes via Brooklyn-based artist Jeremy Aaron. A wry wit is

New Albums

Chloe Dunn – ‘Blossom’ EP

A consuming new EP from Chloe Dunn, Blossom showcases a sound steeped in dynamic allure — ranging from singer-songwriter and folk to

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MARA WANNA – ‘how dreadful’

Hamtramck, Michigan-based artist MARA WANNA consumes across her new album, how dreadful — navigating grief and growth with inventive, hook-driven artistry. Blending

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Erro – ‘Shadowland’

Pittsburgh-based project Erro, led by multi-instrumentalist Nikki Stagel, impresses again with Shadowland, a new album that fuses shimmering pop-rock textures, ethereal dreaminess,

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