A charismatic throwback to early ’00s indie rock, “Stampede” rides on escalating vocal confidence and chirpy guitar tones into a hooky rise. The track comes via Barrelly Ego, the project of singer/songwriter
New Tracks
Dreamy spaciousness and reveberating rhythmic accompaniments complement a lush vocal entrancement on “All in
A suave rock styling grips on “Trees,” a new single from Jack Simpson. The Harrogate, UK-based singer/songwriter show a steady rock enamoring amidst lyrical contemplations on people’s tendency to ignore nature surrounding
“One Life” is a moody slice of captivating balladry from Dutch artist Harry Kappen, journeying from nocturnal contemplation into a soaring guitar power in the second half, full of ’80s nostalgia. “The
Dutch artist I Panic emits an easy-going, accessible throwback rock/pop styling on new single “Laughing, Talking, Loving.” Asking why the simple things are “so hard,” the lyrics relay day-in-the-life progressions — “getting
Seattle-based artist Rusty Reid crafts a soaring, emotive throwback rock sound on “The United States of Selfishness,” which tactfully ruminates on elements of corporate greed, cult personalities, and general political upheaval. Reid
A beautiful folk track with evolving textural expansion, “The In-Betweens” is the latest from Colin Woltmann. The vocals present a relatable, intimate portrayal of day-to-day perseverance and feeling a sense of being
A hooky pop single from Netherlands-based band Future Husband, “Good Company” emphasizes the importance of picking oneself up after defeat. An array of thumping rhythmic contemplation and anthemic, spirited rises make for
New Albums
Abbotsford, BC-based artist Unsystematic808 impresses on his debut full-length, Unsystematic — touting a bold fusion of electronic sounds, fit for both club-set
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Tucson-based artist The Manor Born consumes with an introspective EP in see you next year, blending early-2000s indie-rock sensibilities with post-punk revival
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Excelling in both rock-forward passion and subdued contemplations, Destined to Fail is the new EP from Violet Love, the project of Michigan-based
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Moving between post-punk introspection and high-voltage rock energy, EP2 is a thorough success from Riverside, California-based band Loser Demon. Beneath the bracing guitars and anthemic
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