Two recent singles from Northern California-based rockers Wave Beam firmly showcase their tendency for cohesively intertwining hooky immediacy with atmospheric guitar-forward spells. Released in April, “Take a Minute” takes inspiration from shoegaze
New Tracks
The fourth single from Kid Tigrrr, “Dinosaur” builds with serenely gripping enticement. “Don’t hide away, these walls are cages you’ll see someday, please be patient…” the enveloping vocals begin, maintaining a lush
A hazy psych-folk mystique and twangy rock dreaminess infuse on “Home,” a consuming new single from SheBeat, an artist originally from Liverpool, UK. The track features a captivating, ghostly backing vocal performance
An intoxicating, hypnotic electronic single from UK-based artist Bear Beat, “Mahoya Shine” evolves brilliantly within an arsenal of deep percussive ruminations, fluttering synth effervescence, and an infectious vocal range. The soaring vocal
A warming track that calls for unity, “Cup of Joe” is a recent single from Clay Joule. Lyrics bemoan the difficulty of finding shared point of views, while emphasizing the shared aspects
The latest track from Silver Jack, “Insensitive” presents an emotive electro-pop sound with buzzing synth work and melodic vocal composure. “I’m way too trusting,” the vocals admit, traversing into an effervescent escalation
An introspective single with alt-country and dreamy rock allure, “Drown the Rabbit” is a new single from Sue Sandal, the solo project of Detroit-based singer/songwriter Jack Thomas. Warming guitar tones and laid-back
Another lush pop showcase from Arily Michele, “Pink Clouds” presents an emotively powerful vocal presence amidst an understated array of twinkling synths and steady percussion. Haunting vocal reflections linger beautifully alongside themes
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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