“Hot Damn (El Camino)” is a hooky, charismatic single from Wyoki, the Kingfisher, Oklahoma-based solo project Gary Reid. A no-frills immediacy takes hold throughout, reflective of the artist’s overall aim with the
New Tracks
Memphis-based artist McNeil Johnwood showcases compelling folk songwriting on two recent track releases, on different sides of the tonal spectrum. “Scarecrow” delivers a fiery political commentary, while “Magical” is a sweetly romantic
Two new singles from Montana-based singer/songwriter Abby Webster, “Calliope” and “Sea Goat” are exemplary of her consuming folk, bedroom-pop, and alt-country aesthetical intertwining. “Calliope” immerses with its hypnotic guitar twangs and easy-going
A spacey pop delight from Space Fight, “Is It All” infuses shimmering synths, melodic guitar twangs, and caressingly melodic vocals for a wistfully nostalgic glow. Its recording took place across the world
A heartrending track reflecting a desire to not be left behind, “Please Don’t Change” is a stirring collaboration from Joe Holt, Emily Anderson, and Kat Kennedy. The particular rendition above is performed
“dream factory” is a memorable single from Chris Portka’s album trash music. This particular slice of creativity is a reflection of the Bay Area-based artist’s knack for infusing guitars amidst thumping percussive
A fusing of gritty post-punk intrigue and radiant pop expressions, “Gulf City” is a riveting new single from MangoDog. Releasing alongside a stylish music video, the track excels with its moody momentum.
A mystique-filled single from benwork, “Original Sin” builds from moody vocals and ghostly acoustics into chilly piano additions, alongside immersive lyrical pursuits. “It’s a song about being disconnected from yourself and anxious
New Albums
To Whom It May Concern is a memorable new album from London-based artist Paul Claxton, succeeding across an array of jangly rockers,
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The impressive debut EP from Norwegian duo Schau.Schou, January stirs in its wintry atmospherics — infusing dreamy backing vocal harmonies, soft acoustic
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Laguna Beach-based act Acid Smoothies, the solo project of multi-instrumentalist Paul Dunne, unleashes a fuzz-forward rock ferocity on new album Carts in
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Detroit-based singer-songwriter Derby Hill crafts a warmly sincere debut EP steeped in folk, country, and roots tradition. Influenced by artists including Steve
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