Balancing idiosyncratic tonal pursuits with melodic structural direction, Los Angeles-based artist Brendan Byrnes continues to craft engaging songs that align with xenharmonic concepts. Re-fretted guitars, re-tuned synths, and microtonal envelopment show across
New Tracks
Two recent singles from Boston-based artist Anna Gurl showcase the artist’s commanding songwriting, succeeding in both the rock bustle of “Ditch” and the more folk-touched warmness within “Mosaic.” “Ditch” is exemplary of
“SHIFT” is a contagious, angsty pop success from Chatrooms, a band based in the San Fernando Valley. They pursued a more hardcore/screamo aesthetic upon their formation in 2009 — named At Our
Chicago-based singer/songwriter Ann Frances delivers a visceral rock sound on “No One Wants You (You’ve Slept With Too Many Men),” a single that speaks to “the double standard concerning women who love
“MONEY” is a melodic rock showing from The Chris Ruben Band, a six-piece from Long Island, New York. The track serves as the second single from their upcoming album An Incredible Forever,
Peppy guitar swipes and gorgeous string infusions lead a fantastic production on “Rich Kidz,” a new single from Phoenix-based artist SURESON. Power-pop, chamber-pop, and rock elements converge with delectable immersion, excelling in
A resonating single emphasizing the power of unity in the face of division, “Shed Tears” comes via Mohawk Castle, the Long Beach-based solo project of Erik David Hidde. Described specifically as “about
Düsseldorf-based pop artist Feye struts a catchy synth-driven sound on “River,” which follows two acclaimed EPs in 2023. An effervescent production complements a lushly melodic vocal presence, emitting lyrics that depict the
New Albums
Edinburgh-based band Flame captures the immediacy of their live sound on Medea In Blue, a six-track EP recorded in a rehearsal studio
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Crafting a high-energy rock sound spanning from grunge to alternative, Jovi Skyler delivers an excellent sophomore album in Unpopular. The 10-track release
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Berklee-trained multi-instrumentalist Joe Sparks brings a self-produced musical approach to upcoming album Regina In Her Purple Coveralls Inside The Circle, performing every
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Regen Ryan’s new album Inner Marriage explores spirituality and healing through a 13-track conscious hip-hop journey centered on the union of masculine
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