One of many highlights from Strawflower‘s debut album, “Indigo” melds brisk rhythmic pulses with a harmonious ’70s inspiration, evident in the “where do we go?” hook. The verses, meanwhile, enamor with a
New Tracks
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
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
New Albums
Mon Rayon’s lovely debut album Image Repertoire brings together an affection for classic pop songwriting and carefully arranged orchestration across the Swedish
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Wade Easy’s absorbing new album Honey Venom is a psych-rock success steeped in hypnotic guitars, meditative rhythms, and understated phrasing, drawing its
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Wichita, Kansas-based singer-songwriter and guitarist John Ross McEwen presents Late Bloomer as a deeply personal full-length shaped by intimate acoustic songwriting and
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Berlin-based WELTSCHMERZ pairs warm, melancholic hip-hop with organic instrumentation on Refugium, a four-track instrumental EP. The project’s reflective approach is informed by
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