New Tracks

Babe Report – “Allergy 2000”

Chicago-based act Babe Report channel a heady rock nostalgia, reminiscent of Yo La Tengo, on their new single “Allergy 2000.” Hypnotic bass currents, enveloping distortion, and a playful guitar chirpiness align with

Soul Civilian – “OK”

Prancing guitar jangles and a crisply melodic vocal lead stir on “OK,” a recent single from Soul Civilian. “Please close the door behind you, because I’m getting tired of hearing all the

Icarus Phoenix – “Agradecido”

A memorable rocker exuding the virtues of being grateful “Agradecido” is another piece of quality songwriting from Icarus Phoenix. The classic myth of Persephone is a thematic inspiration, crossed with a modern,

Kwolek – “Some Evenings”

A grungy rock escalation grips on “Some Evenings,” a new track from Boulder-based artist Kwolek. The New Jersey native has impressed in the past with tracks like “Cemetery Days” and “Ronnie Stole

Colourshop – “Florence”

A beautifully unfolding new single from Colourshop, “Florence” engages with its vivid lyricism and thematic emphasis on beauty’s intrinsic, rather than utilitarian, power. The Italian-born, London-based songwriter conjures a sound that’s inviting

Barely Strangers – “Mess Around”

Manchester-based duo Barely Strangers enamor on their new track “Mess Around,” strutting a yearning vocal drive alongside a melodic sound that bridges ’80s jangly nostalgia with a modern, hooky charisma. Inspirations like

myclownshoes – “Temptation Is a Weapon”

“Temptation Is a Weapon” is a fantastic return for Louisville-based band myclownshoes, who immerse with an ardent rock sound here following a nearly five-year hiatus. The single is part of their newly

Scared of Sharks – “Stumble”

A commanding alt-rock sound takes hold on new single “Stumble” from Scared of Sharks, a rising band based in Mogareeka, Australia. “‘Stumble’ is one of our favourites to play live and we’re

New Albums

Friend – ‘Trash’

Friend‘s consuming album Trash is a deliberately varied solo production, conceived over six years with each song taking shape around a distinct

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Bollard – ‘HEAT’

An eclectic rock success, Bollard‘s new album HEAT moves between post-punk steadiness, dreamy reflections, and bursts of full-bodied rock fervor. The Melbourne

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Andrew Huston – ‘SWAY’

Philadelphia-born and now Long Beach, CA-based, Andrew Huston channels the experience of starting over in unfamiliar surroundings on SWAY, his next full-length

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Utopia PKWY – ‘Debut’

Debut marks a memorable new direction for John Beckmann, the songwriter and producer behind The Mortal Prophets, who steps away from the

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