New Tracks

The Art of the Sun – “Dreams”

Transporting listeners to the ’70s while retaining a modern rock/electro punch, “Dreams” celebrates the Wattstax benefit concert of 1972, referred to by some as “the black Woodstock.” Taking place in the Watts

Khemet McConville – “I Look Through Your Window”

“I Look Through Your Window” is a mellow psych-pop success from Khemet McConville. The Pasadena-based artist handles all production, vocals, and instrumentation on his releases, including this stellar output, which was nearly

PolSky – “Rainbow Road”

Among the numerous highlights on PolSky‘s recent album Executive Functions, “Rainbow Road” succeeds with a peppy, hooky escalation in its synth-touched rock soaring. The London-based project, fronted by songwriter and founder Kris

Kasymi – “Pet Human” + “Love Again”

The dynamic Kasymi: Year Three EP exudes numerous strengths — in particular, achieving a stylistic cohesion of trip-hop, synth-pop, and rock. The Frankfurt-based musician’s third EP is part of the artist’s five-year

Infinitefreefall – “Being the Heretic”

As the autumnal weather begins to take hold, the moody post-punk and dream-pop synergy within “Being the Heretic” makes for a delightfully apt listen. The stellar track comes via Infinitefreefall, a project

Olivia Junholm – “Feelings Too”

“Feelings Too” is a ravishing new single from Olivia Junholm, a Los Angeles-based, Swedish pop singer/songwriter. Lyrics convey the turbulent emotions of love — from the smitten initial entrancement to infidelity and

Beauty Queens – “Genuine Leather”

Cardiff-based duo Beauty Queens strut a stylish appeal on “Genuine Leather,” showcasing a hypnagogic pop appeal with a sort of late-night rumination. Eerie, submerged vocal feelings arise into peppier guitar jangles, traversing

New Albums

Color Palette – ‘Zombie EP’

Washington, DC-based band Color Palette enthrall across the recently released Zombie EP, showcasing a sound steeped in shimmering dream-pop, hooky post-punk, and

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Pisgah – ‘Faultlines’

Gripping across both hazy rock introspection and soaring swells of emotion, Faultlines is the consuming new album from Pisgah. The project of

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