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

MARA WANNA – ‘how dreadful’

Hamtramck, Michigan-based artist MARA WANNA consumes across her new album, how dreadful — navigating grief and growth with inventive, hook-driven artistry. Blending

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Erro – ‘Shadowland’

Pittsburgh-based project Erro, led by multi-instrumentalist Nikki Stagel, impresses again with Shadowland, a new album that fuses shimmering pop-rock textures, ethereal dreaminess,

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Ellie Walker – ‘The Balance EP’

Cambridgeshire, England-based Ellie Walker’s The Balance EP is a four-song success, weaving intimate indie-folk charm with heart-on-sleeve pop elements. Across its tracks,

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