New Tracks

Faster Than Light – “Constant Disappointment”

Touting a mellow groove, “Constant Disappointment” is a new single from Faster Than Light. The Brooklyn-based project caught our ears last month with the single “Charm Squad,” as well. Laid-back guitars and

Ultra Contra – “Walk The Terminal”

The new track from Ultra Contra, “Walk The Terminal” captivates in its lush yet emotional soundscape, meshing dream-pop and shoegaze. The Pacific Northwest-based artist reveals a heady sound, swelling from dreamy introspection

Carousels – “The Fine Line”

Copenhagen-based band Carousels mesh catchy guitar lines and playful synth flourishes on “The Fine Line,” a scathing critique of incendiary figures that use hatred and sexism as a tool. Specifically, the act

HATE DRUGS – “TILL YOU’RE MINE”

Tender guitars and smooth brass kick off the inviting “TILL YOU’RE MINE,” the latest single from HATE DRUGS. A yearning, impassioned chorus — “mesmerized whenever I’m with you,” — proves firmly replay-inducing

Xy bird – “Had No Words”

A soulful pop entrancement compels on “Had No Words,” the latest from London-based duo Xy bird. Daisy’s dynamic vocal presence — spanning from the suave title-touting refrain to spirited verses — is

The Pulltops – “Make Me Smile”

“Make Me Smile” marks the seventh single this year from The Pulltops, who continue a dynamic and successful 2023 — from the driving synth-touched alt-rock of “Wide Awake” to the harmonious Americana

Alexa Villa – “MySpace”

An accessible pop success channeling the digital influencer age, “MySpace” is a recent single from Los Angeles-based artist Alexa Villa. Twinkling keys complement an initial vocal admission: “I’m so scared of rejection

New Albums

Guido Affini – ‘RUST’

RUST is a riveting conceptual success from Genoese artist Guido Affini. Utilizing hydrophones to capture Ligurian Sea wrecks and industrial port noise,

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Runa Viggen – ‘Open Plains’

Open Plains marks a powerful sophomore effort from pianist and organist Runa Viggen, charting a conceptual healing journey from trauma toward strength.

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Slept All Day – ‘Yutori’

Austin, Texas-based duo Slept All Day craft an impactful sound throughout their second album Yutori, a conceptual release that embraces the concept

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Sunna Corona – ‘Demigold’

Demigold is the stirring solo debut of Sunna Corona, a project born from creative momentum amidst personal loss. Adopting a lo-fi, multi-instrumentalist approach,

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