NYC-based artist Michael Rose fronts the songwriting project Michael the Painter, whose debut single “The Egg Song” presents a gripping piano-driven intimacy. The painter, composer, and curator crafts a sound that bolsters
New Tracks
A peppy psych-rock throwback, “Late Summer’s Eve (Rustling Leaves)” sounds a gorgeous lost cut from the ’70s — enamoring with a dazed vocal immersion alongside twangy guitars and thumping bass enthrallment. The
A charismatic throwback to early ’00s indie rock, “Stampede” rides on escalating vocal confidence and chirpy guitar tones into a hooky rise. The track comes via Barrelly Ego, the project of singer/songwriter
Dreamy spaciousness and reveberating rhythmic accompaniments complement a lush vocal entrancement on “All in
A suave rock styling grips on “Trees,” a new single from Jack Simpson. The Harrogate, UK-based singer/songwriter show a steady rock enamoring amidst lyrical contemplations on people’s tendency to ignore nature surrounding
“One Life” is a moody slice of captivating balladry from Dutch artist Harry Kappen, journeying from nocturnal contemplation into a soaring guitar power in the second half, full of ’80s nostalgia. “The
Dutch artist I Panic emits an easy-going, accessible throwback rock/pop styling on new single “Laughing, Talking, Loving.” Asking why the simple things are “so hard,” the lyrics relay day-in-the-life progressions — “getting
Seattle-based artist Rusty Reid crafts a soaring, emotive throwback rock sound on “The United States of Selfishness,” which tactfully ruminates on elements of corporate greed, cult personalities, and general political upheaval. Reid
New Albums
Spanning from anthemic rock to visceral folk, Glitter Up the Dark is an excellent full-length from Jessye DeSilva, thematically capturing the power
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Based in La Seu d’Urgell, Spanish composer Rafa Palomo impresses across his debut album, Calma — released under the moniker DIONIA RAF. Throughout,
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On the ambitious debut album Burial at Sea, Atlanta-based artist Rex Novi parallels the feeling of being lost at sea with the
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Recorded in the intimate setting of his Phoenix apartment, New York-born artist Bobrosia delivers a sprawling, spiritual exploration of atmosphere and melodically
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