Philadelphia-based act Cold Fronts evoke a peppy early ’00s indie-rock nostalgia with “Bad Habit,” whose snarly guitar tones and swelling vocal momentum combine for a replay-inducing impact. Bouncy synth additions linger alongside
New Tracks
Presenting a gripping escalation from late-night contemplation into a cathartic soaring, “Sweet Salvation” is the latest stirrer from Nashville-based producer Matt Kass and his NIGHTMØDE project. Impressing in prior years with tracks
Another success from Oklahoma City-based artist Monsonic, “Time Stops” captures a state of “feeling stuck,” alongside an array of intriguing synths — from nocturnal buzzing to effervescent twinkling. “Time doesn’t stop for
A chilling, nocturnal electronic soundscape lingers with delectably unsettling appeal on “MRKTPLC,” a new single from London-based artist Yodashe. An eclectic array of influences are apparent; haunting darkwave is evident in the
Stockholm-based band The Connecting Dots unveil an effervescent, hooky rock appeal on new single “Dancing On Water Lilies,” venturing from moody introspection into a warming chorus with bright vocal outpouring and jangling
Synth pulses and hazily melodic guitars enamor alongside mellow vocals on the catching “Riot,” a new single from Stranger Attraction. The project was formed by Barcelona-based artist Boris Salapa, originally from Czecho-Slovakia.
French band Santa Claws strut an introspective rock appeal on new single “Grain of Sand.” Climactic guitars and escalating vocal layers successfully tackle lofty, space-minded themes, as explained by Santa Claws: “This
The day the internet died by Jeremy Aaron A compelling single with an evident Talking Heads inspiration, “The Day the Internet Died” comes via Brooklyn-based artist Jeremy Aaron. A wry wit is
New Albums
A sprawling multicultural masterwork, Octopus Fox is the third solo album from Shu Lee. Embracing the multi-faceted DIY music tradition, this ambitious
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Driven by an array of moody electronics, heavy rhythmic pulses, and haunting vocals, WAR is a compelling new three-track release from Athens,
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An excellent debut album from The Quiet North, the project of Norwegian producer Fredrik Kristiansen, Stillness Is A Sound traverses enjoyably across
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An enjoyably sprawling rock sound enamors on Kansas-based band Suneaters‘ double album Suneaters V: Heroic Dose, delivering an authentic blend of stylistic
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