Exuding a sense of serene relief, “i’m coming home” is another stirring success from emize, a Brooklyn-based producer, writer, and singer who caught our ears last year with the track “alone at
New Tracks
A haunting folk track that marvels at nature’s beauty while bemoaning the despairing rapidity of environmental destruction, “A Time Like This” comes via Audrey Pearl, an artist based in Burlington, Vermont. Trickling
Half Awake by Luna Waves A gripping blend of dream-pop and textured shoegaze-touched ’90s alt-rock enamor on “Half Awake,” the latest single from Luna Waves, the Bedford, UK-based project of multi-instrumentalist Rob
Developing from late-night lushness into an infectious dance-pop hookiness, “Biting Back” is a stellar new single from Matt the Vessel, an artist based in Christchurch, UK. Also a full-time producer and mixing
An unrequited, yearning for connection haunts on “Reverie,” the new single from Van Elst, the project of Dutch musician Frank van der Ploeg. A dark electronic appeal lingers amidst thematic fascination with
A single from Tom Tikka & The Missing Hubcaps and The Star Prairie Project, “California Smile” represents the first of two collaborative singles from the artists. “It’s a song about a guy
Oakland-based rockers The Hot Takes unveil a fun, anthemic sound throughout their second EP, The Hot Takes II. Acclaimed for their spirited live performances the past couple years around the Bay Area,
Lesley Gore’s signature track “You Don’t Own Me” was a success upon its original 1963 release, presenting a soaring and melodic feminist anthem that continues to be revered today, appearing frequently in
New Albums
Chamber-pop melodies and intricate arrangements envelop throughout Ben Lester’s self-titled debut, a 13-track collection shaped by his admiration for Brian Wilson. Released
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Classic post-punk rhythms and shimmering synth-pop textures define Chicago trio FRENCH INHALER‘s debut album PRACTICED LINES, where live bass and drums meet
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Created during a dance studio residency, EWAH‘s gripping full-length SPIRITUAL DANCE frames a teenage odyssey through post-punk bass, Italo-disco, and inventive use
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Thomas Lemmer‘s new album DREAMSCAPES II embraces slow listening through a carefully shaped world of ambient textures, delicate piano, and soundscape-rich electronics.
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