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
Prague-based label Kitty Kant Collective unveils Compilation Volume Two, an 18-track solarpunk cassette and zine. Moving across garage-punk, folk, and ambient textures,
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New Orleans-based band The Drupes deliver a stellar self-titled debut album. Fusing ’60s-revival pop, harmonious rock, post-punk, and Britpop charm, the guitar-driven
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Swansea-based multi-instrumentalist Tom Emlyn’s album Passing Craze showcases his prolific, wide-ranging songcraft. Blending 1960s folk-influenced melodies, spacey synths, and touches of piano,
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A fantastic display of emotively impactful folk songwriting, Sirens is the debut full-length album from New York-based singer-songwriter Ryan Rickenbach. Produced by
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