New Tracks

Driftwood Scarecrow – “Wormhole”

Mellow acoustics and sleepy synths lead the contemplative track “Wormhole,” a track from Driftwood Scarecrow, the project of northern Virginia-based artist Chris Greene. Representing the first single from upcoming album Counting Wolves,

Marshall Jacklin – “Movement”

Toronto-based artist Marshall Jacklin shows a masterful production — with radiant guitar work and orchestral flourishes — on new single “Movement.” The effort is described as “an exploration of the beauty found

Strawberry Generation – “Iris (Eyelids)”

A jangly lushness takes hold on “Iris (Eyelids),” a new track from Strawberry Generation featuring harmonious vocal layers that spin the story of a girl who was bullied in school — and

Roselove – “marionette”

A gripping track inspired by “indie sleaze pop revival scene in London and the shoegaze scene in Philadelphia,” “marionette” presents a moody rock engrossment from Roselove. The artist is based in New

Placid Cactus – “tailwind”

Soaring guitars, serene vocals, and atmospheric synths captivate on “tailwind,” a new single from Placid Cactus that melds synth-pop, rock, and sophisti-pop engrossment. Harmonious vocal layers lend an inviting quality, as depictions

people pleasing – “dumb days”

London-based artist people pleasing exudes a captivating brooding on new track “dumb days” — pining “I want to spend my life with you, even though we’re in the dumb days,” amidst a

Simon Slon – “Sunny Day”

The dynamic rock debut from Simon Slon, “Sunny Day” is a hooky success that spans from gritty rock ‘n’ roll energy into a harmonious organ-laden central hook — then capped off by

Tala Silva – “Baby Boo”

Dreamy synth adornments and soulful vocals craft a gorgeously lush R&B appeal on “Baby Boo,” a recent single from Chicago-based artist Tala Silva. The lyrics express an adoration in its “I love

New Albums

Ben Lester – ‘Ben Lester’

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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EWAH – ‘SPIRITUAL DANCE’

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 – ‘DREAMSCAPES II’

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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