A new single from Wisconsin-based artist Matt Monsoor, “Pareidolia” weaves lingering acoustics, touches of piano, and string-laden elegance for an entrancing folk sound. Inspired by both a Bathtub Cig song and the
New Tracks
“Snake Hunt” presents the ravishing instrumental rock sound of Temple Waves, a band based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Their colorful sound spans from surf-friendly serenity to western-y, desert-set twanginess — inspired by a
“Concept: Reality” is a melodic piece of alt-pop/rock from Canadian band Electric Jane, formed in Victoria, BC. Piano-set balladry expands quickly into a rock-friendly vigor, as concise guitar swipes traverses into the
A radiant folk success about rebirth, grief, and hope, “Sunchild” is a new single from London-based act Jakob The Liar. “It’s a song about losing oneself. And finding pieces of one’s truth
Another strong showing from Crawling Vines, “EKG” embraces a ’90s alt-rock ethos in its nonchalant vocal melodics and gripping guitar tones, touting a range of twangy contemplation and textured distortion alike. An
Chicago-based band Red Scarves showcase a hooky rock sound on new single “Runner,” depicting the experience of feeling graceless and alien in social situations. A video released alongside, visually representing a sense
Swedish act Ginko Bugs‘ strong songwriting is on display with “Close In October.” An outpouring of relatable emotion swells within an effervescent power-pop and rock intertwining, alongside feelings depicting a hope for
Brooklyn-based artist Subway Rat struts an infectious rock sound throughout the new album Captain of the Football Team. David Polanco’s project proves impressive throughout, highlighted by efforts like “Lost Without U” and
New Albums
Wunderkammer is an enveloping art-pop album from Pocket Lint, the London-based solo project of Mark Heffernan. An immersive blend of synths, guitars,
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Talented duo About Aphrodite traverse a variety of styles on Songs Without Words, an album released via Protomaterial Records. Blending Persian folk
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Mazmere’s guitar-driven EP David stands as a deeply moving tribute to those who have passed. Blending post-punk noise and shoegaze textures, the
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Scott Moran delivers an emotionally riveting album on Sixth of the Six, a poignant journal chronicling the international abduction of his daughter,
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