Presenting a woozily nostalgic charm, “Lovers Rock” is a warming, melodic success from Benny Fisher, a British artist based in Bologna, Italy. “It’s about a young couple with amorous feelings who do
New Tracks
Fusing alt-pop and rock components with a darkly compelling tonal rise, “Blurring” is an engrossing new single from Marcane, an artist based in Manchester, UK. Described as “a protagonist anthem about how
An emotively hazy, dreamy rock appeal lingers on “Palindrome,” the new single from Corsicana. The Denver-based project of artist Ben Pisano impresses here, particularly during a soaring, beautiful rise marked by ascending
Charleston-based quintet Brave Baby impress with a melodic rock appeal on two new singles. “First Time Home Buyer” weaves heady synth tones and bursting guitars alongside ruminations on new-found home ownership, while
Spanning from heavy doses of distortion to dreamy jangling, “RIOT” is a compelling new single from A Band Called Ma. The Austin-based collaborative project comprises Austin Barker and Dominic Sena. They take
“Plugged In” is a catching debut single from sad films, the project of Dan Lucas. The Salford, UK-based artist conjures a stream-of-conscious feeling vocal delivery alongside a thumping bass drive and melodic
An exploration of the self and ego — and a tendency for inner monologues and attaining personal peace — enthralls on “Keep Working,” a recent single from Soda Die, an artist based
Cleveland-based quartet Who Saved Who present a balanced rock sound on their recent track “Words Take Shape,” meshing moody post-punk hints and emotive vocal spells. Shades of Interpol arise in the “we
New Albums
London-based guitarist Titus Maz digs into late-night introspection on his excellent album Midnight Station. Blending modern jazz, groove fusion, and cinematic textures,
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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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