A jangling rock charm immerses on “Bell,” a new single from Painted Pillars, a project that first began in a Leiden, Netherlands student dorm. They describe the effort as “about unresolved feelings
New Tracks
A soaring rock success from Los Angeles-based artist Olya Sonica, “I Only Dream When I’m Awake” balances dreamy vocal introspection with rousing, anthemic escalation. “It’s about a divine force within us and
The second single from Brighton, UK-based artist Cal Lynn, “Maybelline” casts a dreamily melodic spell alongside lyrical emotions of losing someone close to addiction. The lush vocals meld with steady acoustics and
“Black Wig” is an enthralling track from UK-based artist Ren Harvieu. Ghostly vocal effects intertwine with a gorgeous orchestral glow, emitting a baroque-pop elegance with ample lyrical mystique — asking “do my
A dynamic rocker from Conflict Choir, “The Real Thing” impresses with its rangy of subdued contemplation and reverberating rock intensity. The releases comes ahead of the Birmingham, UK-based act’s upcoming debut album,
A climactic rock hold is evident on “Funny Days,” the latest track from Giack Bazz. The London-based project of Federico Giacobazzi is preparing to release a new album, Bedtime Stories For Computers,
London-based producer Richard Green presents a chilled-out allure on new single “Let Your Light Shine,” releasing ahead of a full EP, out later this year. Successfully pursuing a sweetly nostalgic tone, “Let
“Storms” is another serenely gripping success from Mere Child, the UK-based project of Aimee Herbert-Smith that has impressed previously with tracks like “Cold Light of Day” and “Where We Are Now.” An
New Albums
Dutch electronic duo Tangent return with Disclosure, their seventh album and first in three years, expanding their shadowy IDM sound through tactile
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London-based producer Ani On Keys showcases an intersection of Carnatic tradition and contemporary electronic music on Liminal Frequencies, a four-track EP blending
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Nathaniel Sutton’s excellent new album The Days weaves between dynamic full-band arrangements and more introspective acoustic moments. Across its reflections on growing
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Singer-songwriter Stephanie Phillips embraces life’s shifting terrain on Walking the Tightrope, a progressive-folk album shaped by profound personal upheaval, including bereavement and
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