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
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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