Sporting a thematically gripping music video alongside its hooky, charismatic pop production, “Headlines” is a new track from Islands. The project of Nick Thorburn has grabbed our attention for some time now,
New Tracks
A ghostly folk sound enamors on “Thawed,” the latest track from Arliston, the South London-based duo comprising Jack Ratcliffe and George Hasbury. The entrancing sound continues their fruitful 2023 — also catching
Exemplary of Jake Simon‘s compelling synth-pop and funk/soul integrations, “Dream of You” is a gripping single from the artist, originally from New Haven, CT. Mellow vocals lead into a soulful vocal lushness,
A crisply melodic rocker from Slow Coast, “Won’t Change the Game” intertwines suave, bass-fronted verses and glistening hooky emergences, with a glowing vibrancy. The effort represents the latest from the southern California
“Flowers in Chains” is a lovely new single from Chayse Porter, melding jangle-pop and psych-pop amidst an introspective thematic pursuit, described as “a study in contrasts, where scorn and serenity twist together
A textured, dreamy engrossment takes hold on “in the dark,” the debut single from pleaselevitate. A lonesome lyrical introspection — “no one’s waiting,” — sends chills alongside a murky bass-y undercurrent and
The latest single from alpha gal, “ultimate charm” blasts off into a spirited array of jangly guitars. The longing vocals’ emergence coincides with more sporadic guitar pulses and a warming bass backing,
“Wasteland Blues” provides a mystique-filled rock mystique from Thalo, the project of Brooklyn-based musician Jack Harbo. The track is part of the Thalo’s upcoming album, Killing Her. “The verses are from the
New Albums
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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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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