New Tracks

Nathan El – “Bad Times”

Unveiling a climactic and cinematic folk sound, "Bad Times" is a powerful new single from Nathan El, a solo project based in Morgantown, West Virginia. A simmering textural undercurrent complements a gentle

Brian Judson – “Tiny”

Oakland-based singer/songwriter Brian Judson shows an introspective folk sound on “Tiny,” a track from the EP of the same name. Themes of uncertainty resonate, described by Judson as “grappling with the weight

Heart Struck Buffalo – “Blue”

Hazy psych-folk and spacey synth sentiments overlap enjoyably on “Blue,” a recent single from the project Heart Struck Buffalo. “So blue without you,” melancholic vocals let out, resonating alongside a tonally escalating

The Sweet Heavy – “Daylight”

An alt-rock and prog-friendly appeal intertwine on “Daylight,” the latest from The Sweet Heavy, a band based in Western Colorado. “Daylight comes, the night shines on,” the vocals let out during a

Clocktopus – “My Riders”

Full of clanging intrigue — with a banjo-led sense of foreboding that leads into a gripping chorus — “My Riders” is a recent single from Amsterdam-based band Clocktopus. Pop grandiosity, bluesy hip-hop

Subway Rat + Danny L’Amour – “Sunglasses”

An infectious collaborative single from NY-based artists (and roommates) Subway Rat and Danny L’Amour, “Sunglasses” grips with its meshing ’00s indie-rock nostalgia and escalating pop whimsy. A dynamic vocal showing, between Subway

Great Good Fine Ok – “Breathing”

“Breathing” is a chilled-out, funk-tinged pop groover from Great Good Fine Ok, the Brooklyn-based duo of vocalist Jon Sandler and producer/multi-instrumentalist Luke Moellman. They describe this track as “about dealing with the

New Albums

Paper Nova – ‘Black Whole’

NYC-based collective Paper Nova enthralls with a range of theatrical vocals, moody guitars, and adventurous rock dynamics throughout their new album, Black

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Michael J McEvoy – ‘Terra Cognita’

Ambient jazz, world music, and cinematic instrumentation converge across Michael J McEvoy‘s memorable album Terra Cognita, featuring legendary Brazilian percussionist Airto Moreira.

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Ben Lester – ‘Ben Lester’

Chamber-pop melodies and intricate arrangements envelop throughout Ben Lester’s self-titled debut, a 13-track collection shaped by his admiration for Brian Wilson. Released

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