New Tracks

phin – “you would never fall in love with me”

A lush, delicately evolving debut single from phin, “you would never fall in love with me” crafts a late-night electronic sound — with later brass insertions — amidst a hypnotic title-touting refrain.

Tamar Berk – “Permanent Vacation”

"Permanent Vacation" is a newly released track from California-based artist Tamar Berk, unveiling a climactic fervency that rises from acoustic-fronted confessions into expansive pop arrays of playful organs and radiant brass.

Brain Club – “By A Thread”

Los Angeles-based act Brain Club show a developing synth-pop appeal on their third single “By A Thread,” culminating in a bustling arp-friendly hook — emitting a nostalgic engrossment reminiscent of Pet Shop

ok jolson – “drought”

ok jolson crafts a mesmerizing sound on “drought,” dazzling with its array of twangy guitars, late-night synths, and hypnotic vocal envelopments. The solo project’s chilling vocal arsenal and piano-touched infusions remind at

Velvet Halo – “Warm Night”

Late-night brass and soulful vocal layers craft a soundscape fitting for a track entitled “Warm Night,” marking an introspective success from Velvet Halo. The duo comprises Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter and vocalist Justina

Slow Animals – “Hearts of Flame”

Nashville-based five-piece Slow Animals impress on their recent single “Hearts of Flame,” strutting a dynamic appeal between grungy hard-rocking vigor and crisp rock momentum. Impressing last year with the tracks “Changing Tides”

Tuberosa – “Just West”

A hazy yet peppy psych-rock mystique takes hold on “Just West,” the third single from Tuberosa. Jamming out since 2011, the project released their debut single in September, and continue to ascend

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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