A heartfelt folk and country balladry takes hold on “Company,” the latest single from Stephie James. The Nashville-based and Detroit-raised artist unveils a striking vocal presence amidst hazy acoustics and emotive strings,
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“Seventeen” is a hypnotic success from Hugo Cottu, traversing from acoustic-set contemplation into a soaring rock dreaminess. The London-based French/English singer/songwriter first caught our ears with the debut single “For All I
Mellow twinkling and contemplative vocals ascend into an infectious electro-pop spell on “Wings,” the latest single from London-based artist Joshua Woo. “And I know it’s so hard, just to be,” the vocals
“Cortisone” is a stylish pop success from FHUR, producing a darkly intoxicating fusing of accessible pop and industrial-friendly experimentation, reminiscent of SOPHIE. The grimy bass thumps, nocturnal synths, and vocal momentum complement
“Adela Road” is a soaring rock single from KEEF, a Runcorn (UK)-based band that have caught our ears in years past with tracks like “In This Town” and “It Comes Together.” “Adela
“Hot Damn (El Camino)” is a hooky, charismatic single from Wyoki, the Kingfisher, Oklahoma-based solo project Gary Reid. A no-frills immediacy takes hold throughout, reflective of the artist’s overall aim with the
Memphis-based artist McNeil Johnwood showcases compelling folk songwriting on two recent track releases, on different sides of the tonal spectrum. “Scarecrow” delivers a fiery political commentary, while “Magical” is a sweetly romantic
Two new singles from Montana-based singer/songwriter Abby Webster, “Calliope” and “Sea Goat” are exemplary of her consuming folk, bedroom-pop, and alt-country aesthetical intertwining. “Calliope” immerses with its hypnotic guitar twangs and easy-going
New Albums
Latvian guitarist Reinis Jaunais expands his instrumental folk sound on Vest, an album whose title translates to “to lead,” “to guide,” or
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Rain Steam Speed finds Danish composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Nils Lassen bringing a long history of work across film, electronic music, and
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Copenhagen-based Somali-Danish artist Bashir Billow explores self-discovery and belonging throughout his debut album How Will It Be, where electronic production meets organic
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Lizet Aviva’s stirring eponymous EP captures the perspective of an introspective songwriter navigating a world that rarely seems to slow down. Drawing
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