New Tracks

Dear Banshee – “Greed”

An escalating alt-rock sound compels throughout “Greed,” the latest track from San Francisco-based quintet Dear Banshee. The steadily unfolding vocal presence corresponds with the guitar work in intensity; an understated presence enamors

suliian – “older”

Understated guitars and glimmering synth effects enamor on “older,” another success from Swiss artist suliian, who first caught our ears in March with the album to gentle giant. The effort is described

Bodhikan – “When the World Falls Down”

“When the World Falls Down” captivates with its twangy guitar suaveness and bright synth reflections, showcasing the melodic chops of Bodhikan and their new album, Fresh Eyes. The guitar work plays with

common goldfish – “On The Sidelines”

Tottenham-based artist common goldfish struts a bright, psych-tinged power-pop appeal on the new track “On The Sidelines,” representing the first track from the artist’s upcoming debut EP — which, with this first

Beth Arnold Gilbert – “I Was Not Airtight”

A recent track from Philadelphia-based artist Beth Arnold Gilbert, “I Was Not Airtight” shows a riveting rock sound with enveloping qualities. The track marks the follow-up single to Gilbert’s debut solo EP,

Sadie – “Reach Out”

A darkly consuming rocker with a jangly post-punk edge, “Reach Out” is a standout single from Sadie. An eerie introduction, with nocturnal synths and a The Truman Show sample, drives seamlessly into

The Dollies – “Macy”

The infectious debut single from Nashville-based duo The Dollies, “Macy” is a hook-filled offering with rock and sophisti-pop components. The urbane, conversational vocal presence intrigues during the verses. “She’s barking up the

New Albums

Drawing Mazes – ‘fuzzy radio’

Drawing Mazes presents a reflective and atmospheric EP spanning five years of recordings, from 2020’s heartfelt “The Next Family” to this year’s

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Giuseppe Cucé – ’21 Grammi’

Giuseppe Cucé’s new album 21 Grammi is a profoundly human conceptual success from the Sicilian singer-songwriter, built around the mythical “weight of the

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CameronStrings – ‘Eclectica’ EP

Eastern Ontario’s husband-and-wife duo CameronStrings compel across their new EP, Eclectica — cohesively weaving rock, folk, R&B, and nuevo flamenco across its

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