New Tracks

Temple Waves – “Snake Hunt”

“Snake Hunt” presents the ravishing instrumental rock sound of Temple Waves, a band based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Their colorful sound spans from surf-friendly serenity to western-y, desert-set twanginess — inspired by a

Electric Jane – “Concept: Reality”

“Concept: Reality” is a melodic piece of alt-pop/rock from Canadian band Electric Jane, formed in Victoria, BC. Piano-set balladry expands quickly into a rock-friendly vigor, as concise guitar swipes traverses into the

Jakob The Liar – “Sunchild”

A radiant folk success about rebirth, grief, and hope, “Sunchild” is a new single from London-based act Jakob The Liar. “It’s a song about losing oneself. And finding pieces of one’s truth

Crawling Vines – “EKG”

Another strong showing from Crawling Vines, “EKG” embraces a ’90s alt-rock ethos in its nonchalant vocal melodics and gripping guitar tones, touting a range of twangy contemplation and textured distortion alike. An

Red Scarves – “Runner”

Chicago-based band Red Scarves showcase a hooky rock sound on new single “Runner,” depicting the experience of feeling graceless and alien in social situations. A video released alongside, visually representing a sense

Ginko Bugs – “Close In October”

Swedish act Ginko Bugs‘ strong songwriting is on display with “Close In October.” An outpouring of relatable emotion swells within an effervescent power-pop and rock intertwining, alongside feelings depicting a hope for

Subway Rat – “Lost Without U” + “Outta Town”

Brooklyn-based artist Subway Rat struts an infectious rock sound throughout the new album Captain of the Football Team. David Polanco’s project proves impressive throughout, highlighted by efforts like “Lost Without U” and

The Hollywood Freeway Ghosts – “Try”

“Try” is the latest single from The Hollywood Freeway Ghosts, strutting a compelling rock sound chronicling a hopeful response to the feeling of one’s life unraveling. The project first caught our ears

New Albums

Sacha Mullin – ‘Social Touch’

Chicago-based singer-songwriter Sacha Mullin embraces a stylish pop-forward direction on Social Touch, his fourth album, balancing art-rock sophistication with sleek synth-pop hooks

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Azure Rose – ‘Blue Drops’

Blue Drops is the excellent debut full-length from Toronto-based band Azure Rose, showcasing a hazy blend of dream pop, shoegaze, and jangly

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Kwasi – ‘Outstanding MISFIT’

Kwasi masterfully fuses alternative hip-hop, punk, indie, and emo-rock on Outstanding MISFIT, a fourteen-track debut album tracing the volatile relationship between the

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Holly Wild – ‘Technicolour’

Technicolour delights in a variety of heartfelt, hooky pop creations from Sydney-based singer-songwriter Holly Wild, embracing the full spectrum of love, vulnerability,

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