NYC artist Amanda Brecker touts an atmospheric ’80s nostalgia with pop and rock appeal on new single “Wrong Again,” co-written with the artist Daniel Jakubovic. Emitting a tale of unrequited love, the
New Tracks
A riveting new single from German-Irish songwriter singer/songwriter Sinéad Ann, “Four Walls” balances introspective folk and passionately soaring rock escalation. Creeping strings build into mellow keys and soulful vocals, emitting feelings of
“Try” is a new single from YAYME, the project of Chinese-American artist Amy Jiang. Spending much of her childhood between Shanghai and Beijing prior to moving back stateside, Jiang became involved with
Psych-pop single “surround me!” is an immersive collaboration from the artists Crawling Vines and Melting Resonance. The Chicago-based Crawling Vines has been featured previously with tracks like “Falling off the Monkey Bars”
A mellow and hypnotic folk and rock cohesion from Andrew Byars, “Company” is the title track from the artist’s upcoming debut album. Twangy acoustics and hypnotic vocal soaring during the title-touting sequence
Augustine / Little Tokyo Spies by desk lamps A nostalgic, hypnotic folk mystique lingers throughout “Little Tokyo Spies,” an inviting single from Los Angeles-based project desk lamps. The track releases as a
Chicago-based project Saltwater Tap struts smooth, soulful sound on “The Housesitter” — lamenting “I’ve been living alone,” amidst gentle guitar jangles and playful, funk-laden synth insertions. The hazy, contemplative character engrosses throughout,
“Dishes” is a stylish pop success from Los Angeles-based artist Unknown Venus. The singer/songwriter and harpist crafts a smoothly grooving pop appeal throughout, culminating in an anthemic effervescence during the concluding hook
New Albums
London-based guitarist Titus Maz digs into late-night introspection on his excellent album Midnight Station. Blending modern jazz, groove fusion, and cinematic textures,
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Prague-based label Kitty Kant Collective unveils Compilation Volume Two, an 18-track solarpunk cassette and zine. Moving across garage-punk, folk, and ambient textures,
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New Orleans-based band The Drupes deliver a stellar self-titled debut album. Fusing ’60s-revival pop, harmonious rock, post-punk, and Britpop charm, the guitar-driven
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Swansea-based multi-instrumentalist Tom Emlyn’s album Passing Craze showcases his prolific, wide-ranging songcraft. Blending 1960s folk-influenced melodies, spacey synths, and touches of piano,
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