Its chamber-pop flourishes stirring alongside lyrical depictions of anxiety, “Echoes Competing” is a new single from Mirror Tree. The project is led by Michael Gold, who wrote and toured with the band
New Tracks
Described as an “Americana-flavored tribute to the curse of Highway 17,” “Big Moody Curve” is a new track from Santa Cruz-based band Smoke Chaser, off their new album Alazapul. Soothing multi-vocal harmonizing
A new track from Extreme Sports Club, “Congratulations!” evolves with a feverish, melodic appeal. Lush guitars and strings concoct a mystique-filled opening, perking upon the “no way, no way,” vocal burst. Here,
Reflecting on the pursuits of overcoming jealousy, “Envy” is a moving chamber-folk success from Sparkbird, the Portland-based artist who caught our attention in April with the single “Disembodied Mind.” “Envy” is produced
“Bring You Down” is the latest single from UK-based artist Bear Beat. A stylish electronic meshing is apparent throughout the effort’s climactic build, infusing elements of dubstep, dance, house, D&B, and metal.
Ruminating on life’s evolving complexities during uniquely grim eras, “Through Your Teeth” is a resonating single from Blenko, a project from Becky Blenko. The former frontwoman for the band Anna’s Bones, Blenko
London-based artist Jonny Ong delivers a vibrant bounciness throughout “A Moment of Sunshine,” a catching new single. Playful piano brightness and “bids me good morning,” lyrical introductions drive into a refreshing brass-led
A melodic meshing of soul and hip-hop, “Remember Love” is a compelling collaboration from Butterfly Haus and Rosarii, released via Brooklyn-based label Glass Bullet Sound Company. Themes of “healing and desire” center
New Albums
Following a career as an industrial rock vocalist, Tokyo-based Yuichi Nishikawa pivoted to composition after a vocal disorder, eventually scoring over 50
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Founded by Ed Silva in 2007, the project Cries of Redemption serves up two decades of unreleased material on the LP Patterns.
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County Durham quintet The Casbahs channel decades of British guitar-rock heritage into their excellent sophomore album, Peasants of the Show. Recorded at
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San Francisco-based collective Wreckless Strangers continues their “Ameri-Cali Soul” stylishness with Dirty Souls, a six-song EP produced by four-time Grammy winner Dave
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