New Tracks

Gem FM – ‘Con Fusion’

Con Fusion is another creative success from Gem FM, further melding electronica and rock with playfully melodic charm. The project of Fort Lauderdale-based artist James Freeman, Gem FM impresses with an eclectic

Modern Monsters – ‘Malice’ EP

Hailing from the Bay Area, Modern Monsters‘ hard-rocking energy is enjoyably abundant throughout their Malice EP. The release serves as “an expression of disdain towards societal issues, unchecked power, two-part justice systems,

Jun Parker – “Dancing in the Dark”

A glitzy synth-pop delight, “Dancing in the Dark” is the latest effort from Jun Parker. He recorded the track in Tokyo in collaboration with Seiki Sato, renowned for his synth-pop arrangements and

Swim Fan – “Doin’ Alright”

Oklahoma City-based band Swim Fan impress with their hooky single “Doin’ Alright,” meshing vocal yearning with an array of colorful synths, funk-tinged rhythms, and melodic guitar work. Patiently unfolding verses drive to

Amy Vee – “Jackknife”

Jackknife by Amy Vee A mystique-filled sound emanates throughout the single “Jackknife,” the latest from Australian singer/songwriter Amy Vee. Lyrics reference the “point of no return,” prior to looming tumult, set amidst

hummer – “Hollow Eyes 0_0”

“Hollow Eyes 0_0” is the debut single from hummer, the Los Angeles-based project of Aaron Bernards, who describes it as “a project that plans on being a full band one day.” Its

Domax – “Bollé”

An sprawling electronic journey from London-based artist Domax, “Bollé” is the byproduct of a nighttime studio session with live drums and Mono/Poly synth. Domax has unveiled a steady stream of releases over

Superswell – “Dutch Courage”

“Dutch Courage” is a grungy rock success from Brooklyn-based act Superswell. A dexterous guitar-laden fury falls into a more contemplative feeling as the vocals emerge. An impassioned “I’m not scared,” remark is

New Albums

MARA WANNA – ‘how dreadful’

Hamtramck, Michigan-based artist MARA WANNA consumes across her new album, how dreadful — navigating grief and growth with inventive, hook-driven artistry. Blending

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Erro – ‘Shadowland’

Pittsburgh-based project Erro, led by multi-instrumentalist Nikki Stagel, impresses again with Shadowland, a new album that fuses shimmering pop-rock textures, ethereal dreaminess,

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Ellie Walker – ‘The Balance EP’

Cambridgeshire, England-based Ellie Walker’s The Balance EP is a four-song success, weaving intimate indie-folk charm with heart-on-sleeve pop elements. Across its tracks,

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