Representing the project’s debut, Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist franch reveals a cathartic sound on new single “Umbilical.” A resonating success with a dreamy mystique-filled folk/rock blend, the track is described as “about cutting
New Tracks
The gorgeous “Precious Time” comes via Willard Finch‘s album of the same name, showing the Canadian songwriter/producer as consistently capable of emotive, sonically diverse songwriting with atmospheric longing. Described as “a song
Capturing the endless cycle of “doomscrolling” many of us fall victim to, “Doomscrolling” is an emotive synth-pop success from Vancouver-based artist Yaris Paris, featured last year with the track “LMK.” Melancholic key
A new track from Vermont-based trio Verboten, “Strange Rehab” enamors with playfully bouncing keys and a melodic, understated vocal charm. Feeling parts Beatles-esque with touches of Elliott Smith in the vocal tone,
With the colorful new track “Severed Hands,” Texas-based band The Ghost Party dig firmly into their ’60s psych-forward influences. Its themes “based on a recurring dream and about generally feeling ‘in between’,”
Ottawa-based rockers Missioner show their songwriting strengths on two new tracks, touting an ardent sound with satiating builds. “Waste Some Time” stirs with its contrast between the contemplative verses and invigorating rise.
The electronic chords of layan‘s After Dark EP hint at an enigma within the darkness, then his voice comes in lamenting evidence; a sound akin to crossing artists like Justice or Röyksopp
Punchy rocker “Déjà Rêvé” finds Asbury Park-based band Regency Club achieving a hooky, addictive sound. The first single from their upcoming full-length, out later this year, “Déjà Rêvé” rides initially on suave
New Albums
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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Impressing in both its superb original songwriting and covers of Christmas classics, What Stops Time is an alluring new EP from Shiny
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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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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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