New Tracks

Miracle on Film – “Timothy Dalton”

“Timothy Dalton” is a debonair rock success from Miracle on Film, the project of Los Angeles based multi-instrumentalist and producer Alex Pace. Miracle on Film caught our ears this past spring with

Vendaval – “Ripple Blue”

Vendaval’s newest single, “Ripple Blue,” was recorded, produced, mastered and mixed by the Brooklyn-based artist, alongside the rest of his discography. The song treads a line between moody surfer rock and dream-pop,

Maarten Rischen – “Serenity?”

A dynamic showcase of both lush fantasy-like comfort and erupting orchestral passion, “Serenity?” is an epic new track from Dutch artist Maarten Rischen. Released alongside a video featuring dancer Alina Spittan, which

Todd Kowaluk – “Enough is Enough”

“Enough is Enough” is the latest single from Vancouver-based singer/songwriter Todd Kowaluk. The dynamic acoustic guitars exude reverberating pulses and lusher frolicking alike, amidst contemplative lyrics that balance protest-song calls for action

Mirror Tree – “Echoes Competing”

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

Smoke Chaser – “Big Moody Curve”

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

Extreme Sports Club – “Congratulations!”

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,

Sparkbird – “Envy”

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

New Albums

Titus Maz – ‘Midnight Station’

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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The Drupes – ‘The Drupes’

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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Tom Emlyn – ‘Passing Craze’

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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