Portland (OR)-based quartet Buddy Wynkoop craft a tightly infectious sound on new single “Relatable.” The bass-fronted suaveness shows an initial entrancement reminiscent of Talking Heads, with gradual vocal escalations remarking “I cry
New Tracks
An anthemic and emotive track detailing loss, “Last Call” is a catching single from Humble Francis, the project of Denver-based Ryan Hamilton Hughes. “So much I don’t know,” he sings during the
Manchester-based band Villanelle & The Northern Wonder impress thoroughly on their new EP, Mirage. Debonair, fuzzy rock haunts are abundant, channeling a ’70s energy with its vocal charisma, organ flashes, and twangy
Full of dark intrigue, Horns to the Sky is the new album from Vampire Liver Therapy. The project of Chilean artist Jose Miguel Cumsille, Vampire Liver Therapy conjures ample ’80s nostalgia in
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
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,
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
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
New Albums
To Whom It May Concern is a memorable new album from London-based artist Paul Claxton, succeeding across an array of jangly rockers,
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The impressive debut EP from Norwegian duo Schau.Schou, January stirs in its wintry atmospherics — infusing dreamy backing vocal harmonies, soft acoustic
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Laguna Beach-based act Acid Smoothies, the solo project of multi-instrumentalist Paul Dunne, unleashes a fuzz-forward rock ferocity on new album Carts in
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Detroit-based singer-songwriter Derby Hill crafts a warmly sincere debut EP steeped in folk, country, and roots tradition. Influenced by artists including Steve
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