Balancing a classic-minded rock balladry with anthemic vocal passion, “Overnight Sensation” is a rousing collaborative single from the artists WILLJACK and Tom Tikka. The track has already seen considerable success, climbing to
New Tracks
“Falling” is another riveting single from Cautionary Tales‘ upcoming debut album, out on August 18th. The art-rock project, based in Berlin via Aotearoa and NYC, impressed with “No Funeral Blues” in May
Channeling a warming ’90s rock nostalgia, “This Makes Sense” is a recent single from Los Angeles-based trio Madam Bombs. Reminding of Wolf Alice’s ability to traverse jangly contemplation and raucous distortion-heavy eruptions
Building with captivating immersion, “Understand Driving” is a recent single from Public Health, the Philadelphia-based project of Alex Moxam. Thematically tackling “the creation of codependency in a relationship,” the track expands from
Bouncy keys and jangly guitars lead the dynamic pop effort “Camera,” flourishing with dreamy synth-pop and late-night rock sounds alike. Haley Paige‘s melodic vocals add further to this lush pop success from
With its brassy wavering and moody guitar spells, “Dark Streets” crafts a nocturnal atmospheric engrossment throughout. The effort comes via DYAN, the solo project of Alexis Marsh. “Will you hang onto me?”
Another lush dream-pop delight from Bubble Tea and Cigarettes, “Room 907” weaves twangy guitars and caressing synths alongside lyrics depicting a complex relationship. Per the Los Angeles-based duo: “The song describes falling
“Always” is a serene, textured rock success from Swiss Portrait, the Edinburgh-based project of Michael Kay Terence. The artist describes the effort as “about my brother who died when I was 8.”
New Albums
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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Prague-based label Kitty Kant Collective unveils Compilation Volume Two, an 18-track solarpunk cassette and zine. Moving across garage-punk, folk, and ambient textures,
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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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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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