A winning debut single from micelf, “Folds” meshes debonair guitar-fronted nostalgia with a twinkling escalation. The solo project of Los Angeles-based musician Ciara Sophia Rudas, micelf is prepping another single (“Callus”) for
New Tracks
Manchester-based quartet Church Party show stellar versatility on “Back In The Room,” a new single whose rock, post-punk, and funk convergence results in a hook-filled sound with attitude. With its verses described
Engaging with its breezy guitar affections and warming vocal reassurances, “List” is a new single from Max Bien Kahn. Kahn describes the effort as “about getting through your day one little task
Miami-based quartet FOXGLOVES show a menacing rock engrossment throughout “Descender,” a track whose brooding introspection immerses with both dreamily climactic intrigue and chaotic invigoration. A swampy blast of guitars sends chills from
Described as “a song born out of losing control,” “idk what idk” is a darkly captivating effort from Hoovy. With its initial guitar progression exuding an alt-rock nostalgia in its reminiscence to
Brooklyn-based band Tell impress with “Tea Leaf,” the third single via their forthcoming EP. An intriguing rock build envelops, as a garage-friendly spontaneity traverses into a satiating twist. “Steady as she goes,”
Salt Lake City-based new wave indie, grunge-esque band Pale Dream dropped their latest single “Something Tells Me.” Scattered with the art of nostalgia and archived footage that looks and sounds fresh out
Baltimore-based singer/songwriter Adam Randy struts a throwback appeal with “Don’t Play,” whose new-wave and pop/rock integrations remind fondly of Squeeze. A pulsing guitar presence and peppy synth adornments complement a steady vocal
New Albums
…From What? marks the full-length debut of Outsideness, a collaboration between Azalias and Freidrich$. Born from a single demo, the record evolved
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A Vibrant Sea is another stirring full-length from Dortmund-based artist David Kleinekottmann, performing as Present Paradox. First catching our ears in 2022
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“Soikkola” is a transportive success from Van Sur Les, the Amsterdam-based project of composer Dmitry Surugin. Rooted in Ingrian heritage, the piece
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An alt-rock success shifting between dreamy intrigue and fuzzed-out ardor, Dystopian Days is the new album from Detroit-based artist Hey Look Listen,
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