New Tracks

January Sixteen – “Rats”

Delivering an exciting mixture of hazy jangle-pop charm and ardent rock invigoration, “Rats” is the debut single from January Sixteen. The Scotland-based quartet describe the effort as “about coming to a point

Gareth Inkster – “Lee Shores”

“Lee Shores” is a vibrant single from Gareth Inkster, an artist from Hamilton, Ontario. Hooky songwriting emerges from pop smarts and classical training, with the dexterous initial push of guitars signifying a

Rushkeys – “Kira”

Immersing with its pulsing rhythms and heady synth atmospherics, “Kira” is a new single from Rushkeys, the project of Lithuanian electronic artist and producer Domas Ruškys. The artist’s knack for incorporating lushly

Woodlot – “Bring It Down”

Toronto-based band Woodlot conjure a classic-sounding, hypnotic appeal on their new single “Bring It Down.” Mystical acoustics and pit-pattering percussion are complemented by loosely invigorating electric guitar spurts, as a soaring vocal

Civil Wray – “Sparkle”

“Sparkle” is the first single from an upcoming EP by Civil Wray, a project by Canadian vocalist Andrea de Boer (BlueVenus) and producer Matt DeMatteo (Danko Jones, Big Wreck, Esthero). The pair

Better Weather – “Too Close for Comfort”

Denver-based band Better Weather craft a warming spell on their new track “Too Close for Comfort.” French horn and bouncy keys lead a refreshing introduction, as the vocals ease in with lyrics

Seneko – ‘The Girls from Cedarhurst’ EP

Touting a hooky rock sound with shimmering guitar lines and passionate vocals, The Girls from Cedarhurst is an EP released today from Seneko. Connecticut-based Stan “Seneko” Olshefski has impressed in previous years

Ajay Mathur – “Common Mistake”

Another highlight from Ajay Mathur‘s recent album Talking Loud, “Common Mistake” struts suave guitar work and nostalgic organs, driving into a rollicking and playful hook. Written by Mathur and Mary Lou von

New Albums

MARA WANNA – ‘how dreadful’

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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Erro – ‘Shadowland’

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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Ellie Walker – ‘The Balance EP’

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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