Chicago-based project Saltwater Tap struts smooth, soulful sound on “The Housesitter” — lamenting “I’ve been living alone,” amidst gentle guitar jangles and playful, funk-laden synth insertions. The hazy, contemplative character engrosses throughout,
New Tracks
“Dishes” is a stylish pop success from Los Angeles-based artist Unknown Venus. The singer/songwriter and harpist crafts a smoothly grooving pop appeal throughout, culminating in an anthemic effervescence during the concluding hook
A stellar single from King Crash, “Together (Merry Maker)” finds the NYC-based act presenting an excitably concise rock sound. “We’ll be together,” the vocals ring out, resonating amidst jumpy guitar movement and
The latest single from The Will McBride Group, “ICYMI” compels with its playful organs and mellow guitar stylings from the get-go, excelling into the disco-touched rhythmic charisma and climactic multi-layered vocal swell.
A meditative, psychedelic rocker from Eric Kehoe, “Peace Drones” finds the Michigan-based artist crafting an immersive soundscape — propelled by calming vocals, buzzing guitars, and a cohesive intermingling of glistening keys and
Manchester-based singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Quincey May Brown impresses with the beautiful single "Heart, I Hope This Email Finds You Well."
Building from initial contemplation into expressive rock invigoration, “Evil Eye” is a new single from Chicago-based band Aisle Five. The five-piece formed in September 2022 and comprises five students from Columbia College
Louisville-based artist Jack Keyes presents an enthralling baroque-folk sound on “Home,” the artist’s latest single. Steady acoustics, poetic lyrical prowess, and orchestral additions remind fondly of Sufjan Stevens, aesthetically. “I am surprised
New Albums
Nathaniel Sutton’s excellent new album The Days weaves between dynamic full-band arrangements and more introspective acoustic moments. Across its reflections on growing
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Singer-songwriter Stephanie Phillips embraces life’s shifting terrain on Walking the Tightrope, a progressive-folk album shaped by profound personal upheaval, including bereavement and
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Get Together unites China’s Summer Fades Away and Nashville-based instrumental duo Vaudlow in a stirring two-track collaboration shaped by their shared affinity
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Pianist and improviser Ashot Danielyan showcases his expressive solo playing on Make Classical Music Great Again, a collection of seven spontaneous piano
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