New Tracks

Di Ivories – “Same Page”

On the new single “Same Page,” Brooklyn-based artist Di Ivories crafts a hypnotic sound balancing a bouncy pulse with dreamy textural allure. Capturing the plights of “not being on the same page

Lotion Princess – “Reassurance”

“Reassurance” is a blissful new single from Boston-based trio Lotion Princess. The track shows a commendably vulnerable thematic pull, exploring the need for reassurance in the midst of second-guessing and self-doubt. The

Burnt Sugar – “Lorelei”

“Lorelei” is a stirring single out today from Burnt Sugar, the project of New Orleans-based musicians Spencer Nessel and Mac Folger (Lawn). “These feelings never change,” the opening vocals sigh, driving into

Swooner – “Please Let Me Explain”

A standout debut single from Swooner, “Please Let Me Explain” hearkens to the warming, patient rock textures of ’90s acts like Slowdive, Spiritualized, and Ride. The Chicago-based collaboration comprises pop artist Port

Alex Lipinski – “Idiot Station”

Bristol-based artist Alex Lipinski struts a rollicking rock engagement on new single “Idiot Station,” blending psych-friendly guitar swells and an ardent sense of immediacy. The release follows a steady ascent for the

Cat Ryan – “Like This”

A punchy track with a jangly charm, “Like This” showcases the songwriting smarts of Cat Ryan, a band based in Newcastle upon Tyne. The track is the first that frontwoman Mary-Anne wrote

Proklaim – “all eyez”

Namibia-based solo artist Proklaim concocts a heady hip-hop sound on the new single “all eyez,” whose ghostly chorus compels in its remarking of how “money makes the world go ’round,” alongside a

New Albums

Titus Maz – ‘Midnight Station’

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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The Drupes – ‘The Drupes’

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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Tom Emlyn – ‘Passing Craze’

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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