Toronto-based act Amos Waits craft music they aptly describe as “dystopian lounge music,” which on their third song “Berlin Blue” enamors with a lushly meditative dream-pop engrossment. “Come over and I’ll make
New Tracks
A standout track from Miami-based artist Sebas De Varona, “Dark Adaptation” is a satiating psych-rocker that builds with tactful precision. Soaring organ-laden effervescence, twinkling piano, and steady percussive warmness drives to the
“Pretender” is a heartfelt new single from Nashville-based Aaron Friend & the Enemies. Jangly contemplation intrigues during the opening sequence. The “I don’t believe in a word you say,” vocal resonates with
Hooky vocal emotion and a moody post-punk underlying intertwine on “Inside Yr Mind,” the latest single from Canadian act Neurotypes. Bright guitar twangs accompany an initially suave vocal styling, showing a pulsing
"Nantucket Lullaby" is a serenely enchanting track from Jessie Allen Cooper. Gentle percussion and late-night saxophones exude a comforting soundscape, with mellow key-laden insertions glistening throughout. The track is a newly remastered
Irish trio Spearside conjure an anthemic rock pull on “Not Up to Much,” concluding a successful trilogy of singles that have earned airplay on BBC 6 Music and BBC Radio 1. Clearly
"Comatose" is a rousing alt-rocker from Porcupine, a band presently based in Minneapolis. The track kickstarts with heavy guitar pulses, reflectively accompanied by the steady rhythm section as fervent vocals emerge. The
An engrossing psych-rocker about moving on from death, “Arroyo Butterfly” is a hypnotic success from Albuquerque-based project Train Conductor, fronted by Will Byrne and featuring a variety of talented musicians. The track
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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