New Tracks

Verboten – “Strange Rehab”

A new track from Vermont-based trio Verboten, “Strange Rehab” enamors with playfully bouncing keys and a melodic, understated vocal charm. Feeling parts Beatles-esque with touches of Elliott Smith in the vocal tone,

The Ghost Party – “Severed Hands”

With the colorful new track “Severed Hands,” Texas-based band The Ghost Party dig firmly into their ’60s psych-forward influences. Its themes “based on a recurring dream and about generally feeling ‘in between’,”

Missioner – “Waste Some Time” + “Far Away”

Ottawa-based rockers Missioner show their songwriting strengths on two new tracks, touting an ardent sound with satiating builds. “Waste Some Time” stirs with its contrast between the contemplative verses and invigorating rise.

layan – ‘After Dark’ EP

The electronic chords of layan‘s After Dark EP hint at an enigma within the darkness, then his voice comes in lamenting evidence; a sound akin to crossing artists like Justice or Röyksopp

Regency Club – “Déjà Rêvé”

Punchy rocker “Déjà Rêvé” finds Asbury Park-based band Regency Club achieving a hooky, addictive sound. The first single from their upcoming full-length, out later this year, “Déjà Rêvé” rides initially on suave

Blueburst – “Vanish”

Rousing in its variety from powerful rock to frolicking psych-friendly contemplation, “Vanish” is the debuting single from Atlanta-based project Blueburst. Themes of hope and failing to “lose another day,” firmly resonate in

Emery Pulse – “Heart Fulfilled”

A starry-eyed pop production from Emery Pulse, “Heart Fulfilled” embraces ’80s nostalgia in its bursting synth tones and graceful vocal delivery, exuding a sense of wonderment. “As a fan of 80’s pop,

Paul Lewis & Romeo Rage – ‘Sky’s Rust’

Delaware-based project Paul Lewis & Romeo Rage struts a rock sound with vigor and atmosphere on the new album Sky’s Rust. Led by singer/songwriter/producer Paul Lewis, the act shows a knack for

New Albums

Pol Sembrano – ‘Self-Titled’

Pol Sembrano consumes with a self-titled synth-pop success of an album, seamlessly balancing hooky immediacy and emotional depth. The Seattle-based Filipino-American artist

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Ryoka Hagiwara – ‘ICHI’

Edinburgh-based composer and pianist Ryoka Hagiwara debuts with ICHI, a solo piano album navigating fleeting memory and fragile identity through a striking

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