New York-based multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Native Son captivates with “Good King Pleasant,” where smooth pop dreaminess and ferocious post-punk intertwine beautifully. The sporadic vocal intensity and post-punky rhythmic underlying sounds like a
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“X Marks The Spot” is a bouncily lush pop delight from Berries, a band based in Norfolk/Virginia Beach. Glistening synth bounces and hazy guitar reflections lead into a yearning opening sequence: “I
Brighton (UK) quartet Sick-Days enamor with a pulsing rock sound, excelling with grunge-influenced vocal passion and shimmering guitar-laden hooks. Shades of The Wrens are enjoyably apparent throughout. The quivering guitar tones consume
Channeling a spirited throwback pop sound with hypnotic vocals and vintage string infusions, “Come Back And See Me” is the standout debut single from Jamie Turner, an artist from Perth, Western Australia.
Louisville-based band The Histrionics unveil a darkly enveloping rock sound throughout “You Are The Ugliest Part Of My Body,” a track from their newly released album of the same name. A heavy
Gentle synths and soft vocal charm craft an alluring sound on “Hole,” enamoring with its’80s synth-pop and sophisti-pop nostalgia. The track comes via Los Angeles-based artist Stuart Rose, who describes the release
Stirring with its depiction of swirling human emotions, “Wedding Guest (Fled the Wedding)” is a single from NYC native Anton Sword. “I was uncomfortably an honored guest,” the opening vocals admit. “No
Nashville-based artist Kyle Kirkman impresses with the alluring single “Amor Fati,” melding jangly guitars and serene vocals with dreamy synth additions. Kirkman comes from a musical background that includes classical violin and
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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